Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Coming Up

Paul McCartney

“Coming Up” by Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney’s “Coming Up” starts off with the narrator telling the addressee that he is “coming up like a flower” to the benefit of them both. These days when someone speaks of coming up, we take that to allude...

Body Bag

I Prevail

“Body Bag” by I Prevail

Brain Burkheiser has described “True Power”, the album this song is part of, as one in which lyrically, I Prevail has taken a no-holds-barred approach. So what we are dealing with in this case is a critical...

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Stereophonics

“Mr. and Mrs. Smith” by Stereophonics

There have been a couple of reasonable explanations offered concerning the meaning of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, by certain analysts. But before we get to that, let’s establish the foundation of what’s being put forth. At...

Killer

FKA twigs

“Killer” by FKA Twigs

FKA Twigs is a singer/songwriter with strong poetic inclinations. As such, even though it can be said that “Killer” ultimately breaks down to a more or less standard heartbreak sentiment, the lyrics are very metaphorical, and...

Drake’s “Falling Back”

Drake

“Falling Back” by Drake

From a surface-lyrical perspective, “Falling Back” definitely doesn’t rank amongst Drake’s most complex outings. But underneath these simple, short sentences, the story being told is pretty deep. What it all boils down to, most simply put, is the...

Oblivion

Grimes

Grimes’ “Oblivion” Lyrics Meaning

According to Grimes, “Oblivion” was inspired by her being the victim of a violent assault, seemingly at the hands of a man. Under such situations, when the attacker is clearly stronger than the victim, a...

Black Mermaid

Esthero

“Black Mermaid” by Esthero

A vocalist opting to liken herself to a “black mermaid” is an interesting analogy, especially considering that Esthero is White. In other words the “black” referred to in this song’s title is (as appears...