Author: Amanda London

Trey Songz

October 5, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 5, 2020

“Two Ways” by Trey Songz

Trey Songz’s “Two Ways” is based on a dilemma the singer is going through. On one hand he acknowledges he is in a romance so unfavorable that he’s convinced it has run its course. But simultaneously,...

Ella Mai

October 5, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 5, 2020

“Not Another Love Song” by Ella Mai

“Not Another Love Song” is in fact another love song from Ella Mai. But the reason Ella is taking a cynical approach to it is that she’s been down this road before. In other words, she’s...

Lil Durk / Queen Naija

October 5, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 5, 2020

“Lie To Me” by Queen Naija (ft. Lil Durk)

Perhaps the simplest way to describe “Lie to Me” is as it being about an open relationship the vocalists are in. Queen Naija knows that her significant other is “screwin’ up”, i.e. having sex with,...

Mario

October 5, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 5, 2020

“Mars” by Mario

Mario has noted that in Latin, his name actually translates to Mars. And as you likely already know, Mars is the name of a planet in our solar system. Moreover this is a love song. So basically what...

Bobbie Gentry

October 5, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 5, 2020

“Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry

“Ode to Billie Joe” is a narrative song detailing an event of suicide. The first stanza portrays the setting and time of how everything unfolded. It presents a normal evening with the singer’s family...

Buffalo Springfield

October 5, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 5, 2020

“For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield

Buffalo Springfield’s track titled “For What It’s Worth” was written by songwriter and musician, Stephen Stills. The tune is basically calling for peace during a period of unrest because it was having a toll...

Why Don't We

October 4, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 4, 2020

“Fallin'” by Why Don’t We

Why Don’t We’s “Fallin’” is more about an unreciprocated love. The writer talks about how he is falling hopelessly in love with someone without the person returning the feeling. In the first verse, Jonah...

Fifth Harmony / Ty Dolla Sign

October 4, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 4, 2020 · Last modified September 8, 2021

“Work from Home” by Fifth Harmony (ft. Ty Dolla Sign)

In this track, the narrator primarily tells their significant other to spend more time with them intimately instead of going to work all the time. The narrator asks their partner to consider their intimate...

Drake / Kyla / Wizkid

October 4, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 4, 2020

“One Dance” by Drake (ft. Wizkid and Kyla)

Considering the intensity of the lyrics of “One Dance” and its tone, Drake may not simply be requesting for one “dance” from his lover in the literal sense of the word. The track begins...

Alessia Cara

October 4, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 4, 2020

“Here” by Alessia Cara

With what can be described as an introvert’s party anthem, Alessia explores her thoughts and emotions while attending a social gathering she is not enjoying. Although, it may seem as though the singer is...