Author: Amanda London

Korn

November 13, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 13, 2021

“Start the Healing” by Korn

It would seem that self-help, along with romance and what have you, is one of the more constant themes present in the music industry. And so it is in this case, with the “healing” the...

Ariana Grande / Lil Wayne

November 13, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 13, 2021

“Let Me Love You” by Ariana Grande (ft. Lil Wayne)

The content of “Let Me Love You” is premised on the primary vocalist (Ariana Grande) being on the rebound, i.e. emotionally reeling from a failed romantic relationship. In fact in the very first line, Ariana...

Sam Fender

November 12, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 12, 2021 · Last modified March 30, 2022

Sam Fender’s “Seventeen Going Under” Lyrics Meaning

It would appear that some British artists, with Sam Fender being from England, also aren’t shy about putting out songs based directly on their personal lives. And so it is with “Seventeen Going Under”, which is...

OneRepublic

November 12, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 12, 2021

OneRepublic’s “Sunshine” Lyrics Meaning

Honestly speaking, there appears to be a lot going on in OneRepublic’s “Sunshine”. But in terms of its primary message and motif, well for starters the titular “sunshine” can be said to be synonymous with...

Placebo

November 12, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 12, 2021

Placebo’s “Surrounded by Spies” Lyrics Meaning

It is very much understandable if a listener is unable to ascertain the true meaning of “Surrounded By Spies” based solely on its lyrics. That’s why under such circumstances we are ever grateful when the...

Avril Lavigne / Marshmello / Travis Barker

November 11, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 11, 2021

“Bite Me” by Avril Lavigne (ft. Travis Barker and Marshmello)

These days, many female vocalists are quite saucy. Fundamentally speaking, they may be saying the same things that such professionals have always dropped songs about. For instance, during this particular outing (“Bite Me”) Lavigne appears to...

Barry McGuire

November 11, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 11, 2021

Barry McGuire’s “Eve of Destruction” Lyrics Meaning

“Eve of Destruction” is what we tend to generally categorize as a social commentary song. Moreover, it came out during the 1960s, the era in which such output via the American music industry was perhaps...

Neon Trees

November 11, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 11, 2021

Neon Trees’ “Sleeping with a Friend” Lyrics Meaning

“Sleeping with a Friend” is an interesting song premised on the singer’s appreciation of his homeys, presumably male and female alike. They may all have their respective personalities, but they are also unified via collectively...

My Chemical Romance

November 11, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 11, 2021

My Chemical Romance’s “Cancer” Lyrics Meaning

Most simply explained, in this narrative Gerard Way takes on the role of a character whose death from cancer is imminent. There is a whole back story behind certain lyrics, as the concept album this...

Summer Walker

November 10, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 10, 2021

“4th Baby Mama” by Summer Walker

Not that long ago it seemed as if Summer Walker and her most consistent musical collaborators, producer London on da Track, were enjoying one of the more stable romances amongst hip-hop royalty. But apparently those...