Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Harvest

Neil Young

“Harvest” by Neil Young

The word “dream” is used prominently throughout Neil Young’s “Harvest” song. And some critics have indeed referred to the lyrics as being similar to a dream, insofar that the song is “full of recognition yet… short on...

Big Yellow Taxi

Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” Lyrics Meaning

The era that “Big Yellow Taxi” came out, the year 1970 in particular, was one in which musicians were very environmentally-conscious. This was largely due to America experiencing a couple of ecological disasters which made people more...

Celebrity

IU / K-pop

“Celebrity” by IU

The addressee of “Celebrity” is actually an unnamed friend of the songstress. Said individual is someone who receives a lot of flak from others due to her unique, out-of-the-ordinary stylistic leanings. But despite such, this is someone whom...

U MAD

BOBBY / K-pop

“U MAD” by BOBBY

On the surface this track reads as if Bobby is dissing certain haters, even if he has described it otherwise.  Indeed as the rapper has explained the tune, he is actually criticizing himself. In other words, the...

Bloc Party

Bloc Party

“Skeleton” by Bloc Party

Bloc Party’s “Skeleton” reads like a case of man versus nature. The singer wants to let his maleness out – if you will – and pursue happiness in life at his fullest strength. But he feels...