Author: Amanda London

Rose in the Dark

“Rose in the Dark” by Cleo Sol

Throughout “Rose in the Dark”, Cleo refers to the person she is singing to as “baby”. And perhaps what is being put forth can be most easily understood in a romantic context, though such is...

Isa Lang

“Isa Lang” by Arthur Nery

The title of this piece (“Isa Lang”) is in Filipino. It roughly translates to “only one” in the English language. So with that foreknowledge in mind, we know that we’re most likely approaching a love...

Second Nature

“Second Nature” by Bon Iver

Bon Iver is one of those types of musical acts who tends to never state what they are trying to put forth directly, thus tasking the listener with having to weave through a number...

Whatever Didi Wants

“Whatever Didi Wants” by NOFX

The logical assumption would be that the titular Didi, who is also the addressee of this song, is the vocalist’s romantic interest. And as far as the thesis sentiment of this piece, it would be...

Palace of the Brine

“Palace of the Brine” by Pixies

“Palace of the Brine” has been interpreted by some analysts in very colorful ways. But on the metaphorical surface, it does seem unanimously apparent that the “palace of the brine” is a reference to the...

More Than a Trend

“More Than a Trend” by Roddy Ricch

After “Everything You Need“, “More Than a Trend” can be considered the second love song on “Live Life Fast”. And even though it does conclude with Roddy Ricch assuring the addressee, the lady he is obviously smitten by, that...

25 Million

“25 Million” by Roddy Ricch

There are conflicting reports as to Roddy Ricch’s actual net worth. And whereas none of the major ones indicate that he has actually made some $25,000,000 in a single day, as implied by the...

Into the Groove

“Into the Groove” by Madonna

Madonna is not widely known as “the Queen of Pop” for nothing. As far as the late 20th century is concerned, she has mastered the art of the dance song in a way that countless others...