“Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis” is one of Tom Waits’ most iconic songs. In the first half of the song, the hooker presents…
Trophy by Anonymous are lyrics written about struggling with depression and loss. The author emphasizes the frustration of wanting these feelings to end, by comparing…
“Heavy” by Linkin Park featuring Kiiara was released in early 2017. After the suicide of the lead singer in July of this year, one can…
American singer and songwriter Solange Knowles’ song, “Cranes in the Sky” off her new album, A Seat at the Table, explores the universal themes of…
When people think of pop idols, they think of a blissful life. It is hard to imagine otherwise when these stars are beloved by many…
Earlier this year, frontman Chester Bennington of the alt-rock band Linkin Park taped a radio segment after the release of the band’s single “Heavy”. In…
“Mad World” by Jennifer Ann is a hauntingly beautiful cover of the 1982 Tears for Fears song by the same name. The lyrics describe the…
“Untitled” by artist Oscar Bernard are lyrics from a song written about his confusion around his asexual orientation. Through poetry, Bernard reveals the perplexity and…
Though written over a decade ago, the song “How to Save a Life” by The Fray is relevant even today. This song highlights the complexities…
With evocative words set to a hauntingly beautiful melody, the song “Breathe Me” by international recording artist Sia reveals the internal struggle of feeling overwhelmed:…
