 Genius Meanings
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The Smashing Pumpkins – Today
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Most listeners are surprised to learn that “Today” was written sarcastically. When reading the verses however, it becomes quite apparent. In Billy Corgan’s own words, he “was
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Taylor Swift – Glitch
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“Glitch” reflects on a relationship that was never meant to be. It started off through friendship, casually evolved into friendship with benefits, but somehow turned into a true
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Doja Cat – Cyber Sex
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“Cyber Sex” is the fourth single off American rapper Doja Cat’s second studio album Hot Pink.
The NSFW music video for the track was released along with the album. In it, she
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Remy Ma – ShETHER
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Remy Ma comes out guns ablaze in this scathing diss track aimed at Nicki Minaj, following speculation that Nicki was throwing subliminal shots towards Remy on her February 2017
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Frank Ocean – Pink + White
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Produced by Pharrell Williams and featuring uncredited backing vocals from Beyoncé, “Pink + White” details Frank’s memories of his youth and someone close to him who passed away
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2Pac (Ft. Tyrese) – Never Call U B**** Again
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“Never Call U Bitch Again” is the third track on disc two on the posthumous double-album of Tupac Shakur’s called Better Dayz released in 2002. Better Dayz is the fifth posthumous
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Pink Cig – No Facetime
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[Hook] / Late night no FaceTime chasing bankrolls / Dead inside another day & time how the days go / Same shit, same pain, got a different cadence though / Hard days heart break
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Pink Floyd – One of These Days
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Pink Floyd’s not-so-subtle message to a DJ they disliked.
This song features two bass guitar tracks, one played by Roger Waters and one by David Gilmour. Gilmour told Guitar
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Lil Uzi Vert – Days Come and Go
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[Verse 1] / They love me, then they hate me like I'm wakin' God up / I treat that girl so good, I should charge up (Lotta cash) / I'm the one that act like, like her father / But I
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Pink Guy – Fried Noodles
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“Fried Noodles” is yet another culinary video by YouTube sensation ‘Filthy Frank’ which is a channel that acts as a pen name for self-proclaimed music producer George (Joji
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Finesse2Tymes – Back End
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[Intro] / Finesse, two of 'em / (XO think he all that) / [Verse] / It's cool when they do it (It's cool, huh?), it's a problem when I do it, fuck 'em (Fuck 'em) / Birds of a
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yxngxr1 – Pink sky
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[Verse 1] / Just a slow day / There'll be no way / Pictures won't take at the showcase / Like the old days with the old dude / What he told you / Picky ring fingers what they
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The Notorious B.I.G. – Hypnotize
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Biggie’s first number one hit “Hypnotize” was released just a week before his death on March 9, 1997. The song was the first single from his second album Life After Death.
The
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Led Zeppelin – Kashmir
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“Kashmir,” one of Led Zeppelin’s signature songs, was written after LZ’s 1973 tour, about a drive through an area of Morocco. As documented by Wikipedia, Robert Plant told music
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Jonathan Larson (Ft. Amy Spanger, Jerry Dixon & Raúl Esparza) – 30/90
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The opening number of Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical tick, tick…BOOM!, which was originally performed in its entirety by Jonathan Larson as a rock monologue before
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No Doubt – Just a Girl
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Stefani’s famous critique of male-dominated society, written from the perspective of the “little girl” who “needs” protection. As it turns out, Stefani, like others, are quite
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Tory Lanez – The Color Violet
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[Verse 1] / I took my drugs and took my lovin' when I left out the spot / I left the party with a Barbie, marking X on the dot / She calls my phone up, but I told her, "I'm a loner
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Led Zeppelin – Going to California
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A hauntingly beautiful acoustic tune released on the legendary untitled Led Zeppelin IV, the song tells the story of a man who has left his unkind woman and is off to California
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Icona Pop (Ft. Charli XCX) – I Love It
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This song was Icona Pop and Charli XCX’s breakout song and first hit in the US. Charli wrote this song and contributed vocals to the track. Icona Pop’s producer Patrik Berger (the
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Finesse2Tymes – Overdose
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[Intro] / (This beat ProdByRTB) / Let me get this (Okay) / [Verse] / 'Za got me talkin' slurred (Slurred) / Park the Wraith on the curb (Skrrt) / Make sure one in the head / Secure
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David Bowie – Moonage Daydream
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“Moonage Daydream” initially failed to chart when released as a single in 1971 by Arnold Corns, Bowie’s side project that has come to be seen as a “dry run” for the Ziggy
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Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
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“Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” is an ode to partying heavily. In the music video, Perry (portraying her alter ego, Kathy Beth Terry) celebrates a party at her house on a Friday
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Finesse2Tymes (Ft. 2 Chainz & Nardo Wick) – Overdose 2X
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[Intro: 2 Chainz] / Yeah / 2 Chainz, 2Tymes / Two sticks, two nines / This beat ProdByRTB (Yeah, Toni) / [Verse 1: 2 Chainz] / I'm from the A, my lingo set / You drink lean 'cause
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Third Eye Blind – Semi-Charmed Life
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Behind the catchy, upbeat “Semi-Charmed” melody that entranced many a tween when it was released in 1997 is a dark tale of a relationship’s descent into crystal meth addiction.
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Richard O'Brien (Ft. Tim Curry) – I Can Make You A Man
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[Frank] / A weakling weighing ninety-eight pounds / Will get sand in his face / When kicked to the ground / And soon in the gym / With a determined chin / The sweat from his pores
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Panic! at the Disco – Death of a Bachelor
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“Death Of A Bachelor” was heavily inspired by Frank Sinatra. As a single, Death of a Bachelor released three days before the 100th anniversary of Sinatra’s birth.
Panic! singer/
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Pink Floyd – Summer '68
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Track #3 on Pink Floyd’s 1970 album Atom Heart Mother. This song was written, composed and sung by Richard Wright. This song could be about dwelling on one-night-stands with girls
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Jax (USA) – 90s Kids
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[Intro] / Woah-oh-oh / Tell 'em that we do it for the '90s / [Verse 1] / It's our generation, we need conversation / In a nation with no communication / A little easy baked, and
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Andrew Garfield, Joshua Henry, Vanessa Hudgens, Robin de Jesús, Alexandra Shipp & MJ Rodriguez – 30/90 (from “tick, tick... BOOM!” Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
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The movie’s opening number cuts between Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield) performing this song onstage with a band and backup singers and Jon in his real life singing with his
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The Grown-Ups (California Band) – Pretty in Pink
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California band The Grown-Ups initially covered The Psychedelic Furs‘ song “Pretty in Pink” for the 1998 compilation In Their Eyes: ‘90s Teen Bands vs. '80s Teen Movies, a
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