The Pop Song Professor

The Pop Song Professor

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!

All by Arielle Anderson

What does "the 1" by Taylor Swift mean?

Jul 28

Jul 28 What does "the 1" by Taylor Swift mean?

Arielle Anderson

What does "exile" by Taylor Swift (feat. Bon Iver) mean?

Jul 28

Jul 28 What does "exile" by Taylor Swift (feat. Bon Iver) mean?

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What does "cardigan" by Taylor Swift mean?

Jul 28

Jul 28 What does "cardigan" by Taylor Swift mean?

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What does "Break My Heart" by Dua Lipa mean?

Mar 30

Mar 30 What does "Break My Heart" by Dua Lipa mean?

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What does "Oh My God" by Alec Benjamin mean?

Feb 16

Feb 16 What does "Oh My God" by Alec Benjamin mean?

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What does "3am" by Halsey mean?

Jan 20

Jan 20 What does "3am" by Halsey mean?

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What does "Still Learning" by Halsey mean?

Jan 19

Jan 19 What does "Still Learning" by Halsey mean?

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What does "Christmas Tree Farm" by Taylor Swift mean?

Dec 8

Dec 8 What does "Christmas Tree Farm" by Taylor Swift mean?

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What does "This Love" by Camila Cabello mean?

Dec 8

Dec 8 What does "This Love" by Camila Cabello mean?

Arielle Anderson

What does "Push My Luck" by The Chainsmokers mean?

Nov 10

Nov 10 What does "Push My Luck" by The Chainsmokers mean?

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What does "Everyday Life" by Coldplay mean?

Nov 10

Nov 10 What does "Everyday Life" by Coldplay mean?

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What does "Arabesque" by Coldplay mean?

Oct 28

Oct 28 What does "Arabesque" by Coldplay mean?

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What does "Look At Her Now" by Selena Gomez mean?

Oct 27

Oct 27 What does "Look At Her Now" by Selena Gomez mean?

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What does "Lights Up" by Harry Styles mean?

Oct 14

Oct 14 What does "Lights Up" by Harry Styles mean?

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What does "Cry for Me" by Camila Cabello mean?

Oct 7

Oct 7 What does "Cry for Me" by Camila Cabello mean?

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What does "Graveyard" by Halsey mean?

Sep 16

Sep 16 What does "Graveyard" by Halsey mean?

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What does "Nurse's Office" by Melanie Martinez mean?

Sep 9

Sep 9 What does "Nurse's Office" by Melanie Martinez mean?

Arielle Anderson

What does "Circles" by Post Malone mean?

Sep 2

Sep 2 What does "Circles" by Post Malone mean?

Arielle Anderson

What does "Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince" by Taylor Swift mean?

Aug 28

Aug 28 What does "Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince" by Taylor Swift mean?

Arielle Anderson

What does "I Forgot That You Existed" by Taylor Swift mean?

Aug 28

Aug 28 What does "I Forgot That You Existed" by Taylor Swift mean?

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