The meaning of the Overton window
Are we still able to autonomously develop thoughts and behaviors?Are we owners of our actions? According to Overton, the answer to these questions is: definitely NO. We accept what we don’t want and we don’t…
American Pie: the hidden meaning of a cryptic song
The original version of the song has been successful in the most important charts in the world (which is unusual for a song that lasts almost nine minutes). Especially in the United States, this piece…
The secret life of David Gilmour
David Gilmour is one of the most important, talented and influential guitarists in the history of rock music. Author of some of the most beautiful songs by Pink Floyd and some of the most exciting…
What’s Going On: beyond the meanings of Marvin Gaye’s song
Understanding is the lifeblood of a masterpiece album. In order to understand the essence of What’s Going On, Marvin Gaye’s album released in 1971, we need to start with a letter. One of the many…
David Bowie, Life on Mars: the meanings of the lyrics
Is it possible to explain a poem? Maybe not. Perhaps we should only enjoy the sound of words, even if we don’t know the language or understand the meaning. The same happens for David Bowie…
I Wanna Be Adored: the meaning of The Stone Roses’s song
Without The Stone Roses, the whole Britpop wave which includes (from Blur to The Verve and Oasis) could even not exist. Their debut album is a masterpiece and inside it there is a hypnotic and…