Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: George Spencer

When we were young

Architects

“When We Were Young” by Architects

Dan Searle’s explanation of “When we were Young” is a lot easier to understand than the lyrics themselves. But in defense of Architects’, this is pretty weighty, existential subject they decided to tackle in aging. But it’s...

"Smoke On The Water"

Deep Purple

“Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple

“Smoke on the Water” is known primarily for its iconic guitar riff. But the lyrics are also quite interesting, being based on a storyline whereas Deep Purple witnessed the destruction of a venue known as...

Never Enough

Loren Allred

“Never Enough” by Loren Allred

Loren Allred’s “Never Enough” is a song that is derived from a movie soundtrack. Moreover, it is one of those tunes which actually fit into the narrative of said film, that being Hugh Jackman’s The...

Pink Moon

Nick Drake

“Pink Moon” by Nick Drake

It’s safe to presume, based on the nature of some of their songs as well as that of the human experience in general, that all professional musicians, even the ones signed to major labels,...

Darl+ing

K-pop / SEVENTEEN

“Darl+ing” by Seventeen

As we have pointed out in the past, it is standard for K-pop acts to show love to their fans in song. In the case of more popular outfits like Seventeen, they have their own...

Boyfriends

Harry Styles

“Boyfriends” by Harry Styles

All things considered, it’s safe to presume that Harry Styles isn’t gay, as in being a guy who is sexually attracted to other males. However, he is known to be sympathetic to the LGBT cause. So considering...

Down Home

Jimmie Allen

“Down Home” by Jimmie Allen

Jimmie Allen has experienced quite a come-up. Upon initially moving to Nashville, he was homeless. And he made it onto American Idol alright, though got eliminated pretty early on. Of course most aspiring musicians, even if they have a more...