What Did They Mean By That?

What Did They Mean By That?

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What Did They Mean By That? episodes

  • Episode 19- Hurt- Nine Inch Nails and Johnny Cash

    Take a listen as we discuss Trent Reznor and this Nine Inch Nails classic.  True to her love of dark, brooding, sad songs, Julia presents the obvious messages in this song, along with the little known facts you'll want to know about this impactful artist and his 1995 song.  Also, if you thought you heard a different version of this song before, you're not wrong.  That's Johnny Cash covering it in 2003.  There never was a more unlikely, but perfect pair. 

    Johnny Cash video

    Nine Inch Nails video

    Netflix- Song Exploder Episode


    Art by Sopow Art

    44 min
  • Episode 18- Throwing Shade

    Join us for a bonus round of Christine throwing all the shade. We will also drop a hint about some upcoming content. No in depth lyric analysis this time around, just some random musings from your favorite sisters. 

    36 min
  • Episode 17- Fire and Rain- James Taylor

    Melomaniacs, Join us as Christine presents James Taylor, a staple in American singer-songwriter history.  We'll discuss Fire and Rain and how it actually has nothing to do with a plane crash.  Come listen and discover what James really meant by that with this tranquil, confessional song.

    Live Performance 1970

    James on Stephen Colbert in 2015


    Art by Kitty Sopow

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    31 min
  • Episode 15- What's Going On- Marvin Gaye

    Come listen as we discuss the Prince of Soul's breakthrough hit.  Marvin Gaye was more than a velvety voice, he was a pioneer in activism, paving the way for other Soul and R&B artists to embrace lyrics about turmoil, inequality, violence, and discrimination in the US.  There is a reason this is in the top 10 songs of all time.

    Live performance 1980

    Live performance 1972

    Interview with Marvin Gaye 1983


    Art by Kitty Sopow

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    46 min
  • Episode 14- Every Breath You Take- The Police

    Join the sisters as we discuss one of the most played song in radio history.  Is Sting a lover or a stalker?  Or something else?  We also call out Julia for her "Today years old" and try to math.  It's a good one, folks.  Also, Christine thinks this song has an entirely different video and talks about it like she knows what she's talking about.  


    Every Breath You Take Video

    NPR Article

    Art by Kitty Sopow

    Aunt Tracy's Place

    40 min
  • Episode 12- Hey Ya!- OutKast

    You know this song, or at least part of it... Shake it, shake it, shake it like a Polaroid Picture...the way OutKast demanded!

    Hey Ya! Video

    Newsweek Article

    Elizabeth DeVasto on TikTok

    Yvonne MK Music

    Art by Kitty Sopow

    35 min
  • Episode 11 - All She Wants To Do Is Dance- Don Henley

    This is our first requested song!  Thank you to our friend Sarah for recommending this hit song from 1984 by a prolific artist whose career has taken lots of twists and turns, but who remains a creator of catchy, memorable songs.

    Video- All She Wants To Do Is Dance

    Julia's shit


    Art by Kitty Sopow

    42 min
  • Episode 10- Fake Plastic Trees- Radiohead

    Melomaniacs, listen as Julia presents one of Christine's favorite songs of all times, without even knowing it.  Trust us, listeners, these sisters are in tune, not only to music, but to each other's whacky ways.

    Official Video

    Colbert Interview

    Induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    Isolated Lyrics

    Art by Kitty Sopow


    42 min

About What Did They Mean By That?

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This is a podcast where two sisters bring to each episode the lyrics of a song. Neither sister knows the song until the show goes live. This element of surprise makes this show unique as the analysis…