Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Falling like the Stars

James Arthur

“Falling Like the Stars” by James Arthur

“Falling Like the Stars” is a love song that comes to us via English phenom James Arthur. The unique angle it is presented from is derived from its title, “falling like the stars”. The singer uses this...

Too Much

Carly Rae Jepsen

“Too Much” by Carly Rae Jepsen

This song is based on the premise that when Carly Rae does something, she does it big. Or the way she phrases it, she puts “too much” energy behind whatever she may find herself doing,...

Jhené Aiko's "Triggered"

Jhené Aiko

“Triggered (Freestyle)” by Jhené Aiko

This is a heartfelt song by Jhené Aiko in which she uses the medium of a freestyle to get some inner feelings off her chest. The track is based on her addressing an ex-boyfriend. And basically she...

Madonna's "Crave"

Madonna / Swae Lee

“Crave” by Madonna & Swae Lee

 “Crave” is fundamentally a love song whereupon the artists are expressing their “cravings” for each other. And they are saying that once they feel this way about a person, the feelings can get “dangerous”.  Or...

Sweet Child O' Mine

Guns N' Roses

Meaning of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses

To put it very succinctly, “Sweet Child O’ Mine” is a love song. The titular “sweet child” actually refers to the love interest of Axl Rose, the song’s writer and performer.  Even more specifically, he wrote...

Knockin' Boots by Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan

Meaning of “Knockin’ Boots” by Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan’s “Knockin’ Boots” describes his desire to be intimate with his partner in a very flattering way. It’s no wonder he plainly chose the title “Knockin’ Boots”, which is an old western term for...

The Smiths

The Smiths

Meaning of “Asleep” by The Smiths

Many fans have interpreted The Smiths’ “Asleep” as being based on the desire of the singer (Morrissey) to commit suicide. But while he does express a craving for death, at no point do the lyrics specify...