Author: George Spencer

Maisie Peters

May 10, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 10, 2022

“Cate’s Brother” by Maisie Peters 

There seems to be some confusion concerning whether or not “Cate’s Brother” is based on one of Maisie Peters’ real-life experiences. But the songstress has explained that yes, she does have a friend named Cate...

Arcade Fire

May 10, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 10, 2022

“Age of Anxiety I” by Arcade Fire

“Age of Anxiety I” is one of those kinds of songs that some of the more cerebral rockers, like Arcade Fire, tend to put out from time-to-time – one whose ultimate goal is to criticize...

Deftones

May 9, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 9, 2022

“Change (In the House of Flies)” by Deftones 

It wouldn’t be out of the way to postulate that Deftones’ “Change (In the House of Flies)” may have in part been inspired by The Fly. The Fly is a classic sci-fi/horror film(s) that American...

Morgan Wallen

May 9, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 9, 2022

“Thought You Should Know” by Morgan Wallen

“Thought You Should Know” is a message from the vocalist to his mother. Morgan, who is actually known for being a wild dude, acknowledges such in the first verse, that he has a tendency to...

ASAP Rocky

May 9, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 9, 2022

“D.M.B.” by ASAP Rocky

This song (“D.M.B.”) is being interpreted as ASAP Rocky’s love letter to Rihanna, and there’s really no reason to believe otherwise. But that said, she is never namedropped in the lyrics. So “D.M.B.” has a general applicability and...

Dance Gavin Dance

May 6, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 6, 2022

“Pop Off!” by Dance Gavin Dance 

A listener can proceed to read in between the lines in an attempt to ascertain all that the vocalist has against the addressee. But ultimately, the lyrics boil down to two main ideas. One is that...

Bailey Zimmerman

May 6, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 6, 2022

“Fall in Love” by Bailey Zimmerman

Bailey Zimmerman’s “Fall in Love” is based on a situation where the singer’s girlfriend, most simply put, has deserted him – indeed the whole town even – to follow a rich guy. Bailey doesn’t particularly...

The O'Jays

May 6, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 6, 2022

“Ship Ahoy” by The O’Jays

The term “ship ahoy” is associated with sailing and, as traditionally used, serves as a greeting when onboard such a vessel. So it isn’t an expression which is inherently negative but rather the opposite. Therefore we can conclude as...

Aminé / Disclosure / slowthai

May 6, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 6, 2022

“My High” by Disclosure, Aminé, & Slowthai

The full title of this song reads “please don’t f— up my high”. And according to the pre-chorus, whom that phrase is being levied towards is a couple who is likewise in the club. The female...

2 Chainz / Chance the Rapper / Lil Wayne

May 6, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 6, 2022 · Last modified May 7, 2022

“No Problem” by Chance the Rapper (ft. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz)

Thematically, “No Problem” is centered on Chance the Rapper threatening the music industry. You see Chance is a musician who managed to blow up, win Grammys even, as an independent artist. And whereas the opportunity for...