Author: Jessica Shelton

Scorpions

December 3, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 3, 2019

“Send Me an Angel” by Scorpions

The Scorpions’ “Send Me an Angel” is another late 20th century rock song that is very allegorical in nature. The two central characters are a “wise man” and the singer himself. The wise man...

Michael Jackson

December 3, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 3, 2019

Michael Jackson’s “Dirty Diana” Lyrics Meaning

An artist of Michael Jackson’s caliber would logically have issues with groupies. In fact you’ve probably seen footage of ladies totally losing their cool simply due to being in close proximity to the King...

Berlin

December 3, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 3, 2019 · Last modified January 4, 2020

“Take My Breath Away” by Berlin

Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away” was composed specifically for usage in the 1986 film “Top Gun”. That movie centers on characters who are part of the U.S. Navy. And the lyrics of this track are...

Milli Vanilli

December 3, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 3, 2019

“Girl You Know It’s True” by Milli Vanilli

Milli Vanilli’s “Girl You Know It’s True” is a pretty straightforward love song. The vocalists are expressing admiration and affection for their significant others using an easy-to-follow rap. The title is based on them asserting...

Madonna

December 3, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 3, 2019

Madonna’s “Drowned World/Substitute for Love” Lyrics Meaning

Madonna gave birth to her first child, a daughter by the name of Lourdes, in 1996. And the album Drowned World/Substitute for Love” is featured on was the first one she dropped since giving birth....

Wilson Phillips

December 3, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 3, 2019

“The Dream Is Still Alive” by Wilson Phillips

Wilson Phillips’ “The Dream Is Still Alive” seems to be based on two different storylines. During the earlier parts of the track, the singer is speaking to a singular addressee. And it can be...

The Tokens

December 2, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 2, 2019

“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by The Tokens

As noted in the facts’ section, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” actually originated in South Africa during the early 20th century. It is said that its writer, Solomon Linda and his homeys used to actually chase...

Kid Rock

December 2, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 2, 2019

Kid Rock’s “Black Chick, White Guy” Lyrics Meaning

This song is about a type of relationship that is still considered taboo by some – a romance between a “black chick” and a “white guy”. Kid Rock starts off the song by acknowledging...

Kelly Clarkson

November 20, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published November 20, 2019

“Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson

In “Breakaway”, Kelly Clarkson plans on leaving her small town to a better, bigger place full of opportunities. Apparently, she’s in search of a place where she would feel like she truly belongs; a place...

Kelly Clarkson

November 20, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published November 20, 2019

“Piece by Piece” by Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece” tells the story of how her husband, Brandon Blackstock helped her recover from the broken state in which her own father left her. Kelly indicates that her husband restored her faith...