61 Songs About Dallas (Pop, Rap & More)

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61 Songs About Dallas (Pop, Rap & More)

I. R&B Songs About Dallas

1. Ice Cream Paint Job by Dorrough

Artist: Dorrough
Album: Dorrough Music
Year: 2009

The song tells the story of a young man’s quest to buy a new car. He has his eye on a Cadillac, but can’t afford it. So he goes to a dealership and test drives a Chevy instead. The salesman tells him that the Chevy is a better deal, but the young man is not convinced. He decides to buy the Cadillac anyway, and the song ends with him driving off in his new car.

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2. Best of My Love by The Emotions

Artist: The Emotions
Album: Rejoice
Year: 1977

The song is about a woman telling her lover that he is the best thing in her life and she wants to spend the rest of her life with him.

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3. Betcha by Golly, Wow by The Stylistics

Artist: The Stylistics
Album: The Stylistics
Year: 1971

The song is a love song about how the singer is amazed by their love interest. They express how they cannot believe how perfect they are and how they make them feel. The song is about the feeling of being in love and how it can make the world feel brand new.

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4. Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe by Barry White

Artist: Barry White
Album: Can’t Get Enough
Year:

The song is about a man who is madly in love with a woman and can’t get enough of her. He tells her that he loves her and wants to be with her all the time. He says that she is the only one for him and he can’t imagine life without her.

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5. 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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6. Kiss by Prince

Artist: Prince
Album:
Year: 1986

The song is about a man who is trying to seduce a woman. He starts by kissing her neck and then moves down to her breasts. He then tries to kiss her between her legs, but she stops him and tells him to take her home.

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7. Crook for Life by Mr. Pookie

Artist: Mr. Pookie
Album: Tha Rippla
Year: 1999

The song is about a man who is a crook, or a criminal, and how he is proud of it. He talks about how he has been doing this since he was a young man, and how he has no intention of changing his ways. He is comfortable with who he is and what he does, and he doesn’t care what anyone else thinks.

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8. Dallas by RAKIM AL-JABBAAR

Artist: RAKIM AL-JABBAAR
Album:
Year:

“Dallas” is a song by Rakim Al-Jabbār. It was released on September 4, 2018, as a single from his album, The Book of Rhymes. The song is about the city of Dallas, Texas, and its history.

9. Dallas, Dallas by Sir Charles Jones

Artist: Sir Charles Jones
Album: Dallas, Dallas
Year: 2013

The song is about a man who is from Dallas, Texas and is talking about how much he loves his city. He talks about how the city is full of beautiful women and how there is always something to do. He also talks about how the city has a lot of history and how it is a great place to live.

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10. Before I Let Go by Frankie Beverly, Maze

Artist: Frankie Beverly, Maze
Album: Johnson Family Vacation
Year: 2004

The song is about a man who is struggling to let go of a past relationship. He is trying to move on, but he can’t seem to forget the woman he loved. He is still in love with her, but he knows he needs to let her go.

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II. Latest Songs About Dallas

1. Fort Worth And Dallas Blues by Lead Belly

Artist: Lead Belly
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is from Fort Worth but is currently in Dallas, and he is missing his home. He talks about how the women in Dallas are not as pretty as the ones back home, and how he misses the food and the music.

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2. Rainy Day in Dallas by Todd Rash

Artist: Todd Rash
Album: Emotional Rehab
Year: 2021

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and stuck in Dallas on a rainy day. He is trying to find a way to get back home to his family.

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3. Dallas by Parker McCollum

Artist: Parker McCollum
Album: Gold Chain Cowboy
Year: 2021

The song is about a guy who is from Dallas, Texas and he is talking about how his hometown is the best place in the world. He talks about how he loves the city and how there is always something to do. He also talks about how the people in Dallas are friendly and how he has never met a stranger in his hometown.

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4. Dicked Down in Dallas by Trey Lewis

Artist: Trey Lewis
Album: Dicked Down in Dallas
Year: 2020

The song is about a man who is cheated on by his girlfriend while he is away in Dallas on business. He is heartbroken and angry, and he vows to get revenge on her.

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5. Southside by E.S.G.

Artist: E.S.G.
Album: The South Side Still Holdin The Red Album
Year: 2022

The song is about growing up on the south side of Houston, Texas. It talks about the struggles of growing up in a tough neighborhood and how people have to work hard to make it out.

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III. Rock Songs About Dallas

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. 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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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. Dallas After Midnight by Ray Wylie Hubbard

Artist: Ray Wylie Hubbard
Album: Delirium Tremolos
Year: 2005

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and living in Dallas. He is trying to find his way back to his home in Houston, but he is lost in the city. He is looking for a sign from the universe to help him find his way home.

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6. My Girlfriend Is a Rock by The Nervebreakers

Artist: The Nervebreakers
Album: We Want Everything!
Year: 1994

The song is about a guy who is in love with a girl who is in a rock band. He is madly in love with her and is always trying to get her attention. He is always at her concerts and is always trying to talk to her. He is always thinking about her and wondering what she is doing.

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7. Dallas by Silver Jews

Artist: Silver Jews
Album: The Natural Bridge
Year: 1996

The song is a contemplation on life in the city of Dallas, and the various ups and downs that come with living there. The speaker reflects on all the different aspects of the city, from the bright lights and energy, to the darkness and violence. In the end, the speaker seems to be at peace with the city, and the duality that it represents.

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8. Dallas Days and Fort Worth Nights by Chris LeDoux

Artist: Chris LeDoux
Album: Haywire
Year: 1994

The song ‘Dallas Days and Fort Worth Nights’ is a country song about the two cities in Texas. The song talks about the different things that happen in each city and how the people are different.

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9. Walk On by U2

Artist: U2
Album: All That You Can’t Leave Behind
Year: 2000

The song is about continuing on through tough times. No matter what life throws at you, keep going.

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10. 40 by U2

Artist: U2
Album: War
Year: 1983

“40” is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the final track on their debut album, Boy, and was released as its fourth and final single in November 1980. The song is a tribute to Bob Dylan, who had turned 40 years old that May. The lyrics are written in the form of a prayer, and express the band’s admiration for Dylan’s work.

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11. Dallas by The Flatlanders

Artist: The Flatlanders
Album: All American Music
Year: 1976

The song is about a man who is leaving his home in Texas to go to Dallas. He is leaving behind his family and friends, and he is unsure if he will ever see them again.

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12. Goodnight Dallas by Carlene Carter

Artist: Carlene Carter
Album: I Fell in Love
Year: 1990

The song is about a woman who is leaving her home in Dallas and saying goodbye to her friends and family. She is headed for Los Angeles and is hoping for a better life.

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

Artist: U2
Album: The Unforgettable Fire
Year: 1984

“Pride (In the Name of Love)” is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the third track on their 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire, and was released as the album’s lead single in September 1984. The song was written about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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14. Beautiful Day by U2

Artist: U2
Album: All That You Can’t Leave Behind
Year: 2000

The song is about finding joy in the simplest things and enjoying life. It is about feeling good despite the hardships that life may bring. The lyrics encourage the listener to be positive and to appreciate the beauty in life.

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15. Grave City by Stick Men with Ray Guns

Artist: Stick Men with Ray Guns
Album: Some People Deserve to Suffer
Year: 2002

The song is about a city that is overrun by crime and poverty. The people in the city are living in fear and desperation. The song is a call for help from the people in the city.

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16. Blues in Dallas by The Mountain Goats

Artist: The Mountain Goats
Album: All Hail West Texas
Year: 2002

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and living in Dallas. He is trying to find a way to get out of the city and make a new life for himself.

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IV. Rap Songs About Dallas

1. Ice Cream Paint Job by Dorrough

Artist: Dorrough
Album: Dorrough Music
Year: 2009

The song tells the story of a young man’s quest to buy a new car. He has his eye on a Cadillac, but can’t afford it. So he goes to a dealership and test drives a Chevy instead. The salesman tells him that the Chevy is a better deal, but the young man is not convinced. He decides to buy the Cadillac anyway, and the song ends with him driving off in his new car.

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2. My Dougie by Lil Will

Artist: Lil Will
Album: Dolla$, TX
Year: 2008

The song is about a young man’s affection for a girl named Dougie. He talks about how she makes him feel and how he loves spending time with her.

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3. Stanky Legg by GS Boyz

Artist: GS Boyz
Album: Stanky Legg
Year: 2008

Stanky Legg is a song by American hip hop group GS Boyz. The song was released as the lead single from their debut studio album In Da Club (2009). The song peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song features a dance called the “stanky leg”, which became popular in clubs and on the internet.

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4. Gangstafied by E.S.G., Slim Thug

Artist: E.S.G., Slim Thug
Album: Boss Hogg Outlaws
Year: 2001

In the song, E.S.G. and Slim Thug rap about being gangstafied, or being involved in gang activity. They talk about being involved in drug dealing, violence, and other illegal activities. They also talk about how they are not afraid of the police or anyone else who tries to stop them from doing what they do.

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5. Pimp by Yung Nation

Artist: Yung Nation
Album: Yung Nation University
Year: 2012

The song is about a pimp who is very successful with women. He has a lot of money and he is very confident. He is also very sexual and he is not afraid to show it.

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6. Southside Da Realist – Original by Big Tuck

Artist: Big Tuck
Album: Purple Hulk
Year: 2004

The song is about being from the south side of Dallas and being the realest.

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7. Southside by E.S.G.

Artist: E.S.G.
Album: The South Side Still Holdin The Red Album
Year: 2022

The song is about growing up on the south side of Houston, Texas. It talks about the struggles of growing up in a tough neighborhood and how people have to work hard to make it out.

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8. Dallas by Joey Fatts

Artist: Joey Fatts
Album: I’ll Call You Tomorrow
Year: 2016

The song is about a young man from Dallas who is trying to make it in the rap game. He talks about his struggles and how he is trying to make it out of the city.

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9. Crook for Life by Mr. Pookie

Artist: Mr. Pookie
Album: Tha Rippla
Year: 1999

The song is about a man who is a crook, or a criminal, and how he is proud of it. He talks about how he has been doing this since he was a young man, and how he has no intention of changing his ways. He is comfortable with who he is and what he does, and he doesn’t care what anyone else thinks.

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10. 9AM in Dallas by Drake

Artist: Drake
Album: Thank Me Later
Year: 2010

The song is about Drake’s love for a girl he met in Dallas. He talks about how he misses her and how he would do anything to be with her again.

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11. Welcome 2 Dallas by Tum Tum

Artist: Tum Tum
Album:
Year:

The song is about the city of Dallas and how much the rapper loves it. He talks about how there is always something to do in the city and how it is a great place to live.

12. Welcome to Dallas by Big Tuck

Artist: Big Tuck
Album: Tha Absolute Truth
Year: 2006

The song is a rap song about the city of Dallas. The rapper talks about the different aspects of the city and how it is a great place to live.

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V. Country Songs About Dallas

1. Amarillo by Morning by George Strait

Artist: George Strait
Album: Strait from the Heart
Year: 1982

The song is about a cowboy who is down on his luck and is heading to Amarillo, Texas to find work. The cowboy is hoping to find a job that will help him support his family. The song talks about the cowboy’s journey and how he is hoping to find a better life in Amarillo.

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2. Dallas by Steely Dan

Artist: Steely Dan
Album: + Fours
Year: 1977

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and has to move to Dallas to find work. He is not happy about it and is homesick for his home town.

3. Dallas by Alan Jackson

Artist: Alan Jackson
Album: Don’t Rock the Jukebox
Year: 1991

The song ‘Dallas’ by Alan Jackson is a song about a man who is reminiscing about a past love. He is thinking about all of the good times that they had together and how things have changed since she is now living in Dallas. He is hoping that someday they will be able to reconnect and have those same good times again.

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4. Dallas by The Flatlanders

Artist: The Flatlanders
Album: All American Music
Year: 1976

The song is about a man who is leaving his home in Texas to go to Dallas. He is leaving behind his family and friends, and he is unsure if he will ever see them again.

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5. Dallas by Jimmy Buffett

Artist: Jimmy Buffett
Album: A1A
Year: 1974

The song is about a man who is living in Dallas and is not happy with his life. He is bored with his job and his wife is cheating on him. He is thinking about moving to another city, but he is not sure if he can make it on his own.

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6. We’ll Go Walkin’ by The O’s

Artist: The O’s
Album: Between The Two
Year: 2011

The song is about a young couple in love who are looking forward to spending time together walking and talking. They are excited about their future and feel like they can conquer the world together.

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7. Dallas by Bad Livers

Artist: Bad Livers
Album: Hogs On The Highway
Year: 1997

This song is a murder ballad about a man who killed his wife and her lover in Dallas, Texas. He is now on death row and awaiting his execution. The song is told from the perspective of the man, who is regretful and remorseful for what he did.

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8. Get Up by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Get Up (A Cowboys Anthem)
Year: 2012

The song is about getting up and moving on after a difficult situation. It is about being strong and not giving up.

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9. Dallas Days And Fort Worth Nights by Chris LeDoux

Artist: Chris LeDoux
Album: Haywire
Year: 1994

The song is about the singer’s love for the two cities in Texas. He talks about the different things he likes about each city and how they make him feel.

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10. Deep Ellum Blues by (Jorma Kaukonen version)

Artist: (Jorma Kaukonen version)
Album:
Year:

The song is about a place called Deep Ellum in Dallas, Texas. It is a place where the singer has been and where he has seen some things that he can’t forget.

11. I Was There When It Happened by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!
Year: 1957

The song is about the moment when Johnny Cash realized he had found his calling in music. He was working in a factory at the time, and he says that he can still remember the sound of the machines and his co-workers’ voices. But he says that he also remembers the moment when he realized that music was his true calling. He says it was like a voice from heaven telling him to pursue his dream.

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12. Big D by Jo Stafford, The Norman Luboff Choir

Artist: Jo Stafford, The Norman Luboff Choir
Album:
Year:

“Big D” is a song about the city of Dallas, Texas. The song talks about how the city is a great place to live, work, and play. It also talks about how the city has a lot of history and is a very diverse place.

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13. Dallas After Midnight by Ray Wylie Hubbard

Artist: Ray Wylie Hubbard
Album: Delirium Tremolos
Year: 2005

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and living in Dallas. He is trying to find his way back to his home in Houston, but he is lost in the city. He is looking for a sign from the universe to help him find his way home.

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14. Welcome To Dallas by Big Tuck

Artist: Big Tuck
Album: Tha Absolute Truth
Year: 2006

The song is a welcome to Dallas from a local rapper’s perspective. He talks about the city’s history and how it has changed over the years. He also talks about the city’s nightlife and how there is always something to do.

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15. Fort Worth And Dallas Blues by Lead Belly

Artist: Lead Belly
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is from Fort Worth but is currently in Dallas, and he is missing his home. He talks about how the women in Dallas are not as pretty as the ones back home, and how he misses the food and the music.

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16. If You’re Ever Down in Dallas by Lee Ann Womack

Artist: Lee Ann Womack
Album: Some Things I Know
Year: 1998

If You’re Ever Down in Dallas is a song about a woman who is down on her luck and is looking for a way out. She is willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Dallas, including working at a strip club. The song is a plea for help from her friends and family back home.

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17. Deep in the Heart of Texas by Rodney Crowell

Artist: Rodney Crowell
Album: Texas
Year: 2019

The song is about a man who is deeply in love with a woman from Texas. He talks about how she makes him feel and how he can’t imagine living without her.

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18. Woo by Erykah Badu

Artist: Erykah Badu
Album: Worldwide Underground
Year: 2003

The song is about a woman who is attracted to a man who is not interested in her. She tries to woo him with her words and actions, but he is not interested.

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19. Dallas by George Strait

Artist: George Strait
Album: The Road Less Traveled / Holding My Own
Year: 2001

The song is about a man who is from Dallas, and he is talking about how much he loves his city. He talks about how the people are friendly and how there is always something to do. He also talks about how he is proud to be from Dallas and how it is a great place to live.

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