Lyrically Provoked
Thought provoking insights driven by song lyrics, pop culture and literature delivered in an off the cuff manner. As life often imitates art, James Philip brings a unique perspective based on real life that is inspired from music lyrics, spoken word and media. Every song means something different to someone else. James dives deep into life experiences to share his perspective, line by line.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 74
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2021
One Right Now (Post Malone And The Weeknd)
In this episode I talk about the lyrics of One Right Now by Post Malone and The Weekend. I cover topics such as stupid things we did as kids, how dating apps have helped the good looking people get m…
Escape Plan (Travis Scott)
In this episode I give you life insights from the track Escape Plan by Travis Scott. I talk about how much wealth is generated by real estate, how people are easily impressed and how you can help put…
Demon High (Lil Uzi Vert)
In this episode I cover the track Demon High by Lil Uzi Vert. I talk about how we all do bad things in life as there is no immaculate person on this planet,
Overpass Graffiti (Ed Sheeran)
In this episode I cover the lyrics of Overpass Graffiti by Ed Sheeran. I talk about how is full of ups and downs, how we played out a lot of different styles and that everything is hard and nothing i…
One Dance (Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla)
In this episode I talk about the lyrics from the song One Dance by Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla. I cover topics such no one likes a coward, why you should look down and mind your own business when you're …
Blinding Lights (The Weeknd)
In this episode I talk about the lyrics from the song Blinding Lights by The Weeknd. I cover topics such as missing a call and you call them right back but don't answer, how it's ok to be alone and y…
Shape Of You (Ed Sheeran)
In this episode I talk about the lyrics of the track Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran. I talk about how the bar and club is not the place to find a relationship but it's a good place for a hookup, how woma…
Can't Tell Me Nothing (Kanye West)
In this episode I cover the lyrics of Can't Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West. I talk about how people always have money for things they don't need and never for the things they need, why you shouldn't b…
My Guns Go Bang (Kid Cudi And Jay-Z)
In this episode I talk about the lyrics of My Guns Go Bang by Kid Cudi And Jay-Z. I cover topics such as knowing when to pick your battles, how it's hard to rule your own life with how many laws and …
Moth To A Flame (Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd)
In this episode I cover the lyrics of Moth To A Flame by Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd. I talk about how we are attracted to people that are bad for us but we can't say no, how people try to reel …
Hurricane (Kanye West)
In this episode I talk about life insights from the lyrics of Hurricane by Kanye West. I talk about what you learned in college may not reflect reality, that we all do bad things no matter how much g…
Knowing You (Kenny Chesney)
In this episode I talk about life insights from the track Knowing You, by Kenny Chesney. I talk about liking and dislike the beach life, why you have to go through tough things to write great songs a…
Ghost (Justin Bieber)
In this episode I talk about life insights from the song Ghost, by Justin Bieber. I talk about how we think we know everything when we are younger, how people leave you behind as they grow and you do…
Easy On Me (Adele)
In this episode I talk about life insights from Adele's new track, Easy On Me. I cover topics such as putting effort into relationships that we know are not going anywhere, how we stick around becaus…
My Universe (Coldplay X BTS)
In this episode I cover the lyrics of My Universe by Coldplay and BTS. I talk about how we say a lot of things we hear from movies but don't mean, why always putting someone else first is detrimental…
Fancy Like (Walker Hayes)
In this episode I talk about life insights from the lyrics of Fancy Like by Walker Hayes. I cover topics such as how it's nice to not have to deal with someone that high maintenance, how dipping frie…
Cold Heart (Elton John & Dua Lipa)
I talk about life insights driven by the track Cold Heart by Elton John and Dua Lipa. In this episode I talk about temptations are all around all day especially on social medial, how the world makes …
Pepas (Farruko)
In this episode I give life insights inspired by the track Pepas by Farruko. I talk about why you should care what people think especially when you're doing terrible things, live your life and don't …
Girls Want Girls (Drake)
In this episode I give some insights on the track Girls Want Girls by Drake. I talk about the awesome underground parties and warehouse raves in Detroit back in the day, that we all carry different l…
Beggin' (Måneskin)
In this episode I talk about the track cover Beggin' by Måneskin. I talk about being on top and how your happier with less people around, why dwelling on relationships sucks especially when there is …