Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: SMF

Childish Gambino

Childish Gambino’s “Redbone” Lyrics Meaning

The lyrics of “Redbone” aren’t really straightforward, as perhaps to be expected from Childish Gambino. But what it most simply boils down to, as inferred, is the vocalist coming to the realization that the addressee,...

U2

Meaning of “Beautiful Day” by U2

Beautiful Day is a song performed by the Irish rock band U2. According to Bono, the lead singer of U2, the lyrics of the song are about a man who has all that he...

Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde

Meaning of “Cambodia” by Kim Wilde

Cambodia is one of British singer Kim Wilde’s most prominent songs. The lyrics of the song were inspired by the bombing campaign (Operation Menu) in eastern Cambodia by the secret United States Strategic Air...

Coldplay

Coldplay

Coldplay’s “Clocks” Lyrics Meaning

“Clocks” is a song by one of the most successful British rock bands of all time Coldplay. The song appears to be about being in a tumultuous, heart-breaking relationship yet being deeply in love...

Silent Morning

Noel Pagan

Meaning of “Silent Morning” by Noel

Silent Morning is a song performed by Puerto Rican-American singer Noel Pagan (popularly known as just Noel). The lyrics of the song are reportedly about Noel’s then girlfriend Aleida, whom he met during his...

Ian Curtis / Joy Division

Meaning of “Atmosphere” by Joy Division

Atmosphere is a song performed by the British band Joy Division. Despite the lyrics of Atmosphere never being explained to the press by its writer Ian Curtis or the other member of Joy Division,...

Ian Curtis performing with Joy Division

Joy Division

Meaning of “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division

Love Will Tear Us Apart is a song performed by the legendary English post-punk band Joy Division. The dark lyrics, which were written by Joy Division singer Ian Curtis, are mainly based on the...

Joy Division

Joy Division

Meaning of “She’s Lost Control” by Joy Division

She’s Lost Control is a song by the English post-punk band Joy Division. The lyrics of the song were inspired by the life of a young woman suffering from epilepsy. In the late 1970s...

New Dawn Fades

Ian Curtis / Joy Division

Meaning of “New Dawn Fades” by Joy Division

New Dawn Fades is a song performed by the English band Joy Division. The song is widely considered to be about suicide, which is caused by the breakdown of the singer’s romantic relationship and...