50 Songs With Hidden Meanings
There are some songs with meaning that we can immediately determine because they're so obvious! It only takes one listen to understand it. Then, there are those that go right over our heads, and it takes several listens to understand what exactly these songs actually mean.
Hidden meanings and messages are everywhere. They're in the advertising we see every day, in TV shows, logos, and slogans, and especially in the music we listen to every time we get in the car. Sometimes, it can be an innuendo, or the meaning simply gets lost in translation. Sometimes, you have to read between the lines to find the dark, true meanings of some of the most popular songs in the world. Sometimes, you have to take a magnifying glass to your favorite songs to find the true meaning of it.
Some of these meanings you've probably already heard about, like The Police's hit Every Breath You Take, is not your ordinary love song, and now, it's almost impossible to see Sting in the same light. Honestly, a lot of your favorite love songs are probably way creepier and stalker-ish than they should be. Not to mention, there are some other super-popular songs from all different genres that have hidden and dark meanings.
Songs you thought were fun and poppy are actually about some pretty dark stuff. That's just the tip of the iceberg of dark meanings to some of the most popular songs in the world.
"Born in the USA"—Bruce Springsteen
Did you know...
- In the summer of 2007, Joh Hamm became a household name when Mad Men premiered to critical acclaim and strong ratings. Just over a year and a half later, Ellie Kemper stole America's hearts (and Dwight's and Andy's) when she became the new receptionist on The Office. Before they were famous, Hamm was Kemper's high school drama teacher!
- Björk created a media sensation when she wore her iconic white swan dress to the 2001 Oscars. At the time, many derided it as hideous and a publicity stunt, but it has since gone down as one of the most memorable dresses of all time—even if it isn't exactly beloved. She says David Bowie was the inspiration behind the dress.
- After her role as First Lady came to an end, Jackie Kennedy went into the publishing business. She became an associate editor at Doubleday and worked mostly on autobiographies. In fact, she was one of two original editors for Michael Jackson's 2009 autobiography Moonwalk, a #1 New York Times bestseller.
- Jackie Kennedy is famous for redecorating and renovating the interior of the White House. Actually, on just her first day, she ordered $50,000 in changes for new rooms for the children and upgrades to the kitchen. She later hosted a tour of the White House for CBS News which was viewed by 56 million people and won her an Emmy Award.
- In February 2020, Jeff Bezos bought the most expensive property in California: a $165 million mansion. It was designed for Jack Warner (the former president of Warner Bros. entertainment company). It took a decade to construct (spanning the 1930s and 40s). It comes complete with 9 acres of Beverly Hills land, a main house, a guest house, a tennis court, a golf course, and terraces.