Meaning of “Checkmate” by Rod Wave
In the intro and first verse of “Checkmate,” Rod Wave alludes to feeling like a battle-worn individual, likening his life experiences to scars and wounds sustained in a war. He portrays himself as a...
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“Checkmate” by Jena Rose
The chorus of Jena Rose’s “Checkmate” is based on the motif of the singer using chess, as implied by the title, as a metaphor for the state of her romance with the addressee. Many readers...
Conan Gray’s “Checkmate” Lyrics Meaning
Succinctly put, this is a track in which the singer is fantasizing about vengeance against his girlfriend. Yes, this is still his girlfriend and not his ex, as his main gripe with her is that...
