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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.

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    How a Nosferatu Musical Reject Became One of the Biggest Power Ballads of the 1980s

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