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The Night Before Christmas

Louis Armstrong

This song is about Santa Claus arriving on Christmas Eve. He comes in a tiny sleigh pulled by eight little reindeer. He

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Time To Wonder

Fury In The Slaughterhouse

This song talks about how people waste time waiting until it's too late. It says we're always moving fast but the world

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Edge Of Desire

John Mayer

This song is about someone who is really in love but also a little scared. They feel like they're running toward somethi

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Swish

Waka Flocka

This song is about rappers showing off their style and success. They compare themselves to famous basketball players lik

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Fucking Problem

ASAP Rocky

This song is about loving bad bitches and having a lot of trouble because of it. The chorus repeats how the singer loves

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WWYD

Chief Keef

This song is about being proud of where you're from, especially Chicago. Chief Keef talks about growing up on the south

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Hot Wire In My Heart

Sonic Youth

This song is about feeling alive and connected through music. The singer talks about how electricity and rhythm move thr

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Love, Lust, And Liars

I Prevail

This song is about someone who was cheated on and is now angry. The person in the song loved someone, but that love turn

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La Cerveza

Elvis Crespo

This song is all about having fun and enjoying a cold beer at a party. The singer wants everyone to join in the celebrat

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Saturday Night At The Movies

The Drifters

This song is about going to the movies on Saturday nights with your baby. It's all about having fun and being together,

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Spit Game

Pretty Ugly

This song is about being confident and having a cool style. The artist, Pretty Ugly, talks about how he dresses, what he

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The Witness' Dull Surprise

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

This song is about someone who feels lost and confused after a relationship ends. The person doesn't understand why thin

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