Author: Amanda London

London Grammar

April 19, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 19, 2022

“Call Your Friends” by London Grammar

The narrator of “Call Your Friends” has reached a juncture in her relationship with the addressee where, as Hannah Reid has explained in her own words, she has become emotionally dependent on him.  Or more...

Harry Styles

April 19, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 19, 2022

“Late Night Talking” by Harry Styles

Harry Styles is the type of artist who drops the kinds of songs that are about the same traditional topics that the pop music industry is known for. But he does so in such a...

Gary Wright

April 18, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 18, 2022

Gary Wright’s “Dream Weaver” Lyrics Meaning

As has been noted in this website before, the 1960s-70s era was one in which a number of prominent musicians dabbled in Eastern mysticism. Amongst them of course was George Harrison of The Beatles...

Journey

April 18, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 18, 2022

“Send Her My Love” by Journey

On Journey’s “Send Her My Love”, we find the vocalist in his feelings concerning his ex. Apparently, this is not due to him being the victim of a dumping or even particularly expressing a desire...

Dax

April 18, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 18, 2022 · Last modified April 20, 2023

“Dear Alcohol” by Dax

As the story goes Dax, upon making a name for himself on the music scene, migrated from his native Canada to the more industry-friendly Los Angeles. Now we already know after having analyzed his 2021 track “Dear...

Phoebe Bridgers

April 18, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 18, 2022

“Sidelines” by Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers’ “Sidelines” is based on the vocalist being someone who, by her admission, was previously living a fearless life. Usually when the likes of musicians put forth such an assertion, it is meant to...

Led Zeppelin

April 17, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 17, 2022

“Good Times Bad Times” by Led Zeppelin 

In sort of a roundabout way, what Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times Bad Times” seems to be centered on is the vocalist learning how to appreciate a woman by having his heart broken by one. Or...

Riley Green / Thomas Rhett

April 16, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 16, 2022

“Half of Me” by Thomas Rhett (ft. Riley Green)

“Half of Me”, which sports a comedic undertone, centers on our general inclination towards chilling as opposed to confronting pressing issues. So for instance, Thomas puts forth that he’s tasked with ‘mowing the grass’ and...

Lauren Spencer-Smith

April 16, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 16, 2022

“Flowers” by Lauren Spencer-Smith

“Flowers” is a narrative which features a number of elements commonly found in young-female heartbreak songs. For instance, we have a vocalist more or less lambasting an ex for putting her under the impression that...

Kelsea Ballerini

April 15, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 15, 2022

“HEARTFIRST” by Kelsea Ballerini

“HEARTFIRST” is based on a love-at-first-sight type of scenario, or perhaps we can say lust at first sight, depending on one’s perspective. What happens, as it appears, is that the vocalist hooks up with a...