Released shortly after Tupac’s (1971-1996) death in late 1996, “Hail Mary” is actually one of the songs that has best preserved his legacy and evolution as an artist. The title, as many of us are...
City Girls’ “JT First Day Out” is more of a solo track by JT than a duet with her City Girls’ partner, Yung Miami. And as the title suggests, it is in celebration of her...
“Not Afraid” is known as being one of Eminem’s hit singles that isn’t centered on him playing the fool or dissing other celebrities. But with its personal self-discovery theme, it also fits into another one...
On the surface, “Sanremo” is a song centered on an idealized romantic experience between the singer (Mika) and the addressee. Sanremo is actually a coastal resort city in Italy. And Mika is expressing his desire to spend...
In Lauv’s “Sims”, the narrator has met a lady whom he is romantically interested in to a great degree. But unfortunately, he meets her in the wrong setting. Or as the narrator himself puts it, they...
According to Finneas, the first and second verses of “Die Alone” are based on two different subjects. The first, which actually sets the tone for the narrative throughout, is founded on the singer’s desire to be...
As with many a good country song, “Ol’ Red” has a distinct narrative that actually reads like a shorty story. The narrator/singer is in jail basically for life due to ‘catching his wife with...
Despite Leon Bridge’s “River” being accepted by a mainstream audience, the best way to describe it really is actually as a gospel tune. It is based on the singer desiring a change in life in...
As the title implies, “Jesus, Take the Wheel” is a song based on a Christian theme. The narrative is centered on a lady who reads as if she is a young, single mother. She is...
Release Date of “Rock and Roll Part 2” “Rock and Roll” is a two-part track which Gary Glitter (via Bell Records) originally dropped back on 3 March 1972. It was part of the artist’s...