From epic romances to terrible breakups, musicians often look to their lives for songwriting inspiration. Here are the true stories behind some famous songs.
“we want people to feel the anger behind it,” the band later explained. “people hear we were going through love drama, and we were pretty tough and angry. it feels good when we meet those pigs and we can thank them, because they were a big reason behind it.” “my shot,” ...
Bedridden with polio as a youth, Bailey absorbed the sounds of his native Tennessee — the chugging and whistling of trains, the howling of hound dogs, the shouts of fox hunters, the cackling of hens — and would conjure them on his harp. Named for the train that made the trek between ...
"Them's the brakes, they don't come gently." The lyrics also put a spotlight on the comparisons of women in the public eye, with the mention of Clara, Stevie Nicks and Taylor herself. And, as if being told to the next star in line, "You look like Taylor Swift / In this...
I cried with joy when less than two months later I was able to play tennis again. My game was as good, or even better than it was before my fall! I wasn’t sure if I could hold the racquet well, so I first went out to hit against a backboard. ...
Jack has put together a track-by-track description of each song, with some fascinating insights into the recording and the meanings behind them. Press ‘play’ and read on. Loving You’s Like a Mouldy Cup of Tea We wanted to introduce the EP with a more down to ...
She also makes a reference to "the house in the Heath" she left behind. The singer was often seen in Hampstead Heath with Alwyn when they dated, as he lived in north London. "And I'm pissed off you let me give you all that youth for free," sh...
Unlike songs, music tones have no specific meanings. Different people may get different things from the same musical performance. Though some music works are difficult to understand, people need music in their daily life because it brings fun to them. Different people like different music. Some ...
Sung to the tune of “Grand Old Duke of York” with corresponding actions, it’s a fun way to engage participants. When you say “Up,” everyone stands; when you say “Down,” everyone squats, and “Halfway Up” places them in the middle. It suits a science-themed event perfectly....
If you ever look behind and don't like what you find There's something you should know you've got a place to go (you've got a place to go) Although it is a song about unconditional love and friendship, as can be expected with lyrics like "You've got a friend in me" and "I ...