Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Cook

Fatlip

“Cook” by Fatlip

At the center of Fatlip’s “Cook” is a narrative based on, how they would call it back in those days, Fatlip kickin’ it to a lady.  And under such poetic circumstances, rappers are tasked...

Strange Fruit

Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” Lyrics Meaning

Whether you’re a sympathizer to the African-American cause or a bigot, one would likely agree that “Strange Fruit” is still a stirring song. Indeed upon first listen, even if one is not able to ascertain what Billie Holiday...

Follow The White Rabbit

Madison Beer

“Follow The White Rabbit” by Madison Beer

The “white rabbit” is a character that has enjoyed an enduring, diverse presence in American entertainment. The origin of the figure dates back to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865), a late 19th-century novel which has made its...

Breaking Dawn

K-pop / THE BOYZ

“Breaking Dawn” by THE BOYZ

Whenever we’re interpreting songs from half way around the world, there is always the risk of some meanings getting lost in translation. This is not only due to dissimilar cultural lingos/understandings but also the fact that we’re...