Author: Amanda London

Chas & Dave

April 2, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 2, 2021

“Gertcha” by Chas & Dave

The title of this song (“Gertcha”) is a slang term by and large originating from East London. It’s one of those types of terms that is actually an entire phrase contracted down to just one...

Andrea True Connection

April 2, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 2, 2021

“More, More, More” by Andrea True Connection

Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat – Andrea True was in fact an adult movie actress, at least during one stage of her life and concurrently while engaged in...

First Aid Kit

April 1, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 1, 2021 · Last modified April 6, 2021

First Aid Kit’s “Blue” Lyrics Meaning

The subject of the lyrics of “Blue” is clearly despondent. That is made evident from almost the onset of the lyrics. At first she comes off as being a bit shy – the type whom, when...

Five Finger Death Punch

April 1, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 1, 2021

“War is the Answer” by Five Finger Death Punch

The lyrics of this Five Finger Death Punch track make it read like a beef song. Indeed with a title like “War Is the Answer”, it is somewhat obvious that the narrator has bloody conflict on...

D-Shay / Vanilla Ice

April 1, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 1, 2021 · Last modified April 7, 2021

“Play That Funky Music” by Vanilla Ice

It is not only Black artists who have been able to capitalize off of stereotypes as far as rap music is concerned. If you listen to Vanilla Ice’s hits these days, you’d probably be like...

Elton John

April 1, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 1, 2021 · Last modified April 7, 2021

Elton John’s “Healing Hands” Lyrics Meaning

We can say something like “Healing Hands” is Elton John’s version of a breakup song. But it isn’t about being overcome with associated, depressed emotions as similarly-themed tunes tend to be, even though there’s plenty...

Hot Chocolate

April 1, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 1, 2021

“It Started With A Kiss” by Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate’s “It Started with a Kiss” is a song premised in puppy love, as in the singer and the addressee originally being elementary school sweethearts.  Indeed at the time their relationship kicked off...

Eminem

March 31, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published March 31, 2021

Eminem’s “Just Lose It” Lyrics Meaning

Let’s get this out of the way from the jump – acoustically “Just Lose It” isn’t really that good of a song. Eminem, whom many consider to be one of the best rappers ever, does accordingly have...

Type O Negative

March 31, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published March 31, 2021

“Suspended In Dusk” by Type O Negative

It isn’t common that you’ll come across a song dropped by a viable pop act that centers on the singer being a film-worthy vampire. But such is the case with “Suspended in Dusk.  The lyrics read...

The Pretenders

March 31, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published March 31, 2021

The Pretenders’ “Hymn to Her” Lyrics Meaning

The Pretenders’ “Hymn to Her” is a prime example of a song whose lyrics can be terse and simple-looking but may carry deep meaning. Well, maybe. For instance, in more modern times it can be argued...