Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

World in Motion

New Order

“World in Motion” by New Order

New Order’s “World in Motion” was actually ahead of its time in a way, in that a good portion of it doesn’t even speak directly to soccer. Indeed in the third verse, John Barnes even...

Bigger Than The Whole Sky

Taylor Swift

“Bigger Than The Whole Sky” by Taylor Swift

“Bigger Than The Whole Sky” is a song of mourning. However, it is never specified if the addressee, i.e. the person who is no longer around, is actually dead or perhaps is a significant other who has gone...

Swing Lynn

Harmless

“Swing Lynn” by Harmless

“Swing Lynn” is a song centered on the vocalist trying to score a dance with the addressee, which of course, as ideally implied, would serve as a step towards the two of them getting...

Hits Different

Taylor Swift

“Hits Different” by Taylor Swift

“Hits Different” can be classified as both a love song and a tale of heartbreak. That is to say that what the title alludes to, premise-wise, is the vocalist herself being an experienced playa, i.e....

No

Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor’s “No” Lyrics Meaning

In this song (“No”), Meghan Trainor takes on the role of a woman who is victim of unwanted advances from a particular male, with the venue apparently being a club. And yes, this piece was...

Freewill

Rush

Rush’s “Freewill” Lyrics Meaning

“Freewill” is commonly understood as being an espousement of atheism. Such a conclusion would primarily be derived from the nature of the chorus, in which Geddy seems to be mocking those who put their faith...

I Love It

Charli XCX / Icona Pop

“I Love It” by Icona Pop (ft. Charli XCX)

“I Love It” is about, according to Icona Pop’s Caroline Hjelt, making your way out of a “really bad heartbreak”, though with a strong kick of positive resistance. She and Aino Jawo did not have a hand in...

Hate to Say I Told You So

The Hives

“Hate to Say I Told You So” by The Hives

Trying to ascertain a comprehensive meaning from “Hate to Say I Told You So” is a more difficult task than even some of the most-confusing tracks that we’ve thus far come across. And that’s not...

Songs

Oscar Winning Songs

Songs that won Oscars

The Oscars – or Academy Awards as they’re also called – are prestigious accolades that are associated with the film industry.  For instance, in order for a track to qualify for the highly-coveted Best Original...