Song Analysis
Yelawolf’s and Eminem collaboration in Best Friend
Rappers who are relatively new to the scene always have that one song where they collaborate with a well-known, older rapper. In Yelawolf‘s case, his single, Best Friend, has him collaborating with the legend himself, Eminem. And unlike some songs where the rapper’s washed-up, Eminem has proven that he’s still... Read More
Nick Jonas Tells the Story Behind his Pop Song “Chains”
The Nick Jonas pop number “Chains” has a pretty obvious meaning even by title implication alone. The song is a departure from his prior stuff, with a more R&B and soul flair to it in both voice and beat production. The Story Behind Chains When asked about the song, Nick... Read More
Hopeful Desires When You “Love Me Like You Do”
From the movie, Fifty Shades of Grey who first introduced BDSM on the limelight comes Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding. Written by Swedish singer Tove Lo, Savan Kotecha, and Ilya Salmanzadeh and produced by Taylor Swift and Ali Payami. This song is the fastest-selling single which debuted at number... Read More
Yelawolf Deconstructs a Life of Hard Labor in “American You”
Yelawolf blends hip-hop and country, which provides us a different perspective on blue-collar life. Many country artists tend to romanticize small-town life and blue-collar workers, but there are a few emerging artists who seem to be singing another tune. Yelawolf is one of them. His latest song, “American You,” seems... Read More
8 Songs with Meanings You Won’t Expect
You might be surprised to hear that Miley Cyrus never heard a single Jay Z song even though she sings so enthusiastically that the Jay Z songs was on in her hit single ‘Party in the USA.’ What’s even more surprising is that, according to her words, she doesn’t listen... Read More
Meghan Trainor Says Embrace Your Body “Cause it’s All About That Bass”
Initially you’ll be wondering what that “bass” has in common with the lyrics of the song? Well, Meghan Trainor as the genius songwriter and performer she is, wanted to address the hot topic about self-acceptance and wrap it up into something witty that will make you smile. And obviously she... Read More
The Weeknd’s sensual track “Earned It” hints towards BDSM and S&M
The Weeknd’s sensual track “Earned It” was featured in the blockbuster smash hit Fifty Shades of Grey. The song features a slow, pounding beat, very rhythmic, something the ladies will no doubt swing their hips and twirl their hair too. The lyrics hint towards the very same themes from the... Read More
The Personal Aspects of “See you Again” by Wiz Khalifa
Gather ‘round soft-hearted street-racing enthusiasts, because this one’s a tear-jerker. Wiz Khalifa’s most recent foray into the Fast and the Furious soundtrack universe, See you Again, is a soft-spoken tribute to the late Paul Walker. Walker, who died in a car accident on November 30th, 2013, starred in the majority... Read More
The Inspiration Behind the “Jealous” by Nick Jonas
From the mid-to-late 2000s, The Jonas Brothers ruled the hearts of millions of teenage girls all around the world. But just as is the case with many boy bands, such as NSYNC and The Backstreet Boys, the brothers grew up and split to do their own projects. While many solo... Read More
What does Big Sean, Drake and Kanye West View as “Blessings”?
“Blessings” is Big Sean’s most recent single and features verses from Drake and Kanye West. Considering the song features three of the biggest Stars in popular rap right now, the track is appropriately titled. Lyrically, the song humbly focuses on the blessings the three artists have found in their careers and the... Read More