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.
UNITED KINGDOM -, circa 1973: Pink Floyd, (L-R; Rick Wright, Dave Gilmour, Nick Mason and Roger Waters) pose for a publicity still, circa 1973. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
JUNE 13: Singer and dancer Paula Abdul dances during the filming of the video for her hit song "Forever Your Girl" which was released on June 13, 1988. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Alanis Morissette during Alanis Morissette in 1995 Concert at John Hanson Ford Theater in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
Musician Kenny Chesney poses with his award for "Entertainer of the Year" on stage in the press room during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage)
BLOOMINGTON, MN. – MARCH 1982: Country music singer Loretta Lynn performing at the Carlton Celebrity Room in Bloomington, Minn., March 31, 1982. (Minneapolis Star photo by Tom Sweeney/Star Tribune via Getty Images)
Die Spielbude, Unterhaltungsshow, Deutschland 1982 – 1989, Gaststar: britischer Popsänger Rick Astley. (Photo by Frank Hempel/United Archives via Getty Images)
