Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Kids Again by Sam Smith

Sam Smith

“Kids Again” by Sam Smith

Here, Sam Smith appears to be singing about his ex, Jonathan Zeizel, who was the first person he dated after they both publicly admitted their sexuality. The singer addresses their broken relationship in this...

Forgive Myself by Sam Smith

Sam Smith

“Forgive Myself” by Sam Smith

As the title of this track depicts, the singer realizes that he may have inflicted more pain than is necessary on himself, hence his attempt to first forgive himself before opening up to love...

Young by Sam Smith

Sam Smith

“Young” by Sam Smith

This track particularly delves into the wish of several youth, to be allowed to live wildly without restriction, judgement or inhibition. As the song begins, Sam Smith clearly makes his wish obvious; he wants...

Tin Man by America

America

“Tin Man” by America

As one would be led to believe by reading the title, “Tin Man” was in fact inspired by the American classic The Wizard of Oz (1939). Said film was a childhood favorite of America’s Dewey Bunnell, who...

my hair by Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande

“My Hair” by Ariana Grande

This track is centered on Ariana Grande encouraging her lover to ‘run his hands through her hair’. This is no small matter considering that Ari-Chan’s ponytail is one of her most-recognizable visual trademarks. Indeed she acknowledges its...

love language by Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande

“Love Language” by Ariana Grande

This song is said to be based on a relationship theory known as the 5 Love Languages.  Basically, this idea posits that there is a “language” behind the way people show each other love. But Ariana does not actually delve...

nasty by Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande

“nasty” by Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande’s “Nasty” is a sexually-themed song. As a premise, it would appear that Grande is addressing someone whom she shares a mutual romantic interest with.  However, they have yet to actually get intimate. So the...