Bruce Hornsby’s “The Way It Is” deals with the issue of social inequality, using primarily racial segregation as an example. Its three verses feature three distinct narratives, with the latter two focusing on racism. First...
Noah Cyrus’ song “July” does not appear to have anything in particular to do with the titular month. In fact it is never even mentioned in the song’s lyrics. What this track is actually about...
Few would argue that Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” is not an American classic. However, like many other timeless tracks, fans may be familiar with its catchy chorus but not the storyline it...
Rich Brian’s “Drive Safe” seems to feature two distinct narrative, though they both lend to the overall theme. In the first verse, Brian is seemingly reminiscing on the past in relation to where his...
This track uses a lot of quirky language and seems to delve into a number of topics including substance usage, social media, street life and being on the move. However, the idea it seems...
Whereas “Returns” marks the seventh song on the tracklist of NF’s The Search, it can be viewed somewhat as its introductory song. In other words, the rapper uses it to announce to the world that “the outcast”,...
By this time, fans of NF are well aware that he has a plethora of mental issues. And just by reading the title to “Hate Myself”, we know that he is relaying this song from...
This song espouses the titular idea of there being “hope for the underrated youth”. Based on comments Yungblud made about the meaning of this song as well as its lyrics, “the underrated youth” would refer...
Chance the Rapper’s “Hot Shower” has been described as a braggadocio track, and in general that is true. For instance, Chance’s first verse is based on his greatness. And in their respective verses, DaBaby and...
The person Bryson Tiller is addressing in the lyrics of “Blame” is his ex-girlfriend. And simply put, he is majorly upset over losing her. Since their breakup she has obviously moved on with her life,...