Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Mexican Radio

Wall of Voodoo

Meaning of “Mexican Radio” by Wall of Voodoo

As the title implies, this Wall of Voodoo song serves as an ode to “Mexican radio”. The singer, Stan Ridgway, presents himself as someone who is infatuated by radio stations from this Latin American country,...

Friends

Dido

Dido’s “Friends” Lyrics Meaning

In Dido’s “Friends”, the narrator (Dido) is addressing haters, not of the usual, anonymous variety but rather formerly-close associates who not only questioned her wherewithal to succeed but also deserted her when she faced challenges in...

Big Sean

Big Sean

“Single Again” by Big Sean

In the song “Single Again”, Big Sean is celebrating singlehood, if you will. That is to say that his current disposition is more along the lines of focusing on himself as opposed to a romantic...

Dangerously in Love

YNW Melly

“Dangerously in Love” by YNW Melly

Succinctly put, “Dangerously in Love” is a love song that YNW Melly is writing to a dear lady friend while he is concurrently incarcerated. The track centers on one major theme and another subtheme. That is...

The Hype

Twenty One Pilots

“The Hype” by Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots’ “The Hype” is actually based on two different themes, though they are slightly related. On one hand Tyler Joseph is addressing his younger self. And in that regard he is giving the same type...

Shannon

Henry Gross

Henry Gross’ “Shannon” Lyrics Meaning

This hit song is actually about the death of a dog whose name is “Shannon”. The narrator (Henry Gross), as well as someone whom he refers to as “Mama”, are in an emotional state due...

NF

NF / Sasha Sloan

“Only” by NF & Sasha Sloan

If someone were to judge this track from its chorus, in which the artists (NF & Sasha Sloan) state that they are “lonely” and ‘need company’, one may conclude, also considering that it is...

Once

Liam Gallagher

“Once” by Liam Gallagher

In the song “Once”, Liam Gallagher of Oasis fame is lamenting about the current state of his relationship with the addressee (who is presumably his brother Noel Gallagher). Back in the day, they were not...

Seoul Town Road

Lil Nas X / RM

“Seoul Town Road” by Lil Nas X (ft. RM)

“Seoul Town Road” is actually an official remix of Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”, which according to Billboard has been the biggest hit of 2019. On this particular rendition, he is joined by...