 Genius Meanings
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twenty one pilots – Mad World
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Originally meant to be on their third album, Vessel, “Mad World” is a cover of the popular Tears for Fears song of the same name. Even though it didn’t make the cut for the album
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Gary Jules (Ft. Michael Andrews) – Mad World
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[Verse 1] / All around me are familiar faces / Worn-out places, worn-out faces / Bright and early for their daily races / Going nowhere, going nowhere / [Pre-Chorus] / Their tears
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Tears for Fears – Everybody Wants to Rule the World
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Tears For Fears' biggest chart hit, peaking at #2 in their home country of Britain and topping the charts in the US, Canada and New Zealand. Although a massive hit, Rule The World
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Tears for Fears – Pale Shelter
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“Pale Shelter” was Tears for Fears' second single release, and was eventually the third song on their 1983 album The Hurting. The song was one of two demo songs that landed Tears
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Duran Duran – Ordinary World
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“Ordinary World” is the second track off of Duran Duran’s 1993 self titled album, known as “The Wedding Album.“ It was a big comeback single for the band, and is one of the two
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Evanescence – My Immortal
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First released on Origin, “My Immortal” is an Evanescence rock ballad describing the loss of a close relative or a significant other.
The song is named ‘my immortal’ because it is
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Kendrick Lamar & SZA – All The Stars
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“All the Stars” is the lead single from the Black Panther soundtrack. Released on January 4, 2018, the single was announced as part of the soundtrack that would be produced and
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MF DOOM (Ft. Mr. Fantastik) – Rapp Snitch Knishes
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DOOM and Fantastik talk about how foolish it is to rap about crimes that you could be prosecuted for one day.
The song’s instrumental had previously been released in DOOM’s
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Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
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Eurythmics’ bold musical experimentation culminated in “Sweet Dreams”—the fourth single from duo’s second album, and their biggest hit.
When they wrote “Sweet Dreams,” Annie
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The Weeknd – Save Your Tears
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On “Save Your Tears,” The Weeknd once again addresses his past relationships and recollects on the experiences they went through together, while also providing no emotional support
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Billie Eilish – listen before i go
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“listen before i go” is a song centered around suicide, with Eilish warning her lover to hurry up and listen to her before she kills herself.
After it was premiered at a show in
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Taylor Swift – this is me trying
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Much like Swift’s August 2019 track “Afterglow,” “this is me trying” sees her accepting fault for relationship issues and making an effort to repair them. Fear, alcohol, and a
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Billy Idol – Eyes Without a Face
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The second single from the Rebel Yell album, this song was Idol’s first Top Ten hit in the US, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Among the first three songs written for
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Lil Uzi Vert – XO Tour Llif3
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“XO Tour Llif3” is a chronicle of Uzi’s relationship issues with ex-girlfriend, Brittany Byrd, and substance abuse. It’s delivered over bassy and upbeat production but addresses
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Pleco Nation x Kid Rap – Black Jesus Vs Black Santa
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[Chorus: Kid Rap] / Steal from the rich, give to the poor / When i Fuck a bitch she can't take it no more / Im all dripped out with the fresh adidas / All iced out, feel like Black
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Ibeyi – Mama Says
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This song is about the loss of Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi’s father and how their mother is dealing with that loss.
Towards the end of the song, they sing a song to Elegua and the
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2Pac – Dear Mama
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“Dear Mama” is the song that made it OK to admit: even if they kill people and sell drugs, deep down, thugs are all sensitive mama’s boys.
It was the third hip-hop act ever (after
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Wham! – Last Christmas
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“Last Christmas” is a song by Wham! It’s been widely covered by a multitude of artists, including Taylor Swift and Jimmy Eat World The song reached No. 1 in 2 countries and reached
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Taylor Swift – Wonderland
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“Wonderland” is a bonus track from the Deluxe Edition of 1989. It is a description of a toxic relationship, from beginning to end. It uses the story of Alice In Wonderland as
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Taylor Swift – illicit affairs
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“illicit affairs” tackles the idea of infidelity, which she first discussed on 2006’s “Should’ve Said No.” In the decade since she released “Should’ve Said No,” Swift’s conception
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Killah Priest – B.I.B.L.E.
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This song was the only song on GZA’s magnum opus Liquid Swords that doesn’t have a verse from GZA himself. Killah Priest is the emcee who swings his sword on this cut.
GZA told
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2Pac (Ft. Outlawz) – Me Against the World
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On the titular track to Shakur’s 1995 third studio album, Me Against the World, ‘Pac discusses themes of injustice and unfairness on his lonesome battle against the world. The
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Eminem – Sing for the Moment
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This song was the fourth single released from Eminem’s fourth studio album The Eminem Show. It was an international hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries and peaking at #14
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Tears for Fears – Pale Shelter (Long Version)
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[Intro: Roland Orzabal] / How could ever know? / How could I decide when you're inside? / Won't ever let me go, how can I be sure? / [Verse 1: Curt Smith] / How can I be sure
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JP Saxe (Ft. Julia Michaels) – If the World Was Ending
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“If The World Was Ending” constitutes the third single of 2019 for the Canadian musician JP Saxe, following “Same Room” and “Women Who Look Like You”.
Throughout the song
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Guns N' Roses – Civil War
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Before its release as the opening track on the Guns N' Roses album Use Your Illusion II in 1991, “Civil War” first appeared on the 1990 charity compilation Nobody’s Child: Romanian
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Lauren Spencer Smith – Fingers Crossed
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On “Fingers Crossed” Lauren sings of an ex-lover, and remembers when the pair were still together. Spencer-Smith recalls the good and bad of the relationship, going from the two
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Aerosmith – Dream On
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Off of their first LP, this is one of Aerosmith’s biggest early hits, along with “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.”
Frontman Steven Tyler began writing the song on his father’s
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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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Taylor Swift – Mine
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“Mine” is the lead single from Taylor’s third studio album Speak Now.
It tells the story of a girl whose parents' failed marriage has caused her to take a pessimistic view on love
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Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
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“Wish You Were Here” is the title track on Pink Floyd’s 1975 album. The song’s lyrics encompass writer Roger Waters‘ feelings of alienation from other people, drawing particular
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a-ha – Take On Me
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“Take on Me” is a synthpop song that combines various instrumentation that includes acoustic guitars, keyboards, and drums. It was released as a-ha’s debut single in September
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Drake – Tuscan Leather
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The six minute, six second introductory (and highly-anticipated) song off Drake’s third outing, Nothing Was The Same. The song’s title borrows from Tom Ford’s designer cologne
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Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight
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“In the Air Tonight” remains one of Phil Collins‘ best known hits. Its music video was directed by Stuart Orme and played on MTV shortly after the channel launched in 1981.
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