Author: SMF

Kiiara

June 20, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 20, 2019

“Open My Mouth” by Kiiara

 “Open My Mouth” is a song is based on a relationship the narrator (Kiiara) is in. And from all angles, it seems to be a tumultuous one, as in there regularly being ‘fights’ involved. So in...

Chance the Rapper / YBN Cordae

June 19, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 19, 2019

“Bad Idea” by YBN Cordae (ft. Chance the Rapper)

“Bad Idea” finds positivity rappers YBN Cordae and his homey, Chance the Rapper, looking back on days past. However, they are not necessarily doing so fondly. Rather they are reminiscing largely on the hardship they...

Sabaton

June 19, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 19, 2019

Sabaton’s “The Red Baron” Lyrics Meaning

“The Red Baron” is a heavy-metal song Sabaton released as a tribute to Manfred von Richthofen (1892-1918), aka the “Red Baron”. Richthofen is considered to have been the most-prolific fighter pilot during World War I. During...

Michael Jackson

June 19, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 19, 2019 · Last modified June 10, 2021

Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” Lyrics Meaning

The titular action of having a desire to ‘start something’ is actually attributed to the rivals of the narrator (Michael Jackson). Thus part of “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” is centered on them. But it also focuses...

A$AP Ferg / E-40 / Quavo / Roddy Ricch / Schoolboy Q

June 19, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 19, 2019

“Chase the Money” by E-40 (ft. Quavo, Roddy Ricch, A$AP Ferg & Schoolboy Q)

As the title implies, “Chase the Money” is based primarily on the artists’ pursuit and more-particularly manifestations of wealth. Roddy Ricch and Quavo (the latter of the Migos) play the role of hype men, as...

Pink / Wrabel

June 19, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 19, 2019

“90 Days” by Pink (ft. Wrabel)

In “90 Days”, Pink and Wrabel take on the roles of two lovers in an ill-fated relationship. Pink in particular is having doubts about the romance, as in despite dating Wrabel for a year and-a-half, she...

Alec Benjamin

June 19, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 19, 2019 · Last modified August 28, 2019

Alec Benjamin’s “Must Have Been the Wind” Lyrics Meaning

The story being told in Alec Benjamin’s “Must Have Been the Wind” is rather simple to follow. While sleeping in his apartment, the singer hears a commotion going on in the one above his and...

BTS / Zara Larsson

June 19, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 19, 2019 · Last modified June 30, 2019

“A Brand New Day” by BTS & Zara Larsson

“A Brand New Day” is a self-empowerment song, as it chronicles the singers’ dispositions as they strive forward and upward towards achieving their goals. Or another way to look at it is as a celebration...

YoungBoy Never Broke Again

June 19, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 19, 2019

“4 Sons of a King” by YoungBoy Never Broke Again

The title of this song is a shoutout to YoungBoy NBA’s four sons. Furthermore he bases the first verse of the track on the love he has for his eldest three (respectively Kayden, Taylin and...

Matchbox Twenty

June 18, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 18, 2019

Matchbox Twenty’s “Back 2 Good” Lyrics Meaning

“Back 2 Good” by Matchbox Twenty is centered on a fruitful romantic relationship – in the past tense.  By way of explanation, the singer is relaying his feelings as he is dealing with the...