Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Kayleigh by Marillion

Marillion

“Kayleigh” by Marillion

The titular Kayleigh is actually a figure – or rather a composite of figures – from Marillion lead singer Fish’s past. And this song puts a pretty-interesting spin on the thoroughly-trodden heartbreak narrative. The singer points out...

The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit

Tight Fit

“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by Tight Fit

“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” was composed by an early 20th century South African named Solomon Linda (1909-1962), who by the way was an actual lion hunter. Or more specifically, he came from a tribe which owned...

Mmmh by KAI

K-pop / KAI

“Mmmh” by KAI

The expression this song (“Mmmh”) is based on actually reads more like mm hmm, or the way Genius documents it on the track’s original Korean page “mm-mhm”. And similar to mm hmm, it basically comes off as sort of...

90's Love by NCT U

NCT U

“90’s Love” by NCT U

Although “romance” is referred to at least once in the lyrics, “90’s Love” is not a love song as its name would suggest. Rather what NCT U is doing is showing love for the 90’s,...

Given-Taken by ENHYPEN

ENHYPEN / K-pop

“Given-Taken” by ENHYPEN

“Given-Taken” is a song partially based on a vampiric theme, with applicable references being made in the lyrics. But beyond that, the lyrics are meant to express ENHYPEN’s (Jay, Ni-Ki, Jake, Heeseung, Park Sung-hoon, Jungwon and Sunoo)...

Mars by Yungblud

Yungblud

Yungblud’s “Mars” Lyrics Meaning

Yungblud’s “Mars” is reportedly about a transgender young woman, i.e. a woman who at birth was assigned the male gender. Owing to this, she acts and dresses accordingly. Of course such behavior is sadly derided...

All You're Dreaming Of by Liam Gallagher

Liam Gallagher

“All You’re Dreaming Of” by Liam Gallagher

Liam Gallagher’s “All You’re Dreaming Of” was written specifically within the context of the depressing coronavirus lockdowns. Theoretically, the singer is acting like a parent who is addressing his child. And the message he is imparting is one...

Let Down by Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson

“Let Down” by Paris Jackson

The way this relatively-terse narrative reads is if it is centered on an on-again/off-again relationship the singer is in. However, in that regard, this does not come off as your usual case of being in...

Skit by BTS

BTS / K-pop

“Skit” by BTS

As the title implies this is not a musical piece but actually a skit. However it does not read so much as a skit per se, as in a pre-scripted conversation between the members...