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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Song Meanings
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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The Meaning of Neil Young’s “Old Man”
Neil Young’s classic 1972 song “Old Man” explores the similarities and differences in perspective between a young man, at the
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The Meaning of Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville”
The most well-known, loved and hated Jimmy Buffett song is “Margaritaville”. Whether you’re a fan or a foe of this
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The Meaning of Tyler Childers’ “All Your’n”
“All Your’n” by Tyler Childers is just one of many beloved songs in the young country star’s catalogue. The song
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The Meaning of The Police’s “Roxanne”
The 1978 classic “Roxanne” by English rock band The Police was the first single the band released from their debut
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The Meaning of Van Morrison’s “And It Stoned Me”
As the opening track to Van Morrison’s famous 1970 album, Moondance, “And It Stoned Me” is one of the songwriter’s
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Eyes of the World”
“Eyes of the World” is one of the quintessential Grateful Dead live songs. Frequently spanning north of 15 minutes, the
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The Meaning of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Boogie Wonderland”
When most people hear “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions, the lyrics usually aren’t the first
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The Meaning of Led Zeppelin’s “Over the Hills and Far Away”
Led Zeppelin’s “Over the Hills and Far Away” comes from their 1973 album, Houses of the Holy. It was released
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Box of Rain”
As the opening track to the Grateful Dead’s classic 1970 album, American Beauty, “Box of Rain” is one of the
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The Meaning of Beck’s “Loser”
Beck Hansen is one of the most famous examples of a DIY musician who made it big. In the early
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The Meaning of Cutting Crew’s “(I Just) Died in Your Arms”
Cutting Crew’s “(I Just) Died in Your Arms” is one of the greatest power love ballads of the 80s. It
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The Meaning of Rihanna’s “Umbrella”
“Umbrella” was one of the earliest massive hit singles in Barbadian singer Rihanna’s career, which now includes a long line
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Shakedown Street”
“Shakedown Street” is one example of a Grateful Dead song that has taken on a life of its own. It
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The Meaning of Louis Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World”
By the time Louis Armstrong released the famous song, “What A Wonderful World”, in September 1967, he had already made
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The Meaning of Fleetwood Mac’s “Gypsy”
Fleetwood Mac’s “Gypsy” is a Stevie Nicks-penned classic from the band’s 1982 album Mirage. It was the biggest hit from
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Friend of the Devil”
“Friend of the Devil” is a quintessential Grateful Dead song, and one of the most popular songs in their entire
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The Meaning of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”
Released as the second single from his 1982 number one hit album, Thriller, “Billie Jean” is one of Michael Jackson’s
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The Meaning of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain”
“The Chain” is one of the most iconic Fleetwood Mac songs, and one that is central to their 1977 masterpiece
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Brokedown Palace”
“Brokedown Palace” by the Grateful Dead is a beautiful song about about the end of a difficult journey, and passing
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Casey Jones”
“Casey Jones” saw release on the Grateful Dead’s 1970 album, Workingman’s Dead, and found its way into the band’s live
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Wharf Rat”
“Wharf Rat” is one of the darker, more introspective numbers in the Grateful Dead songbook. While never given a full
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The Meaning of Modest Mouse’s “Float On”
“Float On” is one of the only happy songs that Modest Mouse has. Perhaps it’s not a coincidence, then, that
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The Meaning of blink-182’s “Down”
blink-182’s “Down” is a fan-favorite off their 2003 self-titled album that chronicles the thoughts and feelings of a young and
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The Meaning of Steely Dan’s “Do It Again”
Released in 1972 as a single from Steely Dan’s debut album, Can’t Buy A Thrill, “Do It Again” is the
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The Meaning of Billy Strings’ “Dust in a Baggie”
“Dust in a Baggie” is the song that made Billy Strings famous, after a video surfaced online in 2019 of
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The Meaning of Christina Aguilera’s “Genie in a Bottle”
“Genie in a Bottle” was the lead single from Christina Aguilera’s 1999 debut album, and it took the world by
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The Meaning of Third Eye Blind’s “How’s It Going to Be”
“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”
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”
“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.”
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”
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”
“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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