Author: Jessica Shelton

Selena Gomez

January 11, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 11, 2020 · Last modified January 11, 2021

“Cut You Off” by Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez’s “Cut You Off” is about the songstress ‘cutting off’ a certain romantic interest. Or in simplified terms, Selena has decided to conclusively make her relationship with him a thing of the past....

Selena Gomez

January 10, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 10, 2020

“People You Know” by Selena Gomez

“People You Know” is yet another song from Selena Gomez’s “Rare” album in which she is speaking of a former close associate who is no longer part of her life. And yes, said individual can...

Kid Cudi / Selena Gomez

January 10, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 10, 2020

“A Sweeter Place” by Selena Gomez (ft. Kid Cudi)

Whereas this song has a romantic undertone, the general idea being presented is that Selena Gomez and Kid Cudi desire to be in “a sweeter place”. Now said location is largely metaphorical, being tantamount to...

6LACK / Selena Gomez

January 10, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 10, 2020

“Crowded Room” by Selena Gomez & 6lack

To begin with, “Crowded Room” is a love song. Selena Gomez and 6lack portray the role of lovers who only have eyes for each other. Therefore even when they are in a “crowded room”, the...

Pink Floyd

January 10, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 10, 2020 · Last modified September 10, 2021

Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” Lyrics Meaning

“Comfortably Numb” is based on two different periods in Rogers Waters’ life though experience in particular. First is his childhood where he had a condition similar to delirium. When he would experience episodes, he...

J Hus

January 10, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 10, 2020 · Last modified November 18, 2022

“No Denying” by J Hus

The simplest way to describe “No Denying”is as a braggadocio track. But unlike many of its contemporaries, J Hus is not focusing on anything monetary. Rather he is out to present himself as a superior...

Charlie Puth

January 9, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 9, 2020

Charlie Puth’s “Attention” Lyrics Meaning

Charlie Puth has implied that his hit song “Attention” is about one of his real-life former romantic partners, in fact his first love. But who that is specifically is a matter of debate, since he’s...

Gorillaz

January 9, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 9, 2020 · Last modified May 12, 2023

“Feel Good Inc.” by Gorillaz

Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.” seems to be premised on some type of apocalyptic situation. And in the midst of such, the artists seems to be presenting love as a viable solution to overcome such...

Benny Mardones

January 9, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 9, 2020

Benny Mardones’ “Into the Night” Lyrics Meaning

“Into the Night” is a tune about a “16-years old” girl named Heidi whom Benny Mardones was friends with. Yes, the lyrics definitely have a romantic undertone. This was likely the result of the influence of...

Estelle / Kanye West

January 8, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 8, 2020 · Last modified January 9, 2020

“American Boy” by Estelle (ft. Kanye West)

There has been different explanations concerning the the lyrical origin of this song. One is that the “American boy” is actually a combination of different dudes from the United States whom Estelle, a British singer,...