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Behind the Meaning of the Cowboy Classic “Home On the Range”

Behind the Meaning of “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC

Behind the History and Meaning of the Metallica Song “Enter Sandman”

The Hidden Meaning Behind Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers”

The Story (and Fistfight) Behind the ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Theme Song

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The Quick-Fix Meaning Behind Mötley Crüe’s “Dr. Feelgood”

January 30, 2023, 4:00 pm
The Drug and Lovestruck Meanings Behind “There She Goes” by The La’s (and Sixpence None the Richer)

January 29, 2023, 11:36 am
Behind the History and Meaning of the N.W.A. Song “F**k Tha Police”
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The Important Message in Cody Johnson’s “‘Til You Can’t”

January 27, 2023, 3:16 pm
Behind the Romantic Meaning of “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton

January 27, 2023, 12:35 pm
Behind the Meaning of “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus

January 27, 2023, 11:09 am
The Casino Fire That Inspired the Meaning Behind the 1972 Deep Purple Classic “Smoke on the Water”

January 27, 2023, 9:01 am
Story Behind the Song: “I Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash

January 26, 2023, 4:15 pm
Story Behind the Song: “Piece by Piece” by Kelly Clarkson
Behind the History and Meaning of the Song “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan

January 25, 2023, 2:03 pm
The Personal Meaning Behind Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next”

January 25, 2023, 12:58 pm
Morgan Evans Goes Behind His Heartbreaking Hit, “Over For You”

January 24, 2023, 11:55 am

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