Lorde released her new single "What Was That?" on Thursday. She said the song was written in late 2023 in the midst of a painful breakup. The lyrics also include references to drug use and other songs ...

Taylor Swift is known for her storytelling and poetic lyricism. Her lyrics reference novels by Daphne du Maurier, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Kurt Vonnegut, and more. Swift's newest single, "The Fate of ...

This song from Bob Dylan’s 1985 album Empire Burlesque features a direct reference to the 1980 Clint Eastwood film Bronco Billy. The western includes the line “I’m looking for a woman who can ride ...

"Everyone in my team knew if Scooter Braun brings us something, do not bring it to me," she told Rolling Stone in 2019. "The fact that those two are in business together after the things he said about ...

In this reflective, bittersweet melody, Grande reminisces about a time she shared with her past lover, whom she felt she took for granted and mistreated. She now regrets the role she played. She ...

Paul McCartney developed a knack for finding inspiration for his songs in front of him. It wasn’t always that easy. One musician called McCartney and John Lennon idiots as songwriters in the early ...

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It’s not uncommon for artists to reference other famous people in their music. Here are some 80s songs that sing about celebrities, whether it’s to make a statement, or give someone a shout. In this ...

It’s always cool when an artist makes a callback to their previous songs or even the work of other artists in their tracks – it feels like a little secret just for dedicated fans to discover! From ...