Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Rock Me Amadeus

Falco

Falco’s “Rock Me Amadeus” Meaning

As can be concluded from the song’s title, “Rock Me Amadeus” is about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), one of the most-renowned musicians in the history of Western music. And Falco, himself an Austrian, decided to...

True Faith

New Order

New Order’s “True Faith” Lyrics Meaning

Although one of the co-writers of New Order’s “True Faith”, Peter Hook, has denied such and even though its lyrics are very-metaphorically at points, it is clear that this is a song about drug...

I.F.L.Y.

Bazzi

Meaning of “I.F.L.Y.” by Bazzi

This is a personalized love song. The title (I.F.L.Y.) is an acronym which stands for “I [expletive] love you”. And who Bazzi is talking to in particular is his girlfriend, a model by the name of...

Nile

Beyonce / Kendrick Lamar

“Nile” by Beyoncé (ft. Kendrick Lamar)

In this song, the “Nile” seems to serve as a metaphor for some type of life-changing trek, as in an individual venturing out to fulfill his or her destiny. More specifically, when considering Beyoncé’s second...

I Wish

Hayley Kiyoko

“I Wish” by Hayley Kiyoko

The “wish” the singer (Hayley Kiyoko) is making in the title of this song is to find a lover, implicitly one who will reciprocate her affection. In other words, it is clear from the onset...

How Do You Sleep?

Sam Smith

“How Do You Sleep?” by Sam Smith

Sam Smith’s “How Do You Sleep?” represents the tipping point in a romantic relationship where the singer is on the verge of calling it quits. This is due to him being in love with someone...