Category: Stevie Wonder

Paul McCartney / Stevie Wonder

November 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published November 2, 2020

“Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney (ft. Stevie Wonder)

As is pointed out towards the end of this article, “Ebony and Ivory” is mega-simplistic in its approach. It is based on one of the easiest-to-decipher metaphors perhaps in the history of number-one hits. You see...

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February 7, 2020

 by SMF · Published February 7, 2020

Stevie Wonder’s “Pastime Paradise” Lyrics Meaning

There has been some minor debate concerning the meaning of Stevie Wonder’s “Pastime Paradise”. The issue is not its overall message, which is pretty clear. And that is the addressee(s) of the song should focus more on the...

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December 31, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 31, 2019

“Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder

This song is an expression of the joy Stevie Wonder felt at the birth of his first child, a daughter by the name of “Aisha”. Indeed we can see that in the first verse that...

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December 31, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 31, 2019

Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground” Lyrics Meaning

Reaching a “higher ground”, as determined within the context of this song, is tantamount to a more-fulfilling life which is achieved by forsaking “sin”. Indeed the way the lyrics read actually allude to the...

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December 29, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 29, 2019

“Faith” by Stevie Wonder (ft. Ariana Grande)

The song “Faith” can logically be interpreted as a love song but, considering it features Stevie and all, can also be understood as an ode to friendship. Indeed in the chorus the singers celebrate the...

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December 29, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 29, 2019

“I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder

As the title implies, the sentiment expressed in this song is meant to be terse and straightforward. And that is the singer giving a shoutout to the addressee simply for the purpose of letting this...

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December 29, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 29, 2019

“Part-Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder

In “Part-Time Lover”, Stevie takes on the role of an unfaithful romantic partner. And the titular character is a “lover”, though not his official one, whom he sees on a “part-time” basis. So we can safely...

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December 24, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 24, 2019

Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” Lyrics Meaning

In “Superstition”, Stevie Wonder is preaching against the idea of being superstitious. And the way he defines this mode of thinking is as ‘believing in things you don’t understand’. So Stevie was well aware...

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April 18, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 18, 2019 · Last modified April 19, 2019

Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” Lyrics Meaning

There is no song in the history of modern music that has become more synonymous with birthday celebrations than Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday”. Despite the fact that it was written in regards to a...