Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Wishing Well

Free

“Wishing Well” by Free

The 1960s, if you will, was an era in Anglo-American music when many a song about drug abuse came out, probably even more frequently than they do now. So that would perhaps be why some people have...

The Fall

Lovejoy

“The Fall” by Lovejoy

The lead singer of Lovejoy, Wilbur Soot, is a musician who, let’s say tends to take an unconventional approach to songwriting. And that is the first thing that becomes evident upon being introduced to the...

Anthem

Rush

“Anthem” by Rush

The lyrics of Rush’s “Anthem” are based on the teaching of 20th century philosopher/author Ayn Rand. Rand is a name you likely heard before considering that she has written what turned out to be one...

Apocalypse

Cigarettes After Sex

“Apocalypse” by Cigarettes After Sex

The lyrics of “Apocalypse” are very abstract and read a lot like a love song. But according to the writer/vocalist Greg Gonzalez, such is not the case per se. Rather, this piece is based on two other concepts. Concept...

Enemy

Imagine Dragons / JID

“Enemy” by Imagine Dragons & JID

Imagine Dragon’s “Enemy” is a little bit complicated. Based on Dan Reynolds’ explanation, this track is actually centered on the concept of internal conflict. But that’s not how his lyrics actually come off. Rather, they read very...

Telepath

Conan Gray

“Telepath” by Conan Gray

A telepath is someone who, most simply put within the context of this song, can read other people’s minds. And in this case, said “telepath” would be the vocalist himself, and the person whose he’s exercising his...