Photo by Chloe Kern/WireImage Noah Kahan and The National’s Aaron Dessner reunite for Kahan’s first soundtrack single, “Draw You Out”, from '... read more
Songs with chipper music that conceals painfully depressing lyrics
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Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?
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Eric Clapton wrote "Layla" about his love for Pattie Harrison, who was married to George Harrison at the time. He eventually married Pattie, and managed to stay friends with George.
More facts about LaylaJudah & the Lion were a four-piece when they had their breakout hit, "Take It All Back," in 2016. By 2022 they were a duo: frontman Judah Akers and mandolin player Brian Macdonald. Their songs are very personal but also very communal, structured for singalongs.
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Toto's keyboard player explains the true meaning of "Africa" and talks about working on the Thriller album.
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This song starts in Boston with a tea party and takes us to the other end of the American Revolution.
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Rock Stars - especially those in the metal realm - are often enlisted for horror movies. See if you know can match the rocker to the role.
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Christopher Cross with Deep Purple? Kenny Loggins in Caddyshack? A Fact or Fiction all about yacht rock and those who made it.
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I've always thought this song was about giving up one's childhood/innocence for hard work and money. "Take my place, have my seat, it's for free" = it's free to not have a job tying you down. But, of course, you don't make money. I think it's a regret of the writer to give up freedom for "security." Just my opinion. I love the Moodies -- I have seen them live over 10 times. ...