Top 5 Hit Songs Ever Regarding Music, Lyrics, and Meaning
Writing lyrics is a challenging endeavor. Finding words that accurately express the songwriter's emotions while fitting into a particular tune and tempo is not the only challenge; the words' sound quality must also be attractive to the ear. A song's lyrics may serve as its foundation, with the words arriving first, evoking a particular atmosphere or feeling and informing the music. This is the strength of language. The ability to make you cry, whether from joy or despair, is the gift of a great song's lyrics writer.
While some musicians employ clear lyrics, others use ones that contain subliminal meanings. Everyone has heard a song that they initially thought meant something else but turned out to signify something quite different. Here are the top 5 hit songs of all time with terms of music, lyrics, and meaning.
(05) "Sweet Child O' Mine" By Guns N’ Roses
Guns N' Roses, an American rock
band, wrote the song "Sweet Child o' Mine." Appetite for Destruction,
their debut album, contains it. The song was released as the third single from
the album in the US in June 1988, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100
list and becoming the band's lone US number-one single. The song was released
in the UK in August 1988 and that same month, it peaked at number 24 on the UK
Singles Chart. It was re-released there in May 1989 and reached its peak at
number six.
Lyrics
She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky
Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry
Whoa, oh, ohSweet child o' mine
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine
She's got eyes of the bluest skiesAs if they thought of rain
I'd hate to look into those eyes and see an ounce of pain
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Where as a child I'd hide
And pray for the thunder and the rain to quietly pass me by
Whoa, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Whoa whoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine
Whoa, yeahWhoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh
Sweet love of mine
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Ooh, yeah
Ooh, sweet love of mine
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Ooh, oh, where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Oh, where do we go now?
Where do we go? (Sweet child)
Where do we go now?
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Where do we go now?
Ah, ah
Where do we go?
Oh, where do we go now?
Oh, where do we go?
Oh, where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Oh, where do we go now?
Now, now, now, now, now, now, nowSweet child
Sweet child of mine
Meaning Of the Songs
"Sweet Child O' Mine" is a love song, to put it
simply. The song's writer and performer Axl Rose's love interest is referred to
as the song's titular "dear child." Even more precisely, he penned
the song in tribute to his wife Erin Everly, who he even temporarily married a
few years later. His admiration for this woman is thus shown throughout the
majority of the song, especially in reference to how she makes him feel
visually. Additionally, he does not employ the typical language found in
well-known love ballads. He actually presents himself as more of a child when
it comes to the impact she has on him, and instead uses highly poetic language.
When the song comes to a close, he asks her where she wants
their relationship to go in terms of its direction. Despite the accompanying
critically renowned music, "Sweet Child O' Mine" shines even brighter
as an example of real lyrical brilliance because there isn't any explicit
indication that he is even singing to a romantic interest throughout the song.
(04) “Like a Rolling Stone” By Bob Dylan
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan's song "Like a
Rolling Stone" was made public on July 20, 1965, by Columbia Records. When
Dylan returned from a taxing tour of England in June 1965, he wrote a lengthy
stanza that became the song's combative lyrics. This draft was condensed by
Dylan into four verses and a chorus. A few weeks later, during the sessions for
the upcoming album Highway 61 Revisited, "Like a Rolling Stone" was
recorded. The statistically most acclaimed song of all time is "Like a
Rolling Stone," according review aggregator Acclaimed Music. It was ranked
first on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" lists from
2004 and 2010. Numerous musicians have covered it, including the Wailers,
Green Day, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Dylan's handwritten song lyrics
sold for $2 million at auction in 2014, setting a record for a popular music
manuscript.
Lyrics
Threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
People call say 'beware doll, you're bound to fall'
You thought they were all kidding you
You used to laugh about
Everybody that was hanging out
Now you don't talk so loud
Now you don't seem so proud
About having to be scrounging your next meal
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be without a home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ahh you've gone to the finest schools, alright Miss Lonely
But you know you only used to get juiced in it
Nobody's ever taught you how to live out on the street
And now you're gonna have to get used to it
You say you never compromise
With the mystery tramp, but now you realize
He's not selling any alibis
As you stare into the vacuum of his eyes
And say do you want to make a deal?
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
A complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ah you never turned around to see the frowns
On the jugglers and the clowns when they all did tricks for you
You never understood that it ain't no good
You shouldn't let other people get your kicks for you
You used to ride on a chrome horse with your diplomat
Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat
Ain't it hard when you discovered that
He really wasn't where it's at
After he took from you everything he could steal
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ahh princess on a steeple and all the pretty people
They're all drinking, thinking that they've got it made
Exchanging all precious gifts
But you better take your diamond ring, you better pawn it babe
You used to be so amused
At Napoleon in rags and the language that he used
Go to him he calls you, you can't refuse
When you ain't got nothing, you got nothing to lose
You're invisible now, you've got no secrets to conceal
How does it feel, ah how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Meaning Of the Song
The song actually has a deeper message that isn't directly
related to the story. Instead, the question is who the real "Miss
Lonely" is. Many people have hypothesized that it refers to a fictional
character who was a part of Mr. Dylan's life at the time. But instead, it seems
to be the case that the performer is being characterized in this way.
When Bob Dylan wrote this song, he was facing a major choice. He was actually debating leaving the music business at the time. Therefore, the lyrics' references to poverty in his own situation are not literal. But it might be inferred that, at least in part, he was daydreaming about what life would be like if he gave up his notoriety. Additionally, if the lyrics were to be taken literally, they would be a damning indictment of the person against whom they are directed. But in the end, this is probably more of a dream and creative writing exercise than anything else.
American soul musician Otis Redding wrote and first performed the song "Respect." From his third album, Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul, it was made available as a single in 1965 and went on to become a crossover smash for Redding.
When Aretha Franklin, a fellow soul singer, performed and reworked "Respect" in 1967, it became a larger smash and became her hallmark song. In 1968, it won Franklin two Grammy Awards for "Best Rhythm & Blues Recording" and "Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Female," and in 1987, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. It is frequently regarded as one of the best R&B songs of its time.
Lyrics
What you want, baby, I got it
What you need, do you know I got it?
All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you get home
(Just a little bit) hey, baby
(Just a little bit) when you get home
(Just a little bit) mister
(Just a little bit)
I ain't gon' do you wrong while you're gone
Ain't gon' do you wrong 'cause I don't wanna
All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you come home
(Just a little bit) baby
(Just a little bit) when you get home
(Just a little bit) yeah
(Just a little bit)
I'm about to give you all of my money
And all I'm askin' in return, honey
Is to give me my propers when you get home
yeah, baby
(Just a, just a, just a, just a) when you get home
(Just a little bit) yeah
(Just a little bit)
Ooh, your kisses, sweeter than honey
And guess what? So is my money
All I want you to do for me, is give it to me when you get home
yeah, baby
(Re, re, re, re) whip it to me
(Respect, just a little bit) when you get home, now
(Just a little bit)
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what it means to me
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care, TCB, oh
A little respect
(Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me)
Whoa, babe
a little respect
(Just a little bit) I get tired
(Just a little bit) keep on tryin'
(Just a little bit) you're runnin' out of fools
(Just a little bit) and I ain't lyin'
(Just a little bit)
start when you come home
(Re, re, re, respect) or you might walk in
(Just a little bit) and find out I'm gone
(Just a little bit) I gotta have
Meaning Of The song
In Franklin's rendition of "Respect," a young, self-assured woman tells her partner that she complies with all of his requests and doesn't understand why he treats her disrespectfully. She claims that all she asks of him is "respect."
(02) “Country Rods” By John Denver
Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver wrote the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads," also referred to as "Country Roads," about West Virginia. Denver released it as a single on April 12, 1971, and it peaked at number two on the US Hot 100 singles chart for the week ending August 28, 1971. The RIAA awarded the song Platinum and Gold certifications on April 10, 2017 and August 18, 1971, respectively, for its initial success. One of John Denver's most well-known songs was born from this tune. With more than 1.6 million digital downloads sold in the US, it has kept selling.
Lyrics
West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Shenandoah River
Life is old there
Older than the trees
Younger than the mountains
Growin' like a breeze
Country roads
Take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia
Mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
All my memories
Gather round her
Miner's lady
Stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty
Painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine
Teardrops in my eye
Country roads
Take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia
Mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
I hear her voice
In the morning hour she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
Driving down the road I get a feeling
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday
Country roads
Take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia
Mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
Country roads
Take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia
Mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
Take me home, country roads
Take me home, country roads
Meaning Of The Song
The phrase "miners lady" alludes to mountain mining. Being a landlocked state, West Virginia is "Stranger to Blue Water." Higher elevations' dustiness and dark evergreens are referred to as "dark and dusty." Mountains are covered in fog, which gives the moonshine the flavor. Tears are not just a sign of strong recollections but also a side effect of drinking "Hooch." The song's protagonist, who is not John, has strong memories of West Virginia gathering around him. Actually from the Rockies, John Denver.
For those who believe in creationism Mountains are 6600 years old and therefore older than trees that are only around 2000 years old. For the rest of us, some mountains, such as the little, weathered ones in my province, Ontario, and the Great State of Michigan, can be 950 million years old, as opposed to just 200 million for trees as a lifeform. Life progresses "like a breeze". His memories of his West Virginia home are brought on by the hour-long radio program. Even mountains whose tops are hardly higher than Mile High Denver are appreciated by John Denver.
(01)“Smells Like Teen Spirit” By Nirvana
Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl, who passed away in 2004, wrote the opening song, "Smells Like Teen Spirit." This song, which was performed by the well-known and illustrious band Nirvana, was among the most popular in the 1990s. The group was founded in 1987. "Smells Like Teen Spirit," which was released in September 1991, topped the Alternative Songs Chart according to Billboard. The song has now research.1 billion views on YouTube, making it one of a select few.
Lyrics
It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's over bored and self assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey
Yay
I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey
Yay
And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard, was hard to find
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
Meaning Of The song
When Nirvana performed "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in its original form, it conjured up images of disobedient teenagers hanging around with their buddies and perhaps engaging in drug-related activity. load up your weapons, invite your friends.
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