Music Study

Space captivates the human mind. It evokes images of a vast, dark emptiness, stars, and planets, block holes and nebula… It stimulates our imagination. It makes us wonder what else is out there. Are there other planets we could occupy? What do they look like? And are they occupied by other intelligent creatures? Much of…

“Fire” is a great word to use in a song. It rhymes with “higher” and “desire”, which are often go-to lyrics in pop songs. And, it can serve as a metaphor for many things, like love, hate, passion, desire, challenge, life and more. In this guide, we’re going to look at the best songs about…

Rain has been one of my favorite things, ever since I was child. In that sense, I might be the odd one out. Most people like “nice” weather, which generally means sunny. The term “rain”, in music, is often used to describe difficult times, whether it’s “it never rains but it pours” or “walking through…

We don’t often think about it, but everyone has some weirdness around money. Money, so far as I’m concerned, is neutral. It isn’t anything, specifically. But even that statement is controversial, because you just said in your mind, “no, money is a tool” or “money makes the world go around.” But as you’re about to…

There’s nothing quite like an awesome friend you can trust. If they’re willing to put up with your weirdness and walk through thick and thin, then you know you’ve found true blue. The paradox is that you can also be hurt by the people closest to you. After all, a hollow insult from a stranger…

We’ve all thought about getting back at someone for what they did. Does that make us awful human beings? The reality is that revenge might make us feel better in the moment, but rarely if ever does it solve a problem. It can even leave you with a seared conscience. The best way to deal…

Los Angeles is one of the best music cities in the U.S. and many people move there hoping to make their dreams of fortune and fame a reality. It isn’t just musicians either. It’s a melting pot of talent, from models and actors to photographers and scriptwriters. L.A. is just one smaller part of California,…

It’s time for a fun song list. In case you hadn’t noticed, there are many songs out there about food and drink. Oftentimes, the reference to food or drink is just a metaphor for something else, and the songs usually have deeper meanings, but we’ll be getting into that too. Further, you will find links…

There are certain themes that come up time and again in popular music. Growing up is one of those special themes. We all have a different connection to growing up and will probably remember it differently. Some of us will look back on our formative years and say those were the best years of our…

Change. If there’s one thing we can count on in life, it’s change. Everything is changing around us. Even you and I are changing, even though we don’t always notice it. But change isn’t always comfortable or easy. There are times to embrace it, times to deal with it and more. In this guide, we’ve…

We’ve all been there, missing someone isn’t easy. It could be a friend, a family member or even a significant other. Whatever the case, here are the best songs about missing someone, many of which you’ll likely be able to relate to. “Wish You Were Here” by Avril Lavigne Song year: 2011 Sometimes, you find…

Home; everyone has a different connection to it. Some people love their home. Some people grew up with family members that made their lives difficult. Ultimately, however, home is chosen – it’s not where you ended up by default or even where you grew up. Home is created by you, you can decide where home…

You love him. You can’t wait to be around him. He’s surprised and delighted you on countless occasions. He’s your boyfriend. Sometimes, you can barely express your feelings – it’s hard to put them into words. That’s okay, because we’ve always got music. Here are the 29 best songs to dedicate to your boyfriend. “Kiss…

The greatest minds of our time tell us that time is relative. It’s true – we all experience time differently. But if there’s one thing that’s true about time, it’s that it only moves forward. We can’t go back and change the past. It’s no surprise, then, that there are so many great songs about…

Family. That one word can bring a lot to mind. For some it will be feelings of joy, nostalgia, love. For others it will be feelings of frustration, sadness, skepticism. There’s no right or wrong way to feel about your family – after all, your experiences are unique to you. But it is fair to…