Tom Jones Archives - Song Meanings and Facts

July 26, 2023

Meaning of “Delilah” by Tom Jones

“Delilah” is the title track and lead-off song from the first of three studio albums Tom Jones came out with in 1968. This track was officially released on February 1st of that year, being a product of...

Gil Scott-Heron

December 3, 2022

“The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” by Gil Scott-Heron

“The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” is a song with more pop-media references than can be mentioned here. Also, as noted later in the article, Gil Scott-Heron was more of a poet than he was a songwriter...

Tennessee Ernie Ford

November 21, 2022

“Sixteen Tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford

The United States is a country which, rightfully so, serves as a shining example of workers’ rights to many other parts of the world. But things weren’t always like this. Those of us familiar with US...

Mousse T / Tom Jones

November 17, 2022

“Sexbomb” by Tom Jones (ft. Mousse T)

From the onset of “Sexbomb”, we find Mr. Jones, via the usage of pretty-basic metaphors, coming off as if he is hot and sensually excited. One of the first things that really jumps out about these...

Tom Jones

September 19, 2022

“What’s New Pussycat?” by Tom Jones

“What’s New Pussycat?” was created for a certain movie and more particularly a character that was played by Peter Sellers of Pink Panther fame. Readers familiar with Sellers know that he was a comedic actor. And likewise the...

Art of Noise / Tom Jones

March 11, 2020

“Kiss” by Tom Jones & Art of Noise

“Kiss” is centered on the singer’s interaction with a certain romantic interest, who would be the addressee. And perhaps the best way to summarize what he is telling her is that his only prerequisite for...

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