Author: Amanda London

Britney Spears

April 8, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 8, 2021

“Gimme More” by Britney Spears

Britney Spears’ “Gimme More” is in fact a dance song. But more to the intended point is it centering on “dirty dancing” – and no, we’re talking about of the Patrick Swayze variety.  In fact...

Wild Cherry

April 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 7, 2021

“Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry

Without beating around the bush, let’s just say that Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music” sounds like it is performed by African-Americans. Or at least one may well get the impression considering that a...

John Lennon

April 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 7, 2021

“Too Late for Goodbyes” by Julian Lennon

Julian Lennon’s “Too Late for Goodbyes” is a proper love song, one centered on a troubled relationship in fact. However, it isn’t necessarily the simplest to understand, at least not as far as the...

Nine Inch Nails

April 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 7, 2021

Nine Inch Nails’ “Only” Lyrics Meaning

“Only” can be deemed as sort of an autobiographical song as far as its author, Trent Reznor, is concerned. That is not to say that it centers on his childhood or anything like that, though...

John Farnham

April 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 7, 2021

“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” by John Farnham

“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” was one of the first biggest and most-notable hits that John Farnham, an Australian musician, ever scored in his long, illustrious career.  But of course it is actually...

Beastie Boys / James Bradley Jr / Mark Nishita

April 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 7, 2021

“Something’s Got To Give” by Beastie Boys (ft. Mark Nishita & James Bradley Jr)

Lyrically this is a very-simplistic song, the type one would more or less expect from the Beastie Boys. And “Something’s Got to Give” has been classified as an anti-war song, a sentiment that is made most evident...

The Band

April 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 7, 2021

“Stage Fright” by The Band

It is quite common for pop music stars to drop songs centered on the less-than-favorable aspects of being famous. Indeed we would venture to say that all of the tenured ones have done so in...

Dragon

April 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 7, 2021

Dragon’s “Rain” Lyrics Meaning

If you presumed that the “rain” which serves as the title of this song is metaphorical, you are in fact correct. And as somewhat commonly used in romantic contexts, what it symbolizes is hardship in...

John Farnham

April 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 7, 2021

“Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)” by John Farnham

In the more-modern era of songs with lyrics so extravagant that they would make Robin Leach blush, it may be hard to believe that back in the day legendary Australian singer John Farnham actually...

BEAM / Justin Bieber

April 6, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2021

“Freedom” by Justin Bieber & BEAM

As we have pointed out in the past, in the era in which “Freedom” is released (i.e. the early 2020s), Justin Bieber is becoming shall we say an increasingly-religious artist.  At a point there...