Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Jessica Shelton

Boney M.

Boney M.

“Ma Baker” by Boney M.

This Boney M. classic is actually based on the legend of an infamous early 20th century outlaw named Ma Barker. The writers of the song decided to name it “Ma Baker” instead because it flowed...

Harry Styles

Harry Styles

“To Be So Lonely” by Harry Styles

The singer is relaying this song (“To Be So Lonely”) from the perspective of someone whom, it would appear, has recently broken up with his girlfriend. And this lady is also the addressee of the...

Harry Styles

Harry Styles

“Sunflower, Vol. 6” by Harry Styles

The titular “sunflower” is not only the subject but also the addressee of this track. Yet it is not clear if it represents a person, idea or perhaps literally a flower. But until further information is...

Harry Styles

Harry Styles

“She” by Harry Styles

“She” is a bit more-complicated than the usual Harry Styles’ fare. For instance, he relays most of the lyrics from a third-person perspective. And the subject is not the singer per se but rather a...

Harry Styles

Harry Styles

“Golden” by Harry Styles

In the song “Golden”, Harry Styles is praising a particular individual, i.e. the addressee. The general suggestion would be that this is in fact a romantic interest, as in his mate or someone whom...

Foxes

Foxes

“If You Leave Me Now” by Foxes

Foxes wrote “If You Leave Me Now” as she was recuperating from a breakup. And the track itself is loosely based on such a narrative – one in which she is entreating her lover not...

Harry Styles

Harry Styles

“Fine Line” by Harry Styles

There is an old saying that goes something like ‘there’s a fine line between love and hate’. Or said differently, just as easily as a relationship can be loving and peaceful, it can be hateful...