Author: Amanda London

Black Sabbath

August 18, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 18, 2020 · Last modified May 30, 2023

Black Sabbath’s “God Is Dead?” Lyrics Meaning

The speaker of Black Sabbath’s “God Is Dead?” begins the track by admitting his doubt and state of separation from ideas about God. He observes that although faith in God may have been passed...

Jack White

August 18, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 18, 2020

Jack White’s “Freedom at 21” Lyrics Meaning

In “Freedom at 21”, Jack White talks about how his supposed girlfriend deliberately abuses him and easily gets away with it because of the time they find themselves in. According to the narrator, she literally...

Bruce Springsteen

August 18, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 18, 2020

Bruce Springsteen’s “We Take Care of Our Own” Lyrics Meaning

The title of this song (“We Take Care of Our Own”) in its literal sense could easily be misinterpreted as a patriotic song, when it is far from that. Though it looks as if...

Mumford & Sons

August 18, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 18, 2020

“I Will Wait” by Mumford & Sons

In “I Will Wait”, the writer makes numerous inferences to concepts that are common in Christian parlance. He begins the song by saying that he came home and was as heavy as a stone....

Muse

August 17, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 17, 2020

“Madness” by Muse

Muse’s “Madness” is centered on a relationship which is on the verge of destruction mainly due to constant fights between the lovers. The lyrics suggest that the couple may have just had a heated...

Coldplay

August 17, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 17, 2020

“Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall” by Coldplay

On “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall”, Chris Martin embraces the amount of liberation he feels when he focuses on positive vibes and the things that bring him joy. He believes that though life can...

Mumford & Sons

August 17, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 17, 2020

“The Cave” by Mumford & Sons

On “The Cave”, the narrator seeks to find hope and strength to start afresh amidst a painful situation. It is possible that he may be referring to moving on from a relationship which was...

Radiohead

August 17, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 17, 2020

“Lotus Flower” by Radiohead

Radiohead begins “Lotus Flower” by illustrating how flexible their music is. The narrator suggests that since it is a universal language, listeners can understand the song based on their own preferences. He uses the term...

The Decemberists

August 17, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 17, 2020

The Decemberists’ “Down by the Water” Lyrics Meaning

On The Decemberists’ “Down by the Water”, the narrator reminisces on America’s past maritime life by describing the elements that were present at the time. He recalls how he often walked beside the river...

Shawn Mendes

August 17, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 17, 2020

Shawn Mendes’ “Mercy” Lyrics Meaning

On this track, the singer demonstrates how intense and controlling his lover has become and begs her to have mercy on him. It seems as though he’s gradually losing his hold, because of the...