Author: Amanda London

Evanescence

December 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 8, 2020

“Yeah Right” by Evanescence

Evanescence’s “Yeah Right” is a bit of a complex song. On the surface, it has been interpreted as Evanescence’s criticism of the music industry. The title, “yeah right”, is actually a sarcastic affirmation. And the way the singer...

Why Don't We

December 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 8, 2020

“Lotus Inn” by Why Don’t We

Why Don’t We’s “Lotus Inn”, including its title, was actually inspired by the works of science-fiction writer Rick Riordan and Ancient Greek author Homer. In doing so, it is meant to allude to the concept of the...

Paula Abdul / The Wild Pair

December 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 8, 2020 · Last modified April 16, 2023

“Opposites Attract” by Paula Abdul (ft. The Wild Pair)

The primary singer and her romantic interest (portrayed by The Wild Pair) come off like the Odd Couple.  In other words, they have completely-opposite likes and characteristics. For instance, whereas she prefers to “go to bed...

Avril Lavigne

December 7, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 7, 2020

“Wish You Were Here” by Avril Lavigne

“Wish You Were Here” is premised on Avril Lavigne being in a troubled relationship with the addressee. So when she states that she ‘really misses’ him or her, it is not simply in the context of...

David Bowie

December 7, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 7, 2020

David Bowie’s “I’m Afraid of Americans” Lyrics Meaning

David Bowie, the late English musician, was not literally “afraid of Americans”. Rather this piece serves as an anti-American song. And what he is particularly criticizing is not the people per se but rather the ideologies...

Avril Lavigne

December 7, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 7, 2020

Avril Lavigne’s “Nobody’s Home” Lyrics Meaning

The legend behind “Nobody’s Home” is that it is actually about someone whom Avril Lavigne actually knew personally. The way the individual is depicted by Lavigne in the music video is as a homeless girl. And indeed the title,...

Rihanna

December 7, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 7, 2020

“Never Ending” by Rihanna

Many analysts have interpreted “Never Ending” as a love song. This is due to a romantic reference found at the end of the chorus and at that point only. There Rihanna expresses an excitement yet simultaneous reluctance in...

The Killers

December 7, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 7, 2020

“Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll” by The Killers

On the surface, the lyrics of “Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll” may read like The Killers are biggin’ up the indie rock scene. But apparently, concluding such is a misinterpretation of the lyrics. Rather they are...

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

December 7, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 7, 2020

Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s “Two Tribes” Lyrics Meaning

As history tells it, during the early 1980s the Cold War was pretty much at its peak. The reason this conflict is referred to as being ‘cold’ is because the two main factions, Russia and...

The Flying Pickets

December 6, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published December 6, 2020

“Only You” by The Flying Pickets

On one hand, “Only You” comes off like your average love song, with the singer expressing his affection for the addressee. On the other, at certain junctures, it sounds as if their relationship is on the...