72 Songs About Children (Pop, Rap & More)

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72 Songs About Children (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Country Songs About Children

1. A Child’s Prayer by Randy Travis

Artist: Randy Travis
Album: Rise and Shine
Year: 2002

The song is a prayer for a child, asking for guidance and protection. The lyrics express the hope that the child will find happiness and peace in their life.

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2. In My Daughter’s Eyes by Martina McBride

Artist: Martina McBride
Album: Martina
Year: 2003

In My Daughter’s Eyes is a song written by Martina McBride and produced by Paul Worley. The song was released in May 2002 as the lead single from her album of the same name. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Country chart and number thirty-four on the Billboard Hot 100.

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3. She’s My Little Girl by Tim McGraw

Artist: Tim McGraw
Album: Reflected: Greatest Hits Vol. 2
Year: 2006

The song is about a father’s love for his daughter. He talks about how she is his little girl and how he will always be there for her.

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4. My Little Girl by Tim McGraw

Artist: Tim McGraw
Album: Reflected: Greatest Hits Vol. 2
Year: 2006

The song is about a father’s love for his daughter. He talks about how she is the light of his life and how he will always be there for her.

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5. Watching You by Rodney Atkins

Artist: Rodney Atkins
Album: If You’re Going Through Hell
Year: 2006

The song is about a father watching his son grow up. He talks about all the things he notices his son doing, and how he is proud of him.

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6. There’s a Hero by Billy Gilman

Artist: Billy Gilman
Album: One Voice
Year: 2000

The song is about a hero who is fighting for his life. The hero is fighting for his life because he wants to be with his loved ones. He is fighting for his life because he wants to live.

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7. I Believe in You by Don Williams

Artist: Don Williams
Album: Some Broken Hearts Never Mend
Year: 1977

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman and he is telling her that he believes in her. He believes in her even though she is not perfect and she has made some mistakes in her life. He is telling her that he will always be there for her and he will always believe in her.

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8. Just Another Day in Paradise by Phil Vassar

Artist: Phil Vassar
Album: Phil Vassar
Year:

The song is about a man who is content with his life, even though it may not be perfect. He has a good job, a beautiful wife, and a comfortable home. Even though he may not have everything he wants, he is happy with what he has.

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9. Daddy’s Hands by Holly Dunn

Artist: Holly Dunn
Album: Holly Dunn
Year: 1986

The song is about a daughter’s love for her father, and how she misses him now that he’s gone. She remembers all the things he used to do, like tucking her in at night and teaching her to drive, and how much she loved him.

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10. The Baby by Blake Shelton

Artist: Blake Shelton
Album: The Dreamer
Year: 2003

The song “The Baby” is a ballad about a young couple’s love and commitment to each other, and their unborn child. The lyrics express the hope that their child will be happy and healthy, and that their love will last forever.

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II. Rock Songs About Children

1. He Gets That From Me by Reba McEntire

Artist: Reba McEntire
Album: Room to Breathe
Year: 2003

The song is about a mother reflecting on how her son has taken after her in various ways. She is proud of him and loves him dearly.

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2. Boy by Lee Brice

Artist: Lee Brice
Album: Lee Brice
Year: 2017

The song is about a boy who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else. The boy is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the girl that he loves her.

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3. I Got You by Ciara

Artist: Ciara
Album: Jackie
Year: 2015

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in a relationship with someone else. She is willing to wait for him to leave his current relationship and be with her.

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4. Kids by MGMT

Artist: MGMT
Album: Oracular Spectacular
Year: 2007

“Kids” is a song by the American band MGMT, released as the third single from their debut studio album Oracular Spectacular (2007). The song includes the line “Control yourself, take only what you need from it”, which was used as the title of a book about the band’s music and career.

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5. She’s a Rainbow by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Their Satanic Majesties Request
Year: 1967

The song is about a girl who is a rainbow. She is beautiful and has many colors. The Rolling Stones are in love with her and they sing about how she makes them feel.

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6. Yellow by Coldplay

Artist: Coldplay
Album: Parachutes
Year: 2000

Yellow by Coldplay is a song about a relationship that is coming to an end. The singer is talking about how the person they are with is starting to pull away and how they are feeling about it.

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7. The Kids Aren’t Alright by The Offspring

Artist: The Offspring
Album: Americana
Year: 1998

The song is about how the world is a tough place and how kids have to deal with a lot of problems. The song is also about how parents can’t always help their kids and how sometimes kids have to help themselves.

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8. Mama, I’m Coming Home by Ozzy Osbourne

Artist: Ozzy Osbourne
Album: No More Tears
Year: 1991

The song is about a man who is coming home to his mother after being away for a long time. He is telling her that he is coming home and that he has missed her.

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9. Child in Time by Deep Purple

Artist: Deep Purple
Album: Deep Purple in Rock
Year: 1970

The song is about a child who is caught in time and is struggling to get free. The child is trying to find a way to get back to the present, but is stuck in the past.

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10. Girls by Beastie Boys

Artist: Beastie Boys
Album: Licensed to Ill
Year: 1986

The song is about how girls are better than boys and how they can do anything they want.

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III. Rap Songs About Children

1. A Child’s Story by Slick Rick

Artist: Slick Rick
Album: The Great Adventures of Slick Rick
Year: 1988

The song is about a young boy who is raised by his single mother. He grows up in a tough neighborhood and is constantly getting into trouble. His mother tries to keep him on the straight and narrow, but he eventually gets involved with a gang and is sent to prison. In prison, he has a lot of time to think about his life and what he’s done wrong. He regrets his choices and decides to turn his life around when he gets out.

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2. Dear Mama by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album:
Year:

The song is a tribute to Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. He talks about how she was a strong black woman who raised him by herself and how she always put her children first. He talks about how she was always there for him, even when he was in trouble. He talks about how she is the reason he is the man he is today and how he will always love her.

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3. Hip Hop Hooray by Naughty By Nature

Artist: Naughty By Nature
Album: 19 Naughty III
Year:

“Hip Hop Hooray” is a song by Naughty by Nature that was released in 1993. The song was a huge hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is about the hip hop lifestyle and how great it is. The song has been used in many movies and TV shows over the years.

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4. In Da Club by 50 Cent

Artist: 50 Cent
Album: Get Rich or Die Tryin’
Year: 2003

The song is about going to a club and having a good time.

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5. It’s All Good by The Notorious B.I.G.

Artist: The Notorious B.I.G.
Album: Ready to Die
Year:

The song is about how everything is good in the singer’s life. He talks about how he has money, women, and success, and how everything is going his way.

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6. Lose Yourself by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album:
Year: 2002

The song is about never giving up on your dreams, no matter how hard life gets. Eminem is rapping about how he used to be a nobody from Detroit, but he never gave up on his dream of becoming a successful rapper. He talks about how he used to have to hide his rhyming books from his mom, and how he used to have to borrow money from friends just to get by. But he never gave up, and now he’s one of the biggest rappers in the world.

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7. Oh Boy by Cam’ron

Artist: Cam’ron
Album: Come Home with Me
Year: 2002

The song is about a guy who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else. The guy is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the girl that he loves her.

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8. Runnin’ (Dying to Live) by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album:
Year:

The song is about Tupac’s struggles with the police and how he’s constantly running from them. He’s also struggling with his own demons and how he’s dying to live.

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9. The Show Goes On by Lupe Fiasco

Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Album: Lasers
Year: 2011

The song is about continuing to pursue your dreams even when the odds are against you. Lupe Fiasco talks about how he grew up in a tough neighborhood but was able to make something of himself because he never gave up on his dreams. The song is an inspirational anthem about never giving up and always striving to reach your goals.

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10. Dear Mama by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album:
Year:

The song is a tribute to Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. He talks about how she was a strong black woman who raised him by herself and how she always put her children first. He talks about how she was always there for him, even when he was in trouble. He talks about how she is the reason he is the man he is today and how he will always love her.

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11. Hip Hop Hooray by Naughty By Nature

Artist: Naughty By Nature
Album: 19 Naughty III
Year:

“Hip Hop Hooray” is a song by Naughty by Nature that was released in 1993. The song was a huge hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is about the hip hop lifestyle and how great it is. The song has been used in many movies and TV shows over the years.

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12. It’s All Good by The Notorious B.I.G.

Artist: The Notorious B.I.G.
Album: Ready to Die
Year:

The song is about how everything is good in the singer’s life. He talks about how he has money, women, and success, and how everything is going his way.

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13. Runnin’ (Dying to Live) by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album:
Year:

The song is about Tupac’s struggles with the police and how he’s constantly running from them. He’s also struggling with his own demons and how he’s dying to live.

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IV. R&B Songs About Children

1. I Love It When You Call Me Big Poppa by The Notorious B.I.G.

Artist: The Notorious B.I.G.
Album: Ready to Die
Year: 1994

The song is about a man who loves it when his girlfriend calls him “big poppa.” He talks about how he loves her and how he will always be there for her.

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2. Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder

Artist: Stevie Wonder
Album: Songs in the Key of Life
Year: 1976

“Isn’t She Lovely” is a song by Stevie Wonder, from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. The song is a celebration of the birth of Wonder’s daughter, Aisha Morris. The lyrics express Wonder’s joy at the miracle of his daughter’s birth, and the music is upbeat and positive. The song was a hit, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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3. Girls by Beastie Boys

Artist: Beastie Boys
Album: Licensed to Ill
Year: 1986

The song is about how girls are better than boys and how they can do anything they want.

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4. You Are the Sunshine of My Life by Stevie Wonder

Artist: Stevie Wonder
Album: Talking Book
Year: 1972

The song is about a man who is madly in love with a woman and she is the sunshine of his life. He talks about how she brings light into his life and makes him happy.

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5. I’ll Be There by The Jackson 5

Artist: The Jackson 5
Album: Third Album
Year: 1970

The song is about a lover who is willing to do anything for their partner. They will be there for them no matter what.

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6. ABC by The Jackson 5

Artist: The Jackson 5
Album: ABC
Year: 1970

The song is about the alphabet and how each letter is important.

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7. I Believe in You and Me by Whitney Houston

Artist: Whitney Houston
Album: The Preacher’s Wife: Original Soundtrack Album
Year: 1996

The song is about a woman’s love for her partner and her belief in their relationship. She sings about how she has seen him through good times and bad, and how she knows that he is the one for her. She believes in him and in their love, and she knows that they can make it through anything together.

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8. Exhale (Shoop Shoop) by Whitney Houston

Artist: Whitney Houston
Album: Waiting to Exhale
Year: 1995

The song is about a woman who is trying to move on from a failed relationship. She is telling her ex that she is going to “exhale” and move on without him.

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9. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men

Artist: Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men
Album: Daydream
Year: 1995

The song is about a couple who are no longer together but still have love for each other. They remember all of the good times they had together, and although they are now apart, they know that they will always love each other.

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10. I Love It When You Call Me Big Poppa by The Notorious B.I.G.

Artist: The Notorious B.I.G.
Album: Ready to Die
Year: 1994

The song is about a man who loves it when his girlfriend calls him “big poppa.” He talks about how he loves her and how he will always be there for her.

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11. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men

Artist: Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men
Album: Daydream
Year: 1995

The song is about a couple who are no longer together but still have love for each other. They remember all of the good times they had together, and although they are now apart, they know that they will always love each other.

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V. Pop Songs About Children

1. A Whole New World by Aladdin

Artist: Aladdin
Album:
Year:

The song is about a boy and a girl who fall in love and go on an adventure together.

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2. Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder

Artist: Stevie Wonder
Album: Songs in the Key of Life
Year: 1976

“Isn’t She Lovely” is a song by Stevie Wonder, from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. The song is a celebration of the birth of Wonder’s daughter, Aisha Morris. The lyrics express Wonder’s joy at the miracle of his daughter’s birth, and the music is upbeat and positive. The song was a hit, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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3. Beauty and the Beast by Ariana Grande, John Legend

Artist: Ariana Grande, John Legend
Album:
Year: 2017

The song is a retelling of the classic Disney story, with Ariana Grande and John Legend playing the roles of Belle and the Beast. The song is a beautiful ballad, with both Grande and Legend’s vocals shining. The lyrics tell the story of Belle falling in love with the Beast, despite his appearance. The song is a reminder that true beauty comes from within.

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4. The Mother by Brandi Carlile

Artist: Brandi Carlile
Album: By the Way, I Forgive You
Year: 2018

The song is about a mother’s love for her child. It is a very emotional and powerful song. The lyrics are very beautiful and touching. The song is sure to bring tears to your eyes.

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5. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) by John Lennon

Artist: John Lennon
Album:
Year:

The song is a ballad written by John Lennon for his son, Sean. It is a song about the love between a father and his child, and how that love never dies.

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6. Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Sally Dworsky, Joseph Williams, Kristle Edwards

Artist: Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Sally Dworsky, Joseph Williams, Kristle Edwards
Album:
Year: 1994

The song is a ballad about two animals who are in love but cannot be together because they are different species. The song reflects on the idea that even though they cannot be together, they can still feel the love they have for each other.

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7. Circle of Life by Carmen Twillie, Lebo M.

Artist: Carmen Twillie, Lebo M.
Album:
Year: 1994

“Circle of Life” is a song from the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King. The song was written by Elton John and Tim Rice, and performed by Carmen Twillie and Lebo M. as the film’s opening song. The song is about the cycle of life, and how all living things are connected.

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8. I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack, Sons of the Desert

Artist: Lee Ann Womack, Sons of the Desert
Album: I Hope You Dance
Year: 2000

I Hope You Dance is a song about living life to the fullest and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. The song is sung from the perspective of a parent who is telling their child to never give up and to always keep fighting for what they want in life. No matter what happens, the parent wants their child to know that they will always be there for them.

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9. Blue by Beyoncé (featuring Blue Ivy)

Artist: Beyoncé (featuring Blue Ivy)
Album:
Year:

The song is about a mother’s love for her child. It is a touching and beautiful song that celebrates the bond between mother and child.

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10. Do You Want to Build a Snowman? by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez

Artist: Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez
Album:
Year: 2013

The song is from the perspective of a child who is trying to build a snowman with their sibling, but they are continually rejected. The child tries to entice their sibling with offers of hot cocoa and promises of fun, but to no avail. In the end, the child gives up and walks away, wondering if they will ever be able to build a snowman with their sibling again.

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11. Hakuna Matata by The Lion King

Artist: The Lion King
Album:
Year: 1995

The song Hakuna Matata is a song from the popular movie The Lion King. The song is about enjoying life and not worrying about the troubles that life can bring. The song is sung by Timon and Pumbaa and is a very catchy and upbeat song.

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12. You’re Gonna Miss This by Trace Adkins

Artist: Trace Adkins
Album: American Man: Greatest Hits Volume II
Year: 2007

The song is about a mother’s advice to her daughter to enjoy the moment, because she’ll miss it when it’s gone.

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13. How Far I’ll Go by Auli’i Cravalho

Artist: Auli’i Cravalho
Album:
Year: 2016

The song is about a girl’s journey to find her own identity and to discover who she is meant to be. The song is about her struggles and her determination to keep going despite the obstacles in her way.

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14. Lullaby by The Chicks

Artist: The Chicks
Album: Taking the Long Way
Year: 2006

Lullaby by The Chicks is a sweet and gentle song about a mother singing her child to sleep. The lyrics are simple and beautiful, and the melody is soothing and calming. This is the perfect song to listen to when you need to relax and unwind.

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15. I Just Can’t Wait to Be King by Jason Weaver, Laura Williams, Rowan Atkinson

Artist: Jason Weaver, Laura Williams, Rowan Atkinson
Album:
Year:

The song is about a young lion cub who is eager to become king of the Pride Lands. He is confident and eager to take on the responsibility, and he is sure that he will be a great king.

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16. Kids in America by Kim Wilde

Artist: Kim Wilde
Album: Kim Wilde [Expanded & Remastered]
Year:

The song is about how kids in America are just like kids everywhere else in the world. They want to have fun and be free.

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17. Let It Go by Idina Menzel

Artist: Idina Menzel
Album:
Year: 2013

The song is about a person who is struggling to let go of something that is causing them pain. They are trying to find the strength to move on and let go of the past. The song is about finding the courage to let go and start over.

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18. You’ve Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman

Artist: Randy Newman
Album: Toy Story
Year: 1995

The song is about the friendship between two people and how they will always be there for each other no matter what.

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19. Beauty and the Beast by Ariana Grande, John Legend

Artist: Ariana Grande, John Legend
Album:
Year: 2017

The song is a retelling of the classic Disney story, with Ariana Grande and John Legend playing the roles of Belle and the Beast. The song is a beautiful ballad, with both Grande and Legend’s vocals shining. The lyrics tell the story of Belle falling in love with the Beast, despite his appearance. The song is a reminder that true beauty comes from within.

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20. Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Sally Dworsky, Joseph Williams, Kristle Edwards

Artist: Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Sally Dworsky, Joseph Williams, Kristle Edwards
Album:
Year: 1994

The song is a ballad about two animals who are in love but cannot be together because they are different species. The song reflects on the idea that even though they cannot be together, they can still feel the love they have for each other.

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21. Circle of Life by Carmen Twillie, Lebo M.

Artist: Carmen Twillie, Lebo M.
Album:
Year: 1994

“Circle of Life” is a song from the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King. The song was written by Elton John and Tim Rice, and performed by Carmen Twillie and Lebo M. as the film’s opening song. The song is about the cycle of life, and how all living things are connected.

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22. Do You Want to Build a Snowman? by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez

Artist: Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez
Album:
Year: 2013

The song is from the perspective of a child who is trying to build a snowman with their sibling, but they are continually rejected. The child tries to entice their sibling with offers of hot cocoa and promises of fun, but to no avail. In the end, the child gives up and walks away, wondering if they will ever be able to build a snowman with their sibling again.

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23. How Far I’ll Go by Auli’i Cravalho

Artist: Auli’i Cravalho
Album:
Year: 2016

The song is about a girl’s journey to find her own identity and to discover who she is meant to be. The song is about her struggles and her determination to keep going despite the obstacles in her way.

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24. I Just Can’t Wait to Be King by Jason Weaver, Laura Williams, Rowan Atkinson

Artist: Jason Weaver, Laura Williams, Rowan Atkinson
Album:
Year:

The song is about a young lion cub who is eager to become king of the Pride Lands. He is confident and eager to take on the responsibility, and he is sure that he will be a great king.

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25. Let It Go by Idina Menzel

Artist: Idina Menzel
Album:
Year: 2013

The song is about a person who is struggling to let go of something that is causing them pain. They are trying to find the strength to move on and let go of the past. The song is about finding the courage to let go and start over.

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26. You’ve Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman

Artist: Randy Newman
Album: Toy Story
Year: 1995

The song is about the friendship between two people and how they will always be there for each other no matter what.

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27. I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack, Sons of the Desert

Artist: Lee Ann Womack, Sons of the Desert
Album: I Hope You Dance
Year: 2000

I Hope You Dance is a song about living life to the fullest and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. The song is sung from the perspective of a parent who is telling their child to never give up and to always keep fighting for what they want in life. No matter what happens, the parent wants their child to know that they will always be there for them.

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28. Lullaby by The Chicks

Artist: The Chicks
Album: Taking the Long Way
Year: 2006

Lullaby by The Chicks is a sweet and gentle song about a mother singing her child to sleep. The lyrics are simple and beautiful, and the melody is soothing and calming. This is the perfect song to listen to when you need to relax and unwind.

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