Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

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The Key to Life on Earth

Declan McKenna

“The Key to Life on Earth” by Declan McKenna

As its title loosely implies, the purpose of “The Key to Life on Earth” is to highlight human aspirations. And in an attempt to decipher the poetic metaphors used throughout, what Declan McKenna is doing...

The Strokes

“Why Are Sundays So Depressing?” by The Strokes

This is what we call The Strokes’ version of a love song. There are some parts of the lyrics that get straight to the matter. In other words, it is pretty clear that Julian Casablancas is...

The Strokes

The Strokes

“Not the Same Anymore” by The Strokes

The Strokes tend to be intricate lyricists, as in sometimes it can be challenging to ascertain exactly what’s going down in their songs. For instance on “Not the Same Anymore”, the singer references somebody’s uncle,...

The Strokes

The Strokes

“Eternal Summer” by The Strokes

In this song, it is inferred that “summer” is some type of unfavorable event. What exactly The Strokes are alluding to in that regard is not embellished upon. However, it has been put forth that they are singing...

Lost

Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean’s “Lost” Lyrics Meaning

Frank Ocean’s “Lost” is a love song, if you will, based on an unconventional storyline. In this case Frank Ocean is portraying the role of a drug dealer. And the subject of the song, as...

Interior Crocodile Alligator

King Chip

“Interior Crocodile Alligator” by King Chip

“Interior Crocodile Alligator” is one of those types of rude-boy rap songs. King Chip goes about depicting himself in a manner in which for instance he has an affinity for exotic dancers but don’t...

Leader of the Delinquents

Kid Cudi

“Leader of the Delinquents” by Kid Cudi

A delinquent is someone who is seen as a criminal, or more to the point of “Leader of the Delinquents” let’s say outcast. And apparently Kid Cudi’s goal is to likewise show how he does...

Pretty Boy

Joji

“Pretty Boy” by Joji

Based on the lyrical snippet that has been released on this song, it would appear that Joji is celebrating the city life. Indeed the singer is known to be a resident of Brooklyn, with NYC...

The Strokes

The Strokes

“Selfless” by The Strokes

The singer, Strokes’ frontman Julian Casablancas, is ascribing the titular (“Selfless”) attribute onto the addressee of the song. Moreover this individual would seemingly be his romantic interest. And the lyrics do not center on describing what...

The Strokes

The Strokes

“Ode to the Mets” by The Strokes

As the title (“Ode to the Mets”) implies, the stated reasoning behind this song is it serving as a tribute to the Mets. The Mets are actually a Major League Baseball team from New York...