Author: Jessica Shelton

The Bangles

June 6, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 6, 2019

Meaning of “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles

Stripped down to its very basic element, “Walk Like An Egyptian” is a dance song. And the “Egyptian” theme is not based on The Bangles having any particular affinity for the African country of...

The Cure

June 6, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 6, 2019

The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love” Lyrics Meaning

The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love” is a strange love song. In fact the singer seems to be expressing more affection for Friday itself than an actual person. This track basically features Robert Smith highlighting...

The Chainsmokers

June 6, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 6, 2019

“Roses” by The Chainsmokers (ft. Rozes)

This is a pretty-simple love song by The Chainsmokers. Singer, Rozes plays the role of the female in the relationship, with Andrew Taggart of The Chainsmokers providing background vocals during the chorus. In the...

Ceelo Green / Melanie Fiona

June 6, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 6, 2019

“Fool For You” by CeeLo Green (ft. Melanie Fiona)

In “Fool For You”, CeeLo Green mainly speaks about his undying love for a partner. He loves her to the point of doing anything, no matter how stupid it may seem for her. The...

Kesha

June 6, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 6, 2019

Kesha’s “Rich, White, Straight, Men” Lyrics Meaning

In this song Kesha attacks “rich, White, straight men” not individually but as being representative of the power structure which “rule(s) the world” and more specifically American politics. In other words, under her estimation they...

Tiësto, Jonas Blue & Rita Ora

June 4, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 4, 2019

“Ritual” by Tiësto, Jonas Blue & Rita Ora

“Ritual” is a love song in which the singer (Rita Ora) is referring to her significant other as her “ritual”. This is her artistic way of saying that being with him is a routine she...

Bruce Springsteen

June 4, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 4, 2019

“I’m on Fire” by Bruce Springsteen

Succinctly put, this track is based on the intimate desire of the singer for a particular woman. And based on certain parts of “I’m on Fire” and particularly the music video, it would appear that...

Miguel

June 4, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 4, 2019

“Adorn” by Miguel

“Adorn” exposes the intention of Miguel to cover and protect his woman with love. He shows admiration for this woman and wants her to feel his sincere love for her all the time. Miguel...

Rammstein

June 4, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 4, 2019

Rammstein’s “Engel” Lyrics Meaning

There are two prevailing theories as to the meaning of Rammstein’s “Engel”, both of which are plausible – or perhaps better-stated interconnected. But first off it should be noted that the word “engel” translates from German...

Shakespears Sister

June 4, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published June 4, 2019

Shakespears Sister’s “All The Queen’s Horses” Lyrics Meaning

The title of this track (All The Queen’s Horses) was actually derived from the popular nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty”. That particular piece is based on a character who has fallen apart in such a way that...