Author: SMF

Thirty Seconds to Mars

April 8, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 8, 2019 · Last modified April 9, 2019

“Kings and Queens” by Thirty Seconds to Mars

Thirty Seconds to Mars’ “Kings and Queens” is intended to be a song celebrating human potential. However, at the same time it seems it points out fallacies and vulnerabilities in the thinking and actions...

Eric Church

April 8, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 8, 2019

Eric Church’s “The Snake” Lyrics Meaning

“The Snake” is the title of a song by American country music singer and songwriter Eric Church. The lyrics of “The Snake” see Church focus all his time condemning America’s divisive politics. In the...

Thirty Seconds to Mars

April 8, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 8, 2019

“From Yesterday” by Thirty Seconds to Mars

First off, it should be noted that Jared Leto, lead singer of Thirty Seconds to Mars and co-writer of this track, has stated that it is open to interpretation by the listener. The intended effect was...

Thirty Seconds to Mars

April 8, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 8, 2019

Meaning of “Vox Populi” by Thirty Seconds to Mars

To begin with, the title of this track is a Latin phrase which translates to English as “the voice of the people”.  This is perhaps partially due to the fact that an actual group of...

Khalid

April 8, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 8, 2019

“Right Back” by Khalid

The meaning of the term “right back”, which is used throughout this song, is not clearly specified. However, it appears to represent a symbolic time and place where Khalid would like to take his woman...

Anderson .Paak / Smokey Robinson

April 8, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 8, 2019

“Make It Better” by Anderson .Paak (Ft. Smokey Robinson)

The premise of “Make It Better” is that Anderson .Paak (supported by Smokey Robinson) is singing from the perspective of an individual in a troubled relationship. This is especially upsetting because, as he points out in...

Khalid

April 8, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 8, 2019

Khalid’s “Bad Luck” Lyrics Meaning

“Bad Luck” is about Khalid’s difficulty in establishing satisfactory interpersonal relationships. And while the unsavory characters of people that he deals with are definitely a factor, Khalid’s own personality issues also play a prominent role. Indeed when the...

Coldplay

April 7, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 7, 2019

Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” Lyrics Meaning

For a mega hit pop song, Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” deals with some relatively-complex subjects such as missionaries, revolutionaries and the Bible. Also, unlike most other pop tunes, it is sung from the perspective...

Phil Collins

April 7, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 7, 2019

“Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” by Phil Collins

British singer Phil Collins originally wrote “Against All Odds” in the wake of his first divorce in 1980, in which his ex-wife also took the children. This song was created from a very-personal, emotional standpoint....

The Motels

April 7, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 7, 2019

“Suddenly Last Summer” by The Motels

On the surface, “Suddenly Last Summer” would seem like a song based on a relationship Martha Davis was involved in. And this idea is also supported by the track’s music video. But the lyrics...