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The 1975

“Roadkill” by The 1975

The 1975’s “Roadkill” is somewhat of a confessional tune from Matt Healy. That is to say that it is autobiographical in nature, and the lyrics are more truthful than they are flattering. But in breaking them...

The 1975

“Guys” by The 1975

The titular “guys” in this song is actually a reference to The 1975 themselves. And the sentimental disposition of this tune has in fact been described, even by Matt Healy himself, as a love song. However, this is...

The 1975

“If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)” by The 1975

The 1975’s “If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)relies heavily on intricate, symbolic language. But overall, the story seems to be based on the singer hooking up with a lady whom we can say is...

The Birthday Party

The 1975 – The Birthday Party

There’s a lot going on in The 1975’s “The Birthday Party”. At its heart are four verses of uninterrupted narrative, where we are introduced to a diverse array of characters in addition to the singer...

Me & You Together Song

“Me & You Together Song” by The 1975

“Me & You Together Song” is based on a lifelong narrator the singer has had on a certain lady. As we can see from the chorus and second verse, he has been “in love” with...

Frail State of Mind

“Frail State of Mind” by The 1975

In this song, the “frail state of mind” which the singer is dealing with is actually social anxiety. Indeed as the song plays out, it is revealed that the narrator is someone along the lines of...

People

“People” by The 1975

The 1975’s “People” is a song which reads like a manifesto of youthful angst.  In the song, Matt Healy speaks of his own anxieties but does so in such a way that he basically...