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Welcome!

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!

What is the best Twenty One Pilots song?

What is the best Twenty One Pilots song?

A week ago, hundreds of Twenty One Pilots fans and I dared to ask the question "Which is the best Twenty One Pilots song?" 

It was an epic livestream that took over an hour and a half, but we made the final decision using a March Madness bracket, and you can watch the process here: 

Or you can skip that and jump straight to the bracket itself. Enjoy!

What does "Young and Menace" by Fall Out Boy mean?

What does "Young and Menace" by Fall Out Boy mean?

Podcast: Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" is interesting, deep, and CONFUSING! ft. April

Podcast: Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" is interesting, deep, and CONFUSING! ft. April