Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Mike Batt

Bright Eyes

Art Garfunkel

Meaning of “Bright Eyes” by Art Garfunkel

“Bright Eyes” was written by Mike Batt, originally for the specific purpose of being featured on an animated film titled Watership Down. He was tasked with writing “a song about death” and upon doing so enlisted Art Garfunkel to sing it.  Afterwards, Garfunkel featured...

Katie Melua

Meaning of “Nine Million Bicycles” by Katie Melua

“Nine Million Bicycles” is a song recorded and performed by Georgian-born British singer and songwriter Katie Melua. The lyrics of this love song see the singer expressing her deep love for her significant other....