Author: Amanda London

Super Freak

“Super Freak” by Rick James

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...

Fly Girl

“Fly Girl” by Queen Latifah

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...

Interlude

“Interlude” by J. Cole

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...

Get Together

“Get Together” by David Guetta

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...

All I Know So Far

“All I Know So Far” by Pink

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...