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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!

Podcast: What does "H.O.L.Y." by Florida Georgia Line mean?

Podcast: What does "H.O.L.Y." by Florida Georgia Line mean?

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Clifford, the Pop Song Professor, takes a hard look at Florida Georgia Line's "H.O.L.Y." The song's a love song, but it uses religious imagery to send the message that there's something special about a woman who can rid the narrator of all of his demons.

However, the song's likely offensive to religious audiences, and Clifford tackles that topic in this fourth episode of The Pop Song Professor Podcast.

Disclaimer: The portions of songs played in this podcast are done so with "Fair Use" educational policy in mind. The segments are kept as short as possible and are used for criticism and education, not as a market substitute.

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