Author: Jessica Shelton

Beck

May 8, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 8, 2019 · Last modified January 19, 2021

“Saw Lightning” by Beck

In the song “Saw Lightning”, Beck recalls a phenomenon he experienced which led to the destruction of things around him. He uses various elements in the weather to tell his version of the story....

skylark

May 7, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 7, 2019

“Wildflower” by Skylark

Skylark’s “Wildflower” generally talks about the struggles and emotionality associated with womanhood. The central character of the song is a young woman who has survived very difficult times, considerably harder than someone her age...

Black Sabbath

May 7, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 7, 2019 · Last modified April 8, 2020

Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” Lyrics Meaning

The lyrics of Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” capture the weight of depression felt by a typically paranoid person, just as the title suggests. The singer (Ozzy Osbourne) admits in the beginning that he has made...

New Edition

May 7, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 7, 2019

“Mr. Telephone Man” by New Edition

New Edition’s “Mr. Telephone Man” is about a conversation between a telephone operator and a guy who can’t accept the fact that his lover has hung up on him. Instead of accepting she no...

The Beatles

May 7, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 7, 2019

The Beatles'”Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” Lyrics Meaning

This song takes you on an imaginary journey with one Lucy who doesn’t seem to be real. In the song, Lennon tells his audience to picture themselves on a river surrounded by tangerine trees...

Black Sabbath

May 7, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 7, 2019

Meaning of “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath

The first thing that probably comes to mind when you hear Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” might be Marvel’s comic character which has the same name. As far as the lyrics are concerned however, the...

Mimi & Josy / The BossHoss

May 7, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published May 7, 2019

“Little Help” by The BossHoss

The “little help” the BossHoss is offering is within the context of assisting an individual with what can only be described as social-media addiction. In other words, the first two verses of this track...