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Song Meanings

Song Meanings 

The Meaning of Third Eye Blind’s “How’s It Going to Be”

November 6, 2022 Chris Huber 0 Comments Third Eye Blind

“How’s It Going To Be” is one of five singles released from the self-titled debut album from Third Eye Blind.

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The Meaning of the Smashing Pumpkins’ “Today”

November 5, 2022 Updated: November 5, 2022 Chris Huber 0 Comments Smashing Pumpkins

While the upbeat arrangement and catchy chorus of “Today” by the Smashing Pumpkins may suggest that it’s a happy song,

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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Althea”

November 5, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2023 Chris Huber 7 Comments Grateful Dead

“Althea” by the Grateful Dead is a fan-favorite that has had deadheads picking apart its meaning for decades. The track

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The Meaning of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.”

November 3, 2022 Updated: February 19, 2023 Chris Huber 0 Comments Bruce Springsteen

While Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” may sound and feel like a happy, patriotic anthem, the lyrics paint a

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The Meaning of the Commodores’ “Easy”

October 27, 2022 Updated: October 28, 2022 Chris Huber 0 Comments Commodores, Lionel Richie

The Commodores’ 1977 hit “Easy” hits just right when you’re looking for some music to soothe the soul. Released as

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The Meaning of Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Let Me Roll It”

October 27, 2022 Updated: October 27, 2022 Chris Huber 0 Comments Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Wings

“Let Me Roll It” is the mysterious, jammed-out love song from Paul McCartney’s Wings, which was the band he formed

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The Meaning of Van Morrison’s “Days Like This”

October 26, 2022 Updated: January 8, 2023 Chris Huber 0 Comments Van Morrison

“Days Like This” is a later hit for Van Morrison, released in 1995 as the title track for his album

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The Meaning of George Michael’s “Careless Whisper”

October 26, 2022 Updated: March 10, 2023 Chris Huber 0 Comments George Michael

George Michael’s “Careless Whisper” is an 80s classic of infidelity, accompanied by one of the most gorgeous and widely-recognized alto

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The Meaning of Big & Rich’s “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)”

October 25, 2022 Updated: October 25, 2022 Chris Huber 0 Comments Big & Rich

One of the first-ever songs in the genre that is now known as “Bro-country” is the 2004 hit by the

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The Meaning of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire”

October 25, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2023 Chris Huber 1 Comment Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” is one of the most popular and universally beloved country songs of all time. Many

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The Meaning of Len’s “Steal My Sunshine”

October 11, 2022 Updated: October 11, 2022 Chris Huber 0 Comments Len

Canadian alt-rock/hip-hop band Len had just one hit in 1999’s “Steal My Sunshine” before fading off into obscurity. Initially released

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The Meaning of Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind”

October 6, 2022 Updated: October 6, 2022 Chris Huber 0 Comments Kansas

“Dust in the Wind” by Kansas is an abstract, beautiful song about the fleeting nature of life. Released in 1977

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The Meaning of Weezer’s “Buddy Holly”

October 5, 2022 Updated: October 20, 2022 Chris Huber 0 Comments Weezer

“Buddy Holly” is an undisputed favorite among Weezer fans, and among fans of 90s rock in general. Released as the

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The Meaning of Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.”

October 5, 2022 Updated: March 10, 2023 Chris Huber 0 Comments Village People

Village People’s 1978 disco classic “Y.M.C.A.” has long been appreciated as one of the earliest gay anthems to shake the

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The Meaning of Elton John’s “Rocket Man”

October 4, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2023 Chris Huber 1 Comment Elton John

Elton John’s 1972 hit “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Gonna Be A Long, Long Time)” has spawned many debates over

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The Meaning of Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack”

October 4, 2022 Updated: March 10, 2023 Chris Huber 2 Comments Mark Morrison

Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack” is one of the most popular R&B songs of the golden era that was

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The Meaning of Utah Phillips’ “Rock Salt and Nails”

October 4, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2023 Chris Huber 4 Comments Tyler Childers, Utah Phillips

Way back in 1961, American folk singer Utah Phillips wrote a bitter love song called “Rock Salt and Nails”, so

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The Meaning of Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends”

September 25, 2022 Updated: September 25, 2022 Chris Huber 1 Comment Green Day

Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends” is a moody, heartfelt song that Billie Joe Armstrong wrote about his

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The Meaning of The Head and the Heart’s “Rivers and Roads”

September 25, 2022 Updated: September 25, 2022 Chris Huber 0 Comments The Head and the Heart

“Rivers and Roads” by The Head and the Heart is an emotional song about the passing of time and how

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The Meaning of Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky”

September 25, 2022 Updated: September 25, 2022 Chris Huber 3 Comments Norman Greenbaum

Norman Greenbaum’s 1969 hit, “Spirit in the Sky” is one of the most memorable songs of the classic rock era.

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