41 Songs About Morality (Pop, Rap & More)

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41 Songs About Morality (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Morality

1. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day

Artist: Green Day
Album: Nimrod
Year: 1997

The song is about a break-up and the feeling of relief that comes with it. The lyrics talk about how the person is better off without their ex, and how they are finally free to live their life the way they want to.

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2. Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis

Artist: Oasis
Album: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
Year: 1995

The song is about not dwelling on the past and not being angry about things that have happened. It is about moving on and looking to the future.

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3. I Believe in a Thing Called Love by The Darkness, Darkness

Artist: The Darkness, Darkness
Album: Permission to Land
Year: 2003

The Darkness is a British rock band formed in 2000. The song “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” was released in 2003 as their debut single, and it became a surprise hit. The song is about a man who is head-over-heels in love with a woman, and he is willing to do anything to make her love him back.

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4. One by Metallica

Artist: Metallica
Album: …And Justice for All
Year: 1988

The song is about a man who is struggling to deal with the loss of his loved one. He is angry and frustrated, and he feels like he is losing his mind. He is trying to find a way to cope with the pain, and he is looking for someone to help him.

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II. Rock Songs About Morality

1. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

Artist: Led Zeppelin
Album:
Year: 1971

The song is about a person’s journey to heaven. The person starts out by climbing a stairway, and as they climb, they are met by different beings who help them on their journey. Eventually, the person reaches the top of the stairway and is met by God, who welcomes them into heaven.

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2. Another Brick in the Wall by Pink Floyd

Artist: Pink Floyd
Album: The Wall
Year: 1979

The song is about a child who is forced to go to school and is unhappy with the education system. The child is told that he is just another brick in the wall and that he will never amount to anything.

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3. Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Out of Our Heads
Year: 1965

The song is about a man who is not satisfied with his life and is looking for something more. He is tired of his job, his wife, and his life in general. He is looking for something that will make him feel alive and happy.

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4. Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Beggars Banquet
Year: 1968

The song is told from the perspective of Satan, who sympathizes with humans and their struggles. He talks about how he has been around for centuries, and has seen humans at their worst and their best. He talks about how humans are capable of great evil, but also great good. In the end, he says that he will be there for humans until the end of time.

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5. You Can’t Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Let It Bleed
Year: 1969

The song is about how sometimes you can’t get what you want in life, but you should keep trying anyway.

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6. Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2 by Pink Floyd

Artist: Pink Floyd
Album: The Wall
Year: 1979

The song is about a child who is forced to go to school and hates it. The child feels like they are just another brick in the wall and wants to break free.

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7. Imagine by John Lennon

Artist: John Lennon
Album:
Year: 1971

John Lennon’s “Imagine” is a song about peace and love. He imagines a world where there is no war or hate, and people are free to live their lives in peace and harmony.

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8. Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Let It Bleed
Year: 1969

The song is about the dangers of life and how one can find shelter from them. The lyrics talk about how the world is full of violence and hatred, and how one can find refuge from it all by finding someone to love.

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9. Let it Be by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album: 60s Instrumental Hits
Year: 2008

The song is about finding comfort in difficult times and trusting that things will work out in the end. It is a song of hope and reassurance.

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10. 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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III. Christian Songs About Morality

1. He Touched Me by Gaither Vocal Band

Artist: Gaither Vocal Band
Album: 20 Inspirational Favorites, Volume 1
Year: 1996

The song is about how the singer was touched by Jesus and how that has changed his life.

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2. I’d Rather Have Jesus by Jim Reeves

Artist: Jim Reeves
Album:
Year:

In the song, the singer reflects on how having Jesus in his life is more important to him than anything else. He talks about how Jesus is always there for him, no matter what he goes through in life. No matter what happens, he knows that Jesus will always be there for him.

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IV. Country Songs About Morality

1. The Devil Went Down to Georgia by Charlie Daniels Band

Artist: Charlie Daniels Band
Album: Million Mile Reflections
Year: 1979

The song is about a fiddle contest between a young man named Johnny and the devil. The devil makes a bet with Johnny that he can’t play the fiddle better than him, and if he wins, he gets Johnny’s soul. Johnny ends up winning the contest and the devil has to give him his soul.

2. I Saw the Light by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who has found God and has been saved by Him.

3. Amazing Grace by Il Divo

Artist: Il Divo
Album: The Promise
Year: 2008

Il Divo is a classical crossover group that formed in 2003. The group has released eight albums, with their first album, “Il Divo,” being the most successful. “Amazing Grace” is a song off of their first album. The song is a cover of the traditional Christian hymn of the same name. The song is sung in English, Spanish, and Latin.

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4. Will the Circle Be Unbroken by Carter Family

Artist: Carter Family
Album: Keep on the Sunny Side
Year: 1964

Will the Circle Be Unbroken is a song about death and loss, but also about hope and redemption. The song is sung from the perspective of a person who has lost a loved one, and is wondering if they will ever see them again. The song is also about the idea of a circle of life, and how death is a part of that cycle.

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5. Keep On the Sunny Side by Carter Family

Artist: Carter Family
Album: Keep on the Sunny Side
Year: 1964

The song is about staying positive and looking on the bright side of life, no matter what hardships one may face. It is a reminder that there is always hope, and that better days are ahead. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep their chins up and their hearts open, and to never give up on themselves or on life.

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V. R&B Songs About Morality

1. 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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2. Keep Your Head Up by 2Pac

Artist: 2Pac
Album:
Year: October 28, 1993

The song is about keeping your head up even when things are tough. 2Pac talks about how he’s been through tough times himself and how he’s seen people go through tough times. He says that you have to keep your head up and keep fighting even when things are tough.

3. Family Affair by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: No More Drama
Year: 2001

The song is about a dysfunctional family and how the members rely on and support each other despite their issues.

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4. No More Drama by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: No More Drama
Year: 2001

The song is about a woman who is tired of the drama in her life and is ready to move on. She is sick of the fighting and the pain, and she just wants to be happy. She is done with the games and the lies, and she is ready to start fresh.

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5. Not Gon’ Cry by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: Waiting to Exhale
Year: 1995

The song is about a woman who is trying to move on from a failed relationship. She is trying to be strong, but she can’t help but cry when she thinks about her ex.

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6. Be Without You by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: The Breakthrough
Year: 2005

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not good for her. She knows that she should leave him, but she can’t seem to do it. She is tired of being hurt and she wants to be free, but she can’t seem to let go.

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7. 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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8. Take Me as I Am by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: The Breakthrough
Year: 2005

The song is about a woman who is asking her lover to accept her for who she is, flaws and all. She is tired of pretending to be someone she’s not, and she just wants to be loved for who she is.

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9. 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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10. Heal the World by Michael Jackson

Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Dangerous
Year: 1991

The song is about making the world a better place and healing it of its problems. Jackson asks people to come together and make a change, because “there’s a place in your heart and I know that it is love.” He talks about how we need to start with the children, because they are the future.

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11. One by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: The Breakthrough
Year: 2005

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not good for her. She knows that she should leave him, but she can’t seem to do it. She is tired of being alone and she is tired of being hurt.

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VI. Rap Songs About Morality

1. Changes by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album:
Year:

“Changes” is a song by American rapper Tupac Shakur, which was recorded in 1992 and released as a single in 1998. The song addresses the issue of racism in America, and Shakur’s hope for a future where people of all races can live together in peace.

2. Dear Mama by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album:
Year:

The song is a tribute to Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. He talks about how she was a strong black woman who raised him by herself and how she always put her children first. He talks about how she was always there for him, even when he was in trouble. He talks about how she is the reason he is the man he is today and how he will always love her.

3. Fight the Power by Public Enemy

Artist: Public Enemy
Album: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Year: 1988

Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power” is a rallying cry against oppression and racism. The song urges listeners to stand up and fight against those who would keep them down, and it has become an anthem for social justice movements around the world.

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4. Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio, Kylian Mash

Artist: Coolio, Kylian Mash
Album: Gangsta’s Paradise
Year: 1995

The song is about a gangster’s life and how it is a paradise for them. They live a life of luxury and violence, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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5. Keep Ya Head Up by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
Year: 1993

The song is about keeping your head up through tough times. No matter what happens, you have to keep going.

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6. No More Parties in LA by Ye

Artist: Ye
Album:
Year:

The song is about how the narrator is tired of going to parties in LA because he feels like he’s seen it all before. He’s looking for something new and exciting, but he can’t seem to find it.

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7. The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Artist: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Album: The Message
Year: 1982

“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.

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8. To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar

Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Album:
Year:

“To Pimp a Butterfly” is a song by Kendrick Lamar about the struggles of being a black man in America. Lamar raps about the racism and violence that black men face, and how they are often treated like animals. He also talks about how the black community is often divided and how he wants to see them unite.

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9. Do the Right Thing by Public Enemy

Artist: Public Enemy
Album: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Year: 1988

The song “Do the Right Thing” is a socially conscious track by American hip hop group Public Enemy. It was released in 1989 on their album Fear of a Black Planet. The song samples James Brown’s “Funky Drummer” and features lyrics that urge listeners to be proactive in the fight against racism and injustice. The song has been praised for its positive message and its use of funk and soul samples.

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