Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

The Spirit of Radio

Rush

Rush’s “The Spirit of Radio” Lyrics Meaning

“The Spirit of Radio” begins with the singer relishing listening to the radio, particularly in the morning time, including apparently in his car on the way to work. And the insinuation is that he has...

YYZ

Rush

“YYZ” by Rush

This is an instrumental song that the members of Rush created based on the Morse code interpretation of the letters “YYZ”. The title “YYZ” is the official airport code for a particular aerodrome, Toronto...

Tom Sawyer

Rush

Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” Lyrics Meaning

Tom Sawyer is a popular fictional character dating back to 19th century American literature. And succinctly put, what he is most known for is being adventurous. And whereas this song is named after him, it is not...

Life is Good

Drake / Future

“Life is Good” by Future (ft. Drake)

As expected with a song featuring outstanding rappers like Future and Drake, the lyricism is impressive and the metaphors colorful. But as also to be anticipated for the most part they only allude to a...

You Should Be Sad

Halsey

Halsey’s “You Should Be Sad” Lyrics Meaning

The best way to describe “You Should Be Sad” is as it being centered on Halsey dissing an ex-boyfriend. In fact its title, “you should be sad”, is not mentioned until the outro. Rather what Halsey...

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

“Dance Again” by Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez’s “Dance Again” reads as a self-embellishment anthem. The premise is that the singer has recently dealt with serious depression. But instead of letting such a negative temperament overtake her mind set, she has resolved...

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

“Vulnerable” by Selena Gomez

The addressee of “Vulnerable” would logically be a new romantic interest whom the singer (Selena Gomez) is now about to get truly intimate with. So she is trying to ascertain his level of commitment. That...

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

“Rare” by Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez’s “Rare” is based on the theme of the singer being on the receiving end of an unreciprocated love. And she understands that she isn’t perfect. But at the same time she also realizes that...

Good News

Mac Miller

Mac Miller’s “Good News” Lyrics Meaning

“Good News” follows the late Mac Miller’s mind frame as he progresses from a state of deep depression into eventually coming to the conclusion that the situation “ain’t that bad”, as in adopting a...

Stormzy

Stormzy

“Still Disappointed” by Stormzy

“Still Disappointed” is the fourth track dropped in the beef between Stormzy and fellow UK grime artist Wiley, which kicked off the year 2020 with a bang.  And with each new song introduced into...