Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Big in Japan

Alphaville

Alphaville’s “Big in Japan” Lyrics Meaning

The 1980s were a time when many of the trending musicians used colorful, oft-elusive metaphors in their songs. And one such case is “Big in Japan”.  Because if a listener never read Marian Gold’s explanation...

Everyday Life

Coldplay

“Everyday Life” by Coldplay

“Everyday Life” takes a global approach, similar to the tune Coldplay dropped prior to this one, “Arabesque”. For in this song also, the band is once again harping on the similarities we as human beings...

How I Look on You

Ariana Grande

“How I Look on You” by Ariana Grande

Throughout the years Ariana Grande has been in a couple of high-profile relationships. In fact just dating someone of her caliber would cause any such guy to become a celebrity in his own right. And that’s...

In My Room

Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean’s “In My Room” Lyrics Meaning

“In My Room” reads a lot like a conventional rap freestyle, if you will. That means there are a number of different themes the vocalist touches on. But for the most part, you can say his...

Rolling in the Deep

Adele

Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” Lyrics Meaning

The real-life incident behind “Rolling in the Deep” is well known. Adele was suffering from heartbreak, if you will, as she had just broken up with her boyfriend. And by all accounts they had a considerable...

Don't Start Now

Dua Lipa

“Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa

According to Dua Lipa’s own analysis, “Don’t Start Now” is about transitioning from ‘one chapter of her life into another’. Basically she is going through a monumental change. And this movement is highlighted by her “not allowing...

Stayin' Alive

Bee Gees

Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” Lyrics Meaning

The Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” is best known as the shrieking dance tune which epitomized the disco movement of the 1970s. And whereas we all are familiar with its general party-like ambiance, many people aren’t...