“You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” is sorta reminiscent to “Paradise by the Dashboard Light“, another track from Bat Out of Hell. And that is because both are premised on the vocalist being,...
“Another Love” is based on the somewhat well-trodden all-cried-out concept. That is to say that it is premised on the vocalist currently being in a troubled romantic relationship, with the addressee. Indeed things are so...
On “Call Me Little Sunshine”, the singer portrays the role of Mephistopheles. Mephistopheles is generally understood as an incarnation of Satan (with the moniker “Little Sunshine” being a reference to such a being). And more specifically based on...
There are the types of religious-based references in the lyrics of Aurora’s “A Dangerous Thing” that one would more or less expect from an Aurora song. But if a listener doesn’t take time, he or...
“Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” is a song which, as implied by its title and vocalist, does in fact possess a comedic slant. But conclusively, reminiscent of “Paradise by the Dashboard Light“, the romantic subject...
Hole’s “Malibu” is a song in which the titular locality serves a symbolic purpose. And what it symbolizes is a place of healing. More specifically, the vocalist is addressing a romantic interest. And by the looks...
What the situation reads like initially as if the vocalist wants more of a commitment from the addressee. But the latter seems more intent on using him as a sex partner or what have you. In...
Bad Omens’ “Like a Villain” is a song which theoretically may be a soliloquy. But considering that there is a female character displayed on the cover art, for the sake of simplicity we will...
Apparently this song is autobiographical in nature, though in that regard speaking more to the life of Jim Steinman, i.e. the musician who actually wrote it. It commences with the vocalist reminiscing on his relationship with...
As we have pointed out in the past, Lana Del Rey songs tend to be relatively complicated when compared to the lyrics of other pop stars of the day. But with that established, “Watercolor Eyes” is one...