Author: Amanda London

Penelope Scott

January 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 7, 2021

Penelope Scott’s “Rät” Lyrics Meaning

As far as popular music goes, Penelope Scott’s “Rät” is bit of a complex song put forth by a young lady who is obviously an intellectual. Or rather, let’s say that the singer implies that...

Paul Young

January 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 7, 2021 · Last modified July 21, 2021

“Wherever I Lay My Heart (That’s My Home)” by Paul Young

The title of this song (“Wherever I Lay My Heart (That’s My Home)”) alludes to the singer being what some refer to as a ‘rolling stone’. That is to say that he is the transient...

Duran Duran

January 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 7, 2021

“Is There Something I Should Know?” by Duran Duran

The way the lyrics of this song break down are as if the singer is addressing a romantic interest. More importantly emotion-wise, the two of them are in a troubled relationship.  And the primary sentiment...

Blake Shelton

January 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 7, 2021

“Minimum Wage” by Blake Shelton

The title of this song (“Minimum Wage”) is actually centered on an allegory which makes up its main theme. The addressee would be the singer’s significant other. And from the onset, he points out how when...

Bonnie Tyler

January 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 7, 2021

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” is in fact a tender love song, one of the most classic ballads of all time. But that doesn’t mean that all of the wording necessarily makes sense. In fact Jim Steinman...

London Grammar

January 6, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 6, 2021

“Lose Your Head” by London Grammar

This song is seemingly centered on a narrative based on an individual being unable to get over an ex. At some points (i.e. the first verse) the singer comes off as if she is suffering...

Joshua Radin

January 6, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 6, 2021

“Better Life” by Joshua Radin

The lyrics of “Better Life” read somewhat like a love song. But in reality, the vocalist is actually addressing a country as opposed to another person. That is to say that the addressee is the personification...

Kid Cudi / MGMT

January 6, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 6, 2021

“Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi (ft. MGMT)

“Pursuit of Happiness” is actually centered on the theme of drug addiction. Or more specifically it features Kid Cudi portraying the role of the type of individual who ‘pursues happiness’ by consuming alcohol and other...

Kid Cudi

January 5, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 5, 2021

Kid Cudi’s “Day ‘N’ Nite” Lyrics Meaning

Kid Cudi’s inspirations for writing Day ‘n’ Nite were two-fold. First and foremost was the death of his uncle. This was a man whose early support Cudi credited for his eventual musical success. However, before his passing,...

Beck

January 5, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published January 5, 2021

“Loser” by Beck

Popular-music culture has a way of ascribing meaning to tracks which isn’t really there.  For instance, an artist may drop a song that doesn’t particularly make any sense nor is necessarily meant to. Then said...