Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Costa Rica

Dreamville

“Costa Rica” by Dreamville

The song “Costa Rica” is a posse cut brought to us by the homeys over at Dreamville Records. However, out of the nine vocalists featured only two of them, Bas and J.I.D., are actually Dreamville...

17

Julia Michaels

“17” by Julia Michaels

Julia Michaels’ “17” is a song which is premised on Julia fantasizing of a carefree romance between she and her lover. And this “dream” is based on them being “like they (were) 17”. That particular...

Soilwork

Soilwork

“Departure Plan” by Soilwork

Soilwork’s “Departure Plan” reads like a song of encouragement, with the prospect of suicide apparently being the backdrop. In other words, the addressee appears to be someone who is considering such drastic action. But Soilwork lead singer...

Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean

“Self Control” by Frank Ocean

The lyrics of Frank Ocean’s “Self Control” see him addressing an ex. Indeed this individual has already moved on to a new lover. However, feelings still exist between the two of them. So the title of...

C7osure

Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X’s “C7osure” Lyrics Meaning

The first thing one may notice about Lil Nas X’s “C7osure” is that its alphanumerical title is actually a respelling of the world “closure”. And such is the subject matter of this track – the...

Hurt Again

Julia Michaels

“Hurt Again” by Julia Michaels

“Hurt Again” is a song celebrating love, with a strange twist which can only be handled by a master songwriter like Julia Michaels. In it, she takes on the role of someone who apparently is engaging...

Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea

“Just Wanna” by Iggy Azalea

The alternate title of this song by Iggy Azalea is “Just Wanna (F**k)”, with that term being the foundation of the track’s chorus. And if you understand the meaning of that phrase, then you also...

Flying on My Own

Celine Dion

“Flying on My Own” by Celine Dion

“Flying on My Own” is the kind of free-spirited, uplifting song we have come to expect from Celine Dion.  This track is based on the singer going through a positive transformation marked by a...