Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham!

Wham!

“Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!

On Wham!’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, the singer indicates how crazy his love interest makes him feel while likening these thrills to dance and beat sounds. He references the early 20th century term,...

The Reflex by Duran Duran

Duran Duran

“The Reflex” by Duran Duran

Duran Duran in “The Reflex” use several vague expressions to describe an activity that they don’t seem to have much control over. The first line for instance sums up the fact that it is a...

So Far Away

Carole King

“So Far Away” by Carole King

On “So Far Away”, Carole King would apparently be addressing none other than a lover. And she is lamenting the fact that they are “so far away” from each other. The implication is that the distance...

Tapestry

Carole King

“Tapestry” by Carole King

The lyrics of Carole King’s “Tapestry” read like a fairy tale. It is arguable that Carole is attempting to put a cohesive narrative together or say something specific. For instance, she does begin by likening her...

It's Too Late

Carole King

“It’s Too Late” by Carole King

On “It’s Too Late”, Carole King is addressing her lover, who is clearly on the verge of becoming her ex. Indeed as the title indicates, she has come to the conclusion that “it’s too late”...

You've Got a Friend

Carole King

“You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King

Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” song is similar in sentiment to another track found on her iconic Tapestry album which is entitled “Where You Lead“. That is to say that in both cases, the singer is...

Where You Lead

Carole King

“Where You Lead” by Carole King

To modern female audiences, even a 21st century Carole King, the song “Where You Lead” may read as being overly-dopey in its approach. Here, we have the singer expressing her willingness to follow her lover ‘wherever he...

Almost Heaven by Isak Danielson

Isak Danielson

“Almost Heaven” by Isak Danielson

The title of this song (“Almost Heaven”) points to the idea of the singer nearly reaching an ideal state of existence but being unable to actually get there. What he is actually speaking to behind...