Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Zim Zimma by Joyner Lucas

Joyner Lucas

“Zim Zimma” by Joyner Lucas

Some readers will instantly recognize the title of this song as being a derivative of sim simma, a phrase made popular by dancehall king Beenie Man so many years ago. And Joyner Lucas does sample...

Relax by Bryant Myers

Bryant Myers

“Relax” by Bryant Myers

Bryant Myers’ “Relax” is a braggadocious tune in which Bryant is touting his ability to “relax”. Within the context of this song, that basically means that he’s chillin’ enough not to have to sweat...

The Problem by Joyner Lucas

Joyner Lucas

“The Problem” by Joyner Lucas

Apparently “the problem” Joyner Lucas has is that there is a cherished woman in his life who wants to settle down with him. But he “ain’t done being a ho”, meaning that he still wants...

Arkansas by Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton

“Arkansas” by Chris Stapleton

This song was inspired by a road trip Chris Stapleton took through the state of Arkansas, most notably making his way “through the Ozark Mountains” based on his own account.  And basically, what he is doing is...

Fix You by Coldplay

Coldplay

Coldplay’s “Fix You” Lyrics Meaning

On “Fix You”, Chris Martin is clearly singing to a depressed addressee. It has been put forth that the inspiration behind the tune would have likely been the passing of Bruce Paltrow (1943-2002), Gwyneth Paltrow’s dad, with Martin actually having...

All of Me by John Legend

John Legend

“All of Me” by John Legend

Anyone who ever actually heard this tune can instantly attest to the fact that it is a love song, even if they don’t know the actual words. This is simply due to John Legend’s effectively-emotive...