Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Jessica Shelton

Oasis

Oasis

“Stop Crying Your Heart Out” by Oasis

This song is tantamount to an auditory anti-depressant. The addressee is clearly someone who is in some sort of state of melancholy. And based on the lyrics, the insinuation would be that the cause...

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode

“Home” by Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode’s “Home” is considered to be a confessional track by Martin Gore concerning the alcoholism he was dealing with at the time. And it wasn’t just him, as the entire band was reportedly caught up in...

James Blunt

James Blunt

“5 Miles” by James Blunt

The distance which makes up the title (“5 Miles”) of this song is more symbolic than literal. And what it represents is the singer telling the addressee that he’s simply a phone call away...

Tori Kelly

Tori Kelly

“Dear No One” by Tori Kelly

In this song, Tori Kelly depicts herself as an “independent” lady. And for the most part, she is quite content with the freedom this type of lifestyle entails. However, there are times when she ‘just...

Queen

Queen

Queen’s “Bicycle Race” Lyrics Meaning

Queen’s iconic song “Bicycle Race” was written and recited by music legend Freddie Mercury. He was inspired to do so after perusing the Tour de France, a famous bicycle race, outside of a hotel room...

Tone and I

Tones and I

“Colourblind” by Tones and I

The lyrics of Tones and I’s “Colourblind” begin with the line “sweet talks on a Sunday afternoon”. According to Tones and I, this harps back to the moment where it seems her actual employer...