Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Popular Girls by Jacob Sartorius

Jacob Sartorius

“Popular Girls” by Jacob Sartorius

On “Popular Girls”, the way Jacob categorizes his romantic interest(s) is as a ‘popular girl’. And in the verses he speaks about two different ladies in that regard. The first one is depicted as someone who...

Maybellene by Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

“Maybellene” by Chuck Berry

The song, similar in content to the famous American folk song “Ida Red“, narrates the story of an unfaithful lover who is caught cheating. Here, the main theme of the song is based on cars, racing...

London Calling by The Clash

The Clash

“London Calling” by The Clash

The title phrase “London Calling” was a term used by the BBC World Service Station to introduce themselves when broadcasting to other nations during the Second World War. The song begins with the narrator describing an...

Hound Dog by Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

“Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley

In “Hound Dog”, Elvis Presley uses the term more literally to express his annoyance over the unprofitable constant noises hound dogs tend to make. Meanwhile, these same lyrics could point to an acquaintance who is...

Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran

“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran

The narrative of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” begins with the singer hanging out with his friends at a bar. However, he is not there simply to get drunk and have a good time with...

Be My Baby by The Ronettes

The Ronettes

“Be My Baby” by The Ronettes

In “Be My Baby”, the narrator pleads for the attention of her love interest while assuring him of a great relationship once she’s given the chance. The song revolves around the narrator expressing her...