Pink Floyd's "Run Like Hell" was released as a single in America because it has a catchy beat, but the lyrics describe a reign of terror instigated by the despot Pink, the main character in the concept album The Wall.
"Brad Paisley's "River Bank" was inspired by his childhood growing up 500 yards from the Ohio River.
The songs on Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster album represent a "fear" of some "monster." "Alejandro" is her "fear of sex" monster.
In Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" what he won't do is a list of six items in the lyrics, including "Forget the way you feel right now" and "Be screwing around."
Al Green's "Take Me to the River" describes a baptism. Two years later, he became a reverend.
The Foo Fighters song "Everlong" isn't about Kurt Cobain, but Dave Grohl's girlfriend at the time, Veruca Salt frontwoman Louise Post.
Psychedelic Furs lead singer Richard Butler talks about their first album since 1991 and explains what's really going on in "Pretty In Pink."
The British reggae legend tells the story of his #1 hit "Close To You," talks about his groundbreaking Shabba Ranks collaboration "Housecall," and discusses his latest project with Robin Trower.
On Glen's résumé: hit songwriter, Facebook dominator, and member of Styx.
Surprise exits, a catfight and some very memorable performances make our list of the most memorable Idol moments.
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
The Third Day frontman talks about some of the classic songs he wrote with the band, and what changed for his solo country album.