Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Poison

“Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison

Poison’s “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”‘ is, of course, a heartbreak song. The narrative reads like the singer and the addressee, his lady, are in a troubled romance, where she eventually decides to move on to...

"Acquainted"

The Weeknd

“Acquainted” by The Weeknd

On this song, The Weeknd is expressing his happiness with being “acquainted” with a certain lady, who is also the addressee. And of course she would be someone whom he is romantically involved with. But...

Often

The Weeknd

“Often” by The Weeknd

We recognize The Weeknd as an artist who is unapologetic in terms of reveling in his party-like, promiscuous, drug-fueled lifestyle. And “Often” gets those points across more effectively than many of his other tunes, as...

Jesus Christ Pose by Soundgarden

Soundgarden

“Jesus Christ Pose” by Soundgarden

As will be further elaborated on in the trivia section, Soundgarden caught a lack of flack, including death threats, due to “Jesus Christ Pose”. Such came about specifically as the result of the visual media...

"Here to Stay"

Korn

Korn’s “Here to Stay” Lyrics Meaning

“Here to Stay” has been described as being centered on a person who has been taken advantage of and now, having reached his breaking point, is taking back what’s his. But what is also arguable equally as...

Found My Friends

Hayley Kiyoko

“Found My Friends” by Hayley Kiyoko

In revealing the surprise twist early on, “Found My Friends” actually serves as a soliloquy, for lack of a better word. The lyrics of the verses more or less feature the singer entreating a friend...

The Way You Felt

Alec Benjamin

“The Way You Felt” by Alec Benjamin

“The Way You Felt” is a song which Alec Benjamin conceived during the height of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. He and others, according to his own words, “were experiencing a lot of physical isolation”. So he...

"Stupid Girl"

Garbage

Garbage’s “Stupid Girl” Lyrics Meaning

First off let it be known that according to lead vocalist Shirley Manson, even though the title of this song (“Stupid Girl”) may be gender-specific, the sentiment expressed therein is not. Also, getting this...