Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Better Off Dead by Elton John

Elton John

“Better Off Dead” by Elton John

As fans of 1970s’ music are well aware, Elton John and Bernie Taupin are one of the most-renowned to ever grace the industry. In fact as the story goes, they conceptualized this song one night while...

Cherry Bomb by The Runaways

The Runaways

“Cherry Bomb” by The Runaways

Those who are familiar with fireworks may recognize the term cherry bomb as referring to a small yet powerful firecracker which is shaped like a cherry. And you can say that the narrator is explosive in her own...

Mother Freedom by Bread

Bread

Bread’s “Mother Freedom” Lyrics Meaning

Bread’s “Mother Freedom” was released during the early 1970s, which was a very-woke time in the history of the United States. Said era was marked by political protests and individuals trying to secure their “freedom”...

Cherry Wine by Hozier

Hozier

Hozier’s “Cherry Wine” Lyrics Meaning

The title of this song (“Cherry Wine”) serves as a metaphor for how the singer feels about his romantic interest, i.e. she being “sweet as cherry wine”. But don’t let that expression fool you into...

In Bloom by Nirvana

Nirvana

Nirvana’s “In Bloom” Lyrics Meaning

Kurt Cobain (1967-1994) was an artist in the truest sense of the word. For instance in this particular song (“In Bloom”) his primary preoccupation is expressing himself, even if said exposure alienates a segment of...