Category: Number 1 Songs

Permission to Dance

“Permission to Dance” by BTS

BTS’ “Permission to Dance” is primarily metaphorical and as such can be described in a number of different ways. But ultimately it is meant to serve as an exercise in self-encouragement, as are by and...

Butter

“Butter” by BTS

Simply put the title of this BTS song (“Butter”), as you have likely already deduced on your own, is a metaphor. And what it points to is the ‘smoothness’ of the vocalist(s) at hand. Generally...

good 4 u

“Good 4 U” by Olivia Rodrigo

The title and related thematic sentiment of this song (“Good 4 U”) is sarcastic in nature. What the vocalist is doing is addressing her ex-boyfriend. And on the surface, she is congratulating him on being able...

Rapstar

“RAPSTAR” by Polo G

The hip-hop industry has been experiencing some sort of a spiritual awakening as of late concerning what is perennially a favorite topic of famous rappers, which is having more money than the rest of...

Say So

“Say So” by Doja Cat

No man likes being rejected by a woman he approaches. But at the same time, females suffer their own frustration when there’s a dude they like who clearly wants to speak to them yet doesn’t...