Sam Smith's "Writing's On The Wall" was the first ever James Bond theme song to reach #1 in the UK.

Often heard as a patriotic song celebrating their homeland of Australia, "Down Under" by Men At Work is really about the selling of that country, and it makes a strong political statement.

"Head Over Heels" by The Go-Go's is a metaphor for how things were getting out of control for the band; they broke up a year later.

Mariah Carey's song "The Roof" is about her first kiss with Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.

Taio Cruz throws his hands up "sometimes" in "Dynamite" because the song was originally written about surrender.

"Mr. Roboto" by Styx was written by their keyboard player, Dennis DeYoung, who used Japanese words and imagery to create an allegory about censorship.
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His keyboard work helped define the Muscle Shoals sound and make him an integral part of many Neil Young recordings. Spooner is also an accomplished songwriter, whose hits include "I'm Your Puppet" and "Cry Like A Baby."
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