Author: Jessica Shelton

Drake

March 2, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 2, 2020

“Chicago Freestyle” by Drake

Drake’s “Chicago Freestyle”, particularly the chorus as recited by Giveon, is set in Chicago. But more to the point, we are also made aware by Giveon that this track is romantic in nature. And...

Metallica

March 2, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 2, 2020

Metallica’s “Disposable Heroes” Lyrics Meaning

In the verses of “Disposable Heroes”, the singer is playing the role of a solider. And he is giving a harrowing portrayal of what he goes through as a member of this profession. For example,...

Carly Pearce / Lee Brice

March 2, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 2, 2020

“I Hope You’re Happy Now” by Carly Pearce & Lee Brice

The origin of “I Hope You’re Happy Now” dates back to the romantic relationship Carly Pearce was in prior to hooking up with the man she married in 2019, fellow country musician Michael Ray. And to make...

Gabby Barrett

March 2, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 2, 2020

“I Hope” by Gabby Barrett

In “I Hope”, Gabby Barrett is singing from the perspective of a lady in a failed romance. With the relationship now being dead, she is addressing her former boyfriend from that union. And the implication...

Riley Green

March 1, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 1, 2020

“I Wish Grandpas Never Died” by Riley Green

As the title (“I Wish Grandpas Never Died”) suggests, in this song Riley Green does memorialize his dead grandfathers. And we know these sentiments are real as he even gave a shoutout to one of them, Buford,...

We The Kingdom

March 1, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 1, 2020

“Holy Water” by We The Kingdom

One of the basic understandings of the Christian religion is that of God exercising virtually-unlimited forgiveness towards sinners. That belief is also the foundation upon which the song “Holy Water” is built. The singer, being someone...

Chris Stapleton

March 1, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 1, 2020 · Last modified May 30, 2023

Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” Lyrics Meaning

In “Tennessee Whiskey”, the singer (Chris Stapleton), a man who admits that he regularly enjoys a good drink, is comparing his lover to some of his favorite spirits. Indeed the title comes from his assertion...

Kane Brown

March 1, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 1, 2020

“Homesick” by Kane Brown

Kane Brown and his collaborators wrote “Homesick” to encapsulate the sentiments the singer felt while on the road. More specifically the addressee would be the lady he was engaged to at the time (and later...

Future / Jhené Aiko / Miguel

March 1, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 1, 2020

“Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)” by Jhené Aiko (ft. Miguel & Future)

As you’re likely already aware, a ‘hoe’ is a popular colloquialism, with a negative connotation, which is applied towards females who are perceived as being overly-promiscuous. And Jhené Aiko plays the role of such a...

Bad Bunny / Daddy Yankee

March 1, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 1, 2020

“La Santa” by Bad Bunny (ft. Daddy Yankee)

In “La Santa”, Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee are addressing the same type of lady, which would be someone they are romantically involved with. Or more to the actual point, this lady has decided that...