Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Phil Collins

Sussudio and 1999

Phil Collins / Prince

Phil Collins’ “Sussudio” and Prince’s “1999”

It is so obvious the similarities between Phil Collins’ “Sussudio” and Prince’s “1999,” particularly in the synthesizer riff and groove. When “Sussudio” was released in 1985, some accused Collins of borrowing heavily from Prince’s...

Take Me with You

Phil Collins

“Take Me with You” by Phil Collins

To begin with, the lyrics of Phil Collins’ “Take Me with You” are quite ambiguous. For instance, it is never specified what the exact nature of the relationship between the vocalist and addressee is....

Both Sides of the Story

Phil Collins

“Both Sides of the Story” by Phil Collins

“Both sides of the story” is a common phrase which points to the idea that a singular confrontation can have different points of view. And in this song, Phil Collins, who is well known as...