Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Be Yourself

Audioslave

“Be Yourself” by Audioslave

According to Audioslave’s lead vocalist Chris Cornell, who is recognized as the primary writer of this song, its theme is premised on mistakes he has made in the past. But honestly the lyrics aren’t necessarily introspective. Rather they...

Welcome to the Jungle

Guns N' Roses

“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses

Basically Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle” draws a parallel between the “jungle” – a harsh, lawless environment – and city life. More specifically, the city it is considered to be referring to is...

Like a Stone

Audioslave

Audioslave’s “Like a Stone” Lyrics Meaning

The general understanding the lyrics of “Like a Stone” is that they are being relayed from the perspective of an elder gentleman who is currently knocking on death’s door. But in general it can also...

Ready or Not

Fugees

Fugees’ “Ready or Not” Lyrics Meaning

The best way to describe “Ready or Not” is it being like a beef track, albeit Fugees’ style. That is the song is not centered on calling out particular individuals. Rather it is more or less...

Harleys in Hawaii

Katy Perry

“Harleys in Hawaii” by Katy Perry

Basically Katy Perry’s “Harleys in Hawaii” is centered on a recurring metaphor where the singer is comparing riding a motorcycle, specifically in Hawaii, alongside her sweetheart with the physical intimacy shared between the two...

You?

Two Feet

“You?” by Two Feet

Whereas Two Feet’s “You?” may appear simple, the lyrics are actually quite intricate. And the reality they seem to point to is the singer being in some type of contentious relationship. He appears callous about the...

I Wanna Rock

G-Eazy / Gunna

“I Wanna Rock” by G-Eazy ft. Gunna

“I Wanna Rock” is G-Eazy and Gunna’s first collaboration and a good showing at that. G-Eazy in particular uses colorful metaphors that basically lend to the age-old hip-hop adage of the pursuit of money being...

Dear Jealousy

Mika

“Dear Jealousy” by Mika

As the title (“Dear Jealousy”) suggests, this song is addressed to “jealousy”. Jealousy is the characteristic whereby basically an individual is envious of another. And Mika acknowledges this trait as having an ever-present influence on his life. Indeed...

You

James Arthur / Travis Barker

“You” by James Arthur (ft. Travis Barker)

James Arthur’s “You” can interpreted from a number of different perspectives. For instance, it may be meant to address the strong sense of political correctness and pressure to conform which currently dominates the media landscape. Or...