Author: George Spencer

Sinéad O'Connor

February 4, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published February 4, 2022 · Last modified April 8, 2022

“Drink Before the War” by Sinéad O’Connor 

The best way of understanding Sinéad O’Connor’s “Drink Before the War” is as it being addressed from the oppressed to the oppressor, or in the latter regard someone whom the vocalist has deemed is...

Kurt Elling

February 2, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published February 2, 2022

“You Don’t Know What Love Is” by Kurt Elling 

“You Don’t Know What Love Is” is based on the premise that in order to truly understand “what love is”, then one has to also experience heartbreak. Or perhaps a more euphemistic way of describing...

Lauv

February 1, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published February 1, 2022

“26” by Lauv

Lauv’s “26” is premised on the vocalist at hand suffering from a persistent feeling of depression and self-defeat. And certain lyrical clues indicate that Lauv is indeed singing about himself. For instance, he is 27 years...

Iggy And The Stooges

January 31, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published January 31, 2022

“Gimme Danger” by Iggy and the Stooges

“Gimme Danger” is a song whose lyrics have been interpreted in various colorful ways. But comprehensively put, what it seems Iggy Pop is speaking to is something like being smitten by a toxic lady. And...

Benny the Butcher / J. Cole

January 31, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published January 31, 2022

“Johnny P’s Caddy” by Benny the Butcher (ft. J. Cole)

The first verse of “Johnny P’s Caddy”, as held down by Benny the Butcher, serves as a means for the rapper to celebrate his success. As presented, his come-up is primarily the result of skill,...

Bryan Adams

January 31, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published January 31, 2022

“Never Gonna Rain” by Bryan Adams 

In this song (as with many others), “rain” is meant to symbolize, most simply put, depression.  Meanwhile, the thesis sentiment revolves around the vocalist resolving that he’s going to live his life “like it’s...

Kid Rock

January 31, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published January 31, 2022

Kid Rock’s “We The People” Lyrics Meaning

It’s safe to presume that from a political and even social standpoint, COVID-19 has been the most influential disease in world history. And such is not due to the nature of the sickness in...

Neil Young

January 27, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published January 27, 2022

Neil Young’s “Southern Man” Lyrics Meaning

“Southern Man” is a song which it seems proved a lot more divisive than Neil Young had originally intended. Young is a woke artist from back in the day. And as designed, this piece was meant...

Deborah Cox / Whitney Houston

January 25, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published January 25, 2022

“Same Script, Different Cast” by Whitney Houston (ft. Deborah Cox)

“Same Script, Different Cast” is somewhat reminiscent of tracks like Toni Braxton’s “He Wasn’t Man Enough” or even more so Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine”. For here we have two female vocalists arguing over a guy...

Meat Loaf

January 24, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published January 24, 2022

“Heaven Can Wait” by Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf’s “Heaven Can Wait” relies considerably on religious terminology, as inferred by its title. And to some degree it utilizes heavy-headed language that isn’t that easy to put all together.  But reportedly, what it...