The Stories Behind The Lyrics of Popular Songs
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So there are times when a particular song and song lyrics have an interesting history due to their “personal” touches. A song may have been inspired by an observation made by the artist, a personal experience, a dialogue heard inside a coffee shop. The story behind the song and the lyrics are often as interesting as the song itself. And, of course, these stories add depth to the lyrics and the music of the song. Here are two notable examples on how these back stories can enhance the charm of a song.
“Do You Want To,” by Franz Ferdinand
Often considered as an avant-garde band, thanks to their unconventional hits, Franz Ferdinand has the most peculiar set of songs. “Do You Want To” is an example. The lyrics of “Do You Want To” read a personal monologue or rant. “When I woke up tonight / I said I'm gonna make somebody love me / I’m Gonna make somebody love me / And now I know, now I know, now I know / I know that it's you / You’re Lucky, lucky, you're so lucky,” the first part of the song goes, and it doesn’t really give the listeners a clear idea of what it is all about.
The succeeding lines of the lyrics are more revealing, when it goes “Well he's a friend and we're so proud of ya / Your famous friend well I blew him before ya.” According to Alex Kapranos, a member of the band, the lyrics of the song were inspired by conversations they heard in a party. Basically, the lyrics contain some of the words he heard women shout at him.
“I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” by The Beatles
When you look at the lyrics of “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” it may seem as if this song is uninspired compared to the other songs they have written. The message of the song is simple—if you can even call it a message—but the simple lyrics and the catchy pop-rock tune appealed not only to the British but also to the Americans. In fact, this song was their first—and their biggest—hit in America, enabling them to penetrate the country’s music industry. So how was this song written?
According to Brian Epstien, he merely instructed John Lennon and Paul McCartney to write a song that would appeal to Americans, since their previous attempts in the country failed. The duo wrote the song in the house basement of McCartney’s girlfriend, where he stayed as a guest. While the two had a number of disagreements with the credits of songs they have co-written, both agreed that “I Wanna Hold Your Hold” was “very co-written.”
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