Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

"Sunshine"

Jonathan Edwards

“Sunshine” by Jonathan Edwards

First off, let it be known that according to his own explanation of “Sunshine”, Jonathon Edwards didn’t necessarily intend for it to be taken as an anti-war song, as it is generally interpreted. Rather, he is...

Godlight

Noah Kahan

“Godlight” by Noah Kahan

According to Noah Kahan, a “godlight” is an actual thing, being a term he’s become familiar with via his participation in the music industry. And what it actually refers to is the light during a live...

Songs by Rihanna

Rihanna

Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty, better known as Rihanna is a renowned Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress and fashion designer. She is regarded among the best-selling music artists of all time. With more than 250 million records...

Pain

PinkPantheress

“Pain” by PinkPantheress

Considering that most of the lyrics of this already terse song consist of improvised harmonizing (i.e. “la-la-la”), the actual story contained therein is really short in terms of wording.  And what it basically boils...

"Twisted Transistor"

Korn

“Twisted Transistor” by Korn

For starters, let it be known that the “twisted transistor” referred to in the title is actually, most simply put, a portable radio. Technically, as you may already know, radios are sometimes referred to as...

Starting Line

Luke Hemmings

“Starting Line” by Luke Hemmings

Luke Hemmings “Starting Line” relies heavily on symbolism but apparently is based on a nostalgic theme. Luke has offered his own lofty explanation to the track’s meaning which, all things considered, doesn’t really make it any easier...

Hello Future

NCT DREAM

“Hello Future” by NCT Dream

Perhaps we should have known from the onset that any K-pop track with a title like “Hello Future” is going to be optimistic in nature. And if one wants to take it there, this piece...

Steal My Sunshine

Len

“Steal My Sunshine” by Len

The lyrics of Len’s “Steal My Sunshine” aren’t necessarily the easiest to decipher. But the overall idea it is meant to convey seems for the most part pretty clear. As a premise, the vocalist(s) is...

Vindaloo

Fat Les

“Vindaloo” by Fat Les

The history of Fat Les’ “Vindaloo” is that it was invented to parody football anthems, which are in fact very popular in England and other parts of Europe where soccer is by far the...