Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Okay

LANY

“Okay” by LANY and Julia Michaels

In “Okay”, the artists (LANY and Julia Michaels) take on the role of lovers (in separate relationships) who are suffering from heartbreak, as in being dumped by their partners. In fact it would appear that such...

Brown Sugar

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones’ “Brown Sugar” Lyrics Meaning

It has been speculated that this song is actually about an illegal substance, since “brown sugar” is a recognized slang term for a particular type of illicit substance. However, it is pretty clear that the primary topic of...

Sorry

Beyonce

“Sorry” by Beyoncé

The storyline of this song is based on Beyoncé dumping her man and in the process telling him that she “ain’t sorry”. Her rationale for making this decision is centered on his lack of...

No Diet

Digga D

“No Diet” by Digga D

The punchline Digga D’s “No Diet” is based on comes at the climax of the chorus, which is “you know the coke ain’t diet”. Now there are a couple of ways this can be deciphered. Being...

No Auto Blanco

Lil Kim

“No Auto Blanco” by Lil Kim

It is difficult to deduce exactly what the title of this Lil Kim track means, but based on the first line, the word “Blanco” seems like it may be based on a character from...

Soul Glo

B.O.B.

Meaning of “Soul Glo” by B.o.B.

This song is somewhat similar to a track Kanye dropped in 2019 called “Water”.  In this track, the listener is being advised to “let it shine”, as in bringing some internal attribute to the...

Truth Hurts

Lizzo

“Truth Hurts” by Lizzo

Fundamentally, this track is based on Lizzo beefing with her ex. She has made a decision to snub him and move on with her life. And throughout the song she is basically stating the reasons she...

Soulmate

Lizzo

Lizzo’s “Soulmate” Lyrics Meaning

This is an ode to self-acceptance and more importantly self-love, which are common themes in Lizzo’s music. In other words, the titular “soulmate” of the singer is not, as the term would suggest, an external romantic partner...

Hurts 2B Human

Khalid / Pink

Meaning of “Hurts 2B Human” by P!nk (ft. Khalid)

As the title implies, this song is premised on the emotional vulnerabilities that are part and parcel of being “human”. And the two narrators (Pink and Khalid) take on two different roles in this track. Pink’s character has...

Bed of Roses

Bon Jovi

“Bed of Roses” by Bon Jovi

This track gives us an insight into the inner workings of Jon Bon Jovi’s mind during the time he penned the song. Before we begin, it is worth noting that Jon wrote this song...