 Genius Meanings
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Imagine Dragons – Machine
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“Machine” is the third single from Imagine Dragons' fourth studio album Origins. The song was first teased in their trailer for the album and its release date was announced for
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Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
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The first song on Imagine Dragons' debut album Night Visions gives off a revolutionary vibe, but leaves what is being changed up to interpretation. Some argue it is about nuclear
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Imagine Dragons – Thunder
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“Thunder” is the second single from Imagine Dragons' third album, following “Believer”.
“Thunder” is about not conforming to society’s standards. Dan sings about being told what
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Imagine Dragons – Bones
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“Bones” is the first single off “Mercury – Act 2”, and it was released on March 11th, 2022. One music analyst described it as,
A spirited examination of life and death, the song
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Imagine Dragons – Amsterdam
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“Amsterdam” is the sixth track on Imagine Dragons' debut album, Night Visions. The song was written in 2010, first appearing on the It’s Time – EP.
When Dan had written this song
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Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar
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Touching on the topic of the tough year lead singer Dan Reynolds and his wife Aja Volkman had following their announcement of their divorce on April 26, 2018, “Bad Liar” is the
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Halsey – Gasoline
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“Gasoline” centers on Halsey’s mental state (including bipolar disorder’s influence) when it comes to fame’s pressures. It appears on her debut studio album, Badlands.
In January
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Imagine Dragons – Natural
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“Natural” is Imagine Dragons‘ third single after the release of Evolve, following their collaboration with Kygo on “Born to Be Yours”; it is the lead single for their fourth studio
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Imagine Dragons – West Coast
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“West Coast” was released on November 9th, 2018 alongside their fourth studio album, Origins. The song takes influence of Country-Pop, reminiscent of their origins as a folksy pop
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Imagine Dragons – Real Life
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“Real Life” is a desperate cry in a world growing numb to the devastation by various acts of terrorism. Dan explains that there’s much more to experience in life and that you
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Imagine Dragons – It's Time
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Imagine Dragons' breakthrough hit, “It’s Time” hit #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 despite being an alternative/indie song. As Dan Reynolds croons about “giving the commodities a rain
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Imagine Dragons – Next to Me
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“Next To Me” is Dan Reynold’s romantic anthem to his wife, Aja Volkman. The song describes Reynold’s “frailties” and problems/fears with commitment. He confesses he has never truly
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Imagine Dragons – Warriors
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“Warriors” is a song written and recorded by American alt-rockers Imagine Dragons.
The band wrote and recorded the song alongside Riot Games for the 2014 League of Legends World
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Imagine Dragons – Zero
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“Zero” is a song by Imagine Dragons for the film, Ralph Breaks the Internet. The song acts as the lead track from the film’s soundtrack alongside songs by Daft Punk and will.i.am
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Imagine Dragons & JID – Enemy
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“Enemy” is the lead single and fifth track for League of Legends‘ inaugural animated series, Arcane. The track features vocals from Imagine Dragons and JID, the former of which
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Imagine Dragons – Believer
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“Believer” thunders around a percussive backbeat and expressive vocals from Dan Reynolds to bring about a message of embracing pain, and using it as a tool for personal growth. It
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Pessoa – Imagine Dragons Cleanup Page
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Wow, I can’t believe I’m taking on this endeavor. There’s so much beauty within these lyrics and knowledge behind these tracks that I believe need to be shared.
I’m so happy I
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Imagine Dragons – Birds
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One of three bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of Origins, “Birds” muses on fading memories and a couple’s gradual parting of ways and promises eternal love, using a metaphor of
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Imagine Dragons – Burn Out
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[Verse 1] / Patience only gets you so far / Blood will get you further / Pain will only make your heart hard / Tossed in fury's weather / Innocence is beautiful to see / Won't you
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Linkin Park – Numb
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“Numb” is the third single and the final track of Linkin Park’s second studio album, Meteora.
One of Linkin Park’s most well known and critically acclaimed songs, “Numb” topped
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Imagine Dragons – Only
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Only is a genre-stretching song for Imagine Dragons, as it features an electronic-influenced beat: plus, its romantic lyrics could possibly be inspired by lead singer Dan Reynolds
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Imagine Dragons – Boomerang
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“Boomerang” is the second track off of Imagine Dragons' fourth album, Origins, about Dan Reynolds' eddying relationship with Aja Volkman. In an interview with Zane Lowe, Dan
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Gorillaz (Ft. Little Dragon) – Empire Ants
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“Empire Ants” compares mankind’s doings to the orderly march of an empire of ants. This empire is powered by each little ant’s pre-calculated steps and off-shore dreams. The song
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Imagine Dragons – Enemy (Solo Mix)
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This “solo” version of “Enemy” was released in conjunction with the standard version. In comparison to the original track, which includes a verse from the Atlanta-based rapper JID
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Imagine Dragons – Bullet in a Gun
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[Verse 1] / The Roman king, the Romulus / The precipice, born to change / The final days, the last embrace / Augustus, Nero, taking names / [Pre-Chorus] / I'm high, then I'm low
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David Guetta (Ft. Sia) – Titanium
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Sia and David Guetta’s massive track “Titanium” soared as the fourth single from Guetta’s Nothing but the Beat. Visceral, tall lyrics accompanying daring vocals and addictive
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Imagine Dragons – Digital
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The ninth track on Imagine Dragons 2018 album Origins; Digital combines classic rock and roll rebellion with unabashedly experimental sonic style to create a 21st century anthem.
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Imagine Dragons – Love
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Throughout “Love”, Imagine Dragons describe the actual condition of the world, that is filled with many problems: lack of respect and tenderness, violence and homicides. In under
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Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors & Bebe Rexha – Home
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“Home” is a collaboration between rapper Machine Gun Kelly, pop singer Bebe Rexha, and rock band X Ambassadors. The song was first previewed in the trailer for the Netflix sci-fi
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Imagine Dragons – Stuck
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“Stuck” features Dan Reynolds reflecting on having a hard time letting go and regretting some choices he’s made, particularly his separation with Aja Volkman.
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Imogen Heap – Hide and Seek
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“Hide and Seek” is a song by Imogen Heap, released as the first single from her second album, Speak for Yourself.
On this track, Imogen is solely accompanied by a keyboard
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Fall Out Boy – My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light ’Em Up)
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After a four year hiatus, Fall Out Boy returns. The song is about their return to music and starting with a clean slate. A burned slate.
This is the first single off their fifth
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Imagine Dragons – Cool Out
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[Intro] / Cool out, cool out / [Verse 1] / Just before I go / Yes, I know that I'm losing control and / I want to take things slow / Put my mind in cruise control / I know I'm
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Of Monsters and Men – Little Talks
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“Little Talks” debuted on Philadelphia’s Radio 104.5 to mass acclaim before Of Monsters and Men even released an album. Later, it became their first song to reach the Billboard Hot
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Tom Morello, Shea Diamond & Dan Reynolds (Ft. The Bloody Beetroots) – Stand Up
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[Chorus: Dan Reynolds] / Stand up / 'Cause you are standing for nothing / Just shut up / 'Cause your words mean nothing / [Verse 1: Dan Reynolds] / Everyone is at each other's
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Machine Gun Kelly (Ft. Waka Flocka Flame) – Wild Boy
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[Intro: Machine Gun Kelly] / Yeah, bitch, yeah, bitch, call me Steve-O / I'm a wild boy, fuck an eighth, I need O's / [Chorus: Machine Gun Kelly] / Yeah, bitch, yeah, bitch, call
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twenty one pilots – Ride
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“Ride” is about the journey of life. Throughout the song, Tyler’s lyrics indicate he feels like dying is easy, but finding someone or something to live for is life’s challenge, or
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twenty one pilots – Stressed Out
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The lyrics of “Stressed Out” are told in the first person, with the story being told by both the character Blurryface (a representation of Tyler’s insecurities) and an anxious
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