Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Disaster

Conan Gray

“Disaster” by Conan Gray 

“Disaster” is premised on Conan Gray mustering up the courage to make a pass at the addressee, the apple of his eye. Said addressee is someone whom he already has a strong “platonic” relationship with. But...

Movies

Conan Gray

“Movies” by Conan Gray

“Movies” tersely delineates the timeline of the romantic relationship between Conan Gray and addressee. What the title represents is the former’s ideological vision for this association – one in which their romance will play out...

Fall on Me

R.E.M.

“Fall on Me” by R.E.M. 

The lyrics of R.E.M.’s “Fall on Me” are highly metaphorical. As far as the title and original intent goes, it is well known by fans of R.E.M. that this track is supposed to be about...

Neighborhood # 3 (Power Out) by Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire

“Neighborhood # 3 (Power Out)” by Arcade Fire

Win Butler has offered a couple of explanations for “Neighborhood # 3 (Power Out)” which, if taken altogether, makes the piece sound more complicated than it actual is. But that noted, as implied by the subtitle, the genesis of the lyrics date...

Strawberry Bubblegum

Justin Timberlake

“Strawberry Bubblegum” by Justin Timberlake

If you’re the type of person who presumed that a Justin Timberlake song titled “strawberry bubblegum” is about sex, then by and large you are correct. That sentiment really comes through from the second verse going. For instance, the second...