6 Popular Songs That Don't Mean What You Think | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

6 Popular Songs That Don't Mean What You Think

Warning, this may make or break your favorite songs.

43
6 Popular Songs That Don't Mean What You Think
Whizzpast

As a community, we all tend to love the same things. We all tend to overdose on the same art, films, and music. After all, we are the ones that make them popular. As ironic as it may sound, as much as we replay the same song over and over again until we know every word, beat, and note, we sometimes still don't comprehend the true meaning of the song. Sometimes, we just don't think about it to much because were to busy acting like Mick Jagger in our car on the way to work, but sometimes it's because only the writer knew what he meant when he wrote the song. Each song may not be what you think it is, so next time your jamming out in your car, think about what your singing.

1. Imagine - John Lennon (The Beatles)

Well "imagine" this, John Lennon openly stated that this song might as well have been the communist manifesto. No argument there, I mean seriously think about it. After the song was released and it became ridiculously popular, he then stated that he knows now just to sugarcoat the message in order to get it across.

2. Black Bird - The Beatles

McCartney stated in later years that this song was about the segregation in Little Rock during the civil rights movement. The "black bird" was purely symbolic.

3. Iron Man - Black Sabbath

This song actually isn't about Marvel's Iron Man but instead the story of a man that got sucked into space and traveled through time to see the future and got shot back to Earth. However on his way back he got turned into Iron. Being full of metal, he was unable to speak and warn the people of the future that is going to come down on them. The people ignore him, disregarding anything he has to offer. In the end the Iron Man ignores them and "gets his revenge".

4. Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day

Anti-war message, easy one. Think again, this song is actually about Billie Joe's father that passed away 20 years before he wrote the song. He never got over the passing of his father and this is essentially a memorial song.

5. Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams

So this is either gonna ruin this song or make it exponentially better. So rather about a time frame, this song is about a sexual encounter he had during the summer. Not in 1969. Get it. Yeah.

6. Poker Face _ Lady Gaga

So I never really understood the song Poker Face in the first place, but I'm guessing a lot of you all have a clue as to what it may be about. Well, the answer is her bisexuality when she was dating a man but had feelings for a woman.

I guess in the end it isn't about what the writer intended but how the audience perceives and interprets it. To each, a song might have another meaning, but at least we now know not every song is as obvious as we thought.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1700
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

16478
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3464
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments