Author: George Spencer

Foo Fighters

May 26, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 26, 2023

Foo Fighters’ “Show Me How” Lyrics Meaning

On May 25th, 2023, RCA Records, in conjunction with Dave Grohl’s own Roswell Records, released “Show Me How”, which is the third single from Foo Fighters’ 11th studio album, “But Here We Are”. The first two...

Ike & Tina Turner

May 26, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 26, 2023

“Proud Mary” by Ike & Tina Turner

“Proud Mary” is a song that was originally dropped by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1969. As such that outfit’s frontman, John Fogerty, is credited as its writer. Ike & Tina Turner’s version came out on 8...

Brian May / Sam Ryder

May 25, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 25, 2023

“Fought & Lost” by Sam Ryder (ft. Brian May)

“Fought & Lost” was released on 24 May 2023, as part of the soundtrack to an Apple TV+ series called Ted Lasso. More specifically, it can be found on the 3rd season, 11th episode of Ted Lasso, an outing titled “Mom City”,...

Brandy Clark / Derek Trucks

May 25, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 25, 2023

“Ain’t Enough Rocks” by Brandy Clark (ft. Derek Trucks)

Brandy Clark’s fourth-studio album came out on 19 May 2023, a self-titled project which is backed by Warner Records. The entire LP has reportedly been produced by music legend Brandi Carlile, who also appears on...

Brandy Clark

May 25, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 25, 2023

“Northwest” by Brandy Clark

Brandy Clark is a Washingtonian, and relatedly this song (“Northwest”) serves as a shoutout to the northwestern section of the continental United States. For example, the three locations mentioned in the first verse – Mount...

The Used

May 25, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 25, 2023

“Cherry” by The Used

The title of this song (“Cherry”), in context, represents how in the past, the relationship between the vocalist and addressee was an edifying one. But now, taking for granted that said relationship is a romantic...

The Used

May 24, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 24, 2023

“I Hate Everybody” by The Used

In The Used’s “I Hate Everybody”, Bert McCracken portrays the role of what can be deemed an extreme introvert or recluse. Or, as relayed in the title, the character at hand “hate(s) everybody”. And what that...

Lewis Capaldi

May 23, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 23, 2023

Meaning of “Burning” by Lewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi’s “Burning” takes a clever lyrical approach to a well-worn topic in the music industry, which is being in love with a toxic, or in this case what may even be deemed as...

Lewis Capaldi

May 23, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 23, 2023

“Leave Me Slowly” by Lewis Capaldi

On “Leave Me Slowly”, Lewis Capaldi portrays the role of someone who, sadly enough, is witnessing the end of his relationship with the addressee. By the looks of things they haven’t officially parted ways yet,...

Lewis Capaldi

May 23, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published May 23, 2023

Meaning of “The Pretender” by Lewis Capaldi

All of the songs we’ve looked at thus far from “Broken By Desire to Be Heavenly Sent” appear to be romantic in nature, but “The Pretender” has a more general applicability. What it speaks to, premise-wise,...