Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Dan + Shay

Dan + Shay

Meaning of “Speechless” by Dan + Shay

The speechlessness the American country music duo Dan + Shay is referring to is the awe-striking effect their partners have on them, particularly when they dress for the occasion. In fact “Speechless” was written in...

Jingle Bell Rock

Bobby Helms

“Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms

“Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms is one of the most famous American Christmas songs of all time. Helms’ version of this Christmas classic was written and performed well over 60 years ago. Yet despite...

Freya Ridings

Freya Ridings

“Lost Without You” by Freya Ridings

In “Lost Without You”, English singer Freya Ridings is reeling from the aftereffects of a dissolved romance. When her partner decided to leave, she didn’t protest otherwise, but now she’s regretting letting him go. In...

Brynn Cartelli

Brynn Cartelli

“Last Night’s Mascara” by Brynn Cartelli

The lyrics of singer Brynn Cartelli’s “Last Night’s Mascara” are filled with symbolism. However, it is basically a song about regret. The “mascara” in this track is symbolic of events that unfolded the night before whose...

Halsey

Halsey

“New Americana” by Halsey

New Americana is an ode to the millennial generation, of which Halsey is a part of. It is meant to be a light-hearted look at the ideologies they hold dear. For instance, the abundance of cash...

George Ezra

George Ezra

“Hold My Girl” by George Ezra

“Hold My Girl” is a ballad by noted English singer and songwriter, George Ezra. The song can be found on Ezra’s second studio album titled Staying at Tamara’s. On this emotional song, Ezra addresses...

Last Christmas

Christmas Songs / Wham

“Last Christmas” by Wham!

“Last Christmas” is a 1984 single from English pop duo Wham! Despite the track’s title, this song focuses more on a disappointing romance and the apprehensions the singer has towards his ex-lover than it...

The 12 Days of Christmas

Christmas Songs

“The Twelve Days of Christmas”

“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is one of the most famous English Christmas carols of all time. The lyrics of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” basically see the narrator talking about the special gifts...

"Everything I Need" by Skylar Grey

Skylar Grey

“Everything I Need” by Skylar Grey

“Everything I Need” by American singer Skylar Grey is the first track from the soundtrack of the 2018 Aquaman movie. As such, one of the main settings of the song, just like the movie,...