Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: George Spencer

Caliban's Dream

Underworld

“Caliban’s Dream” by Underworld

What should be noted first off is that this song (“Caliban’s Dream”) was created specifically to be performed during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics – a major event which that particular...

Becky's So Hot

FLETCHER

“Becky’s So Hot” by FLETCHER

“Becky’s So Hot” was inspired by a lesbian love triangle, if you will, between Fletcher and a couple of social-media personalities in Shannon Beveridge and Becky Missal. Actually, Fletcher used to date Beveridge, who has since...

Circles

SEVENTEEN

“Circles” by SEVENTEEN 

This K-pop piece (“Circles”), even as translated by Genius, is not the easiest to understand word-for-word. But the overall sentiment is ascertainable and is indeed one we commonly come across via Korean musicians. And that is,...

SPACE CADET

Lil Uzi Vert

“SPACE CADET” by Lil Uzi Vert

References to space is a recurring motif in Lil Uzi Vert’s artistry, as he tends to liken himself to an alien or what have you. And that noted, “Space Cadet” can also be considered standard Uzi Vert...

Cannibal

Marcus Mumford

“Cannibal” by Marcus Mumford

“Cannibal” is a song in which the listener is tasked with coming up with the premise, as in what exactly the addressee did to the vocalist to offend him so. But reading in between the lines,...