Author: Amanda London

ABSOLUTELY / Tinashe

August 12, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 12, 2021

“333” by Tinashe (ft. ABSOLUTELY)

Tinashe’s “333” was inspired by a belief system associated with numerology known as angel numbers. That would explain its title, which by the way is never mentioned in the lyrics but according to said belief...

Foxes / Zedd

August 12, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 12, 2021

“Clarity” by Zedd (ft. Foxes)

Zedd’s “Clarity” is a highly-metaphorical song and accordingly, to some degree, complex in concept. It centers on what is apparently a romantic relationship between singer and addressee.  And on the surface, we can say...

Clean Bandit / Jess Glynne

August 12, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 12, 2021

“Rather Be” by Clean Bandit (ft. Jess Glynne)

Clean Bandit’s “Rather Be” is a true love song, being relayed from the vocalist to the addressee. And the motif it is based on is one whereas she illustrates, in various ways, that ‘there’s no...

Diplo / Justin Bieber / Skrillex

August 12, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 12, 2021

“Where Are Ü Now” by Skrillex, Diplo and Justin Bieber

In “Where Are Ü Now”, Justin Bieber is primarily addressing a loved one. And comprehensively, what he is saying is that he feels the dedication, energy and resources he has put into this relationship have...

LCD Soundsystem

August 12, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 12, 2021

LCD Soundsystem’s “Tonite” Lyrics Meaning

Before delving into the relatively complex lyrics of “Tonite”, it is best we resort to LCD Soundsystem frontman’s James Murphy’s explanation of its premise. And according to Murphy this is, in layman’s terms, a diss...

Skrillex

August 11, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 11, 2021

“Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” by Skrillex

First off let it be known that the lyrics of “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” are actually recited backwards by the vocalist. And it should be stated that this is a fact that doesn’t...

Daft Punk

August 11, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 11, 2021

“Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” by Daft Punk

Needless to say, this song is based on espousing a “harder, better, faster [and] stronger” work ethic. But whether or not that message is being relayed to us, the audience, is a matter of perspective. For...

Rihanna

August 10, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 10, 2021 · Last modified August 11, 2021

“Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna

What Rihanna’s “Only Girl (In the World)” most evidently centers on is the notion of the vocalist desiring the undivided attention of her lover. She wants to be convinced that, in his eyes, she is...

Daya / The Chainsmokers

August 10, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 10, 2021

“Don’t Let Me Down” by The Chainsmokers (ft. Daya)

“Don’t Let Me Down” is one of those songs which, based on the simple facts surrounding it, most of us would presume is romantic in context. Take the title of the piece for instance, coupled...

Justin Timberlake

August 10, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 10, 2021

“LoveStoned/I Think She Knows” by Justin Timberlake

It doesn’t take much to figure out the meaning behind the title (“LoveStoned”) of the first half of this song.  Being “stoned” is common lingo pointing to the notion of being intoxicated. And usually when...