Author: Jessica Shelton

The Waitresses

December 15, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 15, 2019

“Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses

The Waitresses’ “Christmas Wrapping” is centered on the holiday tale of a particular lady, i.e. the singer. And it is set in a certain year, specifically 1981. She had decided not to celebrate Christmas this...

Guns N' Roses

December 14, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 14, 2019

“November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain” uses a lot of heartfelt wordplay to relay a tale based on two people – the singer (Axl Rose) and more-importantly the woman he is addressing – who have...

Alec Benjamin

December 14, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 14, 2019

“Mind Is a Prison” by Alec Benjamin

As the title suggests, this song is based on the idea of the singer asserting that his “mind is a prison”. More specifically, he feels trapped by his own thoughts. And the implication is that...

Harry Styles

December 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 13, 2019

“Cherry” by Harry Styles

In this particular song, the singer is brooding over the loss of a particular lady. That is to say that he and the woman he loves have broken up. And the popular theory behind the track...

Lil Uzi Vert

December 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 13, 2019

“Futsal Shuffle 2020” by Lil Uzi Vert

First of all, it should be noted that the title of this song (“Futsal Shuffle 2020”) is actually a dance Lil Uzi Vert himself originated. Logically this would be his attempt to capitalize on...

Harry Styles

December 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 13, 2019

“Adore You” by Harry Styles

“Adore You” is based on the singer ‘adoring’ the addressee. The main metaphor he uses to express this point across is his willingness to even “walk through fire” in order to impress her. And yes,...

Harry Styles

December 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 13, 2019

“Treat People with Kindness” by Harry Styles

“Treat People with Kindness” is Harry Styles’ version of an uplifting, feel-good song. The title is actually a slogan the singer has been printing on his concert merch for a couple of years now. And the...

Guns N' Roses

December 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 13, 2019

“Don’t Cry” by Guns N’ Roses

The history behind Guns N’ Roses’ “Don’t Cry” is that one of its writers, Izzy Stradlin, was dating a girl whom the other, Axl Rose, happened to also be in love with. And whereas the...

Rob Thomas

December 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 13, 2019

“One Less Day (Dying Young)” by Rob Thomas

Singer Rob Thomas’ “One Less Day (Dying Young)” is based on a very-understandable concept. Truth be told, there is only one alternative to dying. And this is a fact that Rob himself has picked...

Harry Styles

December 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 13, 2019

“Canyon Moon” by Harry Styles

Harry Styles’ “Canyon Moon” is a love song, even though the singer’s romantic interest is not actually the subject. Rather it is centered on a place referred to as “canyon moon”, which is not a...