Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

No Judgement

Niall Horan

“No Judgement” by Niall Horan

Niall Horan’s ” No Judgement ” is based on the premise of a lack of judgement between two parties in a relationship leading to said union being more meaningful. More specifically Horan is addressing someone who can...

Intentions

Justin Bieber

“Intentions” by Justin Bieber (ft. Quavo)

Simply put, Justin Bieber’s “Intentions” is a love song. The Biebs and Quavo are using the lyrics of this track to shower praise on their respective romantic interests. And in that regard, the titular “intentions”...

Yikes

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj – Yikes

“Yikes” is your standard Nicki Minaj fare. That is to say the lyrics of this song center on the Queen touting her superiority. And in doing so she focuses on the most are her wealth, ability...

No Milk Today

Herman's Hermits

Herman’s Hermits – No Milk Today

The origin of Herman’s Hermits’ “No Milk Today” dates back to when its writer, Graham Gouldman, was told a story by his dad. His dad noticed a house with a full bottle of milk on...

Right on Track

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club – Right On Track

It’s pretty clear that the singer is addressing a romantic interest in “Right on Track”. And all things considered, while the setting is presented as being akin to a dance floor, the singer’s references...

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder’s “Pastime Paradise” Lyrics Meaning

There has been some minor debate concerning the meaning of Stevie Wonder’s “Pastime Paradise”. The issue is not its overall message, which is pretty clear. And that is the addressee(s) of the song should focus more on the...

Gangsta's Paradise

Coolio / L.V.

Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” Lyrics Meaning

The lyrics of Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” are meant to illustrate the mental processes of a prototypical street gangsta. So as expected, many of words featured therein focus on the type of violent and criminal behavior...

Walking on a Dream

Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream

As we have pointed out in the past, sometimes a pop song may be put into a romantic context even though the message it is intended to relay isn’t necessarily romantic in nature. And such...

Joji

Joji

Joji – Run

On “Run”, Joji is directly addressing a former romantic interest. And the simplest way to explain his disposition is that he believes they both still have feelings for each other. In fact these emotions...