25 Songs About Aids (Pop, Rap & More)

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25 Songs About Aids (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Aids

1. Amazing Grace by Hayley Westenra

Artist: Hayley Westenra
Album: Hayley Westenra
Year: 2001

Hayley Westenra sings the popular hymn “Amazing Grace” in her own unique style. The lyrics of the song speak of God’s love and forgiveness, and how we are never alone when we have Him in our lives. The song is a reminder that no matter what happens in life, God is always there for us.

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2. Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

Artist: Simon & Garfunkel
Album: Bridge Over Troubled Water
Year: 1970

“Bridge over Troubled Water” is a song by Simon & Garfunkel from their 1970 album of the same name. The song was written by Paul Simon and produced by the duo. It is a folk rock ballad with a gospel influence. The song’s lyrics describe the narrator’s desire to be a bridge over troubled water for someone else. The song became a hit single, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number four in the United Kingdom. In 2004, it was ranked number 48 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.

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3. Don’t Give Up by Peter Gabriel

Artist: Peter Gabriel
Album: So (2012 Remastered)
Year: 1986

The song is about not giving up, even when the odds seem insurmountable. It is about hope and determination in the face of adversity. The song was written for the film ‘Babel’, and is sung by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush.

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4. In the Name of Love by Bono

Artist: Bono
Album:
Year: 3 September 1984

The song is about the power of love, and how it can overcome any obstacle. Bono sings about how love is the only thing that truly matters in the end.

II. Latest Songs About Aids

1. Philadelphia by Neil Young

Artist: Neil Young
Album: Philadelphia: Music From the Motion Picture
Year:

The song is about the city of Philadelphia and how it has changed over the years. Young talks about how the city was once a great place to live, but now it is full of crime and poverty.

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2. Hideous by Oliver Sim

Artist: Oliver Sim
Album: Hideous Bastard
Year: 2022

“Hideous” is a song by English singer and songwriter Oliver Sim. It was released as a single on 23 February 2015 by XL Recordings. The song was written by Sim, and produced by Rodaidh McDonald.

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3. Being Boring by Pet Shop Boys

Artist: Pet Shop Boys
Album: Behaviour
Year: 1990

“Being Boring” is a song by British synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. It was released as the third single from their album Behaviour on 18 November 1990. The song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart.

The song is about a group of friends who grow up and grow apart. It is told from the perspective of one of the friends, who looks back on their shared experiences with nostalgia.

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III. R&B Songs About Aids

1. What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: What’s Going On
Year: 1971

The song is about peace and love and the problems that come with them. Gaye is asking what’s going on with the world and why there is so much hate. He wonders why we can’t all just get along and live in peace.

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2. Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: Let’s Get It On
Year: 1973

The song is about two lovers wanting to have sex. The man is trying to convince the woman to have sex with him, and he eventually succeeds.

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3. 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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4. I Can See Clearly Now by Jimmy Cliff

Artist: Jimmy Cliff
Album: Cool Runnings
Year: 1993

I Can See Clearly Now by Jimmy Cliff is a song about how the singer has finally been able to see clearly after going through a tough time. He talks about how he can see the good in life and how he is grateful for what he has.

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5. End of the Road by Boyz II Men

Artist: Boyz II Men
Album: Cooleyhighharmony
Year: 1991

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the singer is trying to move on. He talks about how he is never going to forget her and how he loved her.

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6. 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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7. We Are the World by U.S.A. for Africa

Artist: U.S.A. for Africa
Album: We Are the World
Year: 1985

The song “We Are the World” was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and performed by a supergroup of American artists in 1985. The song was written in response to the famine in Ethiopia and it raised over $63 million for relief efforts. The song became an international hit and won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

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IV. Country Songs About Aids

1. 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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2. Aids by Megadeth

Artist: Megadeth
Album: So Far, So Good… So What!
Year: 1988

The song “Aids” by Megadeth is a song about the dangers of the disease AIDS. The song talks about how the disease is spread and how it can kill people. The song also talks about how there is no cure for AIDS and how it is a death sentence for those who have it.

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3. Aids by Soundgarden

Artist: Soundgarden
Album: Echoes Of Miles: The Originals
Year: 2014

The song is about the AIDS epidemic and the fear and paranoia that came with it. It is a dark and ominous song with a heavy metal sound. The lyrics are about the disease and how it spreads, and the fear and panic that came with it. The song is also about how the disease affects the people who have it and how it changes their lives.

V. Rock Songs About Aids

1. Where the Streets Have No Name by U2

Artist: U2
Album: The Joshua Tree
Year: 1987

The song is about a person’s yearning for a better life and their hope for a better future. The lyrics talk about how the person is tired of living in a place where there is no hope and they want to go somewhere where they can be free.

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2. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2

Artist: U2
Album: The Joshua Tree
Year: 1987

The song is about someone who is searching for something more in life and has not yet found it. The lyrics express frustration and hope at the same time.

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3. With or Without You by U2

Artist: U2
Album: The Joshua Tree
Year: 1987

The song is about a relationship that is in trouble. The singer is trying to figure out what to do, and whether it is worth trying to save the relationship or not.

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4. I Will Follow by U2

Artist: U2
Album: Boy
Year: 1980

The song is about a person’s dedication to someone else, and how they will always follow them no matter what.

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5. 40 by U2

Artist: U2
Album: War
Year: 1983

The song “40” by U2 is about the band’s experience with religion and God. They talk about how they were raised Catholic and how their faith has wavered over the years. The song is a plea to God for guidance and strength, and it ends with the band members singing “Amen.”

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6. Pride (In the Name of Love) by U2

Artist: U2
Album: The Unforgettable Fire
Year: 1984

The song is about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

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7. Bullet the Blue Sky by U2

Artist: U2
Album: The Joshua Tree
Year: 1987

The song is about the horrors of war and the innocent people who are caught in the crossfire. It is a call to action to end the fighting and to stop the cycle of violence.

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8. Aids by Soundgarden

Artist: Soundgarden
Album: Echoes Of Miles: The Originals
Year: 2014

The song is about the AIDS epidemic and the fear and paranoia that came with it. It is a dark and ominous song with a heavy metal sound. The lyrics are about the disease and how it spreads, and the fear and panic that came with it. The song is also about how the disease affects the people who have it and how it changes their lives.

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