11.‘I’m Coming Out’ by Diana Ross Image: Motown Records Yes, this song is about that kind of ‘coming out’. Chic’s Nile Rodgers was inspired to write this funky 1980 gem for Diana Ross after seeing multiple drag queens dressed as the iconic singer at a gay disco in New York. ...
Rool hears General Klump's testimony about the Kongs and suspects a scheme, he proceeds to sing "No One's Going to Make a Monkey Out of Me". Everyone is plotting against meThey're muttering behind me; I smell a scamDonkey Kong and Bluster, working togetherHow naïve do they think...
We chatted about our plans for the up-coming FIFA World Club Cup in the US, and I have no doubt that I will bump into Cathy in Philadelphia in the summer. I messaged Vijay to say that I had managed to grab tons of sleep on both flights and so would look around the stadium and th...
“I've come to set the record straight. I've come to shine the light on you. Let me introduce myself to you. I'm the cold hard truth.” People sometimes describe truth negatively. We’ve heard it described as: Cold Hard Harsh Painful Ugly This song is about coming face to face wi...
At 22, Victoria is making very cool music that has depth and speaks to the youth of today. Mentored by Anwandter, who produced his recently releasedPrenda, the young singer/songwriter stars in a compelling coming-of-age story about love, lust and rebellion. Filmed in Cartagena, a regio...
A woman gets fed up with her unfaithful man for the last time in "You Lie," and she's not going to mince words about how angry his actions make her feel. Cheatin' Lyric: "That ain't my perfume / I bet she had a curfew / You told me you were out with the boys and baby, I...
Released before Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States, “FDT” speaks about the perceived dangers of the then-candidate. YG calls out about Trump’s views and comments on minority groups, and how his possible presidency makes him appreciate ex-President Barack Obama. With...
"Here comes the story of the Hurricane," Bob Dylan sings near the top of this 1976 track co-written with Jacques Levy. The eight-plus minute song is about the real-life imprisonment of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, along with a man named John Artis, who was charged with the murder ...
“Master recipes under stove lights” he explains on the hook, ostensibly a reference to crack, but he could also be talking about how he manages to pull off this one kind of track again and again. –Dean Van Nguyen Listen: Pusha T, “Diet Coke” 88. Panda Bear / Sonic Boom: “...
If you’re out and about with friends and have your eye on that certain special someone, these songs are sure to break the ice. Whether you go for a comical song like, “Never Gonna Give You Up” or choose something more heartfelt, you can’t go wrong with these tunes. ...