We here at American Songwriter are obsessed with uncovering the meaning behind our favorite songs. Below, you’ll find deep dives into big hits, deep cuts, and everything in between.
ST. LOUIS – AUGUST 21: Paul McCartney and John Lennon of The Beatles play Busch Stadium as one of their final live performances as a band, on August 21, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Hochberg/Getty Images)
Bee Gees Pop Group brothers Maurice Gibb Barry Gibb & Robin Gibb together relax before the start of a tour, 30th March 1989. (Photo by Brendan Monks/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
View of American Rock, Pop, and Dance musicians David Was (born David Weiss) (left) and Harry Bowens, both of the group Was (Not Was), during an interview on MTV, New York, New York, June 21, 1989. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)
CIRCA 1966: Rock band "The Guess Who" pose for a portrait in circa 1966. (L-R) Jim Kale, Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Garry Peterson. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — Episode 1904 — Pictured: (l-r) Musical guest Paul McCartney, host Will Ferrell, and Marcello Hernández during Promos on Thursday, May 14, 2026 — (Photo by: Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via Getty Images)
