Author: Jessica Shelton

Metallica

March 3, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 3, 2020

Metallica – Ride the Lightning

“Ride the Lightning” is another Metallica song in which the singer takes on the role of a particular character. And in this case it would be a prisoner on death row, who is about to...

Metallica

March 3, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 3, 2020 · Last modified May 4, 2023

Metallica’s “The God That Failed” Lyrics Meaning

There are two realities from James Hetfield’s past which serve as premises for the sentiments expressed in this song. First is that his parents were devout Christians, in particular belonging to the Church of Christ,...

Jeremy Zucker

March 3, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 3, 2020

“Not Ur Friend” by Jeremy Zucker

The addressee of Jeremy Zucker’s “Not Ur Friend” reads as if it would be a romantic interest. And with that in mind as you have likely already deduced in conjunction with the title, the singer...

Metallica

March 3, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 3, 2020

Metallica’s “The Unforgiven” Lyrics Meaning

“The Unforgiven” is a Metallica classic with some pretty-complex metaphors and wordplay. That’s another way of saying that there has been various explanations put forth as to what its lyrics actually mean. So what we will...

Metallica

March 3, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 3, 2020

Metallica’s “Here Comes Revenge” Lyrics Meaning

Logically the addressee of Metallica’s “Here Comes Revenge” would be someone who has done the singer a terrible wrong. In fact it is so much so that despite this individual ‘asking forgiveness’, the narrator has...

Metallica

March 3, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 3, 2020

Metallica’s “Hardwired” Lyrics Meaning

The title of this song is actually the beginning of the lyrics’ primary phrase, which reads “hardwired to self-destruct”. This is a term which Metallic picked up from a friend who was dealing with drug...

Eminem

March 2, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 2, 2020

Eminem’s “Superman” Lyrics Meaning

This song is actually centered on an idea which Eminem touched upon in some of his tracks prior to this one, such as “Drug Ballad” (2000). And that is individuals being convinced they may be...

Drake

March 2, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 2, 2020

“When to Say When” by Drake

“When to Say When” is a braggadocious track in which Drake touts his success and high degree of self-confidence from various angles. Perhaps most-notably he uses the occasion to reference a few people whom fandom...

Bad Bunny

March 2, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 2, 2020

“Si Veo a Tu Mamá” by Bad Bunny

The title of this track (“Si Veo a Tu Mamá”) translates into English as “if I see your mom”. The addressee of the song would be Bad Bunny’s ex-girlfriend, a lady he cares for very...

Lil Uzi Vert

March 2, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published March 2, 2020

“That Way” by Lil Uzi Vert

This song interpolates The Backstreet Boys’ 1999 hit “I Want It That Way”. Indeed some people are even calling “That Way” a cover of the classic. But going that far would be a stretch, as the two songs are based...