Category: Elton John

Elton John / The Rolling Stones

October 23, 2023

 by SMF · Published October 23, 2023

Meaning of Get Close by The Rolling Stones (ft. Elton John)

“Get Close” by The Rolling Stones (ft. Elton John) speaks about a yearning for intimacy and connection. The lyrics start by painting a picture of a restless individual wandering the city at night, haunted...

Elton John

October 14, 2023

 by SMF · Published October 14, 2023

When did Elton John come out as Gay?

Elton John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, has been a prominent figure in the music industry and has also played a significant role in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV/AIDS awareness. His journey with his...

Elton John

May 21, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published May 21, 2023

Elton John

Elton John is no doubt one of Britain’s most-appreciated singers. This legendary musician was born in Pinner, a suburb in London. With more than 300 million copies in record sales, John can easily be...

Britney Spears / Elton John

August 28, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published August 28, 2022

“Hold Me Closer” by Britney Spears & Elton John

As far as the verses of “Hold Me Closer” go, this is a highly-poetic love song which is still easy to understand for the most part. It features a romance in which mutual admiration...

Christmas Songs / Ed Sheeran / Elton John

December 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published December 7, 2021 · Last modified December 16, 2021

“Merry Christmas” by Elton John & Ed Sheeran

Sometimes it’s hard to imagine what the music industry would look like without British artists. The product of A list musicians from the UK tends to be this perfect hybrid of the commercial aspirations which...

Elton John / Stevie Wonder

October 4, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published October 4, 2021

“Finish Line” by Elton John and Stevie Wonder

“Finish Line” is a bit open-ended, as perhaps to be expected by this point in the careers of Elton John and his collaborator, Stevie Wonder. For instance, it is not abundantly clear the nature of...

Elton John / Lil Nas X

October 1, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published October 1, 2021

“One of Me” by Lil Nas X (ft. Elton John)

The title of this song (“One of Me”), as used in the chorus, points to the concept of conformity. It is based on Lil Nas X being vehemently advised to fit into a certain mold(s)...

Dua Lipa / Elton John

October 1, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published October 1, 2021

“Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” by Elton John and Dua Lipa

As generally understood, from a lyrical perspective “Cold Heart” is a mash-up of some older Sir John tracks, sorta serving as a 2020s tribute to the Rocketman, if you will. But when all of these segments are put...

Elton John

April 6, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2021

Elton John’s “Circle of Life” Lyrics Meaning

The title of this song (“Circle of Life”), as used in the lyrics therein, reads a lot like ‘que sera sere’, i.e. ‘what will be will be’. In other words, the vocalist is tasked with...

Elton John / Kiki Dee

April 6, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2021

“Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John & Kiki Dee

“Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” is a duet which, character-wise, is being performed by two lovers. And it is Elton John in particular who, as the title suggests, is worried about Kiki Dee potentially breaking...