Author: Jessica Shelton

Bob Dylan

June 15, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 15, 2019

“All Along the Watchtower” by Bob Dylan

This is a cryptic song filled with a lot of symbolism which only Bob Dylan may know its actual meaning. “All Along the Watchtower” definitely tells a story, but the burden falls upon the listener...

Kenny Loggins

June 14, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 14, 2019

“Heart to Heart” by Kenny Loggins

In this track, Kenny Loggins predicts a solution to a relationship that seems to be on the rocks. He suggests to his lover that the best means by which they can settle their differences...

Simon & Garfunkel

June 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 13, 2019 · Last modified February 20, 2020

“The Boxer” by Simon & Garfunkel

The lyrics of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Boxer” detail the story of two individuals who may actually be one in the same within the overall context of the track. The first is the narrator who...

Skepta

June 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 13, 2019

“Bullet from a Gun” by Skepta

In this song, Skepta uses the phrase “Bullet from a Gun” to depict the pain one feels when things don’t work out as planned. Skepta shares a disappointing love story, in which the girl...

Machine Gun Kelly

June 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 13, 2019

“Breaking News 2” by Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) may have released “Breaking News 2” as a sequel to “Breaking News”, as well as an intro to his fourth studio album titled Hotel Diablo. The rapper mainly hints about his feats...

R.E.M.

June 13, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 13, 2019

R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” Lyrics Meaning

The foundation of this song is the singer being in love with someone who does not feel the same about him. In fact it can even be concluded that the object of his affection is snubbing him....

Future

June 12, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 12, 2019

“Government Official” by Future

“Government Official” serves as a shoutout Future gives to some of his international ladies, as well as an ode to his freewheeling, lavish lifestyle, which includes the illicit use of drugs. Future can do...

Avicii

June 11, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 11, 2019

“Peace of Mind” by Avicii (ft. Vargas & Lagola

To be perfectly honest, the general public is perhaps more interested in dissecting the exact mental state behind Tim than any other album thus far released in 2019. That is because its artist, Avicii, was...

Madonna

June 11, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 11, 2019

Meaning of “Dark Ballet” by Madonna

This song is deep on a number of levels. It is loosely based on the story of French heroine Joan of Arc (1412-1431), with Madonna specifically taking on the role of this historical figure...

Madonna

June 10, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 10, 2019

Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach” Lyrics Meaning

“Papa Don’t Preach” is a song in which the narrator (Madonna) finds herself in an unenviable predicament. She is apparently underage, pregnant and unmarried. The man who she has conceived this baby with appears to be...