Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

The Allman Brothers Band

The Allman Brothers Band

The Allman Brothers Band

The Allman Brothers Band were widely renowned as one of the pioneers of Southern rock, although they often distanced themselves from the title. The American rock band focused on a style that largely infused a...

Metallica

Metallica

Metallica

American heavy metal and hard rock band, Metallica is best known for its aggressive and distinct music style. The group was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield. Having inspired numerous...

Eagles

The Eagles

Eagles

Hardly has it been recorded in the history of music that a group, after 14-years of hibernation, resurfaces in the industry to make an outstanding progress by becoming the pacesetters of country-rock music in...

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode

English electronic music band Depeche Mode is among the best-selling international bands in the history of music. They began their career with a distinct sound that ushered them to the forefront of the British new wave...

The Temptations

The Temptations

The Temptations

American vocal group, The Temptations have been one of the most prominent rhythm & blues band since its formation in 1960. The group is noted for its signature choreography and ultimate skills in harmonizing, which steered...

Hung Up

Paul Weller

“Hung Up” by Paul Weller

A number of sources have has explained Paul Weller’s “Hung UP” as being written from the point of view of an elderly man who has vowed not to admit defeat. And yes, the character...

Damien

DMX

DMX’s “Damien” Lyrics Meaning

There are two main characters in this song, “Damien” and DMX himself. The name of the former was inspired by the Omen movie series where the fictional Damien is basically the personification of the devil on earth. But within the lyrics of...

Rasputin

Boney M.

“Rasputin” by Boney M.

Ah, the European music industry. More than any other continent in the world, Europe has been at the forefront of shaping modern history. And sometimes dudes would be like ‘hey, let’s straight-up drop a song about...