53 Songs About Pills (Pop, Rap & More)

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53 Songs About Pills (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Country Songs About Pills

1. I Take Pills by Hank Williams III

Artist: Hank Williams III
Album: Straight to Hell
Year: 2006

The song is about a person who takes pills to cope with their problems.

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II. Pop Songs About Pills

1. MGMT by MGMT

Artist: MGMT
Album: Oracular Spectacular
Year: 2007

The song is about a relationship between two people who are in love but have to deal with the struggles that come with it.

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2. Eric Clapton by C*caine

Artist: C*caine
Album:
Year:

The song is about the addiction of the famous musician Eric Clapton to cocaine. It talks about how the addiction takes over his life and how it ruins his relationships.

3. D12 by D12

Artist: D12
Album:
Year:

The song is about the American hip hop group D12, and how they are the best in the game. The song talks about how the group is from Detroit, and how they are the best rappers around.

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4. Linkin Park by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Meteora
Year: 2003

The song is about the band Linkin Park and how they got their start in the music industry. The song talks about their journey to success and how they have helped to shape the music industry.

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5. Third Eye Blind by Third Eye Blind

Artist: Third Eye Blind
Album: Third Eye Blind
Year: 1997

The song is about a person who is in a relationship with someone who is struggling with addiction. The person is trying to help their partner but is also struggling themselves.

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6. Red Hot Chili Peppers by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Album: Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Year: 1991

The song is about the band’s love for the city of Los Angeles and how it has changed them as people. They sing about how they used to be “wild and free” but now they are “tied to the city” and how they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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7. Jefferson Airplane by Jefferson Airplane

Artist: Jefferson Airplane
Album: Surrealistic Pillow
Year: 1967

The song is about the band’s namesake, the Jefferson Airplane. The lyrics describe the plane as being “full of holes” and “about to crash.” The song is a metaphor for the band’s career, which was full of ups and downs.

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8. The Beatles by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album:
Year: 1967

The song is a tribute to the Beatles, and talks about how they have influenced the band and their music. It also talks about how the Beatles are still relevant today, and how their music has stood the test of time.

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III. R&B Songs About Pills

1. XO Tour Llif3 by Lil Uzi Vert

Artist: Lil Uzi Vert
Album: Luv Is Rage 2
Year:

The song is about a toxic relationship and how it can lead to self-destruction.

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2. I’m Upset by Drake

Artist: Drake
Album: Scorpion
Year: 2018

The song is about Drake being upset with someone, possibly a former lover. He talks about how this person has moved on and seems happy, while he is still struggling. He expresses his feelings of anger and betrayal, and how he wishes he could get revenge.

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3. All Me by Drake

Artist: Drake
Album: Nothing Was the Same
Year: 2013

The song is about Drake’s success and how he’s achieved it through hard work and dedication. He talks about how he’s always hustling and grinding, and how he’s never been afraid to take risks. He also talks about how he’s always been true to himself and how he’s never let anyone else control his life.

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4. Hotline Bling by Drake

Artist: Drake
Album: Hotline Bling
Year: 2015

The song is about a man who is missing his former lover and trying to reach out to her through a phone call. He is hoping to rekindle their relationship, but she is no longer interested.

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5. Lean On Me by Bill Withers

Artist: Bill Withers
Album: Still Bill
Year: 1972

The song is about a friendship and the idea of leaning on someone for support. The lyrics talk about how friends are there for each other during tough times and how they will never be alone as long as they have each other.

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6. I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Out of Our Heads
Year: 1965

The song is about a man who is not content with what he has and is always searching for more. He is not satisfied with material possessions, women, or anything else. The only thing that seems to make him happy is music.

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7. Jumpman by Drake, Future

Artist: Drake, Future
Album: Jumpman
Year: 2015

The song is about Drake and Future’s success in the music industry. They boast about their wealth and how they are able to live a luxurious lifestyle.

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8. One Dance by Drake

Artist: Drake
Album: Views
Year: 2016

The song is about a man who is trying to woo a woman on the dance floor. He is telling her that he only has eyes for her and wants to dance with her all night long.

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9. The Way by Ariana Grande

Artist: Ariana Grande
Album: Now That’s What I Call Music! 46
Year: 2013

The Way is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. The song was released on March 26, 2013, as the lead single from Grande’s debut studio album, Yours Truly (2013). The Way is a mid-tempo pop and R&B ballad with a tropical production. The song’s lyrics speak of a young woman’s infatuation with a new love, and how she hopes that it will last forever. Grande has cited Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as two of her biggest musical influences, and has said that The Way is her tribute to them. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production and Grande’s vocal performance. The Way peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Grande’s first top-ten single in the United States. The song also peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100 Digital Songs chart.

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10. Purple Pills by D12

Artist: D12
Album:
Year:

The song is about the dangers of drug abuse, and how it can ruin your life.

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11. No Mediocre by T.I.

Artist: T.I.
Album: Paperwork (Clean)
Year: 2014

No Mediocre is a song about not settling for anything less than the best. T.I. raps about how he only wants to be with a woman who is beautiful, successful, and has a good personality. He says that he is not interested in a woman who is just average or mediocre.

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12. Pills by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Aftermath
Year: 1966

The Rolling Stones song “Pills” is a song about the dangers of drug use. The song specifically mentions the dangers of taking pills, and how they can lead to addiction and death. The song is a warning to those who might be tempted to take drugs, and is meant to discourage drug use.

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13. Purple Pills by D12

Artist: D12
Album: Devil’s Night
Year:

The song is about the dangers of drug abuse, and how it can ruin your life.

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IV. Rap Songs About Pills

1. Pills & Automobiles by Chris Brown

Artist: Chris Brown
Album: Heartbreak on a Full Moon
Year: 2017

The song is about a party lifestyle of drugs and fast cars.

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2. Pills by Young Aviators

Artist: Young Aviators
Album: Self Help
Year: 2013

The song is about a young person’s struggles with addiction and how it has taken over their life. They talk about how they wish they could just take a pill to make it all go away. But they know that’s not possible and they continue to fight their addiction.

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3. Purple Pills by D12

Artist: D12
Album:
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The song is about the dangers of drug abuse, and how it can ruin your life.

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4. Pillz by Gucci Mane

Artist: Gucci Mane
Album: Hard to Kill
Year: 2006

The song is about Gucci Mane’s love for pills, and how they help him get through the day. He talks about how he started taking them when he was young, and how they make him feel invincible. He also talks about how he knows he’s addicted, but he doesn’t care because he loves the way they make him feel.

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5. Pill Poppin’ Music by Lil Wayne

Artist: Lil Wayne
Album: Haemoglobin: My Flag Red
Year: 2013

The song is about taking drugs, specifically pills. Wayne brags about how many pills he takes and how high he gets from them. He also talks about how he doesn’t care about the consequences of his drug use.

6. Oxy by Lil Pump

Artist: Lil Pump
Album: Harverd Dropout
Year: 2019

In the song, Lil Pump talks about how he loves the drug oxycodone and how it makes him feel. He also talks about how he’s addicted to it and how it’s ruining his life.

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7. french hotel by Yung Lean

Artist: Yung Lean
Album: Poison Ivy
Year: 2018

“French Hotel” by Yung Lean is a song about a young man’s infatuation with a girl he met while staying in a hotel in France. He describes her beauty and how he can’t get her out of his mind.

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8. Pills & Soap by Elvis Costello

Artist: Elvis Costello
Album: Punch the Clock
Year: 1983

The song is about the hypocrisy of the British government and its involvement in the Northern Ireland conflict. Costello criticises the government for its policies of sending troops to Northern Ireland to suppress the Catholic population, while at the same time providing financial support to the Protestant paramilitaries. He also criticises the government’s use of propaganda to try and justify its actions.

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9. Pills N Potions by Nicki Minaj

Artist: Nicki Minaj
Album: The Pinkprint
Year: 2014

The song is about a break-up and how the person who is left behind is feeling. They are trying to cope with the pain by taking pills and smoking pot.

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V. Rock Songs About Pills

1. I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Artist: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Album: Up Your Alley
Year: 1988

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is bad for her. She knows that she should leave him, but she can’t seem to do it. She hates herself for loving him, but she can’t help it.

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2. Lithium by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year: 1991

The song is about a person who is struggling with mental illness and is using medication (lithium) to cope. The lyrics express the person’s feelings of isolation, despair, and hopelessness.

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3. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year:

The song is about a teenager who is rebelling against society. He is tired of being told what to do and is sick of conformity. He is angry and wants to lash out. The song is a call to arms for all teenagers who feel the same way. It is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood or lost.

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4. Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album:
Year: 1993

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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5. Rape Me by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: In Utero
Year: 1993

The song is about a person who has been raped and is now numb to the world. They feel like they are not worth anything and that no one cares about them. They want to be left alone and they want to die.

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6. MGMT by MGMT

Artist: MGMT
Album: Oracular Spectacular
Year: 2007

The song is about a relationship between two people who are in love but have to deal with the struggles that come with it.

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7. Pennyroyal Tea by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: In Utero
Year:

The song is about a person who is struggling with addiction and is trying to find a way to cope. The person is looking for a way to escape their reality and find peace.

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8. Cocaine by Eric Clapton

Artist: Eric Clapton
Album: Slowhand
Year: 1977

Cocaine is a song by Eric Clapton about the dangers of drug addiction. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is addicted to cocaine and is struggling to quit. The lyrics describe the addiction as a “monster” that is always there, waiting to consume the person. The song ends with a plea for help, as the addicted person realizes that they cannot overcome the addiction on their own.

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9. Come As You Are by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year: 1991

The song is about accepting people for who they are and not judging them. It is a call for peace and unity, and for people to come together and not be afraid to be themselves.

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10. In Bloom by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year: 1991

The song is about how people can be misunderstood and how some people can take advantage of that. The song is also about how some people never change and how they’re never going to change.

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11. White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane

Artist: Jefferson Airplane
Album: Surrealistic Pillow
Year: 1967

White Rabbit is a song written by Grace Slick and recorded by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane. The song was released as a single in 1967 and became one of the band’s signature songs. It was later included on their second album, Surrealistic Pillow.

The song is about Alice in Wonderland and the effects of psychedelic drugs. The lyrics have been interpreted as a commentary on the Vietnam War and the counterculture of the 1960s. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Marilyn Manson and Elton John.

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12. Breed by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year: 1991

The song is about a person who is in a relationship with someone who is not good for them. The person knows that the relationship is not healthy, but they cannot seem to break away from it.

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13. Pills by St. Vincent

Artist: St. Vincent
Album: Masseduction
Year: 2017

The song is about a person who is addicted to pills and is struggling to break free from their addiction. The song is sung from the perspective of the person who is addicted and is trying to convince themselves that they can quit. The song is about the struggles of addiction and the hope that comes with trying to break free from it.

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14. Pills by Shinedown

Artist: Shinedown
Album: Us and Them
Year: 2005

The song is about a person who is addicted to pills and is struggling to quit. The person is trying to hold on to their sanity and their life, but the addiction is taking over.

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15. Pusher by Manic Street Preachers

Artist: Manic Street Preachers
Album: Gold Against the Soul
Year: 1993

The song is about a drug dealer who is trying to convince someone to buy drugs from him. He is desperate and willing to do anything to make a sale.

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16. Eric Clapton by C*caine

Artist: C*caine
Album:
Year:

The song is about the addiction of the famous musician Eric Clapton to cocaine. It talks about how the addiction takes over his life and how it ruins his relationships.

17. D12 by D12

Artist: D12
Album:
Year:

The song is about the American hip hop group D12, and how they are the best in the game. The song talks about how the group is from Detroit, and how they are the best rappers around.

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18. Jefferson Airplane by Jefferson Airplane

Artist: Jefferson Airplane
Album: Surrealistic Pillow
Year: 1967

The song is about the band’s namesake, the Jefferson Airplane. The lyrics describe the plane as being “full of holes” and “about to crash.” The song is a metaphor for the band’s career, which was full of ups and downs.

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19. Third Eye Blind by Third Eye Blind

Artist: Third Eye Blind
Album: Third Eye Blind
Year: 1997

The song is about a person who is in a relationship with someone who is struggling with addiction. The person is trying to help their partner but is also struggling themselves.

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20. Linkin Park by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Meteora
Year: 2003

The song is about the band Linkin Park and how they got their start in the music industry. The song talks about their journey to success and how they have helped to shape the music industry.

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21. The Beatles by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album:
Year: 1967

The song is a tribute to the Beatles, and talks about how they have influenced the band and their music. It also talks about how the Beatles are still relevant today, and how their music has stood the test of time.

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22. Red Hot Chili Peppers by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Album: Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Year: 1991

The song is about the band’s love for the city of Los Angeles and how it has changed them as people. They sing about how they used to be “wild and free” but now they are “tied to the city” and how they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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