Tagged: Stephen Street

Half a Person

The Smiths’ “Half a Person” Lyrics Meaning

To some extent the lyrics of “Half a Person” don’t make chronological sense, as they jump from the vocalist, who is “16, clumsy and shy” as well as seemingly impoverished in the chorus, to...

Dreams

The Cranberries’ “Dreams” Lyrics Meaning

The metaphors used in the Cranberries’ “Dreams” are meant to be based on the singer’s first time falling in love. This idea becomes more apparent in the second verse where she is asking the addressee...

Girlfriend in a Coma

“Girlfriend in a Coma” by The Smiths

“Girlfriend in a Coma” is an odd, or perhaps some would very blunt bereavement song. It seemingly centers on the vocalist’s girlfriend literally being in a coma, with the conclusion of this piece implying that...

"Little Man, What Now?" by Morrissey

Meaning of “Little Man, What Now?” by Morrissey

Little Man, What Now? is a song by English singer and songwriter Morrissey. The theme of the song is basically about the sudden fall of a television star. In the song, Morrissey sings about...