Category Archives: Song Beneath the Song

Song Beneath the Song: “American Pie” by Don McLean

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Greg Olear

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Song Beneath the Song: “Norwegian Wood” by the Beatles

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Greg Olear

At last, the strange last verse of the Beatles’ best song is explained. Continue reading →

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Song Beneath the Song: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Greg Olear

Freddie Mercury died 25 years ago today. Here is a look at his most popular, and enigmatic, song. Continue reading →

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Song Beneath the Song: “Darling Nikki” by Prince

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Greg Olear

Greg Olear has the dirt on Nikki. Continue reading →

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Song Beneath the Song: Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” as Tarot Card Reading

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Greg Olear

To explain the lyrics to “Stairway to Heaven,” Greg Olear looks to his Rider-Waite deck. Continue reading →

Posted in Saturday Music, Song Beneath the Song | Tagged 666, bustle in your hedgerow, jimmy page, Led Zeppelin, my sweet Satan, Robert Plant, Satan, song meaning Stairway to Heaven, Stairway to Heaven, Tarot | 54 Comments

Song Beneath the Song: “Hey Jealousy” by the Gin Blossoms

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Greg Olear

Twenty years ago, “Hey Jealousy” climbed to #4 on the Billboard charts. A few months later, the man who wrote the song killed himself. Continue reading →

Posted in Song Beneath the Song | Tagged Doug Hopkins, Gin Blossoms, Hey Jealousy, irony, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Robin Wilson, Tempe | 50 Comments

Song Beneath the Song: “The Reflex” by Duran Duran

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Greg Olear

When you finish reading this analysis by Greg Olear, the hidden meaning of “The Reflex” will no longer leave you answered with a ? Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Rock City, Song Beneath the Song | Tagged Andy Taylor, Duran Duran, John Taylor, Journey, Market Market, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Seven and the Ragged Tiger, Simon LeBon, The Reflex, The Reflex Duran Duran song meaning | 52 Comments