Blog Feed: What Does This Song Mean To Me?

Alanis Morisette

Published on 2012-05-22 19:00:00

You may have heard more Alanis Morisette on your Direct Star TV channels recently and that’s because she’s really making a comeback. We’ve got the scoop on her song “Needed to Leave” which was on her 2006 LP:“I always wanted for you what you wanted for yourself and I wanted to save you”this line is [...] > read more

Hidden Meanings: Interpreting Even the Most Difficult Song Lyrics

Published on 2011-09-17 19:00:00

Ever wondered what your favorite song is really about? Is the melody catchy but the lyrics impossible to decipher? Here are some simple things you can look for that will help you interpret your favorite songs. You can start out by doing a little research. When was the song written? Did anything happen during that [...] > read more

Song Lyrics: Just Poetry With a Kick?

Published on 2011-09-16 19:00:00

The connection between song lyrics and poetry has to be taken on an artist by artist and song by song basis. Early rock and roll was full of doo wop groups whose hits were totally devoid of poetic lyrics. The words of songs such as Little Richards- “Tutti Frutti’ or The Beatles- “She Loves You’ [...] > read more

Using Symbolism and Semantics in Song Interpretation

Published on 2011-09-12 19:00:00

Lyrics, whether to a forlorn love song, or a party anthem, are not merely vocal accompaniment to the melody, but often stand alone as poetry in itself. Well written lyrics are just like some of the great poems of our time: difficult to interpret, but not impossible. Artists often create songs based upon meaningful events [...] > read more

Ten Easy Steps to Interpreting Your Favorite Songs

Published on 2011-09-10 19:00:00

1. Look at the title. This can often give you clues about what the artist is trying to say.2. Listen to the lyrics for the story the artist wants to tell.3. Find out what else might have been going on at the time that might have influenced the song.4. Read any liner notes the artist [...] > read more