Author: Jessica Shelton

Trivium

January 6, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 6, 2020

Trivium’s “Beyond Oblivion” Lyrics Meaning

“Beyond Oblivion” is meant to be relayed from the perspective of a scientist who has helped pioneer artificial-intelligence. The implication is that he did so despite knowing that it could lead to global cataclysm. And...

Trivium

January 6, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 6, 2020

“In Waves” by Trivium

To begin with, Trivium’s “In Waves” is a highly-metaphorical song. But it seems that what the titular “waves” actually represents, as illustrated in the chorus, is “death approaching fast”. We also see in the...

Trivium

January 6, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 6, 2020

“Like Light to the Flies” by Trivium

The title of this song (“Like Light to the Flies” is actually a metaphor. The titular light is symbolic of, in Matt Heafy’s own words, “all forms of tragedy”. And “the flies” are meant to...

Trivium

January 5, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 5, 2020

Trivium’s “The Sin and the Sentence” Lyrics Meaning

The metaphors used in the song “The Sin and the Sentence” are intended to liken a social-media lynch mob to a real-life witch hunt. So let’s say “the sin” is akin to making a statement...

Trivium

January 5, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 5, 2020

Trivium’s “Strife” Lyrics Meaning

The singer is someone who has been overcome with “strife”. Strife is an emotion whereby an individual becomes angry and, within the context of this song, extremely confrontational. And at the beginning we see that...

Trivium

January 5, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 5, 2020

“Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr” by Trivium

Matt Heafy’s explanation of “Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr” is that it is based on a character who is a “villainous tyrant”. He is all-powerful, as well as ruthless. And his acts are...

Patrick Swayze / Wendy Fraser

January 4, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 4, 2020

“She’s Like the Wind” by Patrick Swayze (ft. Wendy Fraser)

The titular “she” is a romantic interest of the singer. And the reason that he is likening her to “the wind” is because he cannot seem to hold her down. In other words, even though...

Frank Ocean

January 4, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 4, 2020

“Forrest Gump” by Frank Ocean

This song isn’t that complicated lyrically but features a bunch of innuendos. First is that it is in fact loosely based on the album it is named after, 1994’s “Forrest Gump”. And Ocean seems...

Kali Uchis / Tyler The Creator

January 3, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 3, 2020

“See You Again” by Tyler, the Creator (ft. Kali Uchis)

“See You Again” is a bit more complex than it may initially appear. For instance, we know that the addressee is a romantic interest. But at certain junctures it reads as if Tyler has yet...

Trivium

January 3, 2020

 by Jessica Shelton · Published January 3, 2020

Trivium’s “Sever the Hand” Lyrics Meaning

The album which “Sever the Hand” is featured on is said to be anti-religious in nature. And this track follows along a similar theme. The titular phrase, “sever the hand”, points to the idea...