Author: Amanda London

Justin Timberlake

September 11, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 11, 2020

“What Goes Around… Comes Around” by Justin Timberlake

Many people consider “What Goes Around… Comes Around” to be an extension (i.e. sequel) of another Justin Timberlake classic, “Cry Me a River” (2002). Indeed according to the history of What Goes Around, that is at least partially true. But...

The Black Eyed Peas

September 10, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 10, 2020

“Where Is the Love?” by The Black Eyed Peas

Perhaps more than any other track that came out during the first decade of the 21st century, “Where Is the Love?” is one of those types of songs that if you heard it once, it got stuck...

Oliver Tree

September 10, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 10, 2020 · Last modified October 8, 2020

“Let Me Down” by Oliver Tree

“Let You Down” is another song by Oliver Tree in which the singer is taking an apologetic approach. This time around who he is actually apologizing to is his music fans. More specifically, even...

Manic Street Preachers

September 10, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 10, 2020

“Anthem for a Lost Cause” by Manic Street Preachers

In “Anthem for a Lost Cause”, the writer questions if song lyrics are as important to people now as they were in the past. The narrator begins by reflecting on how certain songs contain...

Oliver Tree

September 10, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 10, 2020

“Hurt” by Oliver Tree

Oliver Tree came up with “Hurt” after he suffered a devastating scooter accident. And even though he has insisted that he does not want the interpretation of the lyrics to be pigeonholed by that incident, based on...

Oliver Tree

September 10, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 10, 2020

“Cash Machine” by Oliver Tree

Oliver Tree gets relatively-direct in terms of getting his intended message across. And that features him attacking materialistic people. Moreover, he isn’t necessarily doing so in a general sense. Rather he is narrowing down on the...

Justin Timberlake

September 10, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 10, 2020

“Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake

This is a song about romantic love in which a lot of the wording utilizes mirror-based metaphors. Indeed the central allegory is comprised of the singer depicting his significant other as a mirror image of...

Cassie Ramone / Craig Finn / Titus Andronicus

September 9, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 9, 2020

“A Pot in Which to Piss” Titus Andronicus (ft. Craig Finn & Cassie Ramone)

“A Pot in Which to Piss” begins with the writer describing how it felt to stand before an audience to perform, stating that despite its beauty, he feels troubled inwardly because of the pressure...

Sublime

September 9, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 9, 2020

“April 29, 1992 (Miami)” by Sublime

As the title implies, this song is mainly about the LA Riots which began following the Rodney King trial. The riots started after officers who were caught on tape assaulting Rodney King were charged...

Van Morrison

September 9, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published September 9, 2020

“Avalon of the Heart” by Van Morrison

Van Morrison’s “Avalon of the Heart” talks about the isle of Avalon based on the Arthur legend which is thought to be in Somerset, England. According to the legend, Avalon happens to be the...