Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

In God's Hands by Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado

“In God’s Hands” by Nelly Furtado

It has been noted that “In God’s Hands” is based on Nelly Furtado’s real life, i.e. her relationship with another musician named DJ Jasper Gahunia. This is the individual she dated for four years, with their relationship ending...

Maneater by Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado

“Maneater” by Nelly Furtado

As the title implies this is a track with a very-feminist sentiment, so to speak. First of all it is a dance song. And the titular character is presented as one of those types of ladies...

Skateboard by Jacob Sartorius

Jacob Sartorius

“Skateboard” by Jacob Sartorius

Although calling this a love song would be a stretch, the lyrics of this track are premised on the Jacob Sartorius’ romantic life. Or more specifically Jacob comes off as someone who is troubled in...

"Antarctica" Al Stewart

Al Stewart

“Antarctica” Al Stewart

This folk song gives a vivid description of the continent of Antarctica, while recounting the brave attempts by explorers to wander its icy lands. The singer presents the continent as a very beautiful, mysterious...

"Angel" by Sarah McLachlan

Sarah McLachlan

“Angel” by Sarah McLachlan

Sarah, in this “Angel”, talks about how creatives, particularly musicians and artists strive to make a name for themselves, but yield to the influence of drugs once they feel their relevance fading. She discusses...

AURORA

AURORA

AURORA

Aurora is a Norwegian singer who has proven to be especially popular in her part of the world.  Unlike most female singers who have been professionals since their teens, Aurora’s story isn’t of a...

Ava Max

Ava Max

Ava Max

Although Ava Max herself is from Wisconsin, her parents come from Albania, and she identifies as such. By the way, both of her parents are musically inept, with her mom even being trained in opera...