Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Lauryn Hill

Meaning of “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill

“Doo Wop (That Thing)” is a song by American singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill of The Fuges fame. Hill uses the lyrics of the song to warn her fellow African-Americans who find themselves caught up in...

Cardi B

Meaning of “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B

“Bodak Yellow” is a song by American rapper Cardi B. According to Cardi B, she named the song “Bodak Yellow” because its flow “will remind” listeners of the song “No Flockin” by the American...

Nicki Minaj

Meaning of “Chun-Li” by Nicki Minaj

“Chun-Li” is a song by Trinidadian-born American rapper and songwriter Nicki Minaj. The lyrics of the song are purely directed at Minaj’s online haters, whom she attacks severely on the track. According to Minaj,...

Avicii

Avicii’s “Hey Brother” Lyrics Meaning

“Hey Brother” is a song by Swedish superstar DJ and music producer Avicii. The lyrics of the song basically see the narrator/singer assuring his brother/sister that regardless of what happens in life, he’d always...

Avicii

“Wake Me Up” by Avicii

“Wake Me Up” is a song by the late Swedish superstar DJ Avicii. According to the song’s vocalist and one of its writers American musician Aloe Blacc, the song was inspired by true events...

Drake

Meaning of “Nice for What” by Drake

“Nice for What” is a song by Canadian hip hop act Drake. Lyrically, the song does a great job promoting women empowerment. In the track, Drake raps about the hustles women have to go...

24K Magic

Bruno Mars

Meaning of “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars

“24K Magic” is a party song centered around a character who, as Bruno Mars puts it, is a dangerous man who’s got a bunch of money in his pocket ready to blow. The theme of the song...

Pink

Meaning of “Beautiful Trauma” by Pink

“Beautiful Trauma” is a song performed by renowned American singer-songwriter Pink. The lyrics of the song center around a couple and their super “strange” relationship. In announcing the song on the social networking site...