Author: Jessica Shelton

Lana Del Rey

June 9, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 9, 2019 · Last modified July 11, 2020

Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime Sadness” Lyrics Meaning

Honestly the way Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime Sadness” reads is a bit confusing, despite it being a certifiable international hit. There seems to be two different storylines present in the track. And there is no...

Billy Idol

June 9, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 9, 2019

Billy Idol’s “White Wedding” Lyrics Meaning

In “White Wedding”, Billy Idol is addressing the person he is singing to as “little sister”. However, this is the title he has given to his former lover and not a reference to an actual...

ABC

June 9, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 9, 2019

“The Look of Love” by ABC

Trying to ascertain what ABC’s “The Look of Love” means based solely on the lyrics may prove to be an act of futility. Or put differently, there are a number of different interpretations to this timeless...

David Bowie

June 9, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 9, 2019

David Bowie’s “Heroes” Lyrics Meaning

The titular “heroes” of this David Bowie song are lovers (the singer and his partner). And both the singer and his woman are hell-bent on enjoying each other’s company despite the odds being against...

David Bowie

June 9, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 9, 2019

Meaning of “China Girl” by David Bowie

The titular “China Girl” is actually a reference to a female the song’s co-writer, Iggy Pop, was smitten with at the time of its original penning. And for the sake of accuracy, it should be...

Eddie Murphy

June 8, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 8, 2019

“Party All the Time” by Eddie Murphy

During the peak of his fame in the 1980s, comedian/Hollywood superstar Eddie Murphy began his quest to become a viable, non-comedic pop singer. This resulted in a number of memorable Murphy songs from that...

Elton John

June 6, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 6, 2019

Meaning of “Bennie and the Jets” by Elton John

First off, let it be known that the titular “Bennie and the Jets” are actually a fictional band created by Elton John and the song’s co-writer, Bernie Taupin. And Elton sings this song primarily from...

Bastille

June 6, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 6, 2019

“Those Nights” by Bastille

Bastille’s “Those Nights” is a song founded on the premise of loneliness. In other words, “those nights” are evenings in which the singer’s “friends are gone”, and he “crave(s) someone”, specifically within the context of...

X Ambassadors

June 6, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 6, 2019

“Hold You Down” by X Ambassadors

X Ambassadors’ “Hold You Down” is a song in which the singer is expressing undying, unwavering commitment to the addressee. The chorus loosely references “dancing”, and in that regard some may interpret the track...

Mary J. Blige

June 6, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 6, 2019

“Be Without You” by Mary J. Blige

“Be Without You” is centred on the singer’s resolution to be with her partner no matter what. MJB in this song, tells her lover that despite their frequent arguments, she only longs to be...