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Behind the Meaning of the Joyous Nursery Rhyme, “Pop! Goes the Weasel”

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Behind the Song Lyrics: “Somewhere on a Beach” by Dierks Bentley

The Meaning, and Story Behind, Chase Rice’s “Ready Set Roll”

The Meaning Behind “A Whole New World” from Disney’s ‘Aladdin’

Tom Petty pictured in the recording studio.

Behind the Comforting Meaning of “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty

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Behind The Meaning of “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” By Aerosmith

August 3, 2022, 9:26 am
The Tale Behind the Meaning of “Puff the Magic Dragon” by Peter, Paul and Mary

August 2, 2022, 11:17 am
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Behind the Meaning of the Traditional Nursery Rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb”
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The Surprisingly Dark Meaning Behind “With or Without You” by U2

July 30, 2022, 9:33 am
The Powerful Meaning Behind “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s ‘Encanto’

July 29, 2022, 10:24 am
Behind the Meaning, and Women, of the Billy Joel Classic “Uptown Girl”

July 28, 2022, 11:06 am
Behind the Meaning of the Classic Nursery Rhyme “Jack and Jill”

July 27, 2022, 12:42 pm
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Behind the Deeper Meaning of “When Doves Cry” by Prince

July 26, 2022, 11:16 am
Behind the Meaning of the Partner-Swapping Square Dance Song “Skip to My Lou”
Behind the Civil Rights Message Of “Blackbird” by The Beatles

July 23, 2022, 10:29 am
Behind the Meaning, and Making Of, Blondie’s Stalker Song “One Way or Another”

July 22, 2022, 11:55 am
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The Meaning Behind the Progressive Lyrics of “Lola” by The Kinks

July 21, 2022, 12:22 pm

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