Author: Amanda London

Sabaton

February 12, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 12, 2022

Sabaton’s “The Unkillable Soldier” Lyrics Meaning

The late Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart (1880-1963) arguably stands as the quintessential example of a natural born killer. That is not to say that he was going around murdering innocents or anything like that. Rather...

Prince

February 12, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 12, 2022

“Le Grind” by Prince

What it looks like Prince is advocating here (“Le Grind”) is the act of dirty dancing – or ‘grinding’ as such is often referred to in a musical context. And yes, the Purple One could...

Tool

February 12, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 12, 2022

Tool’s “Forty Six & 2” Lyrics Meaning  

“Forty Six & 2” is said to be based on the teachings and belief systems of psychoanalyst Carl Jung (1875-1961) and esoteric, New Age researcher Drunvalo Melchizedek. Both of these individuals are intellectuals, ones whose philosophies,...

Ed Sheeran / Taylor Swift

February 11, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 11, 2022

“Everything has Changed” by Taylor Swift (ft. Ed Sheeran)

All things considered, love songs are the most common which the music industry has to offer. And as far as such pieces go, they’re often based on the idea of how the vocalist’s life has...

Santana / The Product G&B

February 11, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 11, 2022

“Maria Maria” by Santana (ft. The Product G&B)

The way the vocalist goes about shrieking “Maria Maria”, you would think that this is a love song. And yes, in the third verse he finally does get around to putting forth that the two...

Destiny's Child

February 11, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 11, 2022

“Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child

The setting of “Saying My Name” has the vocalist is speaking to the addressee, her significant other, over the telephone. And it’s like the way he’s conversing has her alarmed. That’s because on top of inconsistencies...

Lonestar

February 11, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 11, 2022

“Amazed” by Lonestar

Two of the co-writers of “Amazed” were in fact falling in love when they penned it. And likewise, what we’re dealing with are lyrics which buttress the vocalist’s strong romantic affection for the addressee. As with...

Savage Garden

February 11, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 11, 2022

“I Knew I Loved You” by Savage Garden

“I Knew I Loved You” is a case of love at first sight. And the reason the vocalist is convinced that he is in fact smitten is because ‘he knew he loved’ the addressee even...

AURORA

February 10, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 10, 2022

Aurora’s “A Temporary High” Lyrics Meaning  

The presumption, even though Aurora didn’t necessarily explain it as so, is that this is sorta akin to a love song, i.e. the subject being the romantic interest of the addressee. Or it’s kinda...

Sugar Ray

February 10, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 10, 2022

Sugar Ray’s “Every Morning” Lyrics Meaning

From the intro of “Every Morning”, there are signs that listeners may be headed into, let’s say territory that some of us may deem dark. In the introduction the vocalist notices a cond-m, presumably a used...