Ellie Goulding - Page 6 of 6 - Song Meanings and Facts

July 12, 2021

“Hanging On” by Ellie Goulding (ft. Tinie Tempah)

Perhaps one may argue that “Hanging On” is a masterfully written song considering that the metaphors in the verses, including to some degree Tinie Tempah’s rap, can be a bit confusing to understand. However, the point...

Slow Grenade by Ellie Goulding (ft. Lauv)

Ellie Goulding / Lauv

July 1, 2020

“Slow Grenade” by Ellie Goulding (ft. Lauv)

On “Slow Grenade”, Ellie Goulding and her collaborator (Lauv) are obviously portraying the role of lovers. And going a bit out on a limb, it seems what the metaphor “slow grenade” actually alludes to is...

Blackbear / Ellie Goulding

March 19, 2020

“Worry About Me” by Ellie Goulding and Blackbear

In this song, what Ellie Goulding is actually saying is ‘don’t worry about me’. And who she is making this statement to specifically is an ex-boyfriend who, out of the blue, has decided to...

Ellie Goulding / Juice WRLD

June 27, 2019

“Hate Me” by Ellie Goulding & Juice WRLD

“Hate Me” is a song in which the artists (Ellie Goulding and Juice WRLD) are basically analyzing sentiments between their ex-lovers and themselves. And these situations are not as simple as the title would...

Ellie Goulding

April 12, 2019

“Sixteen” by Ellie Goulding

This song is based on the “reckless” and rebellious days of Ellie Goulding’s youth, as well as the “innocence” associated with those years. As such, the title, “Sixteen”, actually refers to the age group which is the subject of...

Ellie Goulding

March 1, 2019

Meaning of “Flux” by Ellie Goulding

The word flux, which is used as the title and mentioned in the chorus of this song, is a reference to Ellie Goulding’s life being in a perpetual state of change. This is largely due to her celebrity. She...

Diplo / Ellie Goulding / Swae Lee

November 6, 2018

“Close to Me” by Ellie Goulding, Diplo & Swae Lee

“Close to Me” is a rap-pop song by English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding and American DJ/record producer Diplo. The track also features the vocals of American rapper Swae Lee. This pop-rap anthem chronicles the defiant...

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