90 Songs About Immigration (Pop, Rap & More)
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I. Christian Songs About Immigration
1. Get Here by Oleta Adams
The song is about a person who is longing for another person to come and be with them. They express their desire for this person to just “get here” so they can be together. The song reflects on the idea of waiting for someone and how that can feel like an eternity.
2. Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
The song is about rich kids who never have to work for anything and always get what they want. They never have to worry about money or the draft, unlike the poor kids who have to work hard and worry about being drafted into the Vietnam War.
II. Latest Songs About Immigration
1. Immigrant’s Song by Keith & Kristyn Getty
The song “Immigrant’s Song” by Keith & Kristyn Getty is a song about the immigrant experience. The song is about the struggles and challenges that immigrants face when they come to a new country. The song is also about the hope and determination that immigrants have to succeed in their new home.
2. Venezuelan in New York by King Changó
The song is about a Venezuelan man who moves to New York City and struggles to adjust to the fast-paced lifestyle. He misses his home and the slower pace of life there. The song is sung in Spanish and English.
3. Immigration Hold by Yasir Khan
The song is about the struggles of immigrants who are detained by the government. Khan highlights the conditions of the detention centers and the way immigrants are treated. He also discusses the psychological effects of being detained.
4. King Of The City by Jennifer Nettles
King of the City is a song about a woman who is in love with a man who is the king of the city. She is willing to do anything for him and she is proud of him. She is also willing to fight for him and she is willing to die for him.
5. New Immigration Law by Cocoa Tea
The song is about the new immigration law in America and how it is affecting people. Cocoa Tea sings about how the new law is separating families and how it is causing problems for people who are trying to come to America.
6. Land Of The Free by The Killers
The song is about the United States and its many flaws, but despite everything, it is still the land of the free. The lyrics mention various topics such as gun violence, racism, and poverty, but ultimately conclude that America is still a great place.
7. Danny Nedelko by Idles
Danny Nedelko is a song about a foreigner who has come to the UK and been welcomed with open arms by the singer. It is a celebration of diversity and a call for tolerance.
8. Immigration To the Trap by Belly
The song is about the struggles of immigrants coming to America in search of a better life. The lyrics talk about the difficulties they face, including discrimination and poverty. Despite the challenges, the immigrants continue to come to America in search of a better life.
9. The Last Refugee by Roger Waters
The song is about the refugee crisis and the plight of refugees. It is a call to action to help refugees and to end the war.
10. Life of a Immigrant Skit by Cashh
The song ‘Life of a Immigrant Skit’ by Cashh tells the story of an immigrant who has to leave his home and family behind to make a new life in a foreign country. He talks about how hard it is to start over, but how he is determined to make it work.
III. Rock Songs About Immigration
1. Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin
The song is about a journey to a land of ice and snow, and the hardships faced by the immigrants.
2. The Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin
The song is about an immigrant who is looking for a new life. He is willing to work hard to make a new life for himself.
3. Born in the U.S.A by Bruce Springsteen
This song is about the struggles of the American working class. The narrator is a Vietnam veteran who is struggling to find work and support his family. The song criticizes the government’s treatment of veterans and the working class.
4. City of Immigrants by Steve Earle
City of Immigrants is a song about the immigrant experience in America, and the contribution that immigrants have made to the country. The song is sung from the perspective of an immigrant, and describes the challenges and opportunities that immigrants face in America. The song also celebrates the diversity of the American immigrant experience, and the contribution that immigrants have made to the country.
5. Matamoros Banks by Bruce Springsteen
The song is about a group of Mexican immigrants who drown while trying to cross the Rio Grande into the United States.
6. Danny Nedelko by Idles
Danny Nedelko is a song about a foreigner who has come to the UK and been welcomed with open arms by the singer. It is a celebration of diversity and a call for tolerance.
7. I’m Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys
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.
8. One in a Million by Guns N’ Roses
The song is about a person who is in love with someone who is “one in a million.” The person is willing to do anything for the person they love, and they would be happy just to be with them.
9. Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
The song is about rich kids who never have to work for anything and always get what they want. They never have to worry about money or the draft, unlike the poor kids who have to work hard and worry about being drafted into the Vietnam War.
10. King Of The City by Jennifer Nettles
King of the City is a song about a woman who is in love with a man who is the king of the city. She is willing to do anything for him and she is proud of him. She is also willing to fight for him and she is willing to die for him.
11. The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan
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.
12. Without a Face by Rage Against the Machine
The song is about the dangers of blindly following a leader without knowing who they are or what they stand for. The lyrics warn against being taken advantage of and manipulated by those in power.
13. Land Of The Free by The Killers
The song is about the United States and its many flaws, but despite everything, it is still the land of the free. The lyrics mention various topics such as gun violence, racism, and poverty, but ultimately conclude that America is still a great place.
14. Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against
The song is about a refugee who is trying to escape from his war-torn country. He is praying for help and for a better life.
15. The Weight by The Band
The Weight is a song written by Robbie Robertson and originally performed by The Band in 1968. The song is about a traveler who arrives in a small town and is asked to stay with a family there. The traveler is then asked to do various tasks for the family, including carrying their groceries and picking up their laundry. As the traveler does these things, he thinks about the people he has left behind and the things he has left undone. The song is about the choices we make in life and how they can weigh us down.
IV. R&B Songs About Immigration
1. Ave que emigra by Gaby Moreno
The song is about a bird that leaves its homeland in search of a better life. The bird is tired of living in poverty and decides to migrate to a new country in search of a better life. The bird is hopeful that in its new home, it will be able to find the happiness and success that it has been seeking.
2. Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) by Snow Tha Product, K’naan, Riz Ahmed, Residente
The song is about immigrants and how they contribute to society. The artists talk about how immigrants are often treated unfairly and how they are essential to the economy.
3. Immigrants (We Get the Job Done) by Snow Tha Product, K’naan, Riz Ahmed, Residente
The song is about immigrants and how they contribute to society. It talks about how they come to America and work hard to make a better life for themselves and their families. It also touches on the discrimination and prejudice they face, but how they continue to fight for their rights and for a better future.
4. The Wanderer by Dion DiMucci
The song is about a man who is a wanderer and has no home. He has been everywhere and seen everything. He is tired of moving around and wants to find a place to settle down.
5. Immigrant by Nitin Sawhney
The song “Immigrant” by Nitin Sawhney is a song about the struggles of immigrants. It talks about how hard it is to leave your home and come to a new country, and how hard it is to adjust to a new culture. It also talks about how immigrants are often treated like second-class citizens, and how they are often misunderstood.
6. La Bamba by Ritchie Valens
The song is about a young man who is in love with a girl named La Bamba. He is from a poor family and she is from a wealthy family. He is afraid that her father will not approve of him because he is not good enough for her.
7. Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
The song is about rich kids who never have to work for anything and always get what they want. They never have to worry about money or the draft, unlike the poor kids who have to work hard and worry about being drafted into the Vietnam War.
8. Immigration Man by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
The song is about an Immigration Man who is coming to get the narrator. The narrator is trying to get away and is asking for help.
9. We Are All Illegals by Outernational
We Are All Illegals is a song by Outernational that addresses the issue of immigration and the treatment of immigrants. The song argues that we are all immigrants and that the current system is unfair and inhumane. The song calls for change and for people to stand up for the rights of immigrants.
10. Green Onions by Booker T. & the M.G.’s
The song is about a man who is down on his luck and struggling to get by. He turns to green onions as a way to make ends meet. The song is a metaphor for the struggles of life and how even the simplest things can be a struggle.
11. The Wanderer by Dion DiMucci
The song is about a man who is a wanderer and has no home. He has been everywhere and seen everything. He is tired of moving around and wants to find a place to settle down.
12. Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) by Snow Tha Product, K’naan, Riz Ahmed, Residente
The song is about immigrants and how they contribute to society. The artists talk about how immigrants are often treated unfairly and how they are essential to the economy.
13. Immigrants (We Get the Job Done) by Snow Tha Product, K’naan, Riz Ahmed, Residente
The song is about immigrants and how they contribute to society. It talks about how they come to America and work hard to make a better life for themselves and their families. It also touches on the discrimination and prejudice they face, but how they continue to fight for their rights and for a better future.
V. Country Songs About Immigration
1. Border Song (Holy Moses) by Elton John, Shawn Mullins
The song is about a man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is from a small town and has never been able to find his place in the world. He has always been on the outside looking in. He is tired of being told what to do and how to live his life. He is ready to break free and find his own way.
2. Okie from Muskogee by Willie Nelson
The song is a patriotic ode to the American heartland, sung from the perspective of a proud Oklahoman who celebrates the simple life and traditional values. The song reflects the anti-hippie sentiment of the time, with lines like “we don’t smoke marijuana” and “we don’t take our trips on LSD.”
3. Coming to America by Neil Diamond
The song is about a man who is coming to America in search of a better life. He talks about the different places he will go and the different things he will see. He talks about how he is looking forward to coming to America and how he believes that it will be a great place for him.
4. Crazy by Patsy Cline
The song is about a woman who is crazy about a man who does not reciprocate her feelings. She is willing to do anything for him, including giving up her sanity.
5. City of New Orleans by Arlo Guthrie
The song is a ballad about a train, the City of New Orleans, traveling from Chicago to New Orleans. The singer reflects on the various people and places the train passes through and how they all contribute to the journey. In the end, the singer arrives in New Orleans, where he is “welcomed like a long lost friend.”
6. The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan
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.
7. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) by Woody Guthrie
The song tells the story of a plane crash in Los Gatos, California in 1948 that killed 28 Mexican farm workers who were being deported. The song is a protest against the treatment of migrant workers in the United States.
8. I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You by Elvis Presley
The song is a ballad about being hopelessly in love and wanting to spend the rest of one’s life with the object of their affections.
9. The Weight by The Band
The Weight is a song written by Robbie Robertson and originally performed by The Band in 1968. The song is about a traveler who arrives in a small town and is asked to stay with a family there. The traveler is then asked to do various tasks for the family, including carrying their groceries and picking up their laundry. As the traveler does these things, he thinks about the people he has left behind and the things he has left undone. The song is about the choices we make in life and how they can weigh us down.
10. Border Song (Holy Moses) by Elton John, Shawn Mullins
The song is about a man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is from a small town and has never been able to find his place in the world. He has always been on the outside looking in. He is tired of being told what to do and how to live his life. He is ready to break free and find his own way.
11. Okie from Muskogee by Willie Nelson
The song is a patriotic ode to the American heartland, sung from the perspective of a proud Oklahoman who celebrates the simple life and traditional values. The song reflects the anti-hippie sentiment of the time, with lines like “we don’t smoke marijuana” and “we don’t take our trips on LSD.”
VI. Rap Songs About Immigration
1. Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) by Snow Tha Product, K’naan, Riz Ahmed, Residente
The song is about immigrants and how they contribute to society. The artists talk about how immigrants are often treated unfairly and how they are essential to the economy.
2. Immigration To the Trap by Belly
The song is about the struggles of immigrants coming to America in search of a better life. The lyrics talk about the difficulties they face, including discrimination and poverty. Despite the challenges, the immigrants continue to come to America in search of a better life.
3. American Dreamin’ by Jay-Z
The song is about the American dream, and how Jay-Z has achieved it. He talks about how he came from nothing and made something of himself.
4. Without a Face by Rage Against the Machine
The song is about the dangers of blindly following a leader without knowing who they are or what they stand for. The lyrics warn against being taken advantage of and manipulated by those in power.
5. Pa’l Norte by Calle 13
“Pa’l Norte” is a song by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Calle 13. It was released on March 11, 2014 as the lead single from their fifth studio album Multi Viral (2014). The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Latin Songs chart.
The song is about leaving one’s home country in search of a better life. It features a sample of Mexican-American singer Lila Downs’ song “Pa’l Norte”.
6. The World is Yours by Nas
The song is about how Nas believes that the world is his and he can do whatever he wants with it. He talks about how he is going to take over the world and how nobody can stop him.
7. Immigrants (We Get the Job Done) by Snow Tha Product, K’naan, Riz Ahmed, Residente
The song is about immigrants and how they contribute to society. It talks about how they come to America and work hard to make a better life for themselves and their families. It also touches on the discrimination and prejudice they face, but how they continue to fight for their rights and for a better future.
8. I’m from the Ghetto by Snoop Dogg
I’m from the ghetto is a song about growing up in the ghetto and the struggles that come with it. The song talks about how people in the ghetto have to hustle to make ends meet and how violence is a part of everyday life. The song also talks about how people in the ghetto are often looked down upon by society and how they are often misunderstood.
9. Clandestino by Manu Chao
The song is about a man who is living in hiding, or “clandestino.” He is in love with a woman who is also in hiding. They are both illegal immigrants.
10. Immigration Hold by Yasir Khan
The song is about the struggles of immigrants who are detained by the government. Khan highlights the conditions of the detention centers and the way immigrants are treated. He also discusses the psychological effects of being detained.
11. Follow Me by Moxie Raia
The song is about a young woman being in love and wanting her partner to follow her. She is willing to do whatever it takes to make him happy and to be with him.
12. Lose Yourself by Eminem
The song is about never giving up on your dreams, no matter how hard life gets. Eminem is rapping about how he used to be a nobody from Detroit, but he never gave up on his dream of becoming a successful rapper. He talks about how he used to have to hide his rhyming books from his mom, and how he used to have to borrow money from friends just to get by. But he never gave up, and now he’s one of the biggest rappers in the world.
13. In the Ghetto by Tupac Shakur
In the Ghetto is a song by Tupac Shakur about the cycle of poverty and violence in inner city neighborhoods. Shakur grew up in a similar environment and was able to relate to the struggles of those living in the ghetto. The song talks about the struggles of single mothers, drug addiction, and gang violence. It also highlights the hope that people have for a better life.
14. Life of a Immigrant Skit by Cashh
The song ‘Life of a Immigrant Skit’ by Cashh tells the story of an immigrant who has to leave his home and family behind to make a new life in a foreign country. He talks about how hard it is to start over, but how he is determined to make it work.
15. The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
“The Message” is a song by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The song is a warning to young people about the dangers of living in an inner city. The song is considered one of the first rap songs to deal with social issues.
16. In the Ghetto by Tupac Shakur
In the Ghetto is a song by Tupac Shakur about the cycle of poverty and violence in inner city neighborhoods. Shakur grew up in a similar environment and was able to relate to the struggles of those living in the ghetto. The song talks about the struggles of single mothers, drug addiction, and gang violence. It also highlights the hope that people have for a better life.
17. The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
“The Message” is a song by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The song is a warning to young people about the dangers of living in an inner city. The song is considered one of the first rap songs to deal with social issues.
18. Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) by Snow Tha Product, K’naan, Riz Ahmed, Residente
The song is about immigrants and how they contribute to society. The artists talk about how immigrants are often treated unfairly and how they are essential to the economy.
19. Immigrants (We Get the Job Done) by Snow Tha Product, K’naan, Riz Ahmed, Residente
The song is about immigrants and how they contribute to society. It talks about how they come to America and work hard to make a better life for themselves and their families. It also touches on the discrimination and prejudice they face, but how they continue to fight for their rights and for a better future.
VII. Pop Songs About Immigration
1. Cold War Kids by Cold War Kids
The song is about a relationship that is falling apart. The narrator is trying to figure out what went wrong and why the other person is now so distant.
2. Coldplay by Coldplay
The song is about a relationship that is ending. The person in the relationship is trying to hold on, but they know that it is time to let go.
3. Sara Bareilles by Sara Bareilles
Sara Bareilles sings about how she is falling in love with someone who is perfect for her and how she is finally able to let go of her past.
4. Neil Diamond by Neil Diamond
The song is a tribute to the singer-songwriter Neil Diamond by fellow musician Neil Diamond. It talks about how much he has influenced Diamond’s life and career, and how he is grateful for all that he has done for him.
5. Rihanna by Rihanna
“Rihanna” is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eponymous album (2005). It was written by Makeba Riddick, Robyn Fenty, and Carl Sturken, and produced by Riddick and Sturken. The song was released as the album’s second single on February 8, 2006, and peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the song’s accompanying music video, Rihanna plays a woman who is left by her lover.
6. The Wanderer by Dion DiMucci
The song is about a man who is a wanderer and has no home. He has been everywhere and seen everything. He is tired of moving around and wants to find a place to settle down.
7. Paul Simon by Paul Simon
The song is about the singer’s love for the titular Paul Simon. He talks about how he loves everything about him, from the way he looks to the way he sings. He even compares him to a work of art, saying that he is “perfection personified.” In the end, he declares his undying love for Paul Simon, and says that he will always be there for him.
8. Lady Gaga by Lady Gaga
The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is not interested in her. She is trying to seduce him and make him fall in love with her.
9. San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) by Scott McKenzie
The song is about the city of San Francisco and how beautiful it is. It encourages people to come visit and experience all the city has to offer.
10. Young the Giant by Young the Giant
The song is about a young person who is struggling with their identity and trying to find their place in the world. They are searching for something more than what they have, and they are not sure what that is. They are looking for something to believe in and something to hold on to.
11. Hotel California by Eagles
The song is about a person’s journey through life and their struggles. The song talks about how the person is looking for a place to stay, but can’t find one. They eventually find a hotel, but it’s not what they expected. The song is about how the person is trying to find their way in life, but can’t seem to find it.
12. The Wanderer by Dion DiMucci
The song is about a man who is a wanderer and has no home. He has been everywhere and seen everything. He is tired of moving around and wants to find a place to settle down.
13. Young the Giant by Young the Giant
The song is about a young person who is struggling with their identity and trying to find their place in the world. They are searching for something more than what they have, and they are not sure what that is. They are looking for something to believe in and something to hold on to.
14. I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You by Elvis Presley
The song is a ballad about being hopelessly in love and wanting to spend the rest of one’s life with the object of their affections.
15. Rihanna by Rihanna
“Rihanna” is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eponymous album (2005). It was written by Makeba Riddick, Robyn Fenty, and Carl Sturken, and produced by Riddick and Sturken. The song was released as the album’s second single on February 8, 2006, and peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the song’s accompanying music video, Rihanna plays a woman who is left by her lover.
16. Lady Gaga by Lady Gaga
The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is not interested in her. She is trying to seduce him and make him fall in love with her.
17. Cold War Kids by Cold War Kids
The song is about a relationship that is falling apart. The narrator is trying to figure out what went wrong and why the other person is now so distant.
18. Neil Diamond by Neil Diamond
The song is a tribute to the singer-songwriter Neil Diamond by fellow musician Neil Diamond. It talks about how much he has influenced Diamond’s life and career, and how he is grateful for all that he has done for him.
19. Sara Bareilles by Sara Bareilles
Sara Bareilles sings about how she is falling in love with someone who is perfect for her and how she is finally able to let go of her past.
20. Paul Simon by Paul Simon
The song is about the singer’s love for the titular Paul Simon. He talks about how he loves everything about him, from the way he looks to the way he sings. He even compares him to a work of art, saying that he is “perfection personified.” In the end, he declares his undying love for Paul Simon, and says that he will always be there for him.
21. Coldplay by Coldplay
The song is about a relationship that is ending. The person in the relationship is trying to hold on, but they know that it is time to let go.
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