62 Songs About Dirt (Pop, Rap & More)

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62 Songs About Dirt (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Latest Songs About Dirt

1. Chapel Song (Old Dirt Road) by Dupree

Artist: Dupree
Album: Never Forget
Year: 2021

The song is about a young man who is reminiscing about his childhood home and all the memories he has of growing up there. He talks about how he and his friends would explore the woods and play in the creek. He remembers the days when he would go to the chapel with his grandmother and how, even though it’s been many years since he’s been back, he can still picture it all in his mind.

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2. Kickin Dirt Up by Mz Connie

Artist: Mz Connie
Album: Stir It Like Coffee
Year: 2021

The song is about a woman who is tired of her dead-end job and her boring life. She is ready to “kick up some dirt” and make a change. She is fed up with being told what to do and is ready to take control of her own life.

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II. Pop Songs About Dirt

1. Take It from Me by Jordan Davis

Artist: Jordan Davis
Album: Home State
Year: 2018

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 convince the girl to take a chance on him and leave her current boyfriend. He tells her that he is a better man than her current boyfriend and that he will treat her better.

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III. Rap Songs About Dirt

1. Dirty South by Ludacris

Artist: Ludacris
Album: Back For the First Time
Year: 2000

The song is about the southern United States and how Ludacris thinks it is the best place to be. He talks about how the people are friendly and how there is a lot to do in the south. He also talks about how the south is the best place to find a good woman.

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2. DIRT ON MY NAME by Vic Mensa

Artist: Vic Mensa
Album: V TAPE
Year: 2020

The song is about Vic Mensa’s struggles growing up in Chicago. He talks about how he was constantly getting into trouble and how his friends would always get him into more trouble. He also talks about how he doesn’t want to be like his friends who are always getting into trouble and how he wants to make something of himself.

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3. Straight Out the Dirt by E-40

Artist: E-40
Album: Straight Out The Dirt
Year: 2017

The song is about a young man’s journey from the streets to success. He talks about how he had to hustle and grind to make it out of the hood. He talks about how he had to put in the work to get where he is today. He talks about how he is proud of himself and how he has made it out of the dirt.

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4. Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldean

Artist: Jason Aldean
Album: My Kinda Party
Year: 2010

The song is about a guy who is from a small town and he is talking about how his life is and how he likes it. He talks about how he likes to go out on the dirt road and just drive. He talks about how he is not like the other guys who are from the city and how he is just happy with his life the way it is.

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5. Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain) by INXS

Artist: INXS
Album: Listen Like Thieves
Year: 1985

The song is about a person who is at the bottom of a mountain, looking up at the top. They are reflecting on their life and how they got to where they are. They are trying to figure out how to get back up to the top.

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6. Doin’ Dirt Bad by E-40

Artist: E-40
Album: The Element of Surprise
Year: 1998

The song is about a person who is doing bad things and is not sorry for it. The song talks about how the person is not afraid to do what they want and how they do not care about what other people think.

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7. Dirt by B.o.B

Artist: B.o.B
Album: Somnia
Year: 2020

“Dirt” is a song by American hip hop recording artist B.o.B, released on May 7, 2013, as the lead single from his third studio album, Underground Luxury (2013). The song, produced by American record producer Mike Will Made It, features a guest appearance from American rapper Future. The song has peaked at number 43 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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8. Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson

Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Bad 25
Year:

The song is about a woman who is promiscuous and will not commit to a relationship. She is described as being “dirty” because she is willing to have sex with anyone. The song is sung from the perspective of a man who is trying to seduce her.

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9. Digi Dirt by J Dilla

Artist: J Dilla
Album: Jay Stay Paid
Year:

The song is about J Dilla’s love for making music, and how it has helped him through tough times. He talks about how music has changed his life, and how it is the only thing that keeps him going.

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IV. Christian Songs About Dirt

1. 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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2. Homesick by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: Undone
Year: 2004

The song is about feeling homesick and longing for the familiar comforts of home. The singer reflects on all the things he misses about home, from the simple things like his bed and his dog, to the more complicated things like the way his family interacts with each other. Despite feeling homesick, the singer finds comfort in knowing that home is always there for him, even if he’s far away from it.

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3. Hold Fast by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: Coming Up to Breathe
Year: 2006

The song is about holding on to God even when things are tough. It talks about how God is always there for us and how He will never leave us. It is a reminder that we need to trust in God and not give up on Him.

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4. Shake by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: Welcome to the New
Year: 2014

The song is about a person who is struggling with their faith and is questioning God. The person is shaking their fist at God and asking Him why He has allowed bad things to happen to them. The person is angry and feels abandoned by God. However, at the end of the song, the person comes to the realization that they need to trust in God and let go of their anger.

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5. Word of God Speak by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: Spoken For
Year: 2002

The song is about how the word of God can speak to us and change our lives. It is a very powerful song and has a great message.

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6. Mercy in the Dirt by Ryan Stevenson

Artist: Ryan Stevenson
Album: Wildest Dreams
Year: 2020

The song is about a man who is struggling with his faith and is questioning why God would allow him to go through so much pain. He is begging for mercy and is asking God to help him see the light again.

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7. Chapel Song (Old Dirt Road) by Dupree

Artist: Dupree
Album: Never Forget
Year: 2021

The song is about a young man who is reminiscing about his childhood home and all the memories he has of growing up there. He talks about how he and his friends would explore the woods and play in the creek. He remembers the days when he would go to the chapel with his grandmother and how, even though it’s been many years since he’s been back, he can still picture it all in his mind.

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8. Bring the Rain by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: Coming Up to Breathe
Year: 2006

The song is about how sometimes we need rain in our lives to wash away the pain and hurt. It is a reminder that God is always there for us, even when it feels like He isn’t.

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9. Here With Me by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: Undone
Year: 2004

The song is about a person who is going through a tough time and is feeling lost and alone. They are struggling to find their way and feel like they are not good enough. However, they find comfort in knowing that God is always with them. Even though they may not be able to see Him, they know He is there and He will never leave them.

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10. So Long Self by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: Coming Up to Breathe
Year: 2006

The song is about saying goodbye to the old version of oneself and embracing the new. It talks about how change is hard but necessary in order to grow and how ultimately it is worth it.

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11. God With Us by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: All That Is Within Me
Year: 2007

The song ‘God With Us’ by MercyMe is a song about how God is always with us, no matter what we go through in life. The lyrics talk about how God is our strength when we are weak, our hope when we are lost, and our light in the darkness. No matter what we face in life, we can always count on God to be with us.

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12. Dirt by The Collection

Artist: The Collection
Album: The Collection EP
Year: 2011

The song is about a person who is struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. The lyrics describe the person’s feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. The song is hopeful, however, and ends with the person resolving to get help and get better.

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13. Prince of Peace by Hillsong UNITED

Artist: Hillsong UNITED
Album: Empires
Year: 2015

The song is about the hope that Jesus brings as the Prince of Peace. The lyrics talk about how Jesus is the only one who can bring true peace and how He is the only one worth following. The song is a reminder that Jesus is the only way to find true peace in this life.

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V. Country Songs About Dirt

1. All My Friends Say by Luke Bryan

Artist: Luke Bryan
Album: I’ll Stay Me
Year: 2007

The song is about a guy who is partying too hard and his friends are telling him to slow down.

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2. The Boys of Fall by Kenny Chesney

Artist: Kenny Chesney
Album: Hemingway’s Whiskey
Year: 2010

The song is about a group of friends who love to play football together. They have all grown up together and have always been there for each other. Even though they are all grown up now, they still have the same bond that they had when they were kids.

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3. Take It from Me by Jordan Davis

Artist: Jordan Davis
Album: Home State
Year: 2018

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 convince the girl to take a chance on him and leave her current boyfriend. He tells her that he is a better man than her current boyfriend and that he will treat her better.

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4. Dirty Laundry by Don Henley

Artist: Don Henley
Album: I Can’t Stand Still
Year: 1982

The song is about the dark side of the entertainment industry, and how it can ruin people’s lives. It specifically mentions the death of Marilyn Monroe, and how she was exploited by the people around her.

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5. All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night by Hank Williams Jr.

Artist: Hank Williams Jr.
Album: Major Moves
Year: 1984

The song is about Hank Williams Jr.’s friends who come over to his house on Monday nights to party. They drink, they dance, and they have a good time. Hank Jr. is happy to have them there, and he sings about how much fun they have together.

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6. Mud on the Tires by Brad Paisley

Artist: Brad Paisley
Album: Mud on the Tires
Year: 2003

The song is about a guy who is talking about how he and his girl used to go out and have fun together, but now she’s busy with work and he’s left feeling bored. He says that he misses the days when they would go out and get muddy on the tires, and he hopes that she’ll find some time to come out and play with him again soon.

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7. Small Town Throwdown by Brantley Gilbert

Artist: Brantley Gilbert
Album: Just as I Am
Year: 2014

The song is about a small town where everyone knows each other and everyone looks out for one another. It is a place where people are proud of their roots and where they come from. The song is about how the people in this small town are always ready to throw down and have a good time.

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8. Country Must Be Country Wide by Brantley Gilbert

Artist: Brantley Gilbert
Album: Halfway to Heaven
Year: 2010

The song is about a man from a small town in the south who dreams of making it big in the country music industry. He talks about how he grew up listening to country music and how it has always been a part of his life. He talks about how he wants to be a part of the country music scene and how he wants to make his mark on the industry.

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9. Dirt by Florida Georgia Line

Artist: Florida Georgia Line
Album: Anything Goes
Year: 2014

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and trying to make his way back to the top. He is willing to do whatever it takes to make it back to the top, even if it means getting his hands dirty.

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10. Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldean

Artist: Jason Aldean
Album: My Kinda Party
Year: 2010

The song is about a guy who is from a small town and he is talking about how his life is and how he likes it. He talks about how he likes to go out on the dirt road and just drive. He talks about how he is not like the other guys who are from the city and how he is just happy with his life the way it is.

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11. Dirt on My Boots by Jon Pardi

Artist: Jon Pardi
Album: California Sunrise
Year: 2016

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and trying to get his life back on track. He’s been working hard and is covered in dirt from head to toe. He’s ready to get back to the life he wants and is ready to start over.

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12. Hell on the Heart by Eric Church

Artist: Eric Church
Album: Carolina
Year: 2009

The song is about a man who is struggling with the end of a relationship. He is trying to understand what went wrong and why it is so hard to let go.

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13. My Girl by Dylan Scott

Artist: Dylan Scott
Album: Dylan Scott
Year: 2016

The song is about a man who is in love with his girl. He talks about how she is the best thing in his life and how he cannot imagine life without her.

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VI. Rock Songs About Dirt

1. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC

Artist: AC/DC
Album:
Year: 1976

The song is about a man who will do any dirty deed for the right price. He is a mercenary who will kill, steal, or cheat for the right price. He is a cold-blooded criminal who does not care about the consequences of his actions.

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2. Dirty Work by Steely Dan

Artist: Steely Dan
Album: Can’t Buy a Thrill
Year: 1972

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and has to take a job that he doesn’t want to do. He is working for a man who is cheating on his wife. The man is trying to make ends meet and is doing what he has to do to survive.

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3. Dirt Road Blues by Bob Dylan

Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: Time Out of Mind
Year: 1997

Dirt Road Blues is a song by Bob Dylan that was released in 1992. The song is about a man who is down on his luck and is trying to make his way in life. The song is set in the American South and is full of references to the region. The song is full of imagery and is a great example of Dylan’s songwriting.

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4. Bulldozers and Dirt by Drive-By Truckers

Artist: Drive-By Truckers
Album: Pizza Deliverance
Year: 1999

The song is about the destruction of the American dream, and how the American worker is being left behind. It is a sad and angry song, with a feeling of hopelessness.

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5. Dirty Little Secret by The All-American Rejects

Artist: The All-American Rejects
Album: Move Along
Year:

The song is about a person who is in a relationship with someone who is cheating on them. The person knows about the cheating but chooses to stay in the relationship because they are afraid of being alone.

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6. Doin’ Dirt by Maroon 5

Artist: Maroon 5
Album: Overexposed
Year: 2012

The song is about a break-up and how the person regrets what they did to the other person.

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7. Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain) by INXS

Artist: INXS
Album: Listen Like Thieves
Year: 1985

The song is about a person who is at the bottom of a mountain, looking up at the top. They are reflecting on their life and how they got to where they are. They are trying to figure out how to get back up to the top.

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8. 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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9. Dirty White Boy by Foreigner

Artist: Foreigner
Album: Head Games
Year: 1979

The song is about a young man who is attracted to a girl who is considered to be “bad news.” The young man knows that he is not good enough for her, but he can’t help but be drawn to her.

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10. I Like Dirt by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Album: Californication
Year: 1999

The song is about a person who likes dirt and enjoys being dirty. The lyrics talk about how the person loves the smell of dirt and how it makes them feel alive. The song also talks about how the person enjoys playing in the dirt and getting dirty.

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11. Dirty Little Secret by The All-American Rejects

Artist: The All-American Rejects
Album: Move Along
Year:

The song is about a person who is in a relationship with someone who is cheating on them. The person knows about the cheating but chooses to stay in the relationship because they are afraid of being alone.

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12. Dirty Harry by Gorillaz

Artist: Gorillaz
Album: Demon Days
Year: 2005

“Dirty Harry” is a song by Gorillaz, featuring rapper Del the Funky Homosapien. The song is about a gun-toting vigilante who takes the law into his own hands. The song is also a criticism of the American government and society, and how they handle crime and violence.

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13. Out of Egypt, Into the Great Laugh of Mankind, and I Shake the Dirt From My Sandals as I Run by Sufjan Stevens

Artist: Sufjan Stevens
Album: Illinois
Year: 2005

The song is about Stevens’ journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, and how he has been changed by his experiences. He compares himself to Moses, and how he has been transformed by his time in the desert. He also reflects on how his life has been changed by his encounters with God.

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14. Dirt Road Diary by Luke Bryan

Artist: Luke Bryan
Album: Crash My Party
Year: 2013

The song is about a young man who is reflecting on his life growing up in a small town. He talks about all of the things that he used to do for fun, like going mudding and fishing. He talks about how things have changed now that he’s an adult, and how he sometimes misses the simplicity of his childhood.

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15. Poor Old Dirt Farmer by Levon Helm

Artist: Levon Helm
Album: Dirt Farmer
Year: 2007

The song is about a dirt farmer who is down on his luck. He has lost his crop to the drought and is about to lose his farm. He is forced to move to the city to find work. The song is a sad ballad about the decline of the American farmer.

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16. Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldean

Artist: Jason Aldean
Album: My Kinda Party
Year: 2010

The song is about a guy who is from a small town and he is talking about how his life is and how he likes it. He talks about how he likes to go out on the dirt road and just drive. He talks about how he is not like the other guys who are from the city and how he is just happy with his life the way it is.

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VII. R&B Songs About Dirt

1. Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldean

Artist: Jason Aldean
Album: My Kinda Party
Year: 2010

The song is about a guy who is from a small town and he is talking about how his life is and how he likes it. He talks about how he likes to go out on the dirt road and just drive. He talks about how he is not like the other guys who are from the city and how he is just happy with his life the way it is.

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2. Dirt Off Your Shoulder by Jay-Z

Artist: Jay-Z
Album: The Black Album
Year: 2003

The song is about how Jay-Z is better than everyone else and how they should just brush the dirt off their shoulder.

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3. I Like Dirt by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Album: Californication
Year: 1999

The song is about a person who likes dirt and enjoys being dirty. The lyrics talk about how the person loves the smell of dirt and how it makes them feel alive. The song also talks about how the person enjoys playing in the dirt and getting dirty.

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4. Free Dirt by 42 Dugg

Artist: 42 Dugg
Album: Young & Turnt 2 (Deluxe)
Year: 2020

The song is about a young man from the streets who is trying to make a better life for himself. He talks about how he has been through a lot of tough times, but he is still standing. He is determined to make something of himself and he is not going to let anyone stop him.

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5. Dirt by Alice In Chains

Artist: Alice In Chains
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who is addicted to drugs and is struggling to get clean. The person is talking to their addiction and trying to get it to let go of them.

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6. Kickin Dirt Up by Mz Connie

Artist: Mz Connie
Album: Stir It Like Coffee
Year: 2021

The song is about a woman who is tired of her dead-end job and her boring life. She is ready to “kick up some dirt” and make a change. She is fed up with being told what to do and is ready to take control of her own life.

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7. Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson

Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Bad 25
Year:

The song is about a woman who is promiscuous and will not commit to a relationship. She is described as being “dirty” because she is willing to have sex with anyone. The song is sung from the perspective of a man who is trying to seduce her.

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8. Doin’ Dirt Bad by E-40

Artist: E-40
Album: The Element of Surprise
Year: 1998

The song is about a person who is doing bad things and is not sorry for it. The song talks about how the person is not afraid to do what they want and how they do not care about what other people think.

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9. Dirty Mind by Prince

Artist: Prince
Album: Dirty Mind
Year: 1980

The song is about a man’s dirty mind and what he is thinking about when he is around a woman. He is thinking about sex and how he can’t wait to get her alone so he can do dirty things to her.

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10. Dirt by Mary Mary

Artist: Mary Mary
Album: The Sound
Year: 2008

The song is about a woman who is reflecting on her life and how she has ended up in her current situation. She is reflecting on her past choices and how they have led her to where she is today. She is asking for forgiveness and for God to help her through her current situation.

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