Author: Amanda London

Daughtry

August 13, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 13, 2020

“It’s Not Over” by Daughtry

In “It’s Not Over”, the singer portrays himself as a person who can’t seem to get over a failed relationship and still wants to revive it. As is evident in the verses, the narrator is...

The White Stripes

August 13, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 13, 2020

The White Stripes’ “Icky Thump” Lyrics Meaning

“Icky Thump” captures the story of a self-entitled American who enters Mexico to have some fun. He enters into the country drunk in the back of a wagon, signifying how easy it is to...

Bob Dylan

August 13, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 13, 2020

“Someday Baby” by Bob Dylan

On “Someday Baby”, Bob Dylan depicts himself as a person who used to be at the mercy of his lover. Although he admits how being with her has changed him for worse, he is...

Cher / Sonny & Cher

August 12, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 12, 2020

“I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher

This song captures the pledges of two young lovers to stick together, amidst pessimism from people around.     Sonny and Cher in this song are convinced that all they need is each other to...

Cher / Sonny & Cher

August 12, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 12, 2020

“The Beat Goes On” by Sonny & Cher

“The Beat Goes On” uses “beat” as a metaphor to represent life in general. The main message it carries is that life, just like a rhythm keeps moving along with all its challenges, and...

Weezer

August 11, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 11, 2020

“Beverly Hills” by Weezer

In “Beverly Hills“, the narrator portrays himself as an average guy born in a lowly place and as a result may never get to experience a glamorous lifestyle. He mentions wanting to live in Beverly...

Bruce Springsteen

August 11, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 11, 2020

Bruce Springsteen’s “Devils & Dust” Lyrics Meaning

The setting of “Devils & Dust” is probably in the Second War in Iraq, considering the narrator’s frequent reference to violence and dust storms which are exceptionally common in the country. According to the...

The Foo Fighters

August 11, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 11, 2020

Foo Fighters’ “Best of You” Lyrics Meaning

On “Best of You”, Foo Fighters deal with the elements and factors that restrain people from being the best version of themselves. The narrator puts forward several questions in an attempt to challenge his...

Velvet Revolver

August 11, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 11, 2020

“Fall to Pieces” by Velvet Revolver

In “Fall to Pieces”, the speaker appears to be unable to recover from a previous relationship. He first expresses that the year has been long as a reference to the time his relationship hit the...

Shakira

August 11, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 11, 2020

“Whenever, Wherever” by Shakira

Shakira’s “Whenever, Wherever” is a classic illustration of a new romantic relationship filled with thrills and the excitement of meeting a person one is willing to devote all their love to. In the first...