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June 25, 2025

Song #503

Why Does the Sun Shine? by They Might Be Giants

It was released on September 14, 1993

Fun Fact: This song was written by Louis C. Singer and Hy Zaret, and originally recorded by Tom Glazer for the 1959 children’s album Space Songs. The science is a little outdated, so TMBG wrote a more accurate (but less complete) response.

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June 24, 2025

Song #502

Blue Jean by David Bowie

It was released in 1984 in his album Tonight

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June 23, 2025

Song #501

Sweet Mountain Rose by Nathan Evans

It was released on October 11, 2024

Fun Fact: In essence, "My Sweet Mountain Rose" is a heartfelt declaration of love and commitment from a man who, after a period of aimlessness, finds his true north in a remarkable woman. She represents not just romance, but also a sense of home, belonging, and redemption for him.

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June 22, 2025

Song #500

She-Wolf by Megadeth

It was released in 1997 in their album Cryptic Warnings

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June 21, 2025

Song #499

Wild Things by Alessia Cara

It was released on February 2, 2016

Fun Fact: “Wild Things” functions as an anthem for outsiders, a tune about self-acceptance. Alessia urges the listener to embrace their uniqueness instead of conforming to what society considers “cool."

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June 19, 2025

Song #497

Calypso by Sail North

It was released on April 11, 2025

Fun Fact: This song tells the story of Calypso, a fierce and independent female pirate captain with a thirst for vengeance. She navigates the treacherous seas alone, driven by her destiny and a burning fire within her.

I once again apologize for how late I was with this song, some family stuff arised I wasnt warned about :(

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June 20, 2025

Song #498

Ogre Battle by Queen

It was released in 1974 in their album Queen II

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June 18, 2025

Song #496

Under My Wheels by Alice Cooper

It was released in 1971 in their album Killers

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June 17, 2025

Song #495

The Hand That Feeds by The Crane Wives

It was released on November 25, 2015

Fun Fact: “The Hand That Feeds” is a critique of American capitalism and abusive working conditions. In it, the singer describes how her father’s job restricted and drained his life, and resolves herself to make sure to live her life by her own rules instead of a boss’s, giving up any hope or attempt to become wealthy – or even just well-off – in doing so. In return, she feels in full control of herself and her life.

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June 16, 2025

Song #494

Love Bites by Def Leppard

It was released in 1987 in their album Hysteria

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June 15, 2025

Song #493

Cure For Me by AURORA

It was released on July 7, 2021

Fun Fact: “Cure For Me” is the lead single from AURORA’s third studio album, The Gods We Can Touch. In an interview with NME, AURORA talks about how the track was inspired by countries that still have legalized conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people. This song is an anthem of self love and how we are all perfect no matter our differences or what society may deem as “irregular.” Sonically, the track experiments with a more “playful” sound different from what AURORA has done in previous songs.

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June 14, 2025

Song #492

Antisocial by TRUST

It was released in 1980 in their album Répression

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June 13, 2025

Song #491

LALALove by CG5 (ft. Kyle Exum)

It was released on February 28, 2025

Fun Fact: Originally teased as a mere instrumental on TikTok back in 2022, LALALove is the second song of CG5’s indie horror YouTube series, Project: U Move. It was originally intended as a duet with a female singer, but it was changed to Kyle Exum (which changed some minor lyric placement).

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June 11, 2025

Song #489

Millie, Warm the Kettle by Rabbitology

It was released on June 23, 2023

Fun Fact: This song depicts a speaker trapped in a cycle of haunting, pain, and ominous spiritual encounters, pleading with a seemingly unhelpful figure named Millie to intercede or provide solace, but finding no escape from their escalating torment.

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June 12, 2025

Song #490

Sometimes She Cries by Warrant

It was released in 1989 in their album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich

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June 10, 2025

Song #488

Drowse by Queen

It was released in 1976 in their album A Day At The Races

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June 9, 2025

Song #487

Promiseland by MIKA

It was released on June 15, 2015

Fun Fact: Promiseland sees Mika in open dialogue, if not an outright argument, with God. The song expresses anger at Christianity’s rejection of the LGBT community, and his feelings of being ignored by God. It also expresses his own exhaustion in forcing himself into a role he doesn’t fit.