Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers

“Push My Luck” by The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers’ “Push My Luck” is a song about a budding relationship.  The singer and the addressee, his romantic interest, have apparently already slept together. But the implication is that they have not made...

The Whole of the Moon

The Waterboys

“The Whole of the Moon” by The Waterboys

The phrase “the whole of the moon”, as used throughout this song, is actually an idiom. And the idea it is intended to symbolize is an individual’s uncanny ability to perceive the grand scheme...

Oasis

Oasis

Oasis’ “Gas Panic” Lyrics Meaning

Noel Gallagher wrote this song during a particular night when he was suffering from an especially-acute case of what he has termed as “difficult agony attacks”. These are withdrawal afflictions he was plagued with in...

Crawling

Linkin Park

Linkin Park’s “Crawling” Lyrics Meaning

While listening to Linkin Park’s “Crawling”, it becomes obvious that the narrator is dealing with a serious situation. The lyrics read as if he is inflicted with some sort of internal dilemma. And this dilemma...

Ludens

Bring Me the Horizon

“Ludens” by Bring Me the Horizon

As will be elaborated in the facts’ section, the creation of Bring Me The Horizon’s “Luden” was heavily influenced by Hideo Kojima. Kojima is without a shred of doubt one of the most relevant...

True

Spandau Ballet

“True” by Spandau Ballet

Spandau Ballet’s “True” has an interesting origin story, which in turn describes some of the lyrics. For instance, what originally inspired Gary Kemp to pick up his guitar to pen the tune was watching the...

Forever Young

Alphaville

Alphaville’s “Forever Young” Lyrics Meaning

Alphaville’s “Forever Young” is a very-deep song. But here we will make an attempt to extract its most-pressing theme. First off, like many other classic songs from the early 1980s, “Forever Young” is influenced by...