Author: Jessica Shelton

Spice Girls

May 31, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 31, 2019

“Who Do You Think You Are” by Spice Girls

This song sees the Spice Girls’ focus on the audacious life of superstars and how easily it is to get trapped in a fame-driven world. It begins with Ginger and Baby singing about how...

America

May 31, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 31, 2019

America’s “Horse with No Name” Lyrics Meaning

America’s “Horse With No Name” is founded in the narrator’s fond recollections of spending part of his childhood in the desert. And while there is some symbolism and metaphors involved, fans often attribute a deeper...

Spice Girls

May 31, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 31, 2019

“Stop” by Spice Girls

On “Stop” by Spice Girls, the narrator tells the subject, possibly a man trying to win her over, to slow down his pace. The man is introduced as a stranger who sees the narrator...

A Flock Of Seagulls

May 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 30, 2019

“I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls

A Flock of Seagulls’ “I Ran (So Far Away) is based on a rather-unique overall narrative. The first verse finds the singer ‘meeting a girl’ whose beauty is so mesmerizing that it ‘hypnotizes him...

Spice Girls

May 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 30, 2019

“Say You’ll Be There” by Spice Girls

In the Spice Girls’ “Say You’ll Be There”, the narrator indulges in a heart-to-heart with a close friend who wants to become her lover. On the contrary, the singer does not want them to...

Spice Girls

May 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 30, 2019

“2 Become 1” by Spice Girls

“2 Become 1”, as the title suggests, is a song about intimacy in a relationship. The narrator purposely seeks to reconcile with her lover and have a moment of intimacy with him. The title...

Billy Idol

May 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 30, 2019

Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without a Face” Lyrics Meaning

The title of this song was derived from a 1960 French film named “Les Yeux sans Visage”. Listeners may notice that this is the same phrase repeated in the chorus. It translate into English as “eyes...

Moby

May 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 30, 2019 · Last modified September 15, 2021

Meaning of “Porcelain” by Moby

In terms of its lyrical composition, “Porcelain” is a terse song but tells an intriguing albeit somewhat-shrouded story. In the song, Moby is experiencing a breakup from his partner. And although the singular reason is never...

Suzanne Vega

May 30, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 30, 2019

Suzanne Vega’s “Luka” Lyrics Meaning

The subject of this song, Luka, is a person who is currently suffering from child abuse. The unique angle this song takes is that instead of Suzanne Vega singing about him from a third-person perspective, she instead adopts...

Visage

May 29, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 29, 2019

Meaning of “Fade To Grey” by Visage

Visage’s “Fade To Grey” is a track which seems to focus on the topic of depression. The subject of this song is a man who appears to be suffering from loneliness or at least is...