Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

Come Back by Mustafa & James Blake

James Blake / Mustafa

“Come Back” by Mustafa & James Blake

The listener may notice that Mustafa and James Blake’s “Come Back” is very-poetic lyrically. But ultimately, the metaphors used throughout point to the idea of the vocalist missing a departed friend. More specifically, that individual would...

I Cry by Usher

Usher

“I Cry” by Usher

The reason the narrator (Usher) is ‘crying’ is due to the state of the world which he finds himself in. More specifically, Usher came out with this song in the midst of and in response to the...

Giants by Dermot Kennedy

Dermot Kennedy

“Giants” by Dermot Kennedy

As has been pointed out before on this platform, sometimes the lyrics of a song can read like romance but actually have a deeper meaning. Such is the case with Dermot Kennedy’s “Giants”. It is quite...

Vices by Mothica

Mothica

“Vices” by Mothica

In this song, the singer is highlighting her “vices”, i.e. questionable behaviors. Amongst those listed are drinking, drugging and casual sex. And the reason she is referring to these actions in such a negative manner is...

Heat Waves by Glass Animals

Glass Animals

Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves” Lyrics Meaning

The main storyline of “Heat Waves” centers on the vocalist being unable to get over the departure of someone special to him. But the further reality of the situation is that such feelings are transpiring under less than ideal...

More by Keshi

keshi

“More” by Keshi

On this song, Keshi is speaking of a love gone awry. That is to say that the woman he loves has decided to part ways with him. This is because, as noted throughout the lyrics, “she...