Some of the most powerful songs are written about escaping to a better place, whether it’s for a fresh start or to get away from a negative situation in life. There have been countless songs written about escaping over the years. It’s a topic that’s used by songwriters in all of the popular genres, from …
Making a commitment to someone is a big deal. Breaking that commitment is an even bigger deal. Perhaps that’s why there are so many songs about affairs, from the unrepentant to the downright apologetic. There are songs about the heartbreak of divorce, others about regret and guilt, and many chronicling the thrill of forbidden love. …
Music certainly has evolved from its humble origins of humans making noises to emulate the sounds of the wildlife that surrounded them. When humans began making tools to pound grain, they used to do so in a rhythm, which led to the beginning of musical instruments. Music has progressed a ton over the years and …
Perhaps the most wonderful thing about music is that it always has something to say. The artist almost always has a message that they are trying to convey to the listener, although sometimes their audience may have to dig a little deeper and not take that message at face value if they want to get …
I’d be willing to bet that most of you know what hyperbole is. It is used to illustrate exaggeration in many forms of speech, such as poetry, music, and our everyday vernacular. These days, hyperbole is used more than ever before in many forms of entertainment. If you’re looking for songs with hyperbole in the …
Not all romances are accepted by family and friends, or the public for that matter. Some relationships are looked down on. In some cases, it is because somebody is stepping outside of an established relationship to be with someone new. In other cases, it’s because two people have been forbidden to be together, either by …
People have always been fascinated with birds and how they can soar across the sky, creating a visual silhouette. Many songs about birds have been written over the years. Some of these songs talk about birds in a literal sense, while other songs talk about birds and their ability to fly metaphorically. We’ve included a …
How we dress communicates a lot about who we are as people. Our style reveals things about our personality, class, political views, and much more. It shows the world if we have a rebellious spirit or if we prefer to keep up with the latest trends. Fashion and music go hand in hand, which is …
Do you ever find yourself staring at the sky, lost in thought, as you imagine different shapes in the clouds? Perhaps you can’t wait for the clouds to roll away so the sunshine can light up the blue sky again. There is something truly memorizing about clouds, which is why so many songs about clouds …
One of the things that I have always enjoyed most about listening to music is being able to live vicariously through some of my favorite artists. However, once in a while, you’ll hear songs that describe your life almost perfectly. It’s almost as if the artist wrote the song specifically for you and is singing …