Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: 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...

Songs

Oscar Winning Songs

Songs that won Oscars

The Oscars – or Academy Awards as they’re also called – are prestigious accolades that are associated with the film industry.  For instance, in order for a track to qualify for the highly-coveted Best Original...

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....

You Can't Hurry Love

The Supremes

“You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes

Despite The Supremes’ “You Can’t Hurry Love” utilizing some versatile wording, the sentiments expressed are uniform throughout. And they are respectively relayed by two different characters, the singer’s and her mother. The singer’s main characteristic...

Behind the Lines

Genesis

“Behind the Lines” by Genesis

“Behind the Lines” is part of a collection of songs featured on Genesis’s 10th studio album, Duke, which are about the romantic relationship of Albert, a fictional character. At the time the band put this song together, frontman Phil Collins...

Mama by Genesis

Genesis

Genesis’ “Mama” Lyrics Meaning

Genesis‘ hit song “Mama” tells the tale of a young lad who is deeply in love or rather obsessed with a woman older than him. Said woman is apparently a working girl. And it...