
The Four Seasons' "Walk Like a Man," released in 1963, was the first Hot 100 #1 hit with a simile in its title.

"Twilight Zone" by Golden Earring was inspired by the Robert Ludlum novel The Bourne Identity, not by the TV show.

Miguel wrote "Adorn" about his girlfriend, the model and artist Nazanin Mandi, when he was returning home from a long trip and was anxious to see her.

In the song "God," Tori Amos makes the point that if there's God, there must also be a Goddess because there are no male-only species.

Props to Aretha Franklin: her song "Respect" introduced the term "propers" as a sign of proper respect.

"Heaven" by The Psychedelic Furs sounds upbeat, but is about an impending nuclear bombardment.
Kiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes.
Toto's keyboard player explains the true meaning of "Africa" and talks about working on the Thriller album.
"25 or 6 to 4" to "Semi-Charmed Life" - see if you can spot the songs that are really about drugs.
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
The Sevendust frontman talks about the group's songwriting process, and how trips to the Murder Bar helped forge their latest album.