Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Candy Paint

Post Malone

Meaning of “Candy Paint” by Post Malone

The title of this song is actually a reference to Post Malone’s pimped-out 1992 Ford Explorer which has, amongst other features, “candy custom body paint”, a special type of metallic auto finish. And such is the primary...

Elton John

Elton John

Elton John’s “Honky Cat” Lyrics Meaning

Elton John’s “Honky Cat” is a tale of rural-urban drift told from the perspective of a person, referred to by naysayers as “honky cat”, who went through it firsthand. But the story being told is...

God Control

Madonna

Madonna’s “God Control” Lyrics Meaning

The iconic American singer Madonna is known for being an advocate of gun control. And according to her song “God Control”, she has maintained this disposition even amidst a population who believe that the genuine need...

Angel

FINNEAS

“Angel” by FINNEAS

FINNEAS’ “Angel” is a love song in which the singer is equating his significant other with “an angel”.  That is his roundabout way of saying that she is perfect. And most of the track is...

Everybody Hurts

R.E.M.

Meaning of “Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M.

Simply put, R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” is designed to prevent people from taking their own lives. In 2003, co-writer Peter Buck of R.E.M. had stated that its lyrical simplicity is founded in the fact that the...

Spirit

Spirit

“Taurus” by Spirit

“Taurus” is a psychedelic/progressive rock instrumental. It was released by Epic Records on 22 January 1968 as part of the album Spirit by the American rock band of the same name. There are a number...