Author: Amanda London

Parquet Courts

January 5, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 5, 2022

“Stoned and Starving” by Parquet Courts

As explained by Parquet Courts frontman Andrew Savage, “Stoned and Starving” is meant to be something like an indirect ode to the commercial-snacking diversity of New York. And the narrative isn’t even set in the...

Cold Chisel

January 4, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 4, 2022

Cold Chisel’s “Flame Trees” Lyrics Meaning

For starters, Cold Chisel’s “Flame Trees” really doesn’t have anything to do with trees. Some analysts have more or less interpreted it as being an ode to the city of Grafton, where Don Walker, the...

Journey

January 4, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 4, 2022

“Keep On Runnin'” by Journey

The lyrics of Journey’s “Keep On Runnin’” are premised on the concept of the weekend being the only time in which the vocalist can really let loose and enjoy himself. And it is along those...

Los Campesinos!

January 3, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 3, 2022

“Knee Deep at ATP” by Los Campesinos!

Most simply explained, this narrative is based the vocalist falling for the wrong girl. Or more specifically, he discovers that she has a boyfriend after the fact. And whereas some guys probably wouldn’t care, as...

Tory Lanez

January 3, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 3, 2022

“Pluto’s Last Comet” by Tory Lanez

Tory Lanez artistry, traditionally speaking, may fall primarily into the category of rap music. However, this song sounds more like a dance tune derived from the early 1980s, something that maybe Michael Jackson would...

ERNEST / Morgan Wallen

January 3, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 3, 2022

“Flower Shops” by ERNEST & Morgan Wallen

ERNEST & Morgan Wallen’s “Flower Shops” is centered on a tumultuous romantic relationship between the vocalist and addressee, with the former more or less admitting that the less-than-ideal state of things is his fault. ...

The Smiths

January 3, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 3, 2022

The Smiths’ “Vicar in a Tutu” Lyrics Meaning

The title of this song (“Vicar in a Tutu”) is symbolic, though said symbol is meant to be pictured literally. A “tutu” is a type of dress that is worn by female ballet dancers. And what...

Therapy?

January 3, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 3, 2022

“Diane” by Therapy?

This song is named after one Diane Elizabeth Edwards. Diane’s claim to fame, unfortunately, was having been one of the victims of a serial killer by the name of Joseph Donald Ture.  “Diane” is...

The Divine Comedy

January 3, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 3, 2022

“Something for the Weekend” by The Divine Comedy

The narrative of “Something for the Weekend” requires a bit of imaginative cutting and pasting to put into chronological order. But the language used is simple enough and the narrative, from a poetic standpoint, pretty...

Kenny Beats / Zack Fox

January 2, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 2, 2022

“Jesus Is the One (I Got Depression)” by Zack Fox & Kenny Beats

As pointed out numerous times throughout this post, this rap is not only a freestyle but also one that was put together by a comedian. Therefore on top of being disjointed, “Jesus Is the One (I...