Author: Amanda London

Nazareth

January 28, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 28, 2022

“Hair of the Dog” by Nazareth

Although the main subject of “Hair of the Dog” is a particular female, i.e. the addressee, the “son of a bi**h” mentioned in the hook is actually a reference to the vocalist.  The reason...

Neil Young

January 28, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 28, 2022

Neil Young’s “Old Man” Lyrics Meaning

The setting of “Old Man” would actually be a property known as Broken Arrow Ranch which Neil Young purchased in 1970, a couple of years prior to this track. This was when Neil was...

Enrique Iglesias / Whitney Houston

January 28, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 28, 2022

“Could I Have This Kiss Forever” by Enrique Iglesias (ft. Whitney Houston)

“Could I Have This Kiss Forever” is a powerful love song, as to be expected by the title and the artists involved. And concerning Enrique Iglesias and Whitney Houston, they are both considered class acts...

Diplo / Sidepiece

January 28, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 28, 2022

“On My Mind” by Diplo & Sidepiece

“On My Mind” is one of those dance pieces where the lyrics are a cut and loop of vocals from an older song. So even though it is possible to flesh together a narrative, such...

Midnight Oil

January 28, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 28, 2022 · Last modified May 1, 2023

“Blue Sky Mine” by Midnight Oil

“Blue Sky Mine” which can be generally classified as being centered on the concept of environmental activism or perhaps more specifically an idea along the lines of espousing environmental responsibility.  The lyrics are based on...

Calum Scott / Lost Frequencies

January 28, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 28, 2022

“Where Are You Now” by Lost Frequencies & Calum Scott

It is quite obvious in this song ( “Where Are You Now”), even though it isn’t explicitly stated, that the addressee is the vocalist’s romantic interest and more to the intended point his ex. And...

Number 1 Songs / Taylor Swift

January 27, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 27, 2022 · Last modified March 29, 2022

“All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” by Taylor Swift

The standard version of “All Too Well” is a song we’ve already covered in this blog. And the 10 Minute Version doesn’t actually change the meaning of the piece but is rather more detailed (i.e. featuring additional lyrics). Also...

Jayda G

January 26, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 26, 2022

“Both of Us” by Jayda G

This is lyrically terse like dance songs sometimes are but does a good enough job of dropping enough innuendos to derive a complete narrative from. And such would be, logically speaking, that the vocalist and...

Marilyn Manson

January 26, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 26, 2022

“Heart-Shaped Glasses (When the Heart Guides the Hand)” by Marilyn Manson

The title of this song (“Heart-Shaped Glasses”) is actually a reference to the poster of an old Stanley Kubrick film entitled Lolita. Those familiar with the Lolita mythos know that it more or less centers on the idea...

Tame Impala

January 26, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 26, 2022

Tame Impala’s “Elephant” Lyrics Meaning

Kevin Parker has explained this song as being about a self-centered “bully”. And Genius has put forth that more specifically, he is speaking to the early goings of his career and interacting with other musical acts who were, most...