The Message Behind the Music: Understanding the lyrics of “Africa” by Toto
This song is a tribute to the African continent told through the eyes of a traveler who reflects...
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Category: 1980’s
A Closer Look at the Lyrics & Meaning Behind “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads
“Once in a Lifetime” blends existentialism with consumer culture to tackle topics like...
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Uncovering the Deeper Significance of “Baby Blue” by George Strait
This is a song about losing someone you dearly love without having the closure to understand why....
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A Closer Look at the Lyrics & Meaning Behind Sweet Child of Mine by Guns ‘n Roses
bout? Erin Everly served as the inspiration for this song, who was Rose’s girlfriend at the...
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Uncovering the Deeper Significance of “Where the Streets Have No Name” by U2
In “Where the Streets Have No Name,” Bono envisions a world where people from all...
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Uncovering the Deeper Significance of “Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty
“Free Fallin'” is about men who leave women brokenhearted and the desire to disconnect...
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The Message Behind the Music: Understanding the lyrics of Alannah Myles – “Black Velvet”
“Black Velvet” is an homage to Elvis Presley. Alannah Myles didn’t write...
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Digging Deeper Into the Lyrics of Culture Club – “Karma Chameleon”
The song “Karma Chameleon” is about the combination of fear of alienation and the...
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A Closer Look at the Lyrics & Meaning Behind Musical Youth – “Pass the Dutchie”
The version of the song sung by Musical Youth is about having no food while being poor and dealing...
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Digging Deeper Into the Lyrics of Eurhythmics – “Sweet Dreams”
The song isn’t about what most people think it’s about. It’s not happiness and...
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The Message Behind the Music: Understanding the lyrics of Dexy’s Midnight Runners – “Come on, Eileen”
This song is about a male high-school student who wants to convince his Catholic girlfriend to...
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Digging Deeper Into the Lyrics of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
It’s difficult to know where to start when it comes to the lyrics of...
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