“River” by Joni Mitchell
Before the days of Taylor Swift, there were female singer/songwriters like Joni Mitchell whose artistry was also influenced by their actual romantic experiences. And in her youth Joni dated just as many dudes, if not...
Tagged: Ellie Goulding
“Hanging On” by Ellie Goulding (ft. Tinie Tempah)
Perhaps one may argue that “Hanging On” is a masterfully written song considering that the metaphors in the verses, including to some degree Tinie Tempah’s rap, can be a bit confusing to understand. However, the point...
“Slow Grenade” by Ellie Goulding (ft. Lauv)
On “Slow Grenade”, Ellie Goulding and her collaborator (Lauv) are obviously portraying the role of lovers. And going a bit out on a limb, it seems what the metaphor “slow grenade” actually alludes to is...
“Worry About Me” by Ellie Goulding and Blackbear
In this song, what Ellie Goulding is actually saying is ‘don’t worry about me’. And who she is making this statement to specifically is an ex-boyfriend who, out of the blue, has decided to...
“Lights” by Melanie Martinez
This track expresses the inability to sleep when the lights are turned off. The narrator (Melanie Martinez) essentially describes the mood she feels and what runs through her head whenever the lights are turned...
