Unfortified Castle

...but the meme's wide reach means that's how most think of the Blue Öyster Cult's classic tune.

I'm stressed as [CENSORED]. This Doobie Brothers gem helped mitigate that a bit.

I reflect on a song I had trouble finding which itself asks a question of its lyrical subject in light of infatuation.

This site is dedicated to discussion of popular music, but explaining today's choice necessitates a flashback to the Romantic era.

I didn't realize that until I looked a little closer for this post, which also led me to appreciating the song even more.

Elderbrook and Bob Moses' lyrically driven house production has been a personal anthem since I first heard it about half a year ago.

As weird as that sounds, that's exactly how Sting positions his lyrics in one of the Police's many timeless hits.

One of the finest pop compositions of the 60s is very much embedded in its time.

Their title track from last summer's EP has an unavoidable gravitas as it speaks to the fallout the innocent suffer from war.

In complete King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard style, its weirdness only makes it better.

Gladys Knight & the Pips' classic combines outstanding vocals with a compelling lyrical narrative that has a surprising twist in its chorus.

Little changes go a long way for Eric Carmen and the Raspberries.

Emeli Sandé's praiseful breakthrough hit is as catchy and singalong-friendly today as it was when she burst onto the scene.

A lyrical analysis displays why and then some.

Mario's signature song may seem simple at first, but closer inspection reveals several largely small, but impactful changes throughout.

Much more than a movie ballad, Seal's signature song deals with a duality between love and addiction for its entire duration.

In reinterpreting Roberta Flack's soul classic, Lauryn Hill does the heavy lifting, but she's also never alone.

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

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.