Author: Amanda London

KT Tunstall

June 26, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 26, 2023

Meaning of “Black Horse and The Cherry Tree” by KT Tunstall

It can be said that “Black Horse and The Cherry Tree” is pretty complex. As far as the titular “black horse” is concerned, it is literal in a manner of speaking, as in KT having once come...

Tyler The Creator

June 26, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 26, 2023

Meaning of “ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?” by Tyler, The Creator

On “Are We Still Friends”, Tyler, the Creator wrestles greatly with the age-old question of whether or not it’s possible to remain friends with a former lover, one whom he was obviously deeply involved with.  And the conclusion the vocalist...

Aqua / Ice Spice / Nicki Minaj

June 25, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 25, 2023 · Last modified July 11, 2023

“Barbie World” by Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (ft. Aqua)

“Barbie World” samples a 1997 track called “Barbie Girl” by a European band known as Aqua. “Barbie Girl” was a major international hit, so much so that Mattel, the company behind the long-running “Barbie” toy franchise, proceeded to sue...

Three Days Grace

June 25, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 25, 2023

Three Days Grace

Iconic rock ensemble Three Days Grace was started in 1992 in the Canadian province of Ontario. Their current line-up consists of the following artists: Prior to their present name, the group was known as...

BTS

June 24, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 24, 2023

“Take Two” by BTS

Of late, BTS has not been dropping songs as frequently as they were a couple of years back. In fact up until the release of this track on 9 June 2023, they’ve only come out...

Gabito Ballesteros / Junior H / Peso Pluma

June 24, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 24, 2023

“Lady Gaga” by Peso Pluma, Junior H & Gabito Ballesteros

Concurrent with Double P Records releasing “Lady Gaga” on 23 June 2023, Peso Pluma may be considered the trendiest Mexican artist that the music industry has to offer. For example, he has been nominated for a whopping nine awards...

SZA

June 23, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 23, 2023 · Last modified September 15, 2023

SZA

SZA is the professional moniker of American singer and songwriter Solána Imani Rowe. She was born in the state of Missouri in November 1989. However, she grew up in the New Jersey township called...

The Smile

June 23, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 23, 2023

Meaning of “Bending Hectic” by The Smile

The Smile is a rock band that was just formed in 2020, consisting of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, who respectively act as lead vocalist and guitarist, buttressed by drummer Tom Skinner.  They’ve...

Demi Lovato

June 23, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 23, 2023

Meaning of “SWINE” by Demi Lovato

“Swine”, which was released on 22 June 2023, marks Demi Lovato’s first standard single of this year. She wrote this track with Laura Veltz, Upsahl and its producers, Keith Sorrells, Alex Niceforo and Oak....

Queens of the Stone Age

June 22, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published June 22, 2023

“What the Peephole Say” by Queens of the Stone Age

It’s not clear what the title of this song (“What the Peephole Say”) is supposed to mean in context. But as for the track’s lyrical content, it primarily revolves around the vocalist asserting that he’s...