Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes

The Chordettes

“Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes

The titular “Sandman” is a mythical character who is responsible for giving people good dreams. But within the context of this song, he serves more as a representation of luck or providence. That is to say that...

Kreuzberg

Bloc Party

Bloc Party’s “Kreuzberg” Lyrics Meaning

“Kreuzberg” is centered on the narrator’s promiscuity. Or rather let’s say that yes, he does present himself as someone who sleeps around. However, he is actually doing so in search of true love. And accordingly, the idea of...

Wings by Birdy

Birdy

“Wings” by Birdy

Based on her own account Birdy had quite an exceptional childhood, complete with plenty of free-flowing quality time alongside friends and family. And the premise behind this song has her reminiscing on those days and missing said...

Skinny Love by Birdy

Birdy

Birdy’s “Skinny Love” Lyrics Meaning

As pointed out in the trivia section, Birdy’s “Skinny Love” was actually written by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. And Mr. Vernon is the type of musician who has a tendency to write lyrics that feature...

Chemical by Beck

Beck

“Chemical” by Beck

On this track, Beck is defining love as “a chemical”.  And what that basically means within the context of the lyrics is that a person doesn’t really have control over him or herself when...

Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

“Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley

As pointed out in the trivia section, “Jailhouse Rock” was written for a specific movie starring Elvis Presley. In said film, Elvis plays a “jailbird”, i.e. someone who is incarcerated, who later (spoiler alert) ends...

Bound 2

Kanye West

“Bound 2” by Kanye West

“Bound 2” is Kanye West’s version of a love song. The implication, considering the time in his life he dropped it as well as the music video and all, is that it is by...

Never Gonna Give You Up

Rick Astley

“Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley

“Never Gonna Give You Up” features the singer making the titular pledge to his significant other, who is also the addressee. And in addition to never leaving her, he is also promising to treat her...