Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Promise

Ben Howard

“Promise” by Ben Howard

It would appear that in the song “Promise” Ben Howard is addressing a romantic interest, as he refers to the person he is singing to as “darling”. And as is his norm, he uses cryptic...

Old Pine

Ben Howard

Meaning of “Old Pine” by Ben Howard

According to Songfacts, the title of this song is derived from a scary incident Ben Howard had at the age of 16 where he was “nearly… killed by a falling pine tree”. But that brush...

Conrad

Ben Howard

Ben Howard’s “Conrad” Lyrics Meaning

The lyrics of Ben Howard’s “Conrad” center on a relationship the singer was in that sadly did not work out. And the song’s title is based on “a tale of Conrad’s” which the singer references...

On Chill

Jeremih / Wale

“On Chill” by Wale (ft. Jeremih)

The primary idea Wale’s “On Chill” seems to be based on is Wale taking it slow in building a relationship with a new girlfriend. The main reason for him conducting himself in this way is...

Fireflies

NCT DREAM

“Fireflies” by NCT DREAM

The framework of NCT DREAM’s “Fireflies” is similar to other K-pop tracks which are beginning to attract a wider international audience. We have the singers sympathizing with an addressee who seems apprehensive about pursuing...

Main Attraction

Jeremy Renner

“Main Attraction” by Jeremy Renner

The beginning of Jeremy Renner’s “Main Attraction” is based on the singer enjoying time on the open road apparently with someone he loves. In fact the implication is that the best part of this...