Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Cellophane

FKA twigs

Meaning of “Cellophane” by FKA twigs

FKA twigs’ “Cellophane” is about a romantic relationship the singer is in that seems to have its fair share of troubles. For instance, based on the chorus , it would appear that the narrator’s partner...

So Long

Cam / Diplo

“So Long” by Diplo (Ft. Cam)

The song is based on the singer (Cam) seducing – for lack of a better word – a romantic interest. And her argument for him to submit to her love seems to be based on...

Daddy Lessons

Beyonce

Meaning of “Daddy Lessons” by Beyoncé

This song is based on the singer’s recollections of the lessons given to her by her father. It was written before Beyoncé got involved in its composition, so part of it is not necessarily based on...

Can't Lie

Ali Gatie

“Can’t Lie” by Ali Gatie

Ali Gatie’s “Can’t Lie” sees the narrator addressing an ex who, succinctly put, does not seem to love him as much as he does her. Or to put it differently, she is not necessarily the best partner...

Scarred from Love

Quando Rondo

“Scarred from Love” by Quando Rondo

As the title suggests, the hook of this song is based on the emotional torment (i.e. heartbreak) Quando Rondo has to deal with due to being mistreated by his ex. And for the most part, the...

Hold Up

Beyonce

Beyoncé’s “Hold Up” Lyrics Meaning

In this track, Beyoncé is addressing an unfaithful lover. And she is telling him to “hold up”, as in “slow down” and consider the consequences of his actions primarily because the other women he is dealing...

Bismarck

Sabaton

Meaning of “Bismarck” by Sabaton

In its heyday the subject of this song, the German battleship Bismarck, was the marvel of the Kriegsmarine, Adolf’s Germany’s navy during World War II. Meanwhile Sabaton is a band that specializes in the creation of music...

Rock It

Ofenbach

“Rock It” by Ofenbach

This is a dance song that is primarily about the affection and admiration the singer has for his girlfriend. He uses a lot of colorful language in relation to their romance, such as referring...

Freedom

Beyonce / Kendrick Lamar

“Freedom” by Beyoncé (ft. Kendrick Lamar)

This is a song based on the peculiar struggles and unique strengths of African-American women. In other words, it has a female-empowerment theme that is particularly catered to African-Americans. Conversely, Kendrick Lamar’s verse is initially centered on...

Paint It Black

The Rolling Stones

Meaning of “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones

The general consensus is that the Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” is based on the narrator grieving over a deceased romantic partner. And there is definitely imagery presented in its singular verse to support this...