Song Meaning

Who wants to be 'The Man'? Pretty much any dude out there. Aloe Blacc, whose folky, lived-in and soulful voice powers Avicii's ear-bending 'Wake Me Up,' has a second hit on his hands with 'The Man.' On the surface, it's the declarations of a man who strokes his own ego. Unearth a few more layers of meaning and you'll realize it's far deeper than that.

Lucy Hale is best known for her role as Aria in 'Pretty Little Liars.' But with her debut single, 'You Sound Good to Me,' the raven-haired beauty is poised to make her mark as an artist. The song is a sweet, simple and twangy ode to enjoying the basic blessings in life.

Ellie Goulding's latest smash 'Burn' is lighting up the charts, the dancefloors and the radio. We've dissected the meaning behind the electro-pop/EDM-lite song from a lyrical perspective. What exactly is the British singer setting ablaze?

The most unforgettable thing about the Shakira x Rihanna duet 'Can't Remember to Forget You' is likely the sexy video where the two divas cavort in a bed. But the song itself is a grower; it grows on you after multiple listens, thanks to the ladies and their vocal chemistry, to say nothing of their physical heat!

Love often involves self-sacrifice and becoming something more than human and becoming possibly immortal. Christina Perri makes that point in her beautifully aching new ballad 'Human.' We've excavated the meaning of the song's powerfully poetic lyrics.

Beyonce's 'Drunk in Love' is a sexy, sultry song that finds King Bey employing an extended metaphor.

OneRepublic's uplifting 'Counting Stars' is one of their biggest radio smashes. It's a feel good hit, one that's catchy and super fun to sing along to. We're breaking down the song's deeper meaning on the lyrical level.

Winter is prime 'Sweater Weather' time but it's not so obvious in The Neighbourhood's dreamy, indie pop/rock jam. The layered and lazy song spent many months at No. 1 on the alt rock charts in 2013 and it has a much deeper meaning than you might think.

Wait, what's this? Miley Cyrus, vulnerable? Yep, she sure is in the space of 'Adore You,' the sincere ballad that opens 'Bangerz.'

One Direction capture the essence of fame and the notion of carpe diem in the title track from their new album. It's a big, huge, '80s rock-influenced anthem and the accompanying lyrics are as celebratory as the sound.