Author: SMF

Blackbear

July 11, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 11, 2020

“Queen of Broken Hearts” by Blackbear

On “Queen of Broken Hearts”, Blackbear takes on a female persona for the sake of narrative. Basically he is the titular “queen of broken hearts”. That is a poetic way of saying that romantic interests approach...

Kane Brown / Khalid / Swae Lee

July 11, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 11, 2020

“Be Like That” by Kane Brown (with Khalid and Swae Lee)

The sentiment which is at the center of this song is “sometimes it be like that”. This statement is akin to let’s say que sera sera or it is what it is. Simply put, it’s an acknowledgement that whereas...

Bon Jovi

July 11, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 11, 2020

Bon Jovi’s “American Reckoning” Lyrics Meaning

As has been pointed out on this platform before, mid-2020 has been a special moment in American history, one which many musicians themselves could not ignore. This is the result of the police murder of...

Dominic Fike

July 10, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 10, 2020

“Politics & Violence” by Dominic Fike

Contrary to the title, “Politics & Violence” is not about politics or violence. Rather Dominic dedicates most of the lyrics in the track’s singular verse to detailing his interactions with a romantic interest. And the intro,...

Katy Perry

July 10, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 10, 2020

“Smile” by Katy Perry

“Smile” is the title of a 2020 single released by singer and songwriter Katy Perry. The lyrics of “Smile” are inspirational as they talk about overcoming the failures and challenges of life. The lyrics...

Eminem / Kid Cudi

July 9, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 9, 2020 · Last modified July 10, 2020

“The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady” by Kid Cudi (ft. Eminem)

Generally speaking, “The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady” is braggadocious in nature. Kid Cudi, aka “Moon Man”, raps about his jet-setting lifestyle. And Eminem presents himself as a superior rapper who will never become...

Bruce Springsteen

July 9, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 9, 2020

Bruce Springsteen’s “Bobby Jean” Lyrics Meaning

This classic is about someone who is extremely close to the singer by the name of “Bobby Jean”. More to the point, Jean opts to leave town without notifying him, despite their closeness. Indeed the implication...

Juice WRLD / Marshmello

July 9, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 9, 2020

“Come & Go” by Juice WRLD & Marshmello

It’s safe to assume that Juice WRLD is addressing a romantic interest on “Come & Go”.  More to the point, she is someone whom he has a great deal of respect and admiration for. ...

The 1975

July 9, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 9, 2020

The 1975’s “She Lays Down” Lyrics Meaning

The lyrics of “She Lays Down” is about Matt Healy’s mom, a lady by the name of Denise Welch. More specifically, by her own account she suffered from a harrowing case of post-natal depression after giving birth...

One Direction

July 9, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 9, 2020

One Direction

One Direction was a British pop-music group. As legend goes its original members – Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan – all auditioned for “The X Factor” in 2010. And whereas...