Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Checkmate

Checkmate

Rod Wave

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...

Checkmate

Jena Rose

“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...

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Conan Gray

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...