Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert

Franz Schubert

Meaning of “Ave Maria” (Song)

The best way to describe “Ave Maria”, using modern terminology, is as it being part of the soundtrack to an early 19th century poem entitled “The Lady of the Lake”. In other words, when Franz Schubert wrote this...

Up the Junction

Squeeze

“Up the Junction” by Squeeze 

Squeeze’s “Up the Junction” is an exercise in what some may term as kitchen sink drama or social realism. Or put more plainly, this narrative is meant to relay the challenges of being a young...

Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

Ashanti

“Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)” by Ashanti

Anyone familiar with Ashanti’s artistry knows the types of the love songs, such as “Rock wit U”, which defined her heyday. They tend to be pretty straightforward in sentiment, such as this song being focused on...

"This Is Not Utopia"

The Offspring

“This Is Not Utopia” by The Offspring

The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland admits that “This Is Not Utopia” may sound as if it were written in reference to the racially-based riots that swept across America during mid-2020. However, he had actually written it before...

"Behind Your Walls"

The Offspring

“Behind Your Walls” by The Offspring

The Offspring’s “Behind Your Walls” is a song about depression. And the person who is suffering from this affliction would be the addressee. Moreover, he or she is someone whom the vocalist cares about. So the...