Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Small World

Johnny Mathis

“Small World” by Johnny Mathis

The lyrics of Johnny Mathis’ “Small World” are unisexual, in that the vocalist is singing from both a male and female perspective. And what the title is based on is the common colloquial usage, even...

I Know

Perry Como

“I Know” by Perry Como

Perry Como’s “I Know” is premised on the narrator being one of those types of individuals who has faced some serious hardships in life. He knows how it feels when his world seems like it...

Like Young

André Previn

“Like Young” by André Previn

The lyrics of “Like Young” are, as expected, a celebration of youth. More specifically this is an ode to young love, or rather the type of romance that has the narrator “feeling like young”. And it...

Forever Set in Stone

Rod Wave

“Forever Set in Stone” by Rod Wave

Rodwave’s “Forever Set in Stone” is a bit complex, in that the vocalist is apparently addressing two different parties simultaneously. One would be his romantic interest and the other his brethren. Also, there are some conflicting...

High Hopes

Frank Sinatra

“High Hopes” by Frank Sinatra

Although the concept of positivity thinking experienced a major boast in popularity during the early-21st century, it had actually been around much longer than that. And such is the belief system upon which Frank Sinatra’s “High...