Author: Amanda London

R. Kelly

July 26, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 26, 2020

“If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time” by R. Kelly

As the title suggests, R. Kelly’s classic hit “If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time” is all about the narrator wishing he had the opportunity to be transported back in time. He’s...

M.I.A.

July 25, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 25, 2020

“Bad Girls” by M.I.A.

This M.I.A. track is seemingly about the life of “bad girls” and how they roll (especially the fast lives they live). “Bad Girls” seems to boggle the minds of people as some believe it’s...

Red Hot Chili Peppers

July 25, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 25, 2020

“Scar Tissue” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Scar Tissue” seems to be about drug addiction. It could also be generally talking about life and it’s challenges. The lead singer (Kiedis) talked a little bit about this song...

Alanis Morissette

July 24, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 24, 2020 · Last modified April 28, 2023

Alanis Morissette’s “Uninvited” Lyrics Meaning

Alanis Morissette’s “Uninvited” seems to be about a lady feeling good about how a man seems crazy about her but she finds him unworthy of her. She is intrigued by this man but for...

The Wallflowers

July 24, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 24, 2020

“One Headlight” by The Wallflowers

According to the writer of the song Jakob Dylan, most of his songs include metaphors which confuse his fans especially when they take the lyrics literally but this song is about the “death of...

Tracy Chapman

July 24, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 24, 2020

“Give Me One Reason” by Tracy Chapman

“Give Me One Reason” is about love; more specifically,  a woman wanting to keep her crumbling relationship together. And throughout the song, Tracy Chapman asks her lover to give her a reason to keep...

Bruce Springsteen

July 24, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 24, 2020

“Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia” was made purposely for the movie “Philadelphia” which came out in 1993. The song speaks mainly about pain and abandonment. And this is apparently because the movie it was...

Sting

July 24, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 24, 2020

“The Soul Cages” by Sting

“The Soul Cages”, according to Sting, is based on an old British folklore. It’s about dead souls kept in lobster cages under the sea, who can only be saved by anyone who can drink...

The Black Eyed Peas

July 22, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 22, 2020

“Meet Me Halfway” by The Black Eyed Peas

The lyrics of The Black Eyed Peas’ “Meet Me Halfway” center on love and compromise. They also talk about desires and feelings. The song’s narrator greatly misses their partner. At the beginning, he mentions that his...

Mark Morrison

July 22, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 22, 2020 · Last modified September 13, 2020

“Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison

The track “Return of the Mack” was released in 1996  by Mark Morrison. The song is about his bouncing back after losing his girl. He mentions that he pushed and made it because he...