Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Jessica Shelton

"Seek and Destroy" by Metallica

Metallica

“Seek and Destroy” by Metallica

As the title of this track implies, its lyrics are based on the singer’s desire to “seek” out and “destroy” a certain enemy. However, these expressions are not meant to be taken literally. In fact what they are...

"If You're Gone" by Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty

“If You’re Gone” by Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty’s “If You’re Gone” is a bonafide love song, albeit a relatively-complex one. But ultimately what seems to be going down is that the singer is in love with the addressee alright. However, he...

I Will Remember by Toto

Toto

“I Will Remember” by Toto

To cut straight to the chase, this song was written in memory of Jeff Porcaro.  Porcaro was one of the founding members of Toto who he died in 1992. He was 38 years old at the time and passed...

Hold the Line by Toto

Toto

“Hold the Line” by Toto

The title of this song is derived from its chorus. This is the part of the song in which the singer tells the addressee, a romantic interest, to “hold the line”.  And he is telling...

Rosanna by Toto

Toto

“Rosanna” by Toto

There has been some confusion in terms of who the titular “Rosanna” is referring to in real life. Around the time this song came out, one member of Toto, Steve Porcaro, was dating Hollywood actress Rosanna Arquette. ...

When The Wild Wind Blows by Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden

“When the Wild Wind Blows” by Iron Maiden

This song is based on a novel released in 1982 entitled “When the Wind Blows”. The novel was released as an anti-war based animated film in 1986.  Said piece of literature centers on an elderly couple living in England at a time...

"I Will" by Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty

“I Will” by Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty’s “I Will” is heavily reliant on what we will classify as shrouded language. But there are a few aspects of the story being told which are seemingly discernible. First is that the addressee would...

"Radio" by Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty

“Radio” by Matchbox Twenty

In a way you can say that Matchbox Twenty are the musical masters of ambiguity. And “Radio” is another of their tracks which, due to an overall lyrical vagueness, can be interpreted in a number...

"English Town" by Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty

“English Town” by Matchbox Twenty

Despite its terseness, “English Town” is a lyrically-complex song, one that is honestly not easy to decipher. But it reads as if it is based on a romance. This is made most evident in the second verse. And...