The article discusses popular love songs that have a darker meaning behind their lyrics. It explores several examples, including:
1. "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, which is often perceived as a romantic song but actually has lyrics that describe an abusive relationship.
2. "Eu Quero É Você" by Kid Abelha, a Brazilian song that talks about a woman trying to dominate a man.
3. "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day, which is actually a tribute to the lead singer's father who died of cancer, not a romantic song.
4. "My Love" by Led Zeppelin, which was written after the lead singer's son died.
5. "Runaround Sue" by Dion and the Belmonts, which was inspired by a car accident that killed three young people.
6. "Tudo Que Você Quiser" by Em Tim, a song about a girl addicted to crack.
7. "Música Romântica" by Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos, a tribute to Caetano Veloso who was exiled in London.
8. "Jolene" by Dolly Parton, a song written to say goodbye to her colleague and mentor, and later covered by other artists.
The article highlights the contrast between the perceived meaning of these songs and their actual lyrics, showing that sometimes what seems like a romantic song can have a much deeper and more complex meaning.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The song "Every Breath You Take" by The Police was inspired by a man who feels like he owns a woman.
2. The song's composer, Stevie, revealed its true meaning in an interview with the BBC.
3. The song's lyrics are about an abusive relationship.
4. The song was a favorite among couples at the time of its release.
5. The song "I Want You" by Kid Abelha is about a girl who wants to dominate someone and turn him into a serious man.
6. The song's lyrics are about an abusive relationship.
7. The song was inspired by the former drummer of the band, who left due to a domineering girlfriend.
8. The song "Eva" by Umberto Tozzi was composed in 1982, during the Cold War.
9. The song's lyrics are about a couple fleeing from the apocalypse.
10. The song "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day was written by Billie Joe Armstrong as a tribute to his father, who died of cancer in September 1982.
11. The song's lyrics are not about a love story, but about Armstrong's father's death.
12. The song "My Love" by Led Zeppelin was written by Robert Plant as a tribute to his son, who died during the band's tour of the United States.
13. The song's lyrics are about the love Plant felt for his son.
14. The song "I'll Run" by The Shakedown was inspired by a car accident that killed three young people in December 1962.
15. The song's lyrics are not romantic, but tell the story of a girl addicted to crack.
16. The song "Underneath the Curls" by Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos was a tribute to Caetano Veloso, who was exiled in London.
17. The song's lyrics show the desire of the exiles to return home.
18. The song "Jolene" by Dolly Parton was composed to say goodbye to her colleague and mentor, Porter Wagoner.
19. The song was a resignation letter in song form.
These facts are about the background, inspiration, and meaning behind various songs.