Author: SMF

PrettyMuch

May 26, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 26, 2019

PRETTYMUCH’s “Temporary Heart” Lyrics Meaning

This is a rare breakup track by PRETTYMUCH. And unlike many other pop songs based on a similar theme, the boys are not expressing any type of appreciation for a lesson learnt or fond sentiments for...

PrettyMuch

May 26, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 26, 2019

“Eyes Off You” by PRETTYMUCH

PRETTYMUCH’s “Eyes Off You” is based on the adoration the singers feel towards their special someone, especially in regards to how she looks. Or as the chorus puts it, they ‘cannot take their eyes off...

Jacob Banks / X Ambassadors

May 25, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 25, 2019

“Baptize Me” by X Ambassadors & Jacob Banks

This track centers on the singer asking someone to “baptize” him. He sees such an action as part of his personal progress, as he has been “praying for redemption” and “learning (his) lessons”. And this desired...

Ja'net Dubois / Oren Waters

May 25, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 25, 2019

“Movin’ On Up” (The Jeffersons Theme Song) by Ja’net Dubois and Oren Waters

The song “Movin’ On Up” is based on the ascension of a pair “moving on up” from one economic class to another. Or put differently, they are now richer than they were before and in...

Will Smith

May 25, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 25, 2019

“Prince Ali” by Will Smith

This is almost a word-for-word remake of the “Prince Ali” introduced by Walt Disney Records in 1992 for the original, animated version of Aladdin. The 2019, live-action take on Aladdin features rapper/actor Will Smith as...

4 Non Blondes

May 25, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 25, 2019 · Last modified February 9, 2021

4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” Lyrics Meaning

It should be noted from the onset that Christa Hillhouse, bassist for 4 Non Blondes, has stated in regards to this track that “the lyrics, they don’t mean anything.  It’s the way the song makes certain...

Blood Orange / Diddy / Tei Shi

May 25, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 25, 2019

“Hope” by Blood Orange (featuring Diddy & Tei Shi”

The “hope” which this song is based on is the primary vocalists (Diddy and Tei Shi) inspiring each other to believe that their relationship can blossom into a worthy romance. And in respect to that,...

Beast Coast

May 25, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 25, 2019

“Snow in the Stadium” by Beast Coast

This is a cypher track – or as they call it these days a posse cut. That means you have a group of emcees taking turns representing on the mic. Posse cuts sometimes make for the best...

Keylan Bankston

May 25, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 25, 2019

Keylan Bankston’s “God Is A Mute” Lyrics Meaning

More than anything else, “God is a Mute” is an introspective look at the revolving religious philosophy of Keylan Bankston. The song moves through stages where it basically ends where it began, with the artist...

$UICIDEBOY$ / James "Munky" Shaffer / Travis Barker

May 25, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 25, 2019

“Killing 2 Birds with 22 Stones” by $UICIDEBOY$ & Travis Barker (ft. James “Munky” Shaffer)

The main topic the $uicideBoy$ deal with in this track, as the title implies, is death. And the “2 birds” may actually be a reference to the Boy$ themselves. However, where the “22 stones” comes in...