Every week, the Billboard Hot 100 delivers the songs that dominate our airwaves and streaming playlists — but what exactly are they saying?
Rather than passing moral judgment, I like to take a playful, sarcastic look at the lyrics, breaking down the top five singles to see what’s really going on beneath the catchy hooks. Here’s my tongue-in-cheek translation of this week’s chart-toppers.
We R Who We R – Ke$ha conflictingly describes herself as a hot and dangerous wearer of hot pants, eye glitter, ripped stockings and a necklace that bears a Christian symbol. She says being serious gives her a headache.
Like A G6 – Far East Movement sings about drinking alcoholic beverages while riding in an automobile.
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars sings about the eyes, hair, nails and laugh of a beautiful (and obviously insecure) girl, who he daily reassures by telling her she’s amazing and perfect.
Only Girl (In the World) – Rihanna, perhaps out of jealousy or a desire to annihilate all other females on the planet, sings that she wants her boyfriend to make her feel like she’s the only girl in the world.
Just a Dream – Nelly realizes that he should have proposed to his ex-girlfriend, who is now with another man. Heartbroken, he goes to a club and throws a pity party for himself.
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