Interpretations

The beauty of music is that it can mean different things to different people. Each episode of Interpretations is dedicated to just that- an understanding of what the artist intended, and also what the song may mean to each of us. Comments can be made to: interpretationspod@gmail.com

Episodes

Episode 6: No Surrender by Bruce Springsteen

August 10, 2025 • 5 mins

In this episdoe, we break down Bruce Springsteen's "No Surrender", off Born in the U.S.A. It's another song whose meaning has changed over time, especially when you hear different versions of it. Let me know how this song has affected you at interpreationspod@gmail.com.

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Episode 5: Black by Pearl Jam

June 16, 2025 • 7 mins

Today I talk about the lyrics and emotions behidn "Black" by Pearl Jam off their album "Ten". An increditbly raw and bare song, it has the ability to reach directly into your soul and rip it out. Let me know what you think at interpretationspod@gmail.com!

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Episode 4: Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival

March 19, 2024 • 6 mins

In 1970, things should have been wonderful for Creedence Clearwater Revival. They weren't. And lead singer John Fogerty put pen to paper and came up with this wonderful song depicting the scene. What happens when it's all ending and you can't do anything about it?

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Episode 3: Fire and Rain by James Taylor

March 12, 2024 • 5 mins

James Taylor has a catalogue that has probably permeated your soul more than you think. One song that has impacted me is "Fire and Rain". This episode explores the meaning behind the lyrics and how it continues to affect me every time I hear it.

Does this song also make you feel some type of way? Email comments to interpretationspod@gmail.com!

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Episode 2: "Hearts and Bones" by Paul Simon

December 3, 2023 • 4 mins

In this episode, Keith talks about the Paul Simon song "Hearts and Bones" and the story behind the inspiration behind one Simon's classics. Sure, the people it's technically about makes it interesting, but the universality of how our relationships make us and change us forever is something that goes unnoticed to the casual listener.

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Episode 1: "Mr. Jones" by Counting Crows

September 13, 2022 • 7 mins

Welcome to Interpretations! We start off with a song about Adam Duritz's dreams. It was their first hit off their first release way back in 1993 and the real-life story it's based on, along with how it's changed over the years, make it a song for all times.

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