Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Sail

Awolnation

Awolnation’s “Sail” Lyrics Meaning

Awolnation’s “Sail” is based on some kind of ideological change the singer wants in his life. He desperately desires to “sail” away from the issues he currently faces. And these problems seem to manifest themselves externally,...

Lunchbox Friend

Melanie Martinez

“Lunchbox Friends” by Melanie Martinez

As with most of the “K-12” album, Melanie Martinez relays the sentiments of “Lunchbox Friend” from the perspective of a high schooler. And it speaks about fake friends, i.e. those who were cool with her...

Sam Fender

Sam Fender

“White Privilege” by Sam Fender

“Whit Privilege” is a song in which Sam Fender is once again criticizing the powers that be, specifically in his native United Kingdom. However, his doing so is ultimately leading back to his take on...

Breathe

88rising / Don Krez / Joji

“Breathe” by 88rising, Joji & Don Krez

Honestly the lyrics of “Breathe” are not the most decipherable in terms of interpreting the feelings contained therein. But apparently, the singer is someone whom we can describe as a toxic partner. That is to say...

Recess

Melanie Martinez

“Recess” by Melanie Martinez

Like many of Melanie Martinez’s songs, “Recess” comes at us from a number of different angles. The title alludes to her needing a break from toxic associations, as in predatory, associates in her life. Indeed...

Teacher's Pet

Melanie Martinez

“Teacher’s Pet” by Melanie Martinez

Melanie’s Martinez’s “Teacher’s Pet” is a song about an illicit romantic relationship between a student and her teacher. And for the most part, the singer plays the role of the girl in said affair. And to...

Graveyard

Halsey

“Graveyard” by Halsey

The premise of Halsey’s “Graveyard” is the singer being in love. But the person she has these feelings for is having a ‘detrimental’ effect on her life.  This is not due to him hurting her...