“I Know There’s Something Going On” by Frida
Frida was formerly a member of the renowned Swedish musical group ABBA. And one of the good things about the songs this grouping tends to put out is that they’re easy to understand. Such is the...
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“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” song is premised on it being “Christmastime”. Indeed the singers (as well as addressees) are very much in the midst of enjoying yet another holiday season. And they are...
“Both Sides of the Story” by Phil Collins
“Both sides of the story” is a common phrase which points to the idea that a singular confrontation can have different points of view. And in this song, Phil Collins, who is well known as...
Meaning of “Home by the Sea” by Genesis
Genesis’ “Home by the Sea / Second Home by the Sea” is a song split into two parts – or suites as they are called by the musically-inclined. Together “Home by the Sea” and “Second...
Meaning of “Woman In Chains” by Tears for Fears (ft. Oleta Adams)
This is a well-written song about a woman in an abusive romance, the participants of which are portrayed by the singers. The reason it is able to utilize such meaningful language is that there is...
