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I Will Remember by Toto

“I Will Remember” by Toto

To cut straight to the chase, this song was written in memory of Jeff Porcaro.  Porcaro was one of the founding members of Toto who he died in 1992. He was 38 years old at the time and passed...

Hold the Line by Toto

“Hold the Line” by Toto

The title of this song is derived from its chorus. This is the part of the song in which the singer tells the addressee, a romantic interest, to “hold the line”.  And he is telling...

99 by Toto

“99” by Toto

David Paich actually wrote this song based on an old George Lucas movie entitled “THX 1138” (1971). Said film is set in a dystopian future where people are forced to comply to a dictator-like...

Michael Jackson

“Human Nature” by Michael Jackson

Of all the tracks featured on Michael Jackson’s (1958-2009) classic “Thriller” album, we think the song “Human Nature” has the most-philosophical and introspective sound. But whereas it may come off as being exceptionally-deep, it is...

Meaning of “Africa” by Toto

“Africa” is a song recorded by the American rock band Toto. The lyrics of “Africa” capture the quandary of a guy who must choose between his two loves — the continent of Africa and...