Song Meanings

It's no secret. By now, everyone knows that Taylor Swift bases many of her lyrics on her own relationships. Things are no different when it comes to the lyrics and meaning of Taylor Swift's Afterglow. The big question is: which relationship is she singing about here? More importantly, Afterglow shows a lot of growth. We see that Swift has matured, both as a … [Read more...] about “Afterglow” Lyrics & Meaning (Taylor Swift)

I don't know how I feel about collaborations. Most of the time, they don't really work. The sum of the parts is less than each part individually. But sometimes, collaborations work beautifully. All parties bring their strengths to the table and balance out each other's weaknesses. That what happened when Marshmello and Bastille got together to make … [Read more...] about “Happier” Lyrics & Meaning (Marshmello & Bastille)

Blue on Black is a gorgeous song. It made Kenny Wayne Shephard a household name back in the 1990s. It was my first introduction to his music and I bought the Trouble Is... album because of it. But I have to admit, I never really understood the Blue on Black lyrics meaning. It seemed like everyone had their own interpretation. It turns out there is a good reason … [Read more...] about “Blue On Black” Lyrics & Meaning (Kenny Wayne Shepherd)

You may have heard that All My Life is a bit dirty. There is some truth to that. Dave Grohl himself has admitted to it. But that's not all there is to the All My Life lyrics meaning. The song has a much more aspirational aspect, too. You can choose to interpret it either way. Or both ways at the same time. That's my preference. Keep reading to learn the two … [Read more...] about “All My Life” Lyrics & Meaning (Foo Fighters)

Riptide won Vance Joy many fans worldwide. Including famous singers, like Taylor Swift. She covered the song herself and even took Joy on tour with her. It's easy to see why Swift, and so many of us, fell in love with this song. It's all about the mood. The song is somehow happy, sad, nostalgic, lonely, and so many more emotions all at the same time. And let's … [Read more...] about “Riptide” Lyrics & Meaning (Vance Joy)

You know the most amazing thing about Toto's Africa? That it has largely escaped blowback. There was a bit of controversy, as you would expect, but thankfully, it was limited. You'd definitely expect a song about Africa, written by a couple of white guys who had never been there, to take more heat. But it didn't because the songwriters have always acknowledged their … [Read more...] about Toto “Africa” Lyrics & Meaning (And How It Avoids Controversy)

"Ryan started the fire!" If you haven't watched the US version of The Office, just ignore that line. But if you have watched it, you surely remember Ryan's microwave accident and Dwight's musical summary of it. You may also know that Dwight was referencing this big Billy Joel hit. But you probably don't know much about the actual We Didn't Start The Fire lyrics … [Read more...] about “We Didn’t Start The Fire” Lyrics & Meaning (Billy Joel)

I remember when I first heard Scar Tissue. I was in graduate school at the time (yes, I'm dating myself). I didn't even realize it was the Red Hot Chili Peppers the first few times I heard the song. It was just so different from their previous albums. And when it came to the Scar Tissue lyrics meaning, I had no idea what they were singing about. Now I do know. … [Read more...] about “Scar Tissue” Lyrics & Meaning (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Grunge was very much an American thing. But Bush didn't care. In fact, they did grunge so well, many accused them of sounding too much like Nirvana. The first song of theirs I heard was Little Things. It never sounded like Nirvana to me. However, I got the comparison when I first heard Glycerine. Gavin Rossdale does sound a bit like Cobain in this song. And … [Read more...] about “Glycerine” Lyrics & Meaning (Bush)

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier took the world by storm Take Me to Church. We have another article analyzing the lyrics to that song. But that 2013 hit is far from Hozier's only captivating song. Cherry Wine has flown a bit more under the radar, but it holds a deep and powerful meaning for many listeners. On the surface, the song seems innocent and sweet. But the … [Read more...] about “Cherry Wine” Lyrics & Meaning (Hozier)