Author: Amanda London

Jaden Smith

June 23, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 23, 2021

“BYE” by Jaden

Like most rappers, Jaden tends to incorporate real-life experiences into his lyrics. The thing about him though is that, unlike any other prominent rapper currently in the game, he actually grew up enjoying a rich,...

Natalie Imbruglia

June 22, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 22, 2021

“Build It Better” by Natalie Imbruglia

What Natalie Imbruglia’s “Build It Better” appears to be saying conclusively is that if you’re in a romantic relationship that fails, then the next time around you must endeavor to “build it better”. It’s like...

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

June 22, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 22, 2021

“Blue Moon Rising” by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Of course with a song this metaphorical, we’re going to have to exercise some theoretical leeway in the name of interpreting it. And based on our estimation, what Noel Gallagher is speaking to on the...

Rod Wave

June 21, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 21, 2021 · Last modified September 18, 2023

Who is Rod Wave?

Rod Wave, born Rodarius Marcell Green, is an American rapper, songwriter, and singer. Born in August 1999 and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Rod Wave first started singing and rapping when he was in...

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

June 21, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 21, 2021

“We’re On Our Way Now” by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Noel Gallagher’s “We’re On Our Way Now” isn’t the first song we’ve come across where he is addressing a deceased romantic interest. But it is unique in a couple of other ways. For instance, it would appear...

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

June 21, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 21, 2021

“Flying on the Ground” by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Although the title of this song (“Flying on the Ground”) is metaphorical, it is one that is ubiquitous enough that you probably already know what it for the most part means beforehand. And what a...

London Grammar

June 21, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 21, 2021

“Missing” by London Grammar

It would appear that London Grammar’s “Missing” is romantic in nature. In other words, the vocalist would be addressing someone like her lover. This theory is made most supportable by the fact that Hannah Reid mentions...

London Grammar

June 21, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 21, 2021

“Lord It’s a Feeling” by London Grammar

We have already dealt with another song earlier on the playlist of London Grammar’s Californian Soil album, entitled Missing, where we put forth that the addressee was the vocalist’s womanizing lover.  And it would appear that the...

London Grammar

June 21, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 21, 2021

“Baby It’s You” by London Grammar

This is, according to Hannah Reid’s own explanation, a song “about falling in love”. But more specifically the narrative is placed in a setting whereas someone such as herself has ample experience, which is playing in...

London Grammar

June 21, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 21, 2021

“I Need The Night” by London Grammar

The best way to begin our explanation of London Grammar’s “I Need The Night” is by going straight to its chorus. It features Hannah Reid ‘needing’ to spend the night with other individuals who desire...