Author: Amanda London

Luther Vandross

June 19, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 19, 2023

Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross had a voice smoother than butter melting on a hot skillet. Born on April 20, 1951, Luther was a New Yorker through and through. He grew up in a musical family and...

38 Special

June 18, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 18, 2023

Meaning of “Hold On Loosely” by 38 Special

Co-writer Jim Peterik revealed that this piece was inspired by his real-life romantic experiences, i.e. him being able to understand and lay down the meaning “Hold on Loosely” simply after being introduced to its title.  Or...

Aretha Franklin

June 17, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 17, 2023

Meaning of “Who’s Zoomin’ Who” by Aretha Franklin

The title of and sentiment behind “Who’s Zoomin’ Who” dates back to a phone conversation the late Aretha Franklin had with a friend. In the process, the songstress let it be known that sometimes she can be...

James Arthur

June 17, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 17, 2023

James Arthur’s “Car’s Outside” Lyrics Meaning

The logical presumption would be that the addressee of “Car’s Outside” is the vocalist’s sweetheart. And by the looks of things, for whatever unspecified reason the latter’s lifestyle is such that he’s on the road...

SZA / Travis Scott

June 16, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 16, 2023

“Open Arms” by SZA (ft. Travis Scott)

The term “open arms”, as generally understood, means to gladfully receive someone, no questions asked or restrictions imposed. And although it can be said that some parts of the song leave something to be desired...

Girl in Red

June 15, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2023

Girl in Red

Marie Ulven Ringheim is a music talent who was born in February of 1999 in the Norwegian town called Horten. She is famous for her Girl in Red project, which she began somewhere around...

Ini Kamoze

June 15, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2023

Meaning of “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze

“Here Comes the Hotstepper” is a classic dancehall song from the early 1990s which reads like the type of gangsta rap/reggae tracks that were poppin’ during that era. For example, besides implying that he is...

Iggy Pop

June 15, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2023

Iggy Pop

This is a seasoned US rock musician whose illustrious career dates back to the 1960s. Born in 1947 in the city of Muskegon, in Michigan, Iggy Pop’s earliest years in music were spent with...

Gabrielle Aplin

June 15, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2023

Meaning of “Call Me” by Gabrielle Aplin

“Call Me” is another song in which Gabrielle Aplin goes about addressing an ex she jilted. Actually, it’s never specified or even inferred per se that their relationship was a romantic one. But whoever this person...

McFly

June 15, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2023

“Taking Back Tonight” by McFly

The title is symbolic of the vocalist’s resolution to, more frankly put, make an effort to reclaim dreams that he previously gave up on. What has apparently spurred him to this point, i.e. being willing...