Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

"Willow" by Taylor Swift

Number 1 Songs / Taylor Swift

“Willow” by Taylor Swift

Whereas “Willow” reads more or less like your conventional love song in sentiment, it does not do so in presentation. In other words, it is in fact centered on Taylor Swift pledging her commitment to ‘her man’. But...

Jack Ruby by Deep Purple

Deep Purple

“Jack Ruby” by Deep Purple

Deep Purple use the lyrics of this classic to talk about Lee Oswald Harvey’s killer, Jack Ruby, in what seems to be an appraisal of his sudden outburst. The song describes how Jack was not...

Indian Sunset by Elton John

Elton John

“Indian Sunset” by Elton John

“Indian Sunset” finds Elton John narrating the tragic incident from the perspective of a Native American who wakes up one day to realize that the land that belonged to him and his people are...

Hudson by Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend

“Hudson” by Vampire Weekend

The Speaker begins by recounting the story of Henry Hudson, a sea explorer who was mutinied and left adrift on James Bay. The Speaker goes on to address the inability of humans to escape...

Invisible Sun by The Police

The Police

“Invisible Sun” by The Police

The Police in “Invisible Sun” present a setting of despair in a troubled society, while attempting to provide a sense of hope. As the song begins, Sting expresses how he does not want to live...

Broadway by The Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls

“Broadway” by Goo Goo Dolls

John Rzeznik composed “Broadway” about his hometown of Buffalo, New York, with Broadway being the main street running through the ‘hood. And the lyrics are nostalgic in nature. Or perhaps we should say they...