Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Nightwish

Nightwish

Nightwish’s “Noise” Lyrics Meaning

The “noise” which Nightwish talks about in this song is a metaphor for constantly being plugged into the “matrix”. Or a simpler way of putting it is that this song is based on the concept...

Short People

Randy Newman

“Short People” by Randy Newman

Randy Newman’s “Short People” is a catchy song from back in the day, one of the types of tunes that if you ever heard it you’d probably never forget it. And its message, at least...

To the Moon and Back

Savage Garden

“To the Moon and Back” by Savage Garden

Despite being metaphorical in nature, the narrative featured in Savage Garden’s “To the Moon and Back” is pretty easy-to-follow. It centers on  a young lady suffering from a love deficiency, if you will. That means that...

At the Door

The Strokes

“At the Door” by The Strokes

The Strokes’ “At the Door” is your quintessential rock tune in that there is discernible sentiment being relayed, but the specifics of the situation are shrouded by metaphors. And these metaphors are open to...

The Snake

Al Wilson

“The Snake” by Al Wilson

“The Snake” is the title of a 1960s soul anthem released by the late American musician Al Wilson. The lyrics of “The Snake” narrate the tale of a kindhearted woman who finds a severely...

Mr Mister

Mr. Mister

Mr. Mister’s “Kyrie” Lyrics Meaning

Even though it is not generally interpreted as such, at the end of the day it has been asserted that Mr. Mister’s “Kyrie” is more or less a prayer. More specifically the phrase “Kyrie eleison”, which is...

Invisible Chains

Lauren Jauregui

“Invisible Chains” by Lauren Jauregui

As you have probably already deduced, the title of this song (“Invisible Chains”) actually alludes to some type of persistent mental issue, i.e. depression, which the singer has to deal with. The lyrics of...

Sudden Desire

Hayley Williams

“Sudden Desire” by Hayley Williams

“Sudden Desire” is a track that is based on the pleasure and pain Hayley Williams is going through as the result of suddenly giving in to her desire.  More specifically, the type of desire...