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The narrative continues with songs like "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, mistaken for a romantic ballad yet actually addresses the obsessive nature of a stalker. Similarly, "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt and "Semi-Charmed Life" by Third Eye Blind, masked by catchy melodies, tackle darker themes of heartbreak and drug addiction, respectively.
Even songs like "Forever Young" by Alphaville, embraced for its youthful energy, harbors fears of nuclear war, a poignant contradiction to its perceived meaning in proms and celebrations.
The Irony in Misunderstood Anthems
Irony plays a significant role in misunderstanding songs.