The word “freak”, as used in this song, is still an extant in the mainstream lexicon some decades after this track’s release. Within such a context, it basically points to someone with a very-strong, uninhibited...
Soul II Soul’s “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)” is a dance song which doesn’t rely too much on wording. In fact it is never specified who the addressee may be. However, judging by...
We have pointed out in the past how “rain” has a history in song of serving as a metaphor for something bad or depressing. And this (“Blame It On the Rain”) is one of those...
Back in the day, referring to a female as “fly” was basically another way of saying that she is physically attractive. And as a premise to “Fly Girl” Queen Latifah is acknowledging her own flyness, shall...
Readers familiar with Sabaton know that they are a historical band. And what we mean by that is their songs often read like condensed, emotionally-charged history lessons. Also their lyrical content tends to focus on war,...
Ultimately, as far as thesis sentiments go, “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” is more or less your standard heartbreak song, albeit one that is well-written and beautifully-recited. The vocalist(s) relies on a number of unique...
Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It” is your quintessential West Coast party song, in fact being classic in that regard. And as far as its thesis sentiment goes, most basically it would be...
J. Cole is a relatively-conscious, intellectual rapper who raps songs to be multi-subjected. So in analyzing this one (“Interlude”) we will take a step-by-step, linear approach, beginning with the intro. Intro of “Interlude” In the...
This is a love song with a strong amorous undertone. Perhaps we can even call it a one-night stand song or even more accurately an invitation to lovemaking. The setting, considering that this is a...
The easiest way to describe Pink’s “All I Know So Far”, even though it does have its perplexing moments, is as one of those us-against-the-world kind of songs. And judging by the cover art, that...