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The surprising true meaning behind 15 popular songs
The Industry Oct 02, 2020
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Some songs have a different meaning than you think. Rihanna/YouTube There are plenty of popular songs that are misunderstood by listeners, according to the artists who wrote them. Rihanna’s “S&M” isn’t actually about sex (it’s about her relationship with the media), but Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ’69” is about sex. Semisonic’s popular drinking anthem “Closing Time” is surprisingly about the birth of the lead singer’s daughter. Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA,” Clash’s “Rock the Casbah,” and John Lennon’s “Imagine” all have hidden political messages. If you’ve never read all the lyrics to certain songs or you’ve only heard them in passing, there’s a chance you have no idea what they are actually about. Many of the most misunderstood or misinterpreted songs have a catchy hook, killer chorus, and memorable melody, which can sometimes be a recipe for distraction where intended messaging is concerned. Here are some popular songs you’ve probably misinterpreted. If you thought Rihanna’s 2010 hit “S&M” was about getting kinky , you might be surprised to learn it’s actually about her relationship with the media. “The song can be taken very literally, but it’s actually a very metaphorical song. It’s about the love-hate relationship with the […]
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