‘Buddy Holly’ – Weezer
To begin with, this song isn’t really about Buddy Holly at all, although most people who have heard it are aware of that. Most of those people assume that the song is about a romantic relationship when they hear the lyrics “You know I’m yours/and I know you’re mine/and that’s for all time,” but singer Rivers Cuomo tells a different story: “It’s about a particular girl I knew;… it’s about my commitment to her,… my willingness to defend her.” It’s quite platonic. Nothing romantic about it.” If you listen closely to the words, you’ll notice that none of them are expressly romantic; people just assume that it’s a guy talking about a girl, which is precisely what Weezer is singing about.
‘Buddy Holly’ Weezer
‘Always’ – Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi, known for power ballads such as “I’ll Be There for You” and “Bed of Roses,” had one of their biggest hits in 1994 with “Always.” Perhaps because of their status as balladeers, many seemed to dismiss the song’s darker overtones. “It’s a sick little twisted lyric,” Jon Bon Jovi said of the lyrics. Many people think it’s sweet and wonderful, but in reality, this guy is a stalker. He is a sick person.”
‘Always’ Bon Jovi
