55 Songs About Boston (Pop, Rap & More)

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55 Songs About Boston (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Christian Songs About Boston

1. Forever by Kari Jobe

Artist: Kari Jobe
Album: Majestic
Year: 2014

“Forever” is a worship song by Kari Jobe. It is a song about the everlasting love of God and His faithfulness. The lyrics declare that God is always with us, even in the darkest of times. His love never fails and His promises are true. This song is a reminder that we can always trust in God’s love.

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2. How Great Is Our God by Chris Tomlin

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: Arriving
Year: 2004

The song is a worship song that talks about how great God is. It talks about how God is above everything and how He is the one who created everything.

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3. I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: The Worship Project
Year: 1999

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.

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4. Blessings by Laura Story

Artist: Laura Story
Album: Blessings
Year: 2011

“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.

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5. Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) by Chris Tomlin

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: Burning Lights
Year: 2013

The song is about how God is always there for us and how we should not be afraid.

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6. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) by Chris Tomlin

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: See the Morning
Year: 2006

The song is about the speaker being set free from their chains by the grace of God. The speaker talks about how they were once lost, but now they are found and their chains are gone. They are now free to live their life for God.

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7. The Stand by Hillsong UNITED

Artist: Hillsong UNITED
Album: United We Stand
Year: 2006

The song is about continuing to stand even when the world around us is crumbling. It talks about how God is our foundation and our hope, and how He will never leave us even when everything else does. The song is a reminder that we need to keep our eyes on God and not on the things of this world.

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8. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman

Artist: Matt Redman
Album:
Year:

The song is a worship song about how there are 10,000 reasons to bless the Lord. The song is based on the scripture from Psalm 103:1-5. The song talks about how the Lord is good and how we should bless His name.

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9. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong UNITED

Artist: Hillsong UNITED
Album: Zion
Year: 2013

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.

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10. Cornerstone by Hillsong Worship

Artist: Hillsong Worship
Album: Forever Reign
Year: 2012

The song is about how Jesus is the cornerstone of our lives and how we need to trust in Him. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is struggling and trying to find their way. The song is about how we need to surrender our lives to Jesus and trust Him to lead us.

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II. Rap Songs About Boston

1. I Remember by Joe Budden

Artist: Joe Budden
Album: Remember The Titans
Year: 2010

The song is about a past relationship. Joe Budden remembers the good times he had with his ex, and how things ended between them.

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2. The Bridge by MC Shan

Artist: MC Shan
Album: Down by Law
Year: 1987

The song is about the rapper’s home borough of Queensbridge in New York City, and how it is a tough place to grow up in. He talks about the drug dealers and the violence, but also how the people there are tough and resilient.

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3. Beantown by Benzino

Artist: Benzino
Album:
Year:

The song is about Benzino’s hometown of Boston, Massachusetts. He talks about how he grew up in the city and how it has shaped him into the man he is today. He also talks about the city’s history and how it has been through some tough times, but always manages to come out stronger in the end.

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III. Rock Songs About Boston

1. Something About You by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who is in love with someone who is in love with someone else. The person singing the song is trying to tell the person they are in love with that they are the only one for them and that they should leave the other person.

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2. The Boston Rag by Steely Dan

Artist: Steely Dan
Album: Countdown to Ecstasy
Year: 1973

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and has lost everything he has. He is living in a small town in Massachusetts and is trying to figure out what to do with his life.

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3. Amanda by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Third Stage
Year: 1986

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman named Amanda. He is telling her how much he loves her and how she is the best thing in his life.

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4. More Than a Feeling by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a man who is reminiscing about a past love. He is thinking about how she made him feel and how he misses her.

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5. Ladies of Cambridge by Vampire Weekend

Artist: Vampire Weekend
Album: Vampire Weekend
Year: 2008

The song is about a group of wealthy women who live in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They are all married to rich men and have everything they could ever want. However, they are all unhappy and feel trapped in their lives. They long for something more, but don’t know how to get it.

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6. Roadrunner by The Modern Lovers

Artist: The Modern Lovers
Album: The Modern Lovers
Year: 1976

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

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7. For Boston by The Hold Steady

Artist: The Hold Steady
Album: Boys and Girls in America
Year: 2006

“For Boston” is a song by American rock band The Hold Steady. The song was written in response to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. The song is about the city of Boston and its people, and how they came together after the tragedy.

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8. Smokin’ by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a man who is addicted to smoking and cannot quit. He tries everything to quit, but nothing works. He finally decides to just accept that he is addicted and will never be able to quit.

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9. Peace of Mind by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about finding inner peace and being content with what you have in life. It is a slow, mellow song with a positive message.

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10. Foreplay/Long Time by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a relationship that is coming to an end. The person singing is trying to hold on to the relationship, but they know it is time to let go.

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11. Don’t Look Back by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Don’t Look Back
Year: 1978

The song is about a relationship that ended and the person is trying to move on but they keep looking back.

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12. Rock & Roll Band by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a rock and roll band that is just starting out and is very excited about it. They are ready to rock and roll all night and party every day.

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13. I’m Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys

Artist: Dropkick Murphys
Album: The Warrior’s Code
Year: 2005

I’m Shipping Up to Boston is a song by Dropkick Murphys. The song is about a sailor who is leaving Boston to go to sea. The song is upbeat and has a lot of energy.

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14. Boston by Augustana

Artist: Augustana
Album: All the Stars and Boulevards
Year: 2005

The song is about a relationship that ended suddenly and the speaker is left feeling lost and alone. They remember all the happy moments they shared together and how their relationship was the best thing that ever happened to them. Even though they are now apart, the speaker still loves the other person and hopes to someday be together again.

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15. Dirty Water by The Standells

Artist: The Standells
Album: Dirty Water (Expanded Edition)
Year: 1966

The song is about the pollution in the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. The Standells were a Boston-based garage rock band, and this song was one of their biggest hits. It was released in 1966 and reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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16. Hitch a Ride by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and hitchhiking to get away from his problems. He is picked up by a woman in a car, and she offers to take him wherever he wants to go. The man is hesitant at first, but he decides to trust her and gets in the car. The woman drives him to a better place, and the man is grateful for her help.

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17. We’re Ready by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Third Stage
Year: 1986

The song is about being prepared for anything that comes their way. They are ready for whatever life throws at them and they will face it all with courage.

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IV. R&B Songs About Boston

1. I Miss You by Aaliyah

Artist: Aaliyah
Album: I Care 4 U
Year:

Aaliyah’s song “I Miss You” is a song about missing someone who has died. She talks about how she still thinks about the person and how much she misses them.

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2. More Than a Feeling by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a man who is reminiscing about a past love. He is thinking about how she made him feel and how he misses her.

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3. Rock and Roll Band by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a rock and roll band that is just starting out. They are excited about their new band and their new music. They are ready to take on the world.

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4. I’ll Be There for You by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who is there for someone else no matter what. They will always be there for them, even if they are not perfect.

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5. I Will Always Love You by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Corporate America
Year: 2002

The song is about a love that will never die, even though the singer is moving on. It is a sad, but beautiful song about the power of love.

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6. Smokin’ by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a man who is addicted to smoking and cannot quit. He tries everything to quit, but nothing works. He finally decides to just accept that he is addicted and will never be able to quit.

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7. One in a Million by Aaliyah

Artist: Aaliyah
Album: One in a Million
Year: 1996

The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is “one in a million.” She is willing to do anything for him and is willing to wait for him.

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8. Let the Music Do the Talking by Aerosmith

Artist: Aerosmith
Album: Done With Mirrors
Year: 1985

The song is about letting the music do the talking instead of using words. It is about how music can speak for itself and how it can express what you are feeling better than words can.

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9. Mass Pike by The Get Up Kids

Artist: The Get Up Kids
Album: Live! @ the Granada Theater
Year: 2005

“Mass Pike” is a song by The Get Up Kids about a relationship that ended badly. The song is about the feeling of regret and nostalgia that comes with thinking about someone you used to be close to.

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10. Don’t Look Back by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Don’t Look Back
Year: 1978

The song is about a relationship that ended and the person is trying to move on but they keep looking back.

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11. I Believe in You by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Third Stage
Year: 1986

The song is about a person who believes in another person, even when that person doesn’t believe in themselves. It’s a song of encouragement and hope.

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12. Must of Got Lost by The J. Geils Band

Artist: The J. Geils Band
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is looking for his lost love. He is trying to find her in all the places they used to go, but he can’t seem to find her. He is getting desperate and is about to give up when he finally finds her.

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13. Amanda by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Third Stage
Year: 1986

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman named Amanda. He is telling her how much he loves her and how she is the best thing in his life.

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14. Brown Sugar by D’Angelo

Artist: D’Angelo
Album: Brown Sugar
Year: 1995

“Brown Sugar” is a song by D’Angelo. It was released on June 29, 1995, as the lead single from his debut album of the same name. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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15. Rock the Boat by Aaliyah

Artist: Aaliyah
Album: Aaliyah
Year: 2001

The song is about a young woman who is in love with a man who is in a relationship with someone else. She is trying to persuade him to leave his current partner and be with her instead.

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16. Long Time by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the person is reflecting on all the good times they had. They are hoping that someday they will be able to get back together.

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17. Peace of Mind by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about finding inner peace and being content with what you have in life. It is a slow, mellow song with a positive message.

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18. The One I Gave My Heart To by Aaliyah

Artist: Aaliyah
Album: One in a Million
Year: 1996

The song is about a young woman who is in love with a man who does not love her back. She is heartbroken and trying to move on.

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19. Are You That Somebody by Aaliyah

Artist: Aaliyah
Album: Dr. Dolittle: The Album
Year: 1998

“Are You That Somebody” is a song by American singer Aaliyah. It was released on June 16, 1998, as the lead single from the soundtrack album for the film Dr. Dolittle (1998). The song was written by Static Major, who also produced it, and Timbaland, who also co-produced it.

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20. She Is Boston by Nancia

Artist: Nancia
Album: Heir to the Throne
Year: 2019

The song is about a girl who is from Boston and how she is proud of her city. She talks about how the city is full of history and how it is a great place to live.

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21. Untitled (How Does It Feel) by D’Angelo

Artist: D’Angelo
Album: Voodoo
Year: 2000

The song is about a man who is trying to seduce a woman. He is telling her how good it will feel if she lets him touch her.

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22. Dirty Water by The Standells

Artist: The Standells
Album: Dirty Water (Expanded Edition)
Year: 1966

The song is about the pollution in the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. The Standells were a Boston-based garage rock band, and this song was one of their biggest hits. It was released in 1966 and reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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23. More Than a Woman by Aaliyah

Artist: Aaliyah
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to convince him that she is the better choice and that she can love him more than the other woman.

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24. I Need You by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Walk On
Year: 1994

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the person is struggling to deal with it. They miss the other person and feel like they need them.

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25. Foreplay/Long Time by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Boston
Year: 1976

The song is about a relationship that is coming to an end. The person singing is trying to hold on to the relationship, but they know it is time to let go.

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