50 Songs About Connection (Pop, Rap & More)

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50 Songs About Connection (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Connection

1. Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler

Artist: Bette Midler
Album:
Year: 1988

The song is about how important the people who love us are to our lives and how they help us through tough times.

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II. Christian Songs About Connection

1. In Christ Alone by Keith & Kristyn Getty

Artist: Keith & Kristyn Getty
Album: In Christ Alone
Year: 2006

“In Christ Alone” is a song by Keith and Kristyn Getty, written in 2001. The song is based on the apostle Paul’s statement in 1 Corinthians 15:3 that “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.” The song reflects on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and the victory he achieved over death.

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2. 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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3. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman, Steve Angrisano

Artist: Matt Redman, Steve Angrisano
Album: Spirit & Song: Disc M
Year: 2013

The song is a worship song about giving thanks to God for all the reasons He blesses us. It starts with the reasons we have to bless the Lord, such as His love, His faithfulness, and His mercy. Then it talks about how we should bless the Lord even when we don’t feel like it, because He is worthy of our praise. The chorus is a declaration that we will bless the Lord always, no matter what.

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4. Do It Again by Elevation Worship

Artist: Elevation Worship
Album: There Is a Cloud
Year: 2017

The song is about continuing to worship God even when things are tough. It talks about how God is always there for us and how we need to keep worshipping him.

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5. Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: The Ultimate Playlist
Year: 2016

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.

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6. What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong Worship

Artist: Hillsong Worship
Album: Let There Be Light
Year:

The song is about the beauty of God’s name and how it is worth praising. The lyrics talk about how God’s name is above all other names and how it is the only name that can save us. The song is a worship song that is meant to praise God and give thanks for His name.

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7. 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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8. Holy Spirit by Francesca Battistelli

Artist: Francesca Battistelli
Album: If We’re Honest
Year: 2014

The song is about the Holy Spirit and how He is always with us. It talks about how the Spirit is our comforter, guide, and strength. It is a song of worship and praise to the Holy Spirit.

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9. The Stand by Hillsong Worship

Artist: Hillsong Worship
Album: Hillsong Acoustic Preview 02
Year: 2005

The song is a ballad about standing by one’s convictions even when the world is against them. It talks about how God is always there for us, no matter what, and how we need to stand up for what we believe in.

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10. Reckless Love by Cory Asbury

Artist: Cory Asbury
Album: Reckless Love
Year:

The song Reckless Love by Cory Asbury is a song about the never ending, reckless love of God. No matter what we have done, God’s love is always there for us. His love is never ending and always forgives us. This song is a reminder of how much God loves us, no matter what.

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III. R&B Songs About Connection

1. 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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2. I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly

Artist: R. Kelly
Album: I Believe I Can Fly
Year: 1996

The song is about believing in oneself and having the confidence to achieve anything. Despite the challenges and obstacles one may face, the song instills the hope that anything is possible if you have faith in yourself.

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3. Let’s Stay Together by Al Green

Artist: Al Green
Album: Let’s Stay Together
Year: 1972

The song is about a couple who are in love and want to stay together forever. The man is telling the woman that he will always love her and wants to be with her forever.

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4. 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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5. Love and Happiness by Al Green

Artist: Al Green
Album:
Year:

The song is about the joys and happiness that love brings. It talks about how love is the key to happiness and how it can make all the difference in the world.

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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: Midnight Love & The Sexual Healing Sessions
Year:

The song is about a man who is trying to heal his broken heart by having sex. He is hoping that by doing this, he will be able to forget about the woman he loves and move on.

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10. My Cherie Amour by Stevie Wonder

Artist: Stevie Wonder
Album: My Cherie Amour
Year: 1969

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who does not love him back. He sings about how he will never give up on her and how he will always love her.

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11. Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: In the Groove
Year: 1968

The song is about a man who is trying to convince his girlfriend not to listen to the rumors she’s heard about him cheating on her. He swears he’s innocent and that she should trust him.

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12. That’s What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Elton John

Artist: Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Elton John
Album: Friends
Year: 1985

The song is about the importance of friendship and how friends are there for you through thick and thin.

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IV. Rap Songs About Connection

1. The World Is Yours by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album:
Year:

The song is about how the world is the singer’s oyster and how he plans to take over and be the best. He talks about how he’s going to be the king and how everyone will know his name. He’s going to have everything he ever wanted and more.

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2. I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly

Artist: R. Kelly
Album: I Believe I Can Fly
Year: 1996

The song is about believing in oneself and having the confidence to achieve anything. Despite the challenges and obstacles one may face, the song instills the hope that anything is possible if you have faith in yourself.

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3. 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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4. The Don by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album: Life Is Good
Year: 2012

The Don is a song by Nas about the dangers of being a drug dealer. The song talks about how drug dealers are always looking over their shoulder for the police and how they have to be careful not to get caught. The song also talks about how drug dealers make a lot of money and how they can buy anything they want.

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5. One Love by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album: Illmatic
Year: 1994

The song is about Nas’ love for hip hop and how it has changed his life. He talks about how hip hop has helped him through tough times and how it is a part of his identity. He also talks about how hip hop is a force for good in the world and how it can bring people together.

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6. Life’s a Bitch by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album: Illmatic
Year: 1994

Life’s a bitch, and then you die

That’s why we get high

Cause you never know when you’re gonna go

We could all die tomorrow

So smoke a joint, have a drink

And enjoy your life while you can

Cause life’s a bitch, and then you die

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7. Made You Look by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album: God’s Son
Year: 2002

The song is about how Nas is the best rapper and how everyone else is inferior. He talks about how he’s been in the game for a long time and how he’s always been the best. He also talks about how he’s always had haters and how they’re just jealous of his success.

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8. If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album: It Was Written
Year: 1996

The song is about Nas’ fantasy of what he would do if he ruled the world. He imagines a world where there is no poverty or crime, and everyone is treated equally. He also envisions a world where music is appreciated and respected, and where people are free to express themselves.

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9. I Can by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album: God’s Son
Year: 2002

The song is about Nas’ confidence and how he can achieve anything he sets his mind to. He talks about how he’s been through a lot in his life and has come out stronger because of it. He also talks about how he wants to help others who are going through tough times.

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V. Country Songs About Connection

1. I Cross My Heart by George Strait

Artist: George Strait
Album: Pure Country
Year: 1992

The song is about a man who is madly in love with a woman. He promises her that he will always love her and be there for her. He also promises to never let anything come between them.

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2. I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton

Artist: Dolly Parton
Album: Jolene
Year: 1974

The song is about a woman’s love for a man who is leaving her. She tells him that she will always love him, no matter what.

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3. You’ve Got a Friend by James Taylor

Artist: James Taylor
Album: Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon
Year: 1971

The song is about the importance of having a friend who will be there for you no matter what. It is a comforting song that reassures the listener that they are not alone.

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4. I Will Always Love You by Vince Gill, Dolly Parton

Artist: Vince Gill, Dolly Parton
Album: Something Special
Year: 1995

The song is a ballad in which the narrator pledges their love to their significant other. The lyrics express the narrator’s deep love and commitment to their partner, and their intention to always remain by their side. The song has a gentle and emotive melody, which reflects the sincerity of the narrator’s words.

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5. I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton

Artist: Dolly Parton
Album: Jolene
Year: 1974

The song is about a woman’s love for a man who is leaving her. She tells him that she will always love him, no matter what.

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6. I Will Always Love You by Faith Hill

Artist: Faith Hill
Album: Pearl Harbor
Year: 2001

The song is about a woman who is telling her lover that she will always love him, even though they are no longer together. She says that she knows he has found someone else, but she will always love him and she will never forget him.

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7. I Will Always Love You by Shania Twain

Artist: Shania Twain
Album: Come On Over
Year: 1997

The song is about a woman who is telling her lover that she will always love him, even if they are no longer together. She says that she knows they will have to part ways eventually, but she will never stop loving him.

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8. I Will Always Love You by Lady Gaga

Artist: Lady Gaga
Album:
Year: 2018

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who does not love her back. She sings about how she will always love him, no matter what he does or how he treats her.

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9. I Will Always Love You by Reba McEntire

Artist: Reba McEntire
Album: Keep On Loving You
Year: 2009

The song is a ballad in which the narrator pledges her love to her significant other, even if they should choose to leave her. The narrator recognizes that her love is strong enough to weather any storms that might come their way.

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VI. Rock Songs About Connection

1. 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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2. I Wanna Be Sedated by Ramones

Artist: Ramones
Album: Road to Ruin
Year: 1978

The song is about wanting to be sedated to escape the chaos of the world. The singer is tired of the noise and the fighting and just wants to be numb to it all.

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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. Sheena Is a Punk Rocker by Ramones

Artist: Ramones
Album: Rocket to Russia
Year: 1977

“Sheena Is a Punk Rocker” is a song by the Ramones. It is about a girl who is a punk rocker. She is from the city and she is tough. She has a boyfriend who is also a punk rocker. They are both rebels.

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5. God Save the Queen by Sex Pistols

Artist: Sex Pistols
Album: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols
Year: 1977

The song is a punk rock anthem that calls for the overthrow of the British monarchy. It is highly critical of the government and the established order, and calls for a revolution. The song was banned by the BBC and caused a great deal of controversy when it was released.

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6. Rockaway Beach by Ramones

Artist: Ramones
Album: Rocket to Russia
Year: 1977

The song is about a group of friends who spend their summer days at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York. They spend their days swimming, sunbathing, and playing music.

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7. With Arms Wide Open by Creed

Artist: Creed
Album: Human Clay
Year: 1999

The song is about a person who is at a crossroads in their life and is unsure of what to do. They feel lost and alone, but they have the strength to keep going. The song is about finding the strength to keep going, even when things are tough.

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8. Where the Streets Have No Name by U2

Artist: U2
Album: The Joshua Tree
Year: 1987

The song is about poverty and longing for a better life. The lyrics describe the frustration of living in a slum where there is no escape from the grinding poverty and despair. The singer longs for a place where the streets have no name and where there is hope for a better future.

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9. Judy Is a Punk by Ramones

Artist: Ramones
Album: Ramones
Year: 1976

The song is about a girl named Judy who is a punk. She is tough and doesn’t take crap from anyone. She is also a bit of a rebel.

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