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Behind The Lyrics
Features
02.21.24
The Meaning Behind “Smooth Operator” by Sade and Why It Remains One of Their Most Iconic Tracks
By
Jim Beviglia
Features
02.21.24
The Meaning Behind (the Tender Ballad!) “So Tired” by Ozzy Osbourne
By
Jim Beviglia
Features
02.21.24
The Meaning Behind “The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Sinéad O’Connor and the Rock Band It Takes a Shot at
By
Jim Beviglia
Features
02.21.24
The Meaning Behind “Barely Breathing” by Duncan Sheik and Why He Segued into Musical Theater
By
Bryan Reesman
Features
02.21.24
The Improvised Meaning Behind “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies
By
Bryan Reesman
Features
02.20.24
The Meaning Behind “California Gurls” by Katy Perry and What the Title’s Spelling Is An Homage to
By
Thom Donovan
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02.20.24
The Story and Meaning Behind “Rain Is a Good Thing” by Luke Bryan
By
Thom Donovan
Features
02.20.24
The Meaning Behind “Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty and How It Reflects the Artist’s Career at the Time
By
Al Melchior
Features
02.20.24
The Meaning Behind “Mandinka” by Sinéad O’Connor and the TV Miniseries that Inspired It
By
Thom Donovan
Features
02.20.24
The Passionate Feelings Behind “Right Here, Right Now” by Jesus Jones
By
Bryan Reesman
Features
02.20.24
The Abstract Power of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”
By
Bryan Reesman
Features
02.20.24
The Cryptic Meaning of “3 Strange Days” by School of Fish
By
Bryan Reesman
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