Song Analysis
How to Avoid Temptation: Andy Grammer – Honey, I’m Good
The pop-country has a bit of a negative stigma attached to it when it comes to its lyrics. While many songs describe the blue-collar life and small towns to a T, some songs promote negative feelings and emotions such as excessive drinking, jingoism, and one of the biggest offenders of... Read More
Alright by Kendrick Lamar is About the Exploitation of Black Identity
Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” deals with many of the same themes as “King Kunta,” which I wrote about last month. The biggest thematic callback, though, is to the exploitation of black identity and culture through their portrayal in the entertainment industry. Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” Music Video The video for Alright by Kendrick... Read More
Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” Hidden Meaning Uncovered
Due to arrive in the Shelves August 28, 2015, in an album Beauty Behind Madness, The Weeknd gives us the taste of this Michael Jackson channeled song “Can’t Feel My Face” under XO/Republic Records which was released in iTunes last month. There is no doubt that this talented R&B crooner... Read More
What’s the Meaning of Omen? The Music Video Tells it All
Breaking fame in late 2012 on Disclosure’s hit ‘Latch’, Sam Smith has been in the spotlight ever since, with hit tracks like ‘Money on my mind’, ‘Stay with me’ or ‘Leave your lover’. His distinctive tone of voice, his style and overall style of music and artistry have provided him... Read More
All That I Bleed by Savatage is a Bitter Sweet Song
Savatage – All That I Bleed is a deeply moving, deeply powerful heavy metal power ballad that starts with moody, melancholy lows before erupting into bittersweet, soaring highs. Many interpretations can exist for this song, depending on who you are and what your experiences are. For me, personally, it conjures... Read More
What is Pharrell’s Meaning of Freedom
What else can be said about the talented and prolific Pharrell Williams? A rhetorical question that can only put things in perspective and make us look back at the growing superstar to become P. Willy. With a rich musical background and important collaborations from an early age, Pharrell helped form... Read More
Where Are U Now: Who Does Justine Bieber Need?
“Where are U now” is a song about the pursuit of the heart and finding shelter in someone’s arms again. Justin Bieber wrote “Where Are U Now” in the studio one night and recorded the track as a piano ballad which was produced by Karl Rubin and Jordan Ware. Later he decided to... Read More
Jidenna Tells Us What it Means to be a “Classic Man”
When you think of a hip-hop artist, you often don’t think of someone wearing a dapper suit as if he’s a class act in the Roaring Twenties. However, Hip Hop/R&B artist Jidenna is changing the style in a musical world that is dominated by t-shirts and jeans. Now, being a “Classic Man” isn’t just about... Read More
Don Mclean – American Pie: A Metaphorical Look Into Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Evolution
Don Mclean wrote a timeless classic with American Pie, a song that will be sung by drunken hooligans in pubs, at wedding receptions, and at half-time events at various sports shows for decades to come. The song is rather hard to decipher if you aren’t 100% sure what Don Mclean... Read More
Wet Dreamz: A Story of J. Cole’s First Time Having Sex
Alright, so my last analysis of Kendrick Lamar’s “King Kunta” was pretty serious and dealt with some pretty heavy stuff. Relax, guys, ‘cause this one is basically just about J. Cole getting a boner. Well, the overall narrative of the “Wet Dreamz” has more to do with the self-consciousness and... Read More