Author: Amanda London

Polaris

September 5, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 5, 2023

Meaning of “The Crossfire” by Polaris

The lyrics of “The Crossfire” delve into feelings of disillusionment, betrayal, and the weight of history and its repercussions. The recurring line, “When we have nothing to say, when we have nothing to offer”...

Beenie Man

September 5, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 5, 2023

Beenie Man

Beenie Man, whose official name is Moses Anthony Davis, is a musical genius from Jamaica. Born in August 1973, this artist is a native of his nation’s capital city, Kingston. In the late 1970s,...

The Paper Kites

September 5, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 5, 2023

“Mercy” by The Paper Kites

“Mercy” very much reads like a love song, in that the addressee is referred to as “baby” numerous times throughout. And the title is apparently meant to allude to the idea of the vocalist considering...

The Paper Kites

September 5, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 5, 2023

“I Don’t Want to Go That Way” by The Paper Kites

“I Don’t Want to Go That Way” is a simple piece lyrically, revolving around two general notions. First is the vocalist acknowledging that the current path he is one, the trajectory of his life so...

Billie Eilish

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

What inspired “Bury A Friend” and its Eerie Sound?

“Bury A Friend” is one of those tracks from Billie Eilish that really showcases her knack for bending and playing with genres. She mentioned in interviews that the song is written from the perspective...

Billie Eilish

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

How did Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas come up with “Ocean Eyes”?

Do you have any idea how Billie Eilish and Finneas came up with her song “Ocean Eyes”? Alright, so here’s the scoop: Billie Eilish’s bro, Finneas, originally wrote “Ocean Eyes” for his own band....

Billie Eilish

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

Is Billie Eilish’s “When The Party’s Over” about a Personal Experience?

Is “When The Party’s Over” based on an experience that Billie Eilish actually went through in real life? Yes! Billie Eilish is known for putting her personal experiences into her songs, and “When The...

The Paper Kites

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

“The Sweet Sound of You” by The Paper Kites

The thesis sentiment of this track basically revolves around the vocalist asserting that the addressee is always on his mind. The fact that Sam states that he “still hear(s) the sweet sound” of said individual...

The Paper Kites

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

Meaning of “Green Valley” by The Paper Kites

The lyrics of The Paper Kites’ “Green Valley” revolve around the character of “Emmy” and to a lesser degree though notable the vocalist being smitten by her. But more to the point is Emmy being...

The Paper Kites

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

Meaning of “Maria, It’s Time” by The Paper Kites

Sam Bentley has described “Maria, It’s Time” as being “about a girl who has an unplanned baby… working out how she’s going to make it work”. Most of the lyrics read as if they’re being relayed from...