Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: George Spencer

Sexy and I Know It

LMFAO

“Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO

“Sexy and I Know It” features the vocalists reveling in their perceived ‘sexiness’. But at the same time it’s pretty clear, even from the title really, that there’s a comedic undertone to it all. And...

The Outlaw Torn

Metallica

“The Outlaw Torn” by Metallica

It is generally understood that “The Outlaw Torn” is akin to a bereavement song. That conclusion has been rationalized largely based on an alleged quote James Hetfield made in that regard. But there are two issues with that explanation. One is...

I Want You

Marvin Gaye

“I Want You” by Marvin Gaye 

It’s funny to think that when Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You” was dropped about half a century ago, some people seem to have actually deemed it too raunchy to play in public. There is what can be...

Moscow Mule

Bad Bunny

“Moscow Mule” by Bad Bunny

For starters, the title of this song (“Moscow Mule”) is actually the name of a popular cocktail. And alcohol does play a role in the chorus, with the vocalist stating how a bit of...

This Woman's Work

Kate Bush

Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work” Meaning

Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work” has been interpreted in a number of ways, as to be expected if a listener doesn’t know its backstory. But in reality, it was written for a particular movie and more specifically...