Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

City of Blinding Lights by U2

U2

“City of Blinding Lights” by U2

U2’s “City of Blinding Lights” explores the concept of gaining exposure and experience to the detriment of one’s youthful innocence. The singer uses a lot of imagery to describe how the city of New...

Vertigo by U2

U2

“Vertigo” by U2

U2’s “Vertigo” focuses on modern day culture and how people are more concerned about their feelings and sensations rather than doing what is needful. The singer likens the state of this culture to Vertigo...

By Any Means by Jorja Smith

Jorja Smith

“By Any Means” by Jorja Smith

Jorja Smith is essential using “By Any Means” to explore the various issues of social and criminal justice which have ignited the Black Lives Matter revolution. She employs a step by step approach to tackle the...

One More Chance by Russ

Russ

“One More Chance” by Russ

Russ’ “One More Chance” finds him admitting to having messed up his relationship and wants to make amends by apologizing to his lover. His previous actions seem to have been the bone of contention...

TLC by DaBaby (ft. Gunna)

Dababy / Gunna

“TLC” by DaBaby (ft. Gunna)

On “TLC”, the rappers (DaBaby and Gunna) take turns to vividly discuss their somewhat contradictory love life while boasting about their personal successes. The verse 1 sees DaBaby revealing that he has been with...

Letter to My Son by Akon

Akon

“Letter to My Son” by Akon

Akon’s “Letter to My Son” typically describes a conversation targeted at the younger generation from a place of experience and remorse. Here, the narrator is a father who seems to be incarcerated as a...

Who's Laughing Now by Ava Max

Ava Max

“Who’s Laughing Now” by Ava Max

On Ava Max’s “Who’s Laughing Now”, the narrator who initially admits being hurt by an acquaintance’s actions makes a U-turn as she puts an end to the relationship while gaining control of herself. As...