Mind-blowing hidden meanings behind 5 popular songs

If you're an ardent music fan, you love hearing the story behind your favourite tunes. Though some of those tales have become famous through the years, others are less well-known. Let's take a look at a few.

Blackbird - The Beatles (1968)

This tune's composer, Paul McCartney, has often described this gentle acoustic tune as actually being his take on the subject of civil rights in the United States.

Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes (2003)

This strident, martial track, which appears on its surface to describe the exploits of an unstoppable seven-nation army, is actually a metaphor: according to Jack White's personal notes, it is about a six-nation army.

Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-a-Lot (1992)

This tune's composer, Sir Mix-a-Lot, has often described this gentle hip-hop tune as actually being his take on the subject of civil rights in the United States.

It's My Life - Bon Jovi (2000)

Did you assume Jon Bon Jovi was singing about his own life? You guessed wrong! But whose life, then, is he singing about?

That of actor and comedian Don Knotts!

Wonder if the bug-eyed goof ever knew.

Losing My Religion - R.E.M. (1991)

Though this song may initially seem to have deep spiritual significance, "Religion" was Michael Stipe's nickname for his house key.

Wondering why someone would take the time to name a key? Yeah? Really trying to figure that out?

Well, guess what. While you were worrying about that needless detail, someone picked up your house key and your mail key, and walked away with them both.

Stay in the moment. Focus on the basics, like Michael didn't. Now go find Esmerelda and Clive.

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