35 Songs About Cowards (Pop, Rap & More)

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35 Songs About Cowards (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Cowards

1. The Boy Is Mine by Monica, Brandy

Artist: Monica, Brandy
Album: Never Say Never
Year: 1998

The song is about two women who are fighting over a man. They both claim that the man is theirs, and they are not willing to let him go.

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2. You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette

Artist: Alanis Morissette
Album: Jagged Little Pill
Year: 1995

The song is about a woman who is angry with her ex-boyfriend because he left her for another woman. She sings about how he should know how she feels and how he has hurt her.

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II. Rock Songs About Cowards

1. I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty

Artist: Tom Petty
Album: Full Moon Fever
Year: 1989

The song is about not giving up and continuing to fight even when the odds seem insurmountable.

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2. The Weight by The Band

Artist: The Band
Album:
Year:

The Weight is a song written by Robbie Robertson and originally performed by The Band in 1968. The song is about a traveler who arrives in a small town and is asked to stay with a family there. The traveler is then asked to do various tasks for the family, including carrying their groceries and picking up their laundry. As the traveler does these things, he thinks about the people he has left behind and the things he has left undone. The song is about the choices we make in life and how they can weigh us down.

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3. The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan

Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: The Times They Are a-Changin’
Year: 1964

The song is about how the world is constantly changing and how people need to change with it. Dylan sings about how the old ways of doing things are no longer effective and how people need to adapt to the new ways. He also talks about how the future is always unknown and how people need to be prepared for it.

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4. The Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen

Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Album: Philadelphia: Music From the Motion Picture
Year: 1993

The song is about the struggles of life in the city, and how even though things are tough, there is still hope.

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5. The Rising by Bruce Springsteen

Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Album:
Year: 2010

“The Rising” is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 2002 album of the same name, written about the September 11 attacks. The song was a hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2002.

6. My City of Ruins by Bruce Springsteen

Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Album: The Rising
Year: 2002

The song is about the city of Asbury Park, New Jersey and how it has fallen into ruin. The singer talks about how the city used to be a great place to live and how it is now a shadow of its former self.

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III. Rap Songs About Cowards

1. No More Parties in LA by Ye

Artist: Ye
Album:
Year:

The song is about how the narrator is tired of going to parties in LA because he feels like he’s seen it all before. He’s looking for something new and exciting, but he can’t seem to find it.

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2. No Lie by 2 Chainz

Artist: 2 Chainz
Album: Based on a T.R.U. Story
Year: 2012

“No Lie” is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz, released as the lead single from his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012). The song features Canadian rapper Drake and was produced by Mike Will Made It. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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3. I’m Different by 2 Chainz

Artist: 2 Chainz
Album: Based on a T.R.U. Story
Year:

The song is about 2 Chainz being different from other rappers. He talks about how he is from the hood but has made it out and is now successful. He also talks about how he is not like other rappers who talk about drugs and violence, but instead he is about making money and being fly.

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4. Rich Forever by Rick Ross

Artist: Rick Ross
Album: God Forgives, I Don’t
Year: 2012

Rick Ross tells the story of his rise to the top, from being a drug dealer to a wealthy rap mogul. He boasts about his lavish lifestyle, including his private jets and expensive cars. He also talks about how he’s been able to help out his friends and family financially.

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5. Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe by Kendrick Lamar

Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Album: good kid, m.A.A.d city
Year: 2012

The song is about not letting someone else’s negative energy bring you down. Despite what others may say or do, Kendrick Lamar is determined to stay positive and keep his vibe alive.

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6. Ain’t No Fun by Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt

Artist: Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt
Album: Doggystyle
Year: 1993

Ain’t No Fun is a song by Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Kurupt that is about a man who is in jail and is missing out on all the fun his friends are having.

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7. Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg

Artist: Snoop Dogg
Album:
Year: 1993

The song is about a party where people are drinking gin and juice. Snoop Dogg is at the party and he is enjoying himself. He is surrounded by beautiful women and he is having a good time.

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8. Runnin’ by J. Cole

Artist: J. Cole
Album: Born Sinner
Year: 2013

The song is about a young man who is trying to make it in the music industry. He is from a small town and is trying to make it big. He is working hard and is running towards his dreams.

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9. Cowards by Kendrick Lamar

Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Album: DAMN.
Year: 2017

Kendrick Lamar’s song “Cowards” is a diss track aimed at those he believes are cowards. He criticizes them for being afraid to stand up for themselves and their beliefs. He also mocks them for being afraid of confrontation and for being followers instead of leaders.

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IV. R&B Songs About Cowards

1. I Can’t Stand the Rain by Ann Peebles

Artist: Ann Peebles
Album: I Can’t Stand the Rain
Year: 1974

The song is about a woman who is fed up with her lover’s infidelity and she can’t stand the rain because it reminds her of him.

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2. I’m Still in Love With You by Al Green

Artist: Al Green
Album: I’m Still in Love with You
Year: 1972

This song is about a man who is still in love with a woman even though she has left him. He is trying to convince her to come back to him and says that he is still madly in love with her.

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3. Love T.K.O by Teddy Pendergrass

Artist: Teddy Pendergrass
Album: TP (Expanded Edition)
Year: 1980

The song is about a love that has ended, and the speaker is trying to come to terms with it. He talks about how he keeps hoping that they will get back together, but it never happens. He compares the pain of losing love to a boxer who keeps getting knocked down, but keeps getting back up. In the end, he decides that he needs to move on and let go of the past.

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4. Lean on Me by Bill Withers

Artist: Bill Withers
Album: Still Bill
Year: 1972

The song is about offering support to someone during difficult times. It talks about how we all need someone to lean on occasionally, and how important it is to have someone to rely on.

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5. God Bless America by Kate Smith

Artist: Kate Smith
Album:
Year:

God Bless America is a patriotic song written by Irving Berlin in 1918. The song has been sung by many different artists over the years, but is most commonly associated with Kate Smith. The song is a prayer for God to bless America and keep it safe.

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6. The Boy Is Mine by Monica, Brandy

Artist: Monica, Brandy
Album: Never Say Never
Year: 1998

The song is about two women who are fighting over a man. They both claim that the man is theirs, and they are not willing to let him go.

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7. 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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8. Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack

Artist: Roberta Flack
Album:
Year:

Killing Me Softly is a song about a woman who is in love with a man who does not love her back. She is trying to figure out why he does not love her and she thinks it might be because she is not good enough for him.

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9. Don’t Wanna Be a Player by Joe

Artist: Joe
Album: Booty Call
Year: 1997

The song is about a man who is tired of being a player and only wants to be in a committed relationship. He is tired of all the games and just wants to find someone to settle down with.

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10. Yellow Ribbon by Tony Orlando and Dawn

Artist: Tony Orlando and Dawn
Album: Tuneweaving
Year: 1973

The song is about a soldier who is coming home, and the townspeople are putting up yellow ribbons to show their support.

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V. Country Songs About Cowards

1. Coward of the County by Kenny Rogers

Artist: Kenny Rogers
Album: Kenny
Year: 1979

The song is about a young man named Tommy who is constantly bullied by a group of older boys. His father had always warned him to stay away from fights, but one day the boys go too far and Tommy is forced to defend himself. He ends up killing one of the boys and is sent to prison. His father visits him there and tells him that he is not a coward, but he is now a man.

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2. Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band

Artist: Zac Brown Band
Album: Home Grown
Year: 2005

The song is about the simple things in life that make it worth living. The narrator talks about how he loves chicken fried food and cold beer. He also talks about how he loves his truck and his dog. The chorus talks about how life is good when you have chicken fried and cold beer.

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3. I’m Proud to Be an American by Lee Greenwood

Artist: Lee Greenwood
Album: You’ve Got a Good Love Comin’
Year: 1984

The song is about patriotism and being proud to be an American. The lyrics talk about the freedoms that we have in America and how lucky we are to live in such a great country.

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4. The Yellow Rose of Texas by Mitch Miller

Artist: Mitch Miller
Album:
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The song is about a woman who is the yellow rose of Texas. She is beautiful and has a heart of gold. The song is a ballad and is sung in a slow, romantic style.

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5. America the Beautiful by Ray Charles

Artist: Ray Charles
Album:
Year: 1972

“America the Beautiful” is a song written by Katharine Lee Bates and Samuel Ward. It was first published in 1910. The song is about the beauty of the United States of America.

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6. God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood

Artist: Lee Greenwood
Album: You’ve Got a Good Love Comin’
Year: 1984

The song is about patriotism and love for one’s country. It talks about how the USA is a great place to live and how the people who live there are proud to be Americans. It also talks about how the USA is a blessed country and how its people are lucky to live there.

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7. The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Jerold Ottley, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Artist: Jerold Ottley, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Album: Easter with the Tabernacle Choir
Year:

The song is a patriotic anthem about the United States of America. It talks about how the country was founded on the principles of freedom and liberty, and how it has fought for these values throughout its history.

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8. Cowboys and Angels by Dustin Lynch

Artist: Dustin Lynch
Album: Dustin Lynch
Year: 2012

The song is about a young man who falls in love with a girl who is out of his league. He is a cowboy and she is an angel, but he is determined to win her heart.

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