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Welcome!

I'm Clifford Stumme, and I use literary analysis and research to explain the deeper meanings of pop songs. Feel free to leave a comment or to email me at clifford@popsongprofessor.com with questions or ideas!

Podcast: What does "Migraine" by Twenty One Pilots mean?

Podcast: What does "Migraine" by Twenty One Pilots mean?

Pop Song Professor Clifford Stumme continues his series on the Twenty One Pilots album Vessel with "Migraine." It's a deep song, and there's some really good stuff here. Be sure to listen! And feel free to email Clifford back at jugglingcliff@gmail.com with your thoughts.

Podcast: Mumford & Sons's Album Sigh No More Tells a Story! (ft. Dr. Tess Stockslager)

Podcast: Mumford & Sons's Album Sigh No More Tells a Story! (ft. Dr. Tess Stockslager)

What does "Get Low" by James Vincent McMorrow mean?

What does "Get Low" by James Vincent McMorrow mean?