Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Jonah

Kanye West / Lil Durk / Vory

“Jonah” by Kanye West

“Jonah” is the least religious actual song we’ve come across thus far on the playlist of Donda.  Yes, Kanye does give a shoutout to the “Holy Father” in the third verse. And there is also the...

Jail

Jay-Z / Kanye West

“Jail” by Kanye West (ft. Jay-Z)

Anyone familiar with the history of Kanye West and Jay-Z would know that the latter is considered to be the industry figure that put the former on. Well actually, this relationship can be defined as...

The Lighthouse

Halsey

“The Lighthouse” by Halsey

As we have pointed out in the recent past, songs that rely on religious symbolism are – by the very historical nature of said symbols, characters or what have you – open to various...

Darling

Halsey

“Darling” by Halsey

Halsey’s “Darling” is a pretty deep song whose intricacies are not difficult to understand, though may still fly over some listeners’ heads due to its seriousness. As for the thesis sentiment, such is stated outright...

You Asked for This

Halsey

“You Asked for This” by Halsey

On “You Asked for This”, Halsey seems to be taking a blame-the-victim approach. And unfortunately, said victim would be the vocalist herself. In other words, the titular “you”, i.e. the addressee, appears to be the selfsame...