I’m Not the Only One by Sam Smith Explores the Pain of Infidelity
We’ve been hearing Sam Smith’s song entitled “I’m Not the Only One” for quite a while now, but it still does not fail to pull some heartstrings, especially of those who are sharing the same pain as the song entails. According to Sam Smith, he wanted to be the voice... Read More
Lorde and Her Familiar Rap Clichés in Royals
Is Lorde a rapper? It depends on who you ask. In the song “Royals,” she definitely makes use of a familiar rap cliché. She’s never seen a diamond in the flesh. She’s from a torn-up town, no postcard envy. This is a cliffhanger, implying some kind of but. But what? Surely, now she proclaims... Read More
Valuable Insight into Writing Songs for the Theatre and More
One of the great things about writing songs for the theatre is that, if the playwright or book writer has done their job properly, a major part of the songwriter’s job has already been done before they even set pen to paper. The songwriter will have a very clear idea... Read More
Maroon 5 Sugar: Another Tasty Song Meaning
Sugar, like many other songs by Maroon 5, is about love, desires, and emotions. It begins with Adam Levine (Lead singer) expressing a strong craving for his lover. It is almost like he is in withdrawal and begins to suffer when he isn’t with her. He needs her close and wants her... Read More
Dying for Hozier: A Look at “Take Me to Church”
Hozier’s dark, dreamy, and sexually sacrilegious “Take Me to Church” explores the idea of sexuality as a religious experience, his lover as a Goddess, and erotic ecstasy as death. The narrator of the song worships his lover as a Goddess or Supreme Being but makes a clear effort to contrast... Read More
Frozen “Let It Go” has a Deeper Meaning
“Let It Go” became the most famous song in the original soundtrack of the Disney animated film Frozen in 2013, written by husband-and-wife songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. There are so many song interpretations that have surfaced on the Internet. However, can you imagine how the song “Let... Read More
How Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” Sets Itself Apart Other Modern Day Love Songs
Released in October of 2014, Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking out loud” was set to be an instant and successful hit (which it did). With its linear but sweet and rich melody that progresses in a pleasant and natural way, this song tells a classical love story, yet being apart from conventions... Read More
Lyreka Announces Launch of Exciting Google Chrome Browser Extension
The exciting young website Lyreka has steadily built momentum providing a platform for music fans to share and talk about their favorite song lyrics. Recently, Lyreka announced they’ve expanded to now include a Google Chrome Extension that allows users to find lyrics for songs while on Pandora, YouTube and Spotify,... Read More
The Meaning of “Truffle Butter” by Nicki Minaj Might Shock You
If you like Nicki Minaj's new song “Truffle Butter” but don't know what “Truffle Butter” means then you might be in for a shocker. This may be the last time you ever listen to “Truffle Butter” the same.