Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

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Dirty Back Road

The B-52's

“Dirty Back Road” by The B-52’s

“Dirty Back Road” is a song which uses metaphorical references to point to the vocalist’s sexual desire for the addressee, and not in a way in which said sentiments are cleverly or poetically concealed....

Shiny Happy People

R.E.M.

“Shiny Happy People” by R.E.M.

“Shiny Happy People” is one of those types of songs in which people who are familiar with it feel they already know what it’s about. And in this particular case, that would be an ideology...