Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Lil Durk

Lil Durk

“The Voice” by Lil Durk

On this song, Lil Durk presents himself as “the voice of the streets”. That is to say that despite his monumental success, he is still grounded in the ‘hood life which he was brought...

Ava Max

Ava Max

“OMG What’s Happening” by Ava Max

“OMG What’s Happening” is a 2020 single released by an American singer in the person of Ava Max. OMG is an abbreviated colloquial phrase which spells out “oh my god”. This is basically an expression of shock on...

NIKI

NIKI

Lose by NIKI

Niki’s “Lose” clearly reads like a love song. Here, she comes off as someone who has come to the hard conclusion that despite the strong feelings she has for her significant other, she does not want...

Rich Brian

Rich Brian

“DOA” by Rich Brian

On “DOA”, Rich Brian is addressing a competitor. And like popular rappers tend to do, he is touting his success over that of this individual(s). Accordingly the title is short for the phrase “dead on arrival”, which...

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

“All Too Well” by Taylor Swift

If you ever get into a romantic relationship with Taylor Swift, chances are at some point in time said romance is going to be immortalized in song. Moreover, Swift’s dating history features some fellow celebrities...

Dominique

The Singing Nun

“Dominique” by The Singing Nun

As you may have guessed, this song tells the story of the titular “Dominique”. Actually the figure at hand is one Saint Dominic (1180-1221), a prominent Catholic priest from the 12th century. According to his legend, he...

SZA

SZA / Ty Dolla Sign

“Hit Different” by SZA (ft. Ty Dolla $ign)

On this song SZA refers to the addressee as a “wild one”, but we know that she’s pretty uninhibited herself. And it is that side of her personality which is on full display in “Hit Different”....

Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce

“Next Girl” by Carly Pearce

For starters, let it be known that the “next girl” whom Carly Pearce is addressing is actually her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. No, she may not know this individual personally. Indeed it can be said that...

Finneas

FINNEAS

“What They’ll Say About Us” by Finneas

“What They’ll Say About Us” is premised on the year we have come to know as 2020. That is to say that it is partially inspired by social protests, and it is partially inspired by the...