Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Jessica Shelton

Harry Styles

Harry Styles

“Falling” by Harry Styles

The implication is that Harry Styles is relaying the sentiments expressed in the song “Falling” freshly after breaking up with his significant other. And it also seems pretty obvious that said breakup was not something...

Talking Heads

Talking Heads

“Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads

According to David Byrne’s own words, this song (“Once in a Lifetime”) is about how we, as people, tend to “operate half-awake or on autopilot”. Or perhaps a better way of explaining that statement is...

Rihanna

Rihanna

“Te Amo” by Rihanna

The narrative of Rihanna’s “Te Amo” is based on a relationship the singer has with a close female friend. Said friend decides she wants to get romantically involved with Riri. And basically throughout the song she...

Joyride

Roxette

“Joyride” by Roxette

Roxette’s “Joyride” is about the singer’s romantic interest. It was written exclusively by Per Gessle, who initially got the inspiration for the tune from a letter his significant other wrote to him which read...