67 Songs About Addiction (Pop, Rap & More)

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67 Songs About Addiction (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Country Songs About Addiction

1. Cocaine Blues by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: At Folsom Prison
Year: 1968

The song is about a man who is caught with cocaine and is sentenced to death. The man pleads with the judge for leniency, but the judge is not moved. The man is executed and his body is sent to the morgue.

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2. I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You by Elvis Presley

Artist: Elvis Presley
Album:
Year: 1961

The song is a ballad about being hopelessly in love and wanting to spend the rest of one’s life with the object of their affections.

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3. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who is so lonely that they could cry. They are thinking about all the happy times they had with their loved one and how they are now gone. The person is trying to hold on to any hope they can find.

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4. Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!
Year:

“Folsom Prison Blues” is a song written and recorded in 1955 by American country music singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. The song combines elements from two popular folk styles, the train song and the prison song, and was inspired by Cash’s time in Folsom State Prison. The song was one of Cash’s signature songs and was often performed live.

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5. The Bottle Let Me Down by Merle Haggard

Artist: Merle Haggard
Album: Strangers / Swinging Doors and the Bottle Let Me Down
Year: 2006

The song “The Bottle Let Me Down” by Merle Haggard is about a man who is struggling with alcoholism. He is trying to stay sober, but the temptation of alcohol is proving to be too much for him. He feels like he is at the end of his rope and that the only thing that can help him is a drink.

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6. I Fall to Pieces by Patsy Cline

Artist: Patsy Cline
Album: Patsy Cline Showcase
Year: 1961

I Fall to Pieces is a song about a woman who is struggling to keep her life together after her lover leaves her. She is heartbroken and feels like she is falling apart without him.

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7. Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss

Artist: Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss
Album: Mud on the Tires
Year: 2003

The song is about a man who is struggling to cope with the death of his love. He turns to alcohol to numb the pain, but the memories of her haunt him. The chorus of the song is hopeful, despite the sadness of the verses. The singer believes that his love will find him again in the afterlife.

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II. R&B Songs About Addiction

1. Addicted by Usher

Artist: Usher
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is addicted to a woman and cannot get over her. He is trying to fight the addiction but it is proving to be too difficult.

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2. 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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3. Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding

Artist: Otis Redding
Album: The Dock of the Bay
Year:

Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay is a song by Otis Redding. It was released in 1968, and is about a man who is sitting on a dock, watching the tide roll away.

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4. Recovery by James Arthur

Artist: James Arthur
Album: James Arthur
Year: 2013

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the singer is trying to recover from it. He is struggling to move on and is still in love with the person he was with.

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5. Addiction by Ryan Leslie

Artist: Ryan Leslie
Album: Ryan Leslie
Year: 2009

The song is about a man who is addicted to a woman. He is obsessed with her and can’t get enough of her. He is willing to do anything to be with her, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness.

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6. Fallin’ by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: Songs in A Minor
Year: 2001

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who does not love her back. She is trying to convince herself that she does not need him, but she cannot help but fall for him every time he comes around.

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7. Sober by Demi Lovato

Artist: Demi Lovato
Album: Fresh Hits Jesień 2018
Year: 2018

The song is about Lovato being sober after struggling with addiction. She talks about how her life has changed since she’s been sober and how much better it is.

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III. Christian Songs About Addiction

1. Drugs or Jesus by Tim McGraw

Artist: Tim McGraw
Album: Live Like You Were Dying
Year: 2004

The song is about a man who is struggling with addiction and is trying to decide whether to turn to drugs or Jesus for help. The man ultimately decides to turn to Jesus, and the song ends with him singing about how Jesus has saved him from his addiction.

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2. You Are More by Tenth Avenue North

Artist: Tenth Avenue North
Album: The Light Meets the Dark
Year: 2010

The song is about how we are all broken people and we all have our own stories of pain and hurt, but despite all of that, we are still loved and valued by God. He sees us for who we are and loves us anyway. The song is a reminder that we are not alone in our brokenness and that God is always there for us, no matter what.

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3. Cry Out to Jesus by Third Day

Artist: Third Day
Album: Wherever You Are
Year: 2005

The song is about a person crying out to Jesus for help in their time of need. The person is in pain and feels lost, but they know that Jesus is the only one who can help them. They cry out for Jesus to save them and to give them strength.

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4. Love Comes Down by Matt Maher

Artist: Matt Maher
Album: Alive Again
Year: 2009

The song is about how love comes down and washes away all our fears and doubts. It is a song of hope and encouragement, reminding us that love is always there for us, even when we feel alone.

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5. Come as You Are by David Crowder

Artist: David Crowder
Album: Neon Steeple
Year: 2014

The song is about accepting people for who they are and not who we want them to be. It is about being open and honest with each other and not putting up walls or pretending to be someone we’re not.

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6. God So Loved by We the Kingdom

Artist: We the Kingdom
Album: Holy Water
Year: 2020

The song is about God’s love for humanity and how it is demonstrated through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. The song reflects on how God’s love is unending and how it is possible for anyone to receive it.

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7. God of Grace by Finding Faith

Artist: Finding Faith
Album: Finding Faith
Year: 2018

The song is about God’s grace and how it can change our lives. It talks about how we can find faith in God when we are lost and how His grace can help us through difficult times.

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8. My Recovery by Unspoken

Artist: Unspoken
Album: Unspoken
Year: 2014

The song is about a person’s journey to recovery from addiction. The lyrics talk about the struggles and the hope that comes with recovery.

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9. The Motions by Matthew West

Artist: Matthew West
Album: Something to Say
Year: 2008

The song is about continuing to do the things we know we need to do, even when we don’t feel like it. It’s about putting our faith into action, even when we don’t feel like it. It’s about doing the right thing, even when it’s hard.

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IV. Pop Songs About Addiction

1. Breaking the Habit by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Meteora
Year: 2003

The song is about a person who is addicted to drugs 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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2. Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer

Artist: Robert Palmer
Album: Riptide
Year: 1985

The song is about a man who is addicted to love and is desperate for the attention of a woman. He is willing to do anything to get her attention, even if it means making a fool of himself.

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3. Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind

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

The song is about a person who is addicted to drugs and is trying to get their life back on track. The song is about the person’s struggles and how they are trying to stay positive despite their situation.

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4. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina And The Waves

Artist: Katrina And The Waves
Album: Walking on Sunshine
Year: 1983

The song is about being happy and in love and feeling like you’re walking on sunshine.

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5. Addicted by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Breakaway
Year: 2004

The song is about a person who is addicted to another person. The addiction is so strong that the person cannot live without the other person.

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6. Amazing by Aerosmith

Artist: Aerosmith
Album: Get a Grip
Year: 1993

The song is about a person who is in love with someone who is “amazing.” The person singing the song is telling the object of their affection that they are amazing and that they want to be with them.

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7. The A Team by Ed Sheeran

Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: +
Year: 2011

The song is about a young girl who is addicted to drugs and is living on the streets. She is trying to get her life together, but she keeps falling back into her old habits.

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8. Sober by Pink

Artist: Pink
Album: Funhouse
Year:

The song is about a woman who is struggling to stay sober. She is trying to stay away from alcohol and drugs, but she is finding it difficult. She is fighting against her addiction, and she is trying to stay strong.

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9. 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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10. Skyscraper by Demi Lovato

Artist: Demi Lovato
Album: Unbroken
Year: 2011

Skyscraper is a song by Demi Lovato about overcoming adversity and being stronger for it. The song is about Lovato’s own struggles with addiction and eating disorders, and how she has come out the other side stronger for it.

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11. Recover by Natasha Bedingfield

Artist: Natasha Bedingfield
Album: Strip Me
Year: 2010

The song is about a break-up and how the person is trying to recover from it. They are trying to find themselves again and figure out what they want in life.

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12. Clean by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: 1989
Year: 2014

The song is about a break-up and how the person is trying to move on.

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13. Recovery by James Arthur

Artist: James Arthur
Album: James Arthur
Year: 2013

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the singer is trying to recover from it. He is struggling to move on and is still in love with the person he was with.

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14. All I Need by Jack Wagner

Artist: Jack Wagner
Album: All I Need
Year: 1984

The song is about a person who is in love and believes that the person they are with is all they need in life. They feel that this person completes them and they would be lost without them.

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V. Rap Songs About Addiction

1. Dope by ScHoolboy Q

Artist: ScHoolboy Q
Album: Blank Face LP
Year: 2016

The song is about making and selling drugs.

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2. Starting Over by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Album: The Heist (Deluxe Edition)
Year: 2012

The song is about starting over after going through a tough time. It is about moving on and being positive.

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3. Kevin by Ryan Lewis

Artist: Ryan Lewis
Album: This Unruly Mess I’ve Made
Year: 2016

The song is about a young man named Kevin who is struggling with his mental health. He is trying to find his way in life and is having a hard time. The song is about his struggles and how he is trying to find his way.

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4. Hustlin’ by Rick Ross

Artist: Rick Ross
Album: Port of Miami
Year: 2006

The song is about Rick Ross’ journey to the top, and how he’s been hustling since he was a young boy. He talks about how he’s made it despite all the odds, and how he’s never going to stop hustling.

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5. Addicted by Trey Songz

Artist: Trey Songz
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is addicted to a woman. He is obsessed with her and can’t get enough of her. He is willing to do anything for her, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness.

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6. Crack by 2 Chainz

Artist: 2 Chainz
Album:
Year:

The song is about the dangers of drug addiction and the struggles of those who are addicted to drugs.

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7. Chris Dolmeth by Hopsin

Artist: Hopsin
Album: Gazing at the Moonlight
Year: 2009

The song is about a fictional character named Chris Dolmeth, who is a drug addict. Hopsin portrays Chris as a person who is struggling to get his life together and is addicted to drugs. The song talks about how Chris is always high and how he needs to get his life together.

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8. Drug Dealer by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Album: Drug Dealer
Year: 2016

The song is about the dangers of drug dealers and the addiction they can cause. It is a warning to stay away from them.

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9. 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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10. How Could You Leave Us by NF

Artist: NF
Album: Therapy Session
Year: 2016

The song is about a break-up and how the person who was left behind is struggling to understand how they could be abandoned. It is a sad and introspective song that reflects on the pain of being betrayed.

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11. Trap House by Gucci Mane

Artist: Gucci Mane
Album:
Year:

The song is about Gucci Mane’s drug dealing business. He talks about how he started selling drugs at a young age, and how he was able to make a lot of money from it. He also talks about how he was able to avoid getting caught by the police, and how he was able to keep his customers happy.

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12. I Feel Like Dying by Lil Wayne

Artist: Lil Wayne
Album:
Year:

The song is about how the narrator feels like they are going to die, possibly because of a drug overdose. The song is dark and ominous, with a feeling of despair and hopelessness.

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13. Swimming Pools (Drank) by Kendrick Lamar

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

The song is about the dangers of alcoholism and the addiction that can come with it. The song talks about how alcohol can be a crutch for people and how it can ruin lives.

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14. Cocaine by Lil Wayne

Artist: Lil Wayne
Album:
Year:

The song is about the dangers of using cocaine and other drugs. Lil Wayne warns people about the dangers of addiction and how it can ruin your life.

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VI. Rock Songs About Addiction

1. 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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2. Sober by Demi Lovato

Artist: Demi Lovato
Album: Fresh Hits Jesień 2018
Year: 2018

The song is about Lovato being sober after struggling with addiction. She talks about how her life has changed since she’s been sober and how much better it is.

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3. The Needle and the Damage Done by Neil Young

Artist: Neil Young
Album: Harvest
Year: 1972

The song is about the dangers of drug addiction and the destruction it causes. The singer reflects on how addiction has claimed the lives of many of his friends, and how it has damaged him personally. He pleads with the listener to avoid drugs, and to seek help if they are already addicted.

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4. The Drugs Don’t Work by The Verve

Artist: The Verve
Album: Urban Hymns
Year: 1997

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

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5. She Talks to Angels by The Black Crowes

Artist: The Black Crowes
Album: Shake Your Money Maker
Year: 1990

The song is about a woman who is struggling with addiction and mental health issues. She turns to drugs and alcohol to cope with her problems. The song is about her struggles and how she tries to find peace by talking to angels.

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6. Call Me When You’re Sober by Evanescence

Artist: Evanescence
Album: The Open Door
Year: 2006

The song is about a person who is struggling with addiction and how it is affecting their life and relationships. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is trying to help them, but is also struggling with their own issues.

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7. The Noose by A Perfect Circle

Artist: A Perfect Circle
Album: Thirteenth Step
Year: 2003

The Noose is about a person who is struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. They feel like they are trapped in a noose that is slowly tightening around their neck. They try to fight against the darkness, but it is slowly suffocating them. In the end, they give into the darkness and take their own life.

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8. Not an Addict by K’s Choice

Artist: K’s Choice
Album: Paradise in Me
Year: 1996

The song “Not an Addict” by K’s Choice is a song about addiction and how it can ruin one’s life. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is addicted to drugs and is struggling to break free from their addiction. The song talks about how addiction can take over someone’s life and how it can destroy relationships. The song is a plea for help from someone who is struggling to break free from their addiction.

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9. Addicted by Saving Abel

Artist: Saving Abel
Album: Saving Abel
Year: 2008

The song is about a man who is addicted to a woman and can’t get her out of his head. He is trying to fight the addiction, but it is proving to be too strong.

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10. Drugs or Jesus by Tim McGraw

Artist: Tim McGraw
Album: Live Like You Were Dying
Year: 2004

The song is about a man who is struggling with addiction and is trying to decide whether to turn to drugs or Jesus for help. The man ultimately decides to turn to Jesus, and the song ends with him singing about how Jesus has saved him from his addiction.

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11. Broken Window Serenade by Whiskey Myers

Artist: Whiskey Myers
Album: Firewater
Year: 2011

The song is about a man who is struggling to deal with the death of his lover. He is trying to find ways to cope with her death and the pain that comes with it. He is looking for ways to escape the pain, but he can’t seem to find any. He is trying to find comfort in alcohol, but it only makes him feel worse. He is trying to find peace in the music that they used to share, but it only reminds him of her.

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12. One Day at a Time by Joe Walsh

Artist: Joe Walsh
Album: Analog Man
Year: 2012

The song is about a man who is trying to piece his life back together after hitting rock bottom. He is taking things one day at a time and is grateful for the small things in life.

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13. In the End by Linkin Park

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Hybrid Theory
Year: 2000

The song is about a person who is reflecting on their life and all of the choices they have made. They are wondering if they made the right choices and if they could have done things differently. In the end, they realize that it doesn’t matter because they are happy with the life they have.

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14. Sober by Bad Wolves

Artist: Bad Wolves
Album: Nation (Bad Wolves album)
Year: 2019

“Sober” by Bad Wolves is about a person struggling with addiction and trying to stay clean. The song is written from the perspective of the addict, and talks about the struggles of addiction and the temptation to relapse.

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15. I Need a Doctor by Dr. Dre

Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: I Need a Doctor
Year: 2011

The song is about a person who is addicted to drugs and is trying to get help from a doctor. The person is struggling with their addiction and is asking the doctor for help.

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16. Habits (Stay High) by Tove Lo

Artist: Tove Lo
Album: Queen of the Clouds
Year: 2014

The song is about a person who is struggling with addiction and trying to stay clean. The person is trying to stay high to avoid feeling the pain of reality.

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