Unfortified Castle

...ehh, who cares? Enough people have already misheard it that it doesn't even matter.

The simplest tracks sometimes hit you the hardest.

In a way, Norah Jones presents an alternative perspective on lost love compared to yesterday's post.

Mark Ronson and Camila Cabello combine for an anthem of post-heartbreak grief and processing.

"Trying to make sense of it all" (read: this tune) led me down some pretty interesting paths.

At least now we know what it's about.

It's light, it's upbeat... and the context in which it was written definitely explains its sound.

...and you probably aren't hearing it correctly, because a celebration of capitalism it most definitely is not.

Ava Max demonstrates how to build up from a sample, creating new material in a different style while also not losing sight of the original.

John Newman's hit starts slowly, but he soon unleashes its northern soul flavor.

This ska punk jam has one of the most unique origin stories for a track I've ever heard — one which makes me question my own life a bit.

The title of the Zombies' jumpstart single is an answer, but it, along with the rest of the song, only breeds more questions.

It sounds like a lot of tracks from its era, but its creators' attention to detail and its dramatic but relatable lyrics make it stand out.

Happy birthday, Dad. Thanks for all your love, guidance, and CDs.

Tracy Chapman speaks of lost potential, but there might just be a light at the end of the tunnel.

AJR present a quite positive, but easily embraceable lens on present-day living in one of the year's best pop tracks.

On the day most associated with the group, I just had to write about them — but I had to do it my way.

Nick Drake presents the difficulty of looking past the negativity that lies on the world's surface.

The most powerful and catchiest vocal lines don't necessarily need words.

Some pop songs could be cut short and still feel somewhat satisfying. "Tiny Dancer," simply put, is not one of those songs.