Author: Amanda London

Lukas Graham / Mickey Guyton

January 27, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 27, 2023

“Home Movies” by Lukas Graham and Mickey Guyton

The explanation Lukas Graham offered to his song “Home Movies” doesn’t particularly make understanding it much easier. Let’s say a listener would likely be challenged in deriving his interpretation based solely on the lyrics. For...

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

January 27, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 27, 2023

“Let It Ride” by Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

“Let It Ride” is a complex piece poetically put is not a song that’s difficult to understand. That’s to say that it is based on a general theme we commonly come across, which is a vocalist’s...

Kesha

January 26, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 26, 2023 · Last modified May 2, 2023

“TiK ToK” by Kesha

Just to get this out of the way from the onset, this track was dropped back in 2009 and therefore is not about the globally-viral mobile app TikTok, which traces its origins to 2016. Instead,...

Christina Aguilera / Maroon 5

January 26, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 26, 2023

“Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 (ft. Christina Aguilera)

As indicated by its title, “Moves Like Jagger” serves, in part, as a shoutout to Mick Jagger, the legendary rock star who’s well known for possessing the ability to bust some unique, highly-energetic moves...

David Guetta / Sia

January 26, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 26, 2023

“Titanium” by David Guetta (ft. Sia)

“Titanium” does sorta reflect what Sia was going through at the time in her personal life, even though she didn’t write it for herself. Titanium, as you likely already know, is a very strong metal. And...

The Judds

January 26, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 26, 2023

“Born to Be Blue” by The Judds

Fundamentally explained, “Born to Be Blue” is one of those songs in which the vocalist goes about lamenting being stuck in a state of singlehood. The vocalist is a victim of the blues. Put simply,...

The Offspring

January 25, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 25, 2023

“Why Don’t You Get a Job?” by The Offspring

To make a long story short, “Why Don’t You Get a Job?” goes about criticizing the types of romantic interests who exploit their lovers monetarily. Dexter gets that point across by relaying two similar tales,...

Manuel Turizo

January 25, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 25, 2023

Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata” Meaning

The title of this track (“La Bachata”) is a genre of music and style of dance which traces its origins back to the DR, i.e. Latin America, with Manuel Turizo himself being from Colombia. However,...

Tate McRae / Tiësto

January 25, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 25, 2023

“10:35” by Tiësto and Tate McRae

It may seem odd that out of all times of day to celebrate being in her lover’s arms, Tate McRae chooses “10:35” in the evening. But according to Tiesto’s explanation of the track, it is...

The Judds

January 25, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 25, 2023

“Mama He’s Crazy” by The Judds

As most readers probably presumed upon reading the title (“Mama He’s Crazy”), this song does feature Wynonna talking to her mother about her boyfriend. But at the same time the title is sorta misleading, as...