Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Baltimora

Baltimora

Baltimora’s “Tarzan Boy” Lyrics Meaning

Tarzan is a popular fictional character which some would say represents Westernizers who fantasize about fleeing to the jungle, as in forsaking modern society. And in “Tarzan Boy”, the singer comes off as one such individual...

The Bones

Hozier / Maren Morris

“The Bones” by Maren Morris & Hozier

“The Bones” highlights two lovers, who are portrayed by Maren Morris and Hozier, that are extremely dedicated to their romantic relationship. In fact “the bones” is actually a metaphor for the emotional foundation of their...

Yellow Box

The Neighbourhood

“Yellow Box” by The Neighbourhood

The primary sentiment expressed in the Neighbourhood’s “Yellow Box” is one where the singer wishes he could “just start over”. This is specifically in regards to his relationship with the addresses, as he wants the...

Both Sides of the Story

Phil Collins

“Both Sides of the Story” by Phil Collins

“Both sides of the story” is a common phrase which points to the idea that a singular confrontation can have different points of view. And in this song, Phil Collins, who is well known as...

My Attic

Pink

Pink’s “My Attic” Lyrics Meaning

An attic is an upper part of a home where items are usually kept for long-term storage. But in this song, Pink is rather using the term to allude to her own mind. In other words, ‘her attic’...

Demons

Hayley Kiyoko

“Demons” by Hayley Kiyoko

In this track, Hayley Kiyoko uses the word “demons” as it is somehow commonly utilized, as a metaphor for negative mental-health issues an individual may face. And it is indeed she who is inflicted with...

Top of the World

Carpenters

“Top of the World” by The Carpenters

The idiom ‘on top of the world’ is based on the idea of an individual possessing a very-positive, indeed euphoric mind frame. In other words, he or she is feeling really, really good. And in this...

Desert Rose

Cheb Mami / Sting

“Desert Rose” by Sting (ft. Cheb Mami)

The titular “desert rose” is actually a reference to a woman. And as such, this is basically a love song. The unique angle that runs throughout is apparently the singers (Sting and Cheb Mami) have...