Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

SOS

ABBA

ABBA’s “SOS” Lyrics Meaning

In our most recent analysis of an ABBA song, which was their 2021 track “No Doubt About It“, it was argued that in the band’s lyrics, as far as those centered on heartbreak goes, the...

No Doubt About It

ABBA

“No Doubt About It” by ABBA

It can be said that the music industry is such that men are the ones who are most often depicted as screwing up romantic relationships, which is more or less a reflection of real...

Little Things

ABBA

“Little Things” by ABBA

Christmas, as it tends to be practiced in the Western world, is perhaps by and large what we would refer to as a consumer holiday. And whereas that aspect of gift giving is present in...

Bumblebee

ABBA

“Bumblebee” by ABBA

Climate change is a hot topic these days. The pace at which the world is currently consuming certain resources is unsustainable, on top of said consumption contributing to environmental degradation. As we have noted to...

Alone

Heart

“Alone” by Heart

Alone’s lyrics focus on a single woman (Ann Wilson) whose heart is bursting with the strong feelings she has for the addressee. She and this person (whom we presume is a male) have apparently...

Set Fire to the Rain

Adele

Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain” Lyrics Meaning

Many say Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain” is filled with emotions that are beyond raw. We totally agree with that assertion. The song is loaded to the brim with emotional intensity. The Lyrics...

Puppet

Karmin

“Puppet” by Karmin

Qveen Herby, i.e. the main vocalist, has described the song “Puppet” as being “about manipulating someone”. And besides that someone, in this context, being a romantic interest, it can be ascertained that the lyrics are at least...

I Can Be That Woman

ABBA

“I Can Be That Woman” by ABBA

ABBA is one of the most unique musical acts in industry history not only because they have sold hundreds of millions of records but also, even if only for a brief moment, there was...

Keep An Eye On Dan

ABBA

“Keep An Eye On Dan” by ABBA

Breakup songs are a dime a dozen. But sometimes a songwriter may attempt to breathe new life into a well-worn trope and, on rare occasions, even succeed at doing so. And such is the case with...