Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

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Ave Maria by Franz Schubert

Franz Schubert

Meaning of “Ave Maria” (Song)

The best way to describe “Ave Maria”, using modern terminology, is as it being part of the soundtrack to an early 19th century poem entitled “The Lady of the Lake”. In other words, when Franz Schubert wrote this...

Survivor by Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child

“Survivor” by Destiny’s Child

“Survivor” addresses an opinion that the singers (Destiny’s Child) will not make it without its original members. Beyoncé refutes this opinion in this song by claiming that contrary to their detractors’ expectations, the group...

XO

Beyonce

Beyoncé’s “XO” Lyrics Meaning

As most commonly understood, the colloquialism XO translates to “hugs and kisses”. In other words, it is a term of endearment, specifically in the romantic sense. So by and large we can conclude that this is a...

Halo

Beyonce

“Halo” by Beyoncé

“Halo” was written specifically with Beyoncé’s relationship with her husband, Jay-Z, in mind. That means that this is actually a love song. And perhaps the simplest way to describe it is as a tune in which the...

Nile

Beyonce / Kendrick Lamar

“Nile” by Beyoncé (ft. Kendrick Lamar)

In this song, the “Nile” seems to serve as a metaphor for some type of life-changing trek, as in an individual venturing out to fulfill his or her destiny. More specifically, when considering Beyoncé’s second...

Spirit

Beyonce

“Spirit” by Beyoncé

Beyoncé’s “Spirit” is heavily influenced by the storyline of the Disney classic The Lion King and serves, to some extent, as a summary of the film’s plot. But it takes that story and retells it...