Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Eagle

ABBA

Meaning of “Eagle” by ABBA

The inspiration for this track was derived from two different sources.  The most-recognized one is the book “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” (1970), which had a profound impact on ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, one of the writers of...

The Day Before You Came

ABBA

“The Day Before You Came” by ABBA

The meaning of ABBA’s “The Day Before You Came” is open to speculation. Fan theories range from the titular “you” referring to a stalker of the singer (Agnetha Fältskog), fellow ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus (whom Fältskog got divorced...

ABBA

ABBA

“Angeleyes” by ABBA

Succinctly put, the lyrics of ABBA’s “Angeleyes” is about a very good looking man who is very seductive. From the lyrics, this man’s main alluring quality is “his angel eyes”, which he uses to...

Summer Night City

ABBA

“Summer Night City” by ABBA

Although the name of the titular “city” is never actually mentioned in the track, “Summer Night City” was actually written in honor of Stockholm, Sweden, which is ABBA’s hometown. The lyrics and sound of this song...

Sia

Sia

Meaning of “Breathe Me” by Sia

Sia’s “Breathe Me” is a cry for help, a cry for hope, a cry for survival. It talks about depression and the feeling of not being good enough. The feeling of worthlessness and no...

Sia

Sia

Meaning of “Chandelier” by Sia

The lyrics of Sia’s “Chandelier” are about a party girls’ love for living life to the fullest. She loves the attention being a party girl gives her despite the fact that it’s fleeting and...

All About That Bass

Meghan Trainor

Meaning of “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor

“All About That Bass” is a song based on appreciating plus-sized women and the positive acceptance of body image, with Meghan Trainor serving as the personification of these ideals. As such, the word “bass” (as used throughout...