Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

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Running Out of Time

Tyler The Creator

“Running Out of Time” by Tyler, The Creator

Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean’s “Running Out of Time” portrays the narrator as one that is worn out of a relationship and is warning his partner of an impending breakup. He uses the...

Unsainted

Slipknot

Slipknot’s “Unsainted” Lyrics Meaning

Slipknot’s “Unsainted” is a song based on the depression of the singer (Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor) as well as what appears to be his disenfranchisement with mainstream religious practices as a potential remedy. The first verse...

Doin' Time

Lana Del Rey

“Doin’ Time” by Lana Del Rey

The lyrics of Lana Del Rey’s “Doin’ Time” deals with two distinctly-different topics. As far as the chorus is concerned, it centers on the wherewithal of the singer and her bandmates to make the party...

Nightmare

Halsey

Halsey’s “Nightmare” Lyrics Meaning

The titular “nightmare” is indeed Halsey herself. Or put differently, the purpose of this track is to let the audience know that the singer has a bad side, which she has come to embrace. At...

Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert’s “New Eyes” Lyrics Meaning

The premise of this song is the singer going through some form of depression which has persisted “for awhile”. However, this has changed upon him becoming acquainted with the addressee of the song, who is apparently his...

Pop Out

Lil T Jay / Polo G

“Pop Out” by Polo G (Ft. Lil Tjay)

“Pop out” is a verb that basically means the same as appear suddenly. It is especially used within the context of street violence. And accordingly, the title of this Polo G and Lil Tjay song is...

My Baby Just Cares For Me

Nina Simone

“My Baby Just Cares For Me” by Nina Simone

This song is centered on the strong affection the singer’s lover has for her. The titular “just” refers to the fact that he “cares for” her exclusively, as in not being concerned with anything else. So...

Young, Gifted and Black by Nina Simone

Nina Simone

“To Be Young, Gifted and Black” by Nina Simone

Striped down to its most-basic element, this is a Black empowerment song. And the specific purpose of the track is to increase the self-confidence and positively inspire the global outlook of Black children. The way the...

Sinnerman

Nina Simone

Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman” Lyrics Meaning

Succinctly put, Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman” is a gospel song. It is based on biblical precepts such as ‘sinners’ and Judgment Day.  A “sinner”, especially within the context of this song, is someone who willfully...