65 Songs About Television (Pop, Rap & More)
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I. Christian Songs About Television
1. I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe
The song is about a person imagining what it will be like to be in heaven. The person imagines being in a beautiful place with no more pain or suffering. They imagine being reunited with loved ones who have died and being able to worship God freely. The song is a reminder that even though we don’t know what heaven will be like, we can trust that it will be better than anything we can imagine.
2. Blessings by Laura Story
“Blessings” is a song by Laura Story that talks about how God blesses us even when bad things happen to us. She talks about how God is always there for us, even when we don’t realize it.
3. Eye of the Storm by Ryan Stevenson
The song is about a person who is going through a tough time and is feeling overwhelmed. They are looking for a way to get through the storm and find some peace. The song is about finding strength in God and trusting that He will get them through the tough times.
4. Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin
This song is about how God is a good father and how we can trust him. It is a worship song that is sung in many churches.
5. He Knows My Name by Francesca Battistelli
The song is about how God knows the singer’s name and everything about her. He knows her thoughts, her dreams, and her fears. He is always with her, even when she is feeling alone. The song is a reminder that God is always there for us, no matter what we are going through.
6. I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin
The song is about rising above the challenges and struggles of life. It is about finding the strength to keep going despite the difficulties. The song is about hope and about never giving up.
7. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong UNITED
The song is about continuing to walk through life even when the going gets tough. It talks about how the oceans may seem like they are too big to cross, but with faith, anything is possible. The song is a reminder that God is always there for us, no matter what.
8. Hold Us Together by Matt Maher
The song is about how we all need each other to get through life. It talks about how we are all broken and how we need each other to help us through our struggles.
9. I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe
The song is about a person imagining what it will be like to be in heaven. The person imagines being in a beautiful place with no more pain or suffering. They imagine being reunited with loved ones who have died and being able to worship God freely. The song is a reminder that even though we don’t know what heaven will be like, we can trust that it will be better than anything we can imagine.
10. Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman
The song is about a young girl who is left at home by her parents while they go out to a party. She is sad and feels like she is missing out, but her fairy godmother comes and transforms her into a beautiful princess. She goes to the ball and meets the prince, but when the clock strikes midnight she has to leave and she loses her glass slipper. The prince goes on a quest to find her and eventually they are reunited and live happily ever after.
II. Pop Songs About Television
1. The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News
The song is about the power of love and how it can change people. It talks about how love can make people do things they never thought they would do, and how it can make them happy and make them feel alive.
2. I’ll Be There for You (Theme from Friends) by The Rembrandts
The song is about being there for someone through thick and thin. No matter what happens, the speaker will always be there for their friend. They will be there to help them through the good times and the bad times.
3. The Simpsons Theme by Danny Elfman
The theme song for the American animated television sitcom The Simpsons was composed by Danny Elfman in 1989. The song is written in the key of C major and is in 4/4 time. The opening sequence features the Simpson family walking through Springfield, with various bits of action happening in the background. The sequence ends with the family sitting on their couch in their living room.
4. Laverne and Shirley by Charles Fox, Norman Gimbel
The song is about the title characters from the television show Laverne & Shirley. The song is sung from the perspective of Laverne and talks about how the two characters are best friends and always there for each other.
III. Country Songs About Television
1. The Ballad of Jed Clampett by Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs
The song is about a man named Jed Clampett who strikes it rich after finding oil on his property. He then moves to the city and becomes a successful businessman.
2. The Brady Bunch by Frank De Vol, Sherwood Schwartz
The song is about the TV show The Brady Bunch and how it was such a perfect family. The family was always happy and never had any problems.
3. The Beverly Hillbillies by Flatt & Scruggs
The song is about a family from the Ozarks who strike it rich after finding oil on their land and move to Beverly Hills. The song is sung from the perspective of the family’s patriarch, Jed Clampett, and chronicles the family’s experiences as they adjust to their new lifestyle.
4. Cheers by Judy Hart-Angelo, Gary Portnoy
The song is about celebrating life and being grateful for what one has. It encourages listeners to enjoy the moment and not take things for granted. The lyrics are uplifting and positive, and the overall message is one of hope and happiness.
IV. R&B Songs About Television
1. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air by Will Smith
The song is about a young man from Philadelphia who is sent to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in Bel-Air, California. The song chronicles his adjustment to his new life and his efforts to fit in with his new surroundings.
2. Between the Sheets by The Isley Brothers
The song is about a man who is trying to seduce a woman. He is telling her what he is going to do to her and how much he enjoys it.
3. Lovely Day by Bill Withers
The song is about enjoying life and feeling happy. It is a love song, and Withers is singing about how much he loves his partner. The song is upbeat and optimistic, and the lyrics are simple but effective. The song has a catchy melody and is easy to sing along to.
4. The Twilight Zone Theme by Bernard Herrmann
The Twilight Zone Theme by Bernard Herrmann is a spooky and atmospheric song that creates a sense of unease and foreboding. It is the perfect theme song for the iconic TV show that it was written for.
5. Hill Street Blues Theme by Mike Post, Larry Carlton
The song is the theme tune for the TV series Hill Street Blues. It is a jazz-funk instrumental with a catchy melody. The tune was composed by Mike Post and Larry Carlton.
6. Happy Days by Pratt & McClain
The song is about happy days and how they’re never going to end. The lyrics talk about how the sun is always shining and how there’s always something to do.
7. Television, the Drug of the Nation by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy
The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy’s song “Television, the Drug of the Nation” is a searing indictment of the mass media and its impact on society. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where people are numbed by the constant stream of images and messages from television, and where critical thinking and independent thought are replaced by a mindless conformity. The song is a powerful call to action, urging people to wake up and see the world around them for what it really is.
8. Welcome Back by John Sebastian
The song is about a person coming home and being welcomed back by their loved ones. The lyrics talk about how the person has been away for too long and how they are glad to be back home.
V. Latest Songs About Television
1. Television by Kirrat Sharma, Manna Mandd
The song ‘Television’ by Kirrat Sharma, Manna Mandd is a song about the addiction of television and how it can ruin relationships. The lyrics talk about how television can be a bad influence on children and how it can make people lazy. The song also talks about how television can be a waste of time and how it can make people forget about the important things in life.
2. I Won’t Give Up by Chance Peña
The song is about never giving up on someone you love, even when things are tough. The lyrics talk about how love is worth fighting for, and how the speaker will never give up on their relationship. The song is upbeat and optimistic, with a message of hope and perseverance.
3. Fire for You by Cannons
Fire for You by Cannons is a song about a person who is in love with someone who is unattainable. The person singing the song is willing to do anything to be with the person they love, even if it means setting themselves on fire.
4. I Can’t Remember Love (Music from the Netflix Limited Series The Queen’s Gambit) by Anna Hauss, Robert Wienröder, William Horberg
The song is a haunting and beautiful ballad about lost love. The lyrics express the speaker’s regret and longing for a love that they can no longer remember. The song is sad and poignant, but also has a feeling of hope and nostalgia.
5. Cotton & Cane by Olden Yolk
The song is about a relationship between two people who are very different from each other. One is a cotton farmer and the other is a cane sugar farmer. They are in love with each other, but they can’t be together because of their different backgrounds.
6. Home To You by Cate Le Bon
The song is about a person who is longing to go home, to the place where they feel most comfortable and safe. They sing about how they miss the familiar sights and sounds of home, and how they can’t wait to be back there again.
7. Without A Blush by Hatchie
The song is about a young woman who is in love with a man who is not interested in her. She is trying to hide her feelings, but she can’t help but blush when she sees him.
8. Talking Reality Television Blues by Tom Jones
The song is a commentary on the state of reality television, with Jones bemoaning the state of the genre and how it has changed over the years. He laments how the shows have become more focused on drama and conflict, and how the contestants are often more interested in winning than in actually finding love.
9. Everybody by Sinkane
The song is about coming together and being yourself. It is about being free and being who you are.
VI. Rap Songs About Television
1. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised by Gil Scott-Heron
The song is about how the revolution will not be televised, because it will be happening in the streets. It will be a grassroots movement that will not be controlled by the media.
2. Frank’s 2000″ TV by “Weird Al” Yankovic
The song is a parody of “1999” by Prince. In the song, Weird Al Yankovic sings about a man who is obsessed with his television set. The song was released as a single in 1999, and it peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
3. Televison, the Drug of a Nation by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy
The song is a criticism of the way television numbs the mind and controls the masses. It is a call to action to wake up and see the truth.
4. Cable TV by “Weird Al” Yankovic
“Cable TV” is a parody of the song “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang. In the song, Weird Al complains about how there is nothing good on television anymore and how he is bored with the same old shows.
5. Fade Away and Radiate by Blondie
The song is about a person who is in love with someone who is unattainable. The person is trying to convince themselves that they are better off without the other person, but they can’t help but to think about them all the time.
6. She Watch Channel Zero?! by Public Enemy
Public Enemy’s “She Watch Channel Zero?!” is a song about a woman who is addicted to television. The song is critical of the way that television can numb people’s minds and make them passive.
7. Television, the Drug of the Nation by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy
The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy’s song “Television, the Drug of the Nation” is a searing indictment of the mass media and its impact on society. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where people are numbed by the constant stream of images and messages from television, and where critical thinking and independent thought are replaced by a mindless conformity. The song is a powerful call to action, urging people to wake up and see the world around them for what it really is.
8. Half of Me by Rihanna
The song is about a break-up and how the person who is left feels. They are left with half of their life and they don’t know what to do with it.
9. NO TV by 2 Chainz
2 Chainz’s song “NO TV” is a track about the rapper’s hatred for television. He opens the song by talking about how he never watches TV and how it’s a waste of time. He then goes on to talk about how he prefers to spend his time doing other things, like making music and spending time with his friends. He also takes a shot at those who do watch TV, calling them “lame” and saying that they’re missing out on what’s really important in life. In the end, 2 Chainz makes it clear that he has no time for TV and those who do watch it are fools.
10. The Bigger Picture by Lil Baby
The song is about the struggles of growing up in a poor, black neighborhood and how easy it is to get caught up in the cycle of violence and poverty.
VII. Rock Songs About Television
1. The Boys Are Back in Town by Thin Lizzy
The song is about a group of friends who have reunited and are ready to have a good time. They are excited to be back together and are ready to party.
2. Television Man by Talking Heads
The song is about a man who is addicted to television and the things he sees on it. He is bored with his life and wants to escape into the world of television. He is looking for something new and exciting to watch.
3. Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles
The song is about how technology has changed the music industry, and how the rise of music videos has killed the radio star.
4. We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister
The song is about a group of kids who are fed up with their school’s rules and decide to rebel. They start a revolution and eventually take over the school.
5. I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
The song is about a woman who loves rock and roll and is attracted to a man who is also a fan of the genre. She sings about how she loves the way he looks and how he makes her feel.
6. Turning Japanese by The Vapors
The song is about a guy who is in love with a girl who is “turning Japanese.” He is obsessed with her and cannot get her out of his mind. He is worried that she is going to leave him and he will never see her again.
7. TV Party by Black Flag
The song TV Party is about a group of friends who get together to watch television and party. The song talks about how television can be a source of entertainment and how it can be used to escape from the reality of the world.
8. Scream Hallelujah by Black Light Burns
The song is about a person who is struggling with their faith and questioning whether God is real. They are in a dark place and feel like they are screaming into the void. However, they still have hope and believe that there is something more out there.
9. Later…When the TV Turns to Static by Glasvegas
The song is about a couple that is in love and they are talking about their future together. They are both looking forward to the day when they can just sit and watch TV together and not have to worry about anything else.
10. Throw Away Your Television by Red Hot Chili Peppers
The song is about how television is bad for you and how it is a waste of time. The song is also about how you should go outside and do something with your life instead of sitting in front of the television.
11. 57 Channels (And Nothin’ On) by Bruce Springsteen
The song is about the overwhelming number of channels on television and the lack of anything worth watching. The protagonist is flipping through the channels, looking for something to watch, but finding nothing of interest.
12. I Want My MTV by Dire Straits
The song is a commentary on the state of the music industry and the way that MTV has changed the game. The lyrics talk about how the industry is now all about image and money, and how MTV has played a role in that. The song is critical of the way that the music industry has changed, and how MTV has helped to shape that change.
13. Idiot Box by Incubus
The song is about a person who is addicted to television and the internet, and how it has taken over their life. They are unable to think or function without it, and it has turned them into an “idiot”.
14. Television by Talking Heads
The song is about the effects of watching too much television. It is a warning to the viewer to be careful about what they watch and how it affects them. The song is also a commentary on the state of the world and how it is often shown on television.
15. The Sun Always Shines on T.V. by A-ha
The song is about a relationship that ended badly. The singer is looking back on the relationship and wondering what went wrong. He remembers all the good times they had together, and how they always seemed to be happy. He wonders if she ever felt the same way about him.
16. Big TV by White Lies
The song is about the city and the hustle and bustle of life. It is about the lights and the noise and the way that everything is always moving.
17. Channel Z by The B-52’s
“Channel Z” is a song by The B-52’s, released as the first single from their sixth studio album Cosmic Thing. The song was written by the band’s guitarist Keith Strickland and singer Cindy Wilson, and produced by Don Was. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.
18. Remote Control by The Clash
The song is about a man who is controlled by a woman and he can’t break free. He is trying to find a way to break free and he thinks that maybe if he can find the remote control, he can turn her off.
19. Watching TV by Roger Waters
The song is about a man who is sitting in his living room watching television. He is bored and frustrated with what he sees on the news and in the commercials. He feels like he is being lied to and manipulated. The man gets up and turns off the TV.
20. Rock Show by Blink-182
The song is about a rock show and how awesome it is. It is a fast-paced song with a lot of energy. The lyrics are about the excitement of the crowd and how the band is playing their hearts out. The song is upbeat and positive, and it makes the listener want to get up and dance.
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