Genius Meanings
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Arkells (Ft. Lights) – Human Being
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Grow up, settle down / Big talk, little town / Waiting up for me / Like it’s not my choice / Open up, every door / Internet, message board / Searching anywhere / Just to find my
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Arkells – Fake Money
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“Fake Money” is the first song on the Arkells' third major studio album, High Noon.
Lead singer Max Kerman provided insight into the song’s meaning in an interview with The
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Arkells – Eyes On the Prize
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“Eyes On the Prize” is a song about appreciating what you have right now, instead of longing for something potentially unobtainable. In this vein, the “prize” isn’t something large
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Genius – July 2022 Singles Release Calendar
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WELCOME TO GENIUS' JULY 2022 SINGLES RELEASE CALENDAR!!!
For July 2022 album releases, visit this page
This page highlights the notable singles released in all genres
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K'naan (Ft. Aion Clarke, Arkells, Avril Lavigne, Bob Ezrin, Brandon Lehti, Broken Social Scene, Canadian Tenors, Chin Injeti, Colin James, Colin MacDonald, Corb Lund, Dallas Green, Dave Faber, Deryck Whibley, Drake, Elisapie, Emily Haines, Esthero, Fefe Dobson, Guillaume Francoeur, Hawksley Workman, Hayley Sales, I.M.A, Jacob Hoggard, James Shaw, Jay Malinowski, Jessie Farrell, Jim Creeggan, Jim Cuddy, Josh Ramsay, Jully Black, Justin Bieber, Justin Nozuka, Kardinal Offishall, Kathleen Edwards, Kevin Parent, Lamar Ashe, Lights, Matt Mays, Metric, Michael Bublé, Nelly Furtado, Nikki Yanofsky, Patrick Kordyback, Pierre Bouvier, Pierre Lapointe, Red1, Sam Roberts, Serena Ryder, Shiloh (Doll), Stacey McKitrick, Stephan Moccio, Suzie Mcneil, Tim Baker, Tom Cochrane, Torquil Campbell & Tyler Connolly) – Wavin' Flag (Young Artists for Haiti)
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This song is a re-make of K'naan’s mega hit Wavin' flag It went on to debut at number 1 in Canadian Hot 100.
The song features over 57 Canadian artists, even a 16 year old Justin
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Jason Derulo & David Guetta (Ft. Nicki Minaj & Willy William) – Goodbye
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“Goodbye” is a single by American artist Jason Derulo and French producer David Guetta, which features ‘Queen’ rapper Nicki Minaj whom Derulo worked with on “Swalla” and Guetta
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Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the Dark
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The first single off of Springsteen’s seminal album Born In The U.S.A., this track was written two years after most of the other songs on the album.
Producer Jon Landau thought
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The 1975 – Love It If We Made It
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“Love It If We Made It” is a social anthem, observing the volatile aspects of modern society, responding with a sentiment of hope and positivity with its upbeat sound. It was the
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K'naan – Wavin' Flag
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K'naan’s most popular song, becoming so after Coca-Cola decided to use it as the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup – The first held in Africa. The lyrics have much do to
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Genius – October 2018 Album Release Calendar
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WELCOME TO GENIUS' OCTOBER 2018 ALBUM RELEASE CALENDAR!!!
This page highlights the notable albums, EPs, mixtapes, etc, released in all genres throughout October 2018. Each
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Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?
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“Do I Wanna Know” is the second single from AM, premiered live at the Ventura Theatre, CA on May 22, 2013.
In it, Alex portrays himself as an obsessive lover that is paranoid
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The Strumbellas – Spirits
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“Spirits” is the first single off The Strumbellas' first album on Glassnote Records, Hope. Lead singer Simon Ward described the song to Riff You, saying:
Basically the song is
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Young Rising Sons – Fucked Up
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[Verse 1] / You got so god damn drunk / You couldn't stand / So I had to drive you home / You passed out by the first red light / So I didn't know where to go / So I drove down
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Nickelback – When We Stand Together
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This is the lead single from Nickelback’s seventh album Here and Now. The record was recorded in Mountain View Studios in Vancouver and saw the band themselves acting as producers
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Bryce Vine – Sour Patch Kids
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[Verse 1: Bryce Vine] / When I was growing up, I had a lot of dreams, my momma told me “Son you could be anything” / Long as you spread your wings, I know one day you’ll be great
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The Neighbourhood – Sweater Weather
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“Sweater Weather” is the lead single from The Neighbourhood’s 2012 debut EP I’m Sorry…, and also features on their debut full-length album I Love You.
“Sweater Weather” is one of
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Fitz and The Tantrums – HandClap
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[Intro] / (Turn it up) / [Verse 1: FITZ] / Somebody save your soul / 'Cause you've been sinnin' in this city, I know / Too many troubles / All these lovers got you losin' control
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Bo Burnham – Five Years
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“Five Years” is a comedic love song Bo Burnham dedicated to his girlfriend, where he offers an honest look into the long-term partnership with his lover despite their hilarious
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ABBA – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
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Written by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” is one of ABBA’s greatest hits. It went to number one in seven countries. The song is about a lonely woman who
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