The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Bird Song”
“Bird Song” is one of the Grateful Dead’s most enchanting compositions. It’s a song that often contains some of the
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Song Meanings
The Meaning of Earth, Wind, & Fire’s “September”
Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1978 hit single “September” is a timeless party anthem that can be enjoyed all year round,
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The Meaning of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Soul to Squeeze”
“Soul to Squeeze” is a curious case of a Red Hot Chili Peppers song. It was originally recorded during the
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The Meaning of Mac DeMarco’s “For the First Time”
Mac DeMarco’s “For the First Time” is a synth-laden bop that comes early in his 2017 album, This Old Dog.
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The Meaning of Led Zeppelin’s “Heartbreaker”
“Heartbreaker” is a legendary track from Led Zeppelin’s 1969 sophomore album, Led Zeppelin II. Coming at the midpoint of the
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Stella Blue”
When it was done just right, “Stella Blue” had the potential to bring some of the most beautiful moments during
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The Meaning of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Not only is “Smells Like Teen Spirit” the most popular Nirvana song, it’s also one of the most iconic songs
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The Meaning of Bob Dylan’s “Shelter from the Storm”
Bob Dylan has many famous songs, and there are several periods throughout his life where fans debate his best work
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The Meaning of Jimmy Buffett’s “A Pirate Looks at Forty”
Jimmy Buffett is known for writing ocean-minded music that goes hand in hand with boats, beaches, and of course, booze.
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The Meaning of Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer”
“Tiny Dancer” is an iconic song by the British pop music mastermind Elton John, appearing as the opening track to
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The Meaning of Jack Johnson’s “Better Together”
“Better Together” by Jack Johnson is a sweet love song that depicts a deep bond between two people, with the
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The Meaning of Coldplay’s “Yellow”
Released in 2000 as the second single from Coldplay’s debut album Parachutes, “Yellow” became the band’s breakout hit, with notable
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The Meaning of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places”
Anybody who has spent time in college dive bars has heard Garth Brooks’ drinking anthem, “Friends in Low Places”. More
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The Meaning of My Morning Jacket’s “One Big Holiday”
“One Big Holiday” is perhaps the most well-known song by modern rock legends My Morning Jacket. Released on their 2003
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The Meaning of The Foundations’ “Build Me Up Buttercup”
The 1968 hit single by The Foundations, “Build Me Up Buttercup”, is one prime example of an English band absolutely
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The Meaning of Mac DeMarco’s “Ode to Viceroy”
Anyone who has dabbled in the wonders and difficulties of nicotine addiction knows all too well the love-hate relationship that
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The Meaning of Tyler Childers’ “Ever Lovin’ Hand”
Tyler Childers is known for his heartfelt songwriting that is able to connect with readers emotionally and nostalgically via images
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Loser”
The Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia-penned gambling song “Loser” maintained a steady and welcome presence in the Grateful Dead catalogue
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The Meaning of Mt. Joy’s “Astrovan”
“Astrovan” was the first single released by the Los Angeles-based rock band Mt. Joy, in September of 2016. The song
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The Meaning of Jason Isbell’s “If We Were Vampires”
Jason Isbell’s “If We Were Vampires” is one of the most powerful love songs I have personally ever heard. Released
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Jack Straw”
While most of Robert Hunter’s contributions to the Grateful Dead songbook were born of collaboration with Jerry Garcia, “Jack Straw”
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The Meaning of Ziggy Marley’s “Love Is My Religion”
Ziggy Marley’s “Love Is My Religion” is the upbeat title track to the artist’s second solo album, released in 2006.
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The Meaning of Souls of Mischief’s “93 ‘Til Infinity”
“93 ‘Til Infinity” by Souls of Mischief, in addition to being a suitable theme song for this blog, is one
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The Meaning of My Morning Jacket’s “Golden”
My Morning Jacket, the American rock band known for their captivating live performances, also have a softer, more introspective side,
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The Meaning of Corey Hart’s “Sunglasses at Night”
One 80s classic that has remained relevant in the internet age is Corey Hart’s 1983 hit “Sunglasses at Night”. Upon
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The Meaning of Cage the Elephant’s “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked”
Released in 2008 as the third single from their self-titled debut album, “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” was a
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The Meaning of Mac DeMarco’s “Heart to Heart”
Mac DeMarco’s “Heart to Heart”, off his 2019 album Here Comes the Cowboy, has become one of the most popular
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The Meaning of Poison’s “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”
The biggest hit from the hair metal band Poison is “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”. Released in 1988 as the
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Deal”
One of the Grateful Dead’s live staples, and many gambling songs is the Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia collaboration, “Deal”.
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The Meaning of Tyler Childers’ “Whitehouse Road”
“Whitehouse Road” was the breakout single from Tyler Childers’s 2017 album, Purgatory, becoming the country song of the summer alongside
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The Meaning of The Band’s “Ophelia”
“Ophelia” by The Band is a timeless rock song that tells the story of a woman named Ophelia who left
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The Meaning of Kacey Musgraves’ “Butterflies”
Kacey Musgraves’ “Butterflies” is one of several love songs on her 2018 Grammy-winning album Golden Hour. The track speaks to
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Standing on the Moon”
One of the final “Jerry Ballads” introduced to the Grateful Dead’s catalogue was “Standing on the Moon”, which entered the
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The Meaning of Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”
As the first single and opening track off Bob Dylan’s second album, The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan (1963), “Blowin’ in the
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The Meaning of Green Day’s “Brain Stew”
Green Day’s “Brain Strew” was the third single single from the band’s fourth album Insomniac, the 1995 follow-up to 1994’s
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