Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Snowman by Sia

Sia

“Snowman” by Sia

Lyrically, Sis’s “Snowman” is somewhat reminiscent, perhaps even inspired by, a classic Christmas cartoon called Frosty the Snowman (1969). That is to say that both works of art center on a sentient Snowman in danger of melting. But...

Slow Down by Why Don't We

Why Don't We

“Slow Down” by Why Don’t We

On “Slow Down”, the vocalist(s) is addressing his significant other. And as the title suggests, what he is recommending to her is that the two of them “slow down”. And the way the narrative reads isn’t...

"Hold Us Together" by H.E.R.

H.E.R.

“Hold Us Together” by H.E.R.

The lyrics of “Hold Us Together” reads as if they are sort of religious in connotation. That is to say that the singer identifies the addressee as being her all, i.e. her life’s “light”, “guide”,...

"r u ok" by Tate McRae

Tate McRae

“r u ok” by Tate McRae

The song “r u ok” is centered on Tate McRae addressing her ex.  And the ways she tells the story, when the two of them were together he basically treated her like crap. In fact...

"Doing Life With Me" by Eric Church

Eric Church

“Doing Life With Me” by Eric Church

“Doing Life With Me” is reportedly premised on the concept of Eric Church appreciating the people in his life who have to deal with him behind the scenes. And such an idea is put forth in the...

"Treat Myself" by Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice

“Treat Myself” by Victoria Justice

“Treat Myself” is actually an exercise in soliloquy. Indeed as Victoria Justice has explained the tune, who she is conversing with is ‘the voice in her head’. And as portrayed in the song, entertaining certain types of...

"Happiness" by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

“Happiness” by Taylor Swift

Contrary to its title, “Happiness” is fundamentally a breakup song. The singer is addressing an ex whom she has recently parted ways with. According to her recollection, the relationship was all good at one point, but...