Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Drake

Chris Brown / Drake

“Not You Too” by Drake (ft. Chris Brown)

On “Not You Too”, Drake, backed by his homey Chris Brown, is addressing a romantic interest. And this particular lady is someone whom, as the lyrics make quite clear, he is really feeling. However, to make...

Coi Leray

Coi Leray / Fetty Wap

“Better Days” by Coi Leray (ft. Fetty Wap)

“Better Days” song is based on the artists dissing a certain type of romantic partner. More specifically, it reads as if they prefer lovers who have reached the level whereas they love are able to...

I Know Alone

HAIM

“I Know Alone” by HAIM

As the track’s title (“I Know Alone”) suggests, the lyrics center on an all-encompassing sense of loneliness which the vocalist is experiencing. It was actually written and slated for release before the pandemic of 2020. But considering the...

Moana

G-Eazy / Jack Harlow

“Moana” by G-Eazy & Jack Harlow

“Moana” continues the recent trend of rap musicians referencing Disney characters, though in regards to the sensual relationships of the artist. In this case, in the chorus, Jack Harlow mentions that he has a girlfriend...

Don't Stop...

Oasis

“Don’t Stop… [Demo]” by Oasis

On “Don’t Stop…”, the singer, Noel Gallagher, is addressing a loved one whom he is separated from. And basically, what he is telling this person throughout is to remain actively optimistic. Actually the title is based...

Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn

“We’ll Meet Again” by Vera Lynn

“We’ll Meet Again” is a song from the early 20th century, and back in those days pop-music lyrics tend to get straight to the point. So just as the title implies, the sentiment expressed throughout is...

How to Kill a Dead Body

The Big Hash

“How to Kill a Dead Body” by The Big Hash

“How to Kill a Dead Body” is a diss track by The Big Hash, a South African, emcee aimed at one of his fellow Pretoria-based hip-hoppers, J Molley, whom he’s been having a well-publicized back...

K.K. Slider

K.K. Slider

“Bubblegum K.K.” by K.K. Slider

“Bubblegum K.K.” is a song from the popular “Animal Crossing” videogame franchise.  More specifically it appears in the series’ fourth installment, 2012’s “Animal Crossing: New Leaf”. And it can be found on the soundtrack of...

H.E.R.

H.E.R.

“Wrong Places” by H.E.R.

This song is based on the old saying of “looking for love in all the wrong places”.  The singer is very much ready for a serious, lasting romance in which her partner will reciprocate...

JoJo

JoJo

“Lonely Hearts” by JoJo

On “Lonely Hearts”, JoJo comes off as if she is in a toxic romance or what can perhaps be better understood as a nonprogressive relationship. In other words, she lets it be known, via...