55 Songs About Being bullied (Pop, Rap & More)

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55 Songs About Being bullied (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Rock Songs About Being bullied

1. Bodies by Drowning Pool

Artist: Drowning Pool
Album: Sinner
Year: 2001

The song is about a relationship that is in a downward spiral. The narrator is trying to hold on to the relationship, but it is clear that it is not going to work out. The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the lyrics “We’re all just bodies / We’re all just bodies in the end” repeated over and over. This is a song about the inevitability of relationships ending, and how we are all just “bodies in the end.”

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2. Faint by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Meteora
Year: 2003

The song is about a person who is struggling to keep going. They are fighting an internal battle and are trying to hold on, but they are slowly losing hope. The lyrics express the feeling of being trapped in a dark place and wanting to escape. The song is about the feeling of being overwhelmed and struggling to keep going.

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3. Crawling by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Hybrid Theory
Year: 2000

The song is about feeling helpless and alone, like you’re crawling through life. The lyrics talk about how someone can feel like they’re crawling through life when they’re struggling with mental health issues, addiction, or anything else that makes them feel like they’re not in control. The song is about how Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington felt when he was struggling with depression and addiction.

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4. Leave Out All The Rest by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Minutes To Midnight
Year: 2007

The song is about a person who is at the end of their rope and is ready to give up on life. They are ready to leave out all the rest of the pain and suffering and just end it all. But then they realize that there is still one thing that keeps them going, one thing that they can’t leave out. That one thing is love.

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5. Numb by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Meteora
Year: 2003

The song is about feeling disconnected and numb. The lyrics talk about how the speaker is struggling to feel anything and how they numbed themselves to the pain. The song is about the struggles of mental health and how it can make someone feel.

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6. One Step Closer by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Hybrid Theory
Year: 2000

The song is about feeling lost and alone, and wanting to find a way to connect with someone. The lyrics talk about feeling like you’re “one step closer to the edge” and feeling like you’re about to break. The song is about finding someone who can understand what you’re going through and help you through it.

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7. Breaking The Habit by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Meteora
Year: 2003

The song is about a person who is addicted to a substance and is trying to break the habit. The person is struggling with the addiction and is trying to find a way to break free.

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8. Bulls On Parade by Rage Against the Machine

Artist: Rage Against the Machine
Album: Evil Empire
Year: 1996

The song is about the government’s use of violence to control its citizens. The title refers to the practice of using bulls to herd people. The lyrics describe the government’s tactics of using fear and force to keep people in line.

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II. Rap Songs About Being bullied

1. Criminal by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: The Marshall Mathers LP
Year: 2000

The song is about a man who has done many bad things in his life and is now facing the consequences. He is in jail and is reflecting on all the things he has done. He is regretful and knows that he will never be able to change his ways.

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2. Stan by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: The Marshall Mathers LP
Year: 2000

“Stan” is a song by American rapper Eminem, featuring British singer Dido. It was released on December 9, 2000 as the third single from Eminem’s album The Marshall Mathers LP (2000). The song was written by Eminem and Dido, and produced by The 45 King. The song samples Dido’s song “Thank You”. “Stan” tells the story of an obsessed fan named Stanley “Stan” Mitchell who writes letters to Eminem but never receives a response. Stan grows increasingly angry, and eventually murders his pregnant girlfriend and himself.

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3. The Way I Am by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: The Marshall Mathers LP
Year: 2000

The song is about how Eminem is, he’s not going to change for anyone. He’s been through a lot in his life and he’s not going to pretend to be something he’s not. He’s proud of who he is and where he came from.

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4. Cleanin’ Out My Closet by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: The Eminem Show
Year: 2002

The song is about Eminem’s difficult childhood and how it has affected him as an adult. He talks about how he was abused by his father and how he has struggled with addiction and mental health issues. He also talks about how he has tried to be a good father to his own children, despite his own challenges.

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5. Kill You by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: The Marshall Mathers LP
Year: 2000

The song is about Eminem’s struggles with addiction and how it has affected his life. He also talks about how he wants to kill himself, but can’t because he knows his daughter would be better off without him.

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6. White America by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: The Eminem Show
Year: 2002

The song ‘White America’ by Eminem is a commentary on race relations in the United States. The lyrics discuss the history of racism and discrimination against minorities, and how this has led to a feeling of alienation and resentment among many white Americans. The song also touches on the issue of white privilege, and how some people use it to justify their own racism.

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7. Mockingbird by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: Encore
Year: 2004

The song is about a father who is struggling to connect with his daughter. He tells her that he is sorry for not being there for her and promises to do better.

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8. When I’m Gone by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: Curtain Call: The Hits
Year: 2005

The song is about a person who is addicted to drugs and how it affects their life and the people around them.

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9. Soldier by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: The Eminem Show
Year: 2002

“Soldier” is a song by American rapper Eminem. It was released as the third single from his album The Marshall Mathers LP2 (2013). The song samples “Do Your Thing” by Isaac Hayes. The song peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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10. Bully by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: Raw & Uncut
Year:

The song is about how Eminem was bullied as a child and how he overcame it. He talks about how he was different and how the other kids made fun of him. He talks about how he used to be scared and how he would cry himself to sleep. He talks about how he used to think about suicide and how he used to wish he could just disappear. He talks about how he used to think about how the world would be better off without him. But he overcame it and now he is one of the biggest rappers in the world.

III. Country Songs About Being bullied

1. The Middle by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey

Artist: Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey
Album:
Year:

The Middle is a song about a relationship that is in a difficult situation. The song is about two people who are struggling to communicate and connect with each other. The song is about the feeling of being stuck in the middle of a relationship and not knowing what to do.

2. Havana by Camila Cabello

Artist: Camila Cabello
Album: Camila
Year: 2018

The song is about a young woman’s love affair with a older man. She is from Havana, Cuba and he is from the United States. They meet and fall in love, but eventually have to part ways.

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3. Mean by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Speak Now
Year: 2010

“Mean” is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, released as the lead single from her third studio album, Speak Now (2010). The song was written by Swift and produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman. It was released to radio on October 25, 2010, by Big Machine Records. “Mean” garnered mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised the song for its lyrical detail, while others criticized it for its country-pop sound. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song at the 54th Grammy Awards.

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4. No Tears Left to Cry by Ariana Grande

Artist: Ariana Grande
Album: Sweetener
Year:

The song is about a break-up and how the person is moving on. They are saying how there are no tears left to cry and how they are doing better without the other person.

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5. All Falls Down by Alan Walker, Noah Cyrus, Digital Farm Animals

Artist: Alan Walker, Noah Cyrus, Digital Farm Animals
Album: All Falls Down (Remixes)
Year: 2017

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart. The person in the relationship is trying to hold on, but they know that it is time to let go.

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6. Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Stronger
Year: 2011

The song is about a break-up and how the person who is now single is better off without their ex. The song talks about how the person is now free and how they don’t need their ex to be happy.

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IV. Pop Songs About Being bullied

1. Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Stronger
Year: 2011

The song is about a break-up and how the person who is now single is better off without their ex. The song talks about how the person is now free and how they don’t need their ex to be happy.

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2. Try by Pink

Artist: Pink
Album: The Truth About Love
Year: 2012

The song ‘Try’ by Pink is about a woman who is trying to move on from a failed relationship. She is tired of being hurt and wants to find someone who will love her for who she is. She is sick of being told what to do and wants to be free to live her life the way she wants to.

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3. The Middle by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey

Artist: Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey
Album:
Year:

The Middle is a song about a relationship that is in a difficult situation. The song is about two people who are struggling to communicate and connect with each other. The song is about the feeling of being stuck in the middle of a relationship and not knowing what to do.

4. Fight Song by Rachel Platten

Artist: Rachel Platten
Album: Fight Song
Year: 2014

The song is about continuing to fight even when the odds seem insurmountable. It is about never giving up and being determined to succeed.

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5. Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer

Artist: Andy Grammer
Album: Andy Grammer
Year:

The song is about staying positive and not giving up despite the challenges life throws your way. Grammer encourages listeners to “keep your head up” and maintain hope through tough times. He also reassures them that better days are ahead if they don’t give up.

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6. Beautiful by Christina Aguilera

Artist: Christina Aguilera
Album: Stripped
Year: 2002

The song is about a woman who is struggling to love herself and is trying to find her self-worth. She is looking in the mirror and seeing all of her flaws and she is wondering why she can’t be like the other girls who are “perfect.” She is trying to find her own beauty and she is hoping that someday she will see herself the way that others see her.

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7. Perfect by Ed Sheeran

Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: ÷
Year: 2017

“Perfect” is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran from his third studio album, ÷ (2017). The song was released as a digital download on 26 September 2017 as one of the album’s lead singles. It debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, giving Sheeran his fifth UK number-one single. It also reached number one in the US on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Sheeran his second US number-one single and making him the only artist to have two songs debut at number one in the US in 2017.

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8. This Is Me by Keala Settle, The Greatest Showman Ensemble

Artist: Keala Settle, The Greatest Showman Ensemble
Album:
Year: 2017

The song is about accepting who you are and being proud of it. It is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in or were different. It is a song about being brave and standing up for yourself.

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9. Defying Gravity by Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel

Artist: Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel
Album: Wicked: Original Cast Recording
Year: 2003

The song is about fighting against the odds and never giving up. It is about continuing to strive for your goals even when it seems impossible. The song is also about the power of friendship and how it can help you through tough times.

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10. Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato

Artist: Demi Lovato
Album: Tell Me You Love Me
Year:

The song is about a person who is apologizing for their mistakes and is trying to move on from them. The person is asking for forgiveness and is saying they are sorry for what they have done.

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11. Him & I by Halsey, G-Eazy

Artist: Halsey, G-Eazy
Album: The Beautiful & Damned
Year: 2017

The song is about a toxic relationship between two lovers. They are addicted to each other and can’t stay away, even though they know it’s not good for them.

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V. R&B Songs About Being bullied

1. Leave Me Alone by Michael Jackson

Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Bad 25
Year:

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the person wants to be left alone.

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2. Unbreakable by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album:
Year:

Alicia Keys’ song “Unbreakable” is about a woman who has been through a lot in her life but has remained strong. She sings about how she has been through heartbreak and pain but has never let it break her. She is a survivor and is unbreakable.

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3. I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly

Artist: R. Kelly
Album: I Believe I Can Fly
Year: 1996

The song is about believing in oneself and having the confidence to achieve anything. Despite the challenges and obstacles one may face, the song instills the hope that anything is possible if you have faith in yourself.

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4. Let You Down by NF

Artist: NF
Album: Perception
Year: 2017

NF is a rapper who is known for his Christian lyrics. In this song, he talks about how he has let people down in his life, including himself. He talks about how he wants to be a better person, but sometimes he just can’t seem to help it.

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5. The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston

Artist: Whitney Houston
Album: Whitney Houston
Year:

The song is about how loving oneself is the greatest love of all. It is a self-empowering ballad with a message of self-acceptance. The song was written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed.

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6. We Are the World by U.S.A. for Africa

Artist: U.S.A. for Africa
Album: We Are the World
Year: 1985

The song “We Are the World” was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and performed by a supergroup of American artists in 1985. The song was written in response to the famine in Ethiopia and it raised over $63 million for relief efforts. The song became an international hit and won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

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7. Not Afraid by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: Hits June 10
Year: 2010

The song is about overcoming fears and being strong in the face of adversity. It is a motivational song that encourages people to face their fears and to be confident in themselves.

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8. Heal the World by Michael Jackson

Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Dangerous
Year: 1991

The song is about making the world a better place and healing it of its problems. Jackson asks people to come together and make a change, because “there’s a place in your heart and I know that it is love.” He talks about how we need to start with the children, because they are the future.

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9. Rise Up by Andra Day

Artist: Andra Day
Album: Cheers to the Fall
Year: 2015

The song is about overcoming adversity and rising up against oppression. It talks about how we all have the power to change the world and make a difference.

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10. What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: What’s Going On
Year: 1971

The song is about peace and love and the problems that come with them. Gaye is asking what’s going on with the world and why there is so much hate. He wonders why we can’t all just get along and live in peace.

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11. A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke

Artist: Sam Cooke
Album: Ain’t That Good News
Year: 1964

The song is about how things are going to get better for the narrator. He has been through a lot of hard times, but he knows that things will eventually get better.

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12. ‘Nothing to Lose’ by Billy Talent

Artist: Billy Talent
Album: Billy Talent
Year: 2003

The song is about a person who is struggling and has nothing to lose. The person is trying to find a way to get out of their current situation.

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13. ‘Beautiful’ by Christina Aguilera

Artist: Christina Aguilera
Album: Stripped
Year: 2002

The song is about feeling confident and beautiful in your own skin, no matter what anyone else says. It’s a message of self-acceptance and empowerment, encouraging listeners to love themselves for who they are.

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14. ‘Waking the Demon’ by Bullet for My Valentine

Artist: Bullet for My Valentine
Album: Scream Aim Fire
Year: 2008

The song is about a person who is struggling with their inner demons and trying to overcome them. The song is heavy and intense, and the lyrics reflect the internal battle that the person is going through.

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15. ‘School’ by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Bleach
Year: 1989

The song is about how the speaker doesn’t like school and how they feel like they’re not learning anything. They feel like they’re just sitting in a class all day, not doing anything.

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16. ‘I Saw It’ by Barenaked Ladies

Artist: Barenaked Ladies
Album: All in Good Time
Year: 2010

The song is about a man who saw a UFO.

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17. ‘Mean’ by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Speak Now
Year: 2010

The song is about a girl who is being bullied and called names by other girls. She is tired of being treated this way and decides to stand up for herself. She tells the other girls that they can call her whatever they want, but she knows she is not going to take it anymore.

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18. I Can’t Stand the Pain by R. Kelly

Artist: R. Kelly
Album: Double Up
Year: 2007

The song is about a man who is struggling to deal with the pain of a break-up. He is trying to hold on to the memories of the good times, but the pain is too much. He is begging for the pain to stop.

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19. ‘Elephant’ by Tame Impala

Artist: Tame Impala
Album:
Year: 2012

The song is about a person who is struggling with their mental health and is trying to cope with their thoughts and feelings. They are trying to find a way to escape from their own mind and find peace.

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20. ‘Jeremy’ by Pearl Jam

Artist: Pearl Jam
Album: Ten (Redux)
Year: 1991

The song is about a high school student who kills himself.

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