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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 "Run and Go" by Twenty One Pilots mean?

Podcast: What does "Run and Go" by Twenty One Pilots mean?

In this episode of the Pop Song Professor podcast, Clifford Stumme explains what's going on with Twenty One Pilots' song "Run and Go" and how it connects closely to the story behind "Bohemian Rhapsody."

What does "Don't Wanna Know" by Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar mean?

What does "Don't Wanna Know" by Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar mean?

What does "Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga mean?

What does "Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga mean?