Author: Jessica Shelton

Why Don't We

December 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 30, 2019

“Chills” by Why Don’t We

The title of this song (“Chills”) has two different meanings. On one hand it represents the physical environment the vocalist finds himself in. The stage is set during a “long December”, i.e. the height of the...

Cat Stevens

December 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 30, 2019

Cat Stevens’ “Father and Son” Lyrics Meaning

This song features two distinct characters, a “father” and a “son”, who are both portrayed by Cat Stevens. And they’re not particularly having a dialogue with each other. Rather the father is addressing the son,...

Cat Stevens

December 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 30, 2019

Cat Stevens’ “Lady D’Arbanville” Lyrics Meaning

“Lady D’Arbanville” is someone whom the singer describes as being, succinctly put, dead. For instance, he states that she “look(s) so cold”. And he also goes on to say that her “lips feel like...

George Michael

December 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 30, 2019 · Last modified December 12, 2022

George Michael’s “Jesus to a Child” Lyrics Meaning

George Michael wrote the lyrics of “Jesus to a Child” as a tribute to a gay lover, Anselmo Feleppa (1956-1993). The language contained therein does not directly point to this reality, as at the time...

The Beatles

December 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 30, 2019

The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” Lyrics Meaning

The Walrus is a character from a poem entitled “The Walrus and the Carpenter”, which inspired the lyrical content of this song. That particular poem belongs to a novel called “Through the Looking-Glass” (1871), which...

Ariana Grande / Nicki Minaj

December 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 30, 2019

“Side to Side” by Ariana Grande (ft. Nicki Minaj)

The main storyline featured in “Side to Side” is rather simple. Ariana Grande is attracted to a certain dude who has a “bad reputation”. And her attraction to him is, succinctly put, carnal in...

Stevie Wonder

December 29, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 29, 2019

“Faith” by Stevie Wonder (ft. Ariana Grande)

The song “Faith” can logically be interpreted as a love song but, considering it features Stevie and all, can also be understood as an ode to friendship. Indeed in the chorus the singers celebrate the...

Jackboys

December 29, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 29, 2019

“Jackboys” by Jackboys

This song is actually an instrumental produced by prominent hip-hop musician Mike Dean. It is the second song on the playlist of the EP also entitled “Jackboys” and serves as sort of an intro...

Jackboys / Sheck Wes

December 29, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 29, 2019

“Gang Gang” by Jackboys & Sheck Wes

As you’re probably already well aware, gangsterism is a long-standing ideology in rap music. And in “Gang Gang”, the Jackboys, a group of artists all signed under Cactus Jack Records, are basically presenting themselves...

Don Toliver

December 29, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 29, 2019

“No Idea” by Don Tolliver

In “No Idea”, Don Tolliver is addressing a romantic interest. The sentiments are kinda topsy-turvy, which is indicative of it being more or less a freestyle. So the beginning of the lyrics is centered on...