Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Freaks Come Out at Night

Whodini

“Freaks Come Out at Night” by Whodini

During the early days of hip-hop, before rap music had really established a name for itself, it was largely associated with the disco scene. So people who attended associated dance clubs were oft treated to...

Five Minutes of Funk

Whodini

“Five Minutes of Funk” by Whodini

As its title implies this track is indeed five minutes long – and then some. And for the most part it is straight-up rapping. And in all, we can say it is intended to show off...

Funky Beat

Whodini

“Funky Beat” by Whodini

There isn’t really much to interpreting this song. It features Whodini celebrating the sound of their music, how they’re able to get the party jumping so to speak.  More specifically it serves as a...

One Love

Whodini

“One Love” by Whodini

Back in the days of lore, rappers were more akin to poets than pop musicians. That is to say that many acts, such as Whodini, would sometimes make attempts to drop knowledge – as the...

Good Days

SZA

“Good Days” by SZA

This song isn’t your standard ‘getting over the past and looking forward to the future’ kind of fare. After all this is SZA we’re talking about. And the tune, which is fundamentally about her overcoming...

2021

Lauv

“2021” by Lauv

This song has been described by one music site as being based on Lauv looking forward to the year 2021 after 2020 itself has proven unfavorable, particularly to people in the music profession. And yes he does...

Precious

Depeche Mode

“Precious” by Depeche Mode

“Precious” was written by Depeche Mode member Martin Gore, though it is sung from the personal perspective of lead vocalist Dave Gahan. At the time of its penning, Gore was going through a divorce. And this...

Beloved

Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons’ “Beloved” Lyrics Meaning

“Beloved” is a song based on Mumford & Sons’ lead singer Marcus Mumford’s personal experience of witnessing his grandmother pass away. That sad incident had a permanent and profound impact on his outlook of life. As such, he has dedicated...