Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Halsey

Halsey

Meaning of “Gasoline” by Halsey

“Gasoline” is amongst the most-profound of Halsey’s tracks. It deals with the issue of a mental condition she has, bipolar disorder, in relation to her success in the music industry. The verses are mostly dedicated...

Shabazz PBG & Lil Uzi Vert

Lil Uzi Vert / Shabazz PBG

“Shells” by Shabazz PBG & Lil Uzi Vert

“Shells” is the title of a collaboration between American rappers Lil Uzi Vert and Shabazz PBG. On this song, among other things, Uzi shows some indications of his desire to leave his record label...

6lack

6LACK

“Been A While” by 6lack

In the song “Been a While”, 6lack is addressing a woman who apparently has dumped him. She seems to be the raucous type, somewhat of an avid partier who desires to have herself affiliated with...

The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers

“Closer” by The Chainsmokers and Halsey

“Closer” is the story of a romance that dissolved in the past. But now, years later, it has been resurrected as a result of a chance meeting between the two participants. Upon seeing each other, the...

Pinkfong

Pinkfong

Baby Shark by Pinkfong

“Baby Shark” is a children’s themed song that introduces a family of sharks. Once they all make an entrance, they decide to go hunting. Then the focus shifts to the prey of these sharks, who...

Post Malone

Post Malone

“Wow” by Post Malone

“Wow” is the title of a song by American rapper and singer Post Malone. In “Wow”, Malone celebrates his success while flaunting his massive wealth in front of those that doubted his ability to...

A Million Dreams

Pink

A Million Dreams by P!Nk

“A Million Dreams” is an ode to the power of positive thinking, faith and believing in your dreams. The singer is fantasizing about a reality that is different from the one she actually lives in. When...

Halsey

Meaning of “Colors” by Halsey

“Colors” is a song by recorded and released by American singer Halsey in which the primary topic is romance. As Halsey infers, the colors referred to in the song (i.e. blue, grey, purple) are symbolic...

Halsey and Lauren Jauregui

Halsey / Lauren Jauregui

“Strangers” by Halsey Ft. Lauren Jauregui

“Strangers” by Halsey and Lauren Jauregui is an “LGBTQ love song” that chronicles the angst between two lesbian lovers. Their anxiety is based on being partakers in a romance that has failed from an emotional...

Bette Davis Eyes

Kim Carnes

Meaning of “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes

The song “Bette Davis Eyes” gives a shoutout to the iconic American actress Bette Davis, and she acknowledged the composers of this song for such. However, the woman being referenced in the song, who...