Author: Amanda London

The Notorious B.I.G.

June 16, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 16, 2020

“Things Done Changed” by The Notorious B.I.G.

This is one of a number of songs released in the early 1990s centered on how inner-city African-American communities had evolved in that particular era. More specifically, it focuses on how deadly the aforementioned streets...

Sia

June 15, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2020

“Space Between” by Sia

The “sapce between” which the narrator (Sia) is referring to in the title and chorus of this song actually alludes to a rift that exists between she and the addressee, i.e. her lover. That...

Sia

June 15, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2020

“The Fight” by Sia

Sia’s “The Fight” is philosophical in its approach, at least initially. Indeed as noted in the trivia section, it is the first track on Sia’s album entitled “We Are Born”. And likewise at the beginning...

Nirvana

June 15, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2020

Nirvana’s “Come As You Are” Lyrics Meaning

As the title suggests, in “Come As You Are”, the singer (Cobain) is presenting himself as someone who is ready to accept the addressee’s friendship, no ill will attached. Now according to Kurt Cobain’s own...

Pat Benatar

June 15, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2020

“Shadows of the Night” by Pat Benatar

The titular “shadows of the night” read as if, ultimately, they are meant to point to various challenges which couples face in maintaining a romantic relationship. And what the singer is telling the addressee, i.e....

Pat Benatar

June 15, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 15, 2020

“We Belong” by Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar’s “We Belong” is centered on a troubled romantic relationship which she is in with the addressee. The way the situation reads is that the addressee is having doubts about their union. And the result...

The Rolling Stones

June 14, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 14, 2020

“As Tears Go By” by The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones’ “As Tears Go By” is a relatively-simple tune lyric-wise, which is based on the singer’s depression. The setting is that he is sitting somewhere, watching children play. And the implication is that under...

Soundgarden

June 14, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 14, 2020

“Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden

Let it be known from the onset that if a listener decides to attribute a particular meaning to the lyrics of “Black Hole Sun”, that is his or her prerogative. Yet as for the writer...

Jhené Aiko

June 14, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 14, 2020

Jhené Aiko’s “The Worst” Lyrics Meaning

Whom Jhené is referring to as “the worst” is in fact her boyfriend. So this is basically another way of her saying that he is proven to be the very worst lover imaginable. And based on how the...

Jorja Smith

June 14, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 14, 2020

“Rose Rouge” by Jorja Smith

This is the cover of a song that was originally released by a musician named St. Germain in 2000. At its original inception, it reads as if it is a dance song. And likewise in this rendition...