Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Part Of Me

Katy Perry

“Part of Me” by Katy Perry

The lyrics of “Part of Me”, even though Katy Perry later stated they have more of a general applicability, were specifically about her relationship with a fellow singer, Travis McCoy, who she dated from 2007 to 2009. ...

Big Shit Poppin' (Do It)

T.I.

“Big Sh-t Poppin’ (Do It)” by T.I.

As far as traditional African-American slang goes, ‘poppin’ sh*t’ is the same as talking junk, specifically of a braggadocios or threatening variety. For instance, if someone goes about exalting himself in a very prideful, undefeatable...

0 to 100 / The Catch Up

Drake

“0 to 100 / The Catch Up” by Drake

The term “0 to 100” is actually one derived from motorvehicle jargon. And what it is representative of within the context of this rap is Drake’s expeditious come-up as a major success. Some analysts have compared the 0...

All for You

Janet Jackson

“All for You” by Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson’s “All for You” is premised on two realities, one that is sorta common to the human experience and the other more specific to the few people in this world like Janet Jackson. As...

Days Go By

Dirty Vegas

“Days Go By” by Dirty Vegas

The logical implication is that the addressee of “Days Go By” is a romantic interest of the singer’s. But it should be noted that such is never openly stated in the lyrics. Rather the primary sentiment...

Started from the Bottom

Drake

“Started from the Bottom” by Drake

We already know that a work of art, especially within the context of hip-hop, entitled “Started from the Bottom” is likely to be a come-up piece. And people more familiar with this genre would also acknowledge that...

Wales' "Lotus Flower Bomb"

Miguel / Wale

“Lotus Flower Bomb” by Wale (ft. Miguel)

The title of this song (“Lotus Flower Bomb”) serves as a creatively-loving appellation which the vocalist(s) has concocted to refer to the apple of his eye. That individual would be the addressee. And based on...