Every few years, a song comes along that connects with people far beyond what anyone expected, and “Rein Me In” is that song for Sam Fender. It first appeared onContinue readingThe Meaning of “Rein Me In” by Sam Fender
Song Meanings
The Meaning of “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers
Some songs are so familiar that we stop hearing them, and “Lean on Me” is at risk of that. It’s been sung at graduations, funerals, charity concerts and school assembliesContinue readingThe Meaning of “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers
The Meaning of “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift
When “Blank Space” came out in 2014, a lot of people thought they were hearing a confession. Taylor Swift sounded so cool, so sweet and so cheerfully unhinged that itContinue readingThe Meaning of “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift
The Meaning of “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles
It’s easy to dismiss “Yellow Submarine” as the Beatles’ silly song for kids, and plenty of people have. Ringo sings it, there’s a singalong chorus, and the arrangement includes moreContinue readingThe Meaning of “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles
The Meaning of “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse had a way of making heartbreak sound like a classic record from 1964, and “Back to Black” is the clearest example. It’s the title track of her 2006Continue readingThe Meaning of “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse
The Meaning of “Fade to Black” by Metallica
Metallica made their name with speed, aggression and riffs that sounded like they were built to cause property damage. Then came “Fade to Black,” and a lot of fans didn’tContinue readingThe Meaning of “Fade to Black” by Metallica
The Meaning of “Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones
Some songs sound like they were written at the end of a very long night, and “Wild Horses” is one of the best. The Rolling Stones are famous for swagger,Continue readingThe Meaning of “Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones
The Meaning of Song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
Some songs feel like they’ve always existed, and “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” is one of them. Most people know it from rugby stadiums, school choirs or old recordings by gospelContinue readingThe Meaning of Song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
The Meaning of “Elizabeth Taylor” by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has spent most of her career writing about love and fame, and “Elizabeth Taylor” is her most direct attempt yet to put the two in the same room.Continue readingThe Meaning of “Elizabeth Taylor” by Taylor Swift
The Meaning of “Slipping Through My Fingers” by ABBA
ABBA has a reputation for glitter, big hooks and dance floors, and honestly, that reputation is earned. But the group also made some of the saddest pop music of itsContinue readingThe Meaning of “Slipping Through My Fingers” by ABBA