Author: Amanda London

Boldy James / Shorty K / The Alchemist / The Cool Kids

July 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 8, 2020

“Pots And Pans” by Boldy James & The Alchemist (ft. The Cool Kids & Shorty K)

This is a rap cypher, i.e. a posse cut. And the aim of such tracks isn’t usually to stick to any specific topic but rather each rapper being tasks with delivering a dope passage. But if...

Lulu

July 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 8, 2020

“To Sir With Love” by Lulu

On “To Sir With Love”, the narrator (Lulu) is essentially thanking the addressee. And basically, what she is bigging him up for is helping her make the transition from a girl into a responsible woman. So...

The Beatles

July 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 8, 2020

The Beatles’ “Blackbird” Lyrics Meaning

There have been various explanations put forth concerning the meaning of The Beatles’ “Blackbird”, even from Macca himself. But ultimately it is intended to be his take on the Civil Rights Movements which at the...

Goo Goo Dolls / The Goo Goo Dolls

July 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 8, 2020

“Here Is Gone” by Goo Goo Dolls

According to John Rzeznik’s own explanation of this song, the singer is basically stuck in the friend zone with the addressee. And by analyzing the lyrics, it becomes sort of obvious that the reason this is so...

Goo Goo Dolls / The Goo Goo Dolls

July 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 8, 2020

“Black Balloon” by Goo Goo Dolls

The lyrics of Goo Goo Dolls’ “Black Balloon”, find the narrator addressing a romantic interest. But more to the point of the actual story being told, she is a drug addict. And basically, what...

Goo Goo Dolls / The Goo Goo Dolls

July 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 8, 2020

Goo Goo Dolls’ “Slide” Lyrics Meaning

On the surface, we can say Goo Goo Dolls’ “Slide” is a love song. That is to say that the majority of the lyrics are centered on the singer more or less admiring his significant...

Drake / Roddy Ricch

July 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 8, 2020

“In the Cut” by Drake (ft. Roddy Ricch)

In the cut is one of those types of open slang terms whose meaning in a conversation is based on the context in which it is used. And in this song, it can be said...

Charlie Daniels

July 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 8, 2020

“In America” by Charlie Daniels

It can be said that Charlie Daniels was one of the most-patriotic American musicians whose heyday was during the 1970s. This was an era in American history where many citizens’ belief in the system was...

Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton

July 7, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 7, 2020 · Last modified August 28, 2020

“Alexander Hamilton” by Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton

This song, as well as the play it is featured on, is based on the life of Alexander Hamilton.  Alexander Hamilton was an 18th century scholar and politician who was one of the Founding Fathers...

Charlie Daniels / The Charlie Daniels Band

July 7, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 7, 2020

“Uneasy Rider” by Charlie Daniels

Charlie Daniels was an artist who specialized in a genre of music, country, which relies heavily on tradition. However, back in the 1970s especially, he was very much in tune with the evolutionary changes...