Author: George Spencer

Ghost

March 14, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published March 14, 2022

Ghost’s “Kaisarion” Lyrics Meaning

Whereas Hypatia may sound like the name of a mythical character from the days of yore, she was in fact a historical figure from 2nd century Egypt. At that time, Egypt was under the thumb...

Rammstein

March 11, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published March 11, 2022

Rammstein’s “Zeit” Lyrics Meaning

There is a lot going on in “Zeit”, as more or less to be expected from a Rammstein single. But most simply explained, what it appears the homeys are speaking to is the concept...

Disturbed

March 11, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published March 11, 2022

“Are You Ready” by Disturbed

The title of this song, as utilized in the lyrics, reads in full “are you ready now for the revolution?” Frontman David Draiman has clarified that what is being referred to here isn’t a literal...

The Walters

March 11, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published March 11, 2022

“I Love You So” by The Walters

“I Love You So” is centered on a vocalist who has finally decided that he can no longer tolerate his lover’s “selfish ways”, i.e. her tendency to cheat and only appreciate him when she’s...

Manfred Mann

March 11, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published March 11, 2022

“Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann

What this song actually reads like, most simply put, is a case of love at first sight. And more fortunately for the vocalist, he is able to actually strike up a lasting romance with this...

Diane Guerrero / Stephanie Beatriz

March 8, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published March 8, 2022

“What Else Can I Do?” by Diane Guerrero & Stephanie Beatriz

Lyric-by-lyric, “What Else Can I Do? ” wouldn’t necessarily be a generally applicable song but rather one derived from a particular movie. Thus the vocalists are not singing from their own personal perspectives but rather...

Nirvana

March 8, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published March 8, 2022 · Last modified April 30, 2022

Nirvana’s “Something in the Way” Lyrics Meaning

Kurt Cobain was a wild boy. And as is sorta standard with such characters, he did endure a spell of homelessness. And it is upon that idea that “Something in the Way” is premised. That said, even...

Red Hot Chili Peppers

March 7, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published March 7, 2022

“Poster Child” by Red Hot Chili Peppers 

A poster child, most easily explained, is someone who serves as the epitome of a certain idea, cause, characteristic or what have you. And considering that they are a quintessential example of whatever it is...

Radiohead

March 6, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published March 6, 2022

“No Surprises” by Radiohead 

It has been put forth that this song is about a man taking his own life via the ingestion of carbon monoxide. And such is a reasonable theory considering, for starters, that the lyrics are...

Murphy Lee / Nelly / P. Diddy

February 28, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published February 28, 2022

“Shake Ya Tailfeather” by Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee

You probably don’t need us to tell you that in this case, “tailfeather” is a slang term for a woman’s derriere. And as such, “Shake Ya Tailfeather” is yet another dance song centered on encouraging...