I'm Clifford Stumme, and I use literary analysis and research to explain the deeper meanings of pop songs. Feel free to leave a comment or to email me at clifford@popsongprofessor.com with questions or ideas!
“Smithereens”, the 6th song on the record Trench by twenty one pilots, a love song that isn’t like any other love song, and we love it. Let’s talk about it.
What?! Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie have actually collaborated on a new song, the music video for it just dropped out, and today we’re going to talk about it, and it’s nice message.
NF gets personal and vulnerable in “Lie”; and whether this song is based on a real relationship or not, it’s just too good and it’s worth talking about.
“Chlorine” is the fifth song in the album Trench by twenty one pilots, it is a beautiful song yet a confusing one, so let’s start breaking this one a bit, maybe we’ll get to know what is going on with Tyler Joseph, and Ned… Haven’t you seen Ned?!
NF’s “Mansion” is super deep, personal, and so worth talking about, and that’s what we’re going to do today.
“Apologize” by Grandson is one of his most famous songs in his newest album, he sees art and music a way to be political, unapologetic, and deep.
“My Blood” is the forth song in the album Trench, it’s about family; such a beautiful and catchy song, and it’s probably the most repetitive song in the album, but it works well, so let’s talk about this.
“Sincerity Is Scary” is a great song, it has a fantastic message about being true to yourself; and it gave me the opportunity to talk about one of my favourite controversial philosophical topics, and that’s Postmodernity.
