Category: Elton John

Elton John

September 15, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published September 15, 2019

Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock” Lyrics Meaning

In “Crocodile Rock”, Elton John focuses on the subject of the Rock music genre while conveying a message that rock in the earlier years sounded much better. He asserts that when rock was younger...

Elton John

September 15, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published September 15, 2019

“Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” by Elton John

“Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” finds Elton John seeking to save a dying relationship while fruitlessly searching for his true self. The relationship is on the edge because of his manipulative...

Elton John

September 15, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published September 15, 2019

“Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” by Elton John

In “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word”, Elton John tries to save his dying relationship yet finds it difficult to simply apologize so they can move on. The singer perceives himself as the...

Elton John

September 15, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published September 15, 2019

“Philadelphia Freedom” by Elton John

On “Philadelphia Freedom”, Elton John sings about his love for a life of freedom as well as that of the place that gave him the strength and opportunity to become better. Elton begins by...

Elton John

September 12, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published September 12, 2019 · Last modified May 3, 2021

Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind” Lyrics Meaning

In “Candle in the Wind”, Elton John sings about the American actress, singer and model, Marilyn Monroe whose birth name was Norma Jeane Morteson. Elton details how she rose to fame and the significant...

Elton John

September 12, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published September 12, 2019

“I’m Still Standing” by Elton John

“I’m Still Standing” speaks about Elton John’s successful recovery from a broken past relationship. Here, he tells his ex that he has moved on and is better off without them. The singer first describes...

Elton John

June 17, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 17, 2019 · Last modified December 23, 2020

Elton John’s “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” Lyrics Meaning

“Someone Saved My Life Tonight” is based on a real-life experience and has a rich, detailed history. Also, with such iconic songwriters behind its composition, the lyrics have really deep and profound meaning. But for the...

Elton John

June 15, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 15, 2019

Elton John’s “Honky Cat” Lyrics Meaning

Elton John’s “Honky Cat” is a tale of rural-urban drift told from the perspective of a person, referred to by naysayers as “honky cat”, who went through it firsthand. But the story being told is...

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...

Elton John / Taron Egerton

May 20, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 20, 2019

“(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” by Elton John & Taron Egerton

As the title suggests, this is a song based on self-love. More specifically it seems to center on an era in the life of the subject of the song – which is the iconic musician...