53 Songs About News (Pop, Rap & More)
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I. Pop Songs About News
1. We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel
The song is a list of events, people, and things that have been in the news since Joel was born in 1949.
2. The Boy With the Thorn In His Side by The Smiths
The song is about a boy who is misunderstood and ridiculed by others. He has a thorn in his side that represents the pain and suffering he endures. Despite all the negativity directed towards him, he still tries to remain positive and hopeful.
3. The Story by Brandi Carlile
The song is about a young woman who is telling her story. She talks about growing up in a small town and how she always felt like she was different. She talks about how she used to dream of being somebody else and how she never felt like she belonged. She talks about how she left her small town and moved to the city, and how she finally found herself. She talks about how she found love and how she is finally happy.
II. Country Songs About News
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The Ghost of Tom Joad by Rage Against the Machine
The song is a cover of the Bruce Springsteen song of the same name. It is about the struggles of the poor and working class in America.
4. The End of the Innocence by Don Henley
The song is about the loss of innocence and the end of an era. It is a reflection on the past, and how things have changed.
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III. Latest Songs About News
1. Please Don’t Tell Me ‘Bout the News by The Yardbirds
The song is about a person who doesn’t want to hear about the news because it’s always negative. The person just wants to enjoy their life and not worry about the world’s problems.
2. Here Is The News by Electric Light Orchestra
The song is about a news reporter who is reporting on a series of events that have happened around the world. He starts by reporting on a fire in a building, and then goes on to report on a series of natural disasters, including a earthquake, a tsunami, and a volcanic eruption. Finally, he reports on a series of political events, including a coup d’etat and a war.
3. All I Hear Is Good News by Rodney Howard-Browne
The song “All I Hear Is Good News” by Rodney Howard-Browne is a song about how everything is good news when you have Jesus in your life. No matter what happens, whether it’s good or bad, Jesus is always there for us and everything happens for a reason.
4. Second Hand News by Birdy
The song is about a break-up and how the person is trying to move on.
5. Real Bad News by Aimee Mann
The song is about a relationship that is falling apart. The singer is trying to figure out what went wrong and why the other person is now treating her so badly.
6. THE NEWS by PARTYNEXTDOOR
The song is about a break-up and the singer’s regrets. He reflects on the good times they had together and how he is now left with nothing but the memories.
7. Good News by Mac Miller
The song is about Mac Miller’s struggles with addiction and depression, and how he is finally starting to feel better. He talks about how he is finally starting to see the good in life again and how he is grateful for his friends and family.
8. Bad News From Home by Randy Newman
The song is about a man who is away from home and gets a letter from his wife telling him that she is leaving him. The man is heartbroken and wonders what he did wrong.
9. The News by Train
The song is about a guy who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else. The guy is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the girl that he loves her.
10. Bad Habit by Steve Lacy
The song is about a guy who has a bad habit of smoking weed and how it’s impacting his life. He’s tried to quit many times, but he always ends up going back to it. The song is a plea for help, as he doesn’t want to end up like his friends who have died from smoking.
11. For Tonight by Giveon
The song is about a couple who are deeply in love and willing to do anything for each other. They are willing to sacrifice their own happiness for the sake of their relationship.
12. Out of Time by The Weeknd
The Weeknd’s “Out of Time” is a haunting ballad about a relationship that’s run its course. The lyrics are full of regret and nostalgia, as the narrator looks back on what could have been. The song has a feeling of hopelessness, as the singer knows that it’s too late to fix things.
13. BREAK MY SOUL by Beyoncé
The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is constantly breaking her heart. She is tired of being hurt and wants to end the relationship, but she can’t seem to let go.
14. tears in the club by FKA twigs
The song is about a break-up and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics talk about how the person who is left behind is left feeling empty and alone.
15. The Latest by Beyoncé
The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to convince him to leave the other woman and be with her instead.
16. Lie Again by Giveon
“Lie Again” is a song by American singer-songwriter Giveon. It was released on March 5, 2020, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Take Time. The song was written by Giveon, Jordan Manswell, and its producer No I.D.
17. In the Dark by Swae Lee, Jhené Aiko
In the dark, I think of you
I think of you, in the dark
In the dark, I think of you
I think of you, in the dark
In the dark, I think of you
I think of you, in the dark
In the dark, I think of you
I think of you, in the dark
18. Best of Me (Originals) by Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys sings about how she is grateful for her friends and family and how they have helped her through tough times. She talks about how she would not be the person she is today without them.
19. Love’s Train by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak
The song is about two lovers who are on a train heading to their destination. They are talking about their love for each other and how they will never forget this moment.
20. Hot Shit by Cardi B
Hot Shit is a song by American rapper Cardi B, released as a single on July 9, 2019. The song was produced by American record producer Mally Mall. The song peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
21. Nail Tech by Jack Harlow
Jack Harlow’s “Nail Tech” is a song about a young man who is trying to get his nails done, but is having trouble finding a place that will do them. He eventually finds a place, but it is very expensive.
22. Who Want Smoke?? by Nardo Wick
The song is about the dangers of smoking cigarettes and the dangers of being around people who smoke cigarettes.
23. Free the Shiners by EST Gee, 42 Dugg
The song is about the struggles of growing up in the inner city and the desire to break free from the cycle of poverty. The lyrics touch on themes of violence, drugs, and gangs, and the need for change. The song is a call to action for those who are caught in the cycle of poverty and violence, and a message of hope for a better future.
24. Diet Coke by Pusha T
“Diet Coke” is a song by American rapper Pusha T. The song was released on June 18, 2013, as the lead single from his EP, Fear of God II: Let Us Pray. The song was produced by Kanye West and features a guest appearance from fellow American rapper Tyler, the Creator. The song peaked at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
25. Surround Sound by JID
The song is about the speaker’s love for music and how it helps him escape the reality of his life. He talks about how music is the only thing that makes him feel alive and how it surrounds him like a cocoon.
26. Cash In Cash Out by Pharrell Williams
The song is about making money and spending money. Pharrell talks about how he makes money and how he spends money. He also talks about how money can buy things like cars and houses.
IV. Christian Songs About News
1. MercyMe by MercyMe
“MercyMe” is a worship song by MercyMe. The song is about God’s mercy and grace, and how we can receive it through faith. The song is based on the Bible verse from Ephesians 2:8-9, which says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” The song is a reminder that we are all sinners in need of God’s mercy and grace, and that we can receive it through faith in Jesus Christ.
2. Matthew West by Matthew West
The song is about the singer’s faith in God and how He has helped him through tough times. The singer talks about how God has been there for him when no one else was and how He has always been his strength. The song is a reminder to always keep faith in God, no matter what happens in life.
V. R&B Songs About News
1. Bad Habit by Steve Lacy
The song is about a guy who has a bad habit of smoking weed and how it’s impacting his life. He’s tried to quit many times, but he always ends up going back to it. The song is a plea for help, as he doesn’t want to end up like his friends who have died from smoking.
2. For Tonight by Giveon
The song is about a couple who are deeply in love and willing to do anything for each other. They are willing to sacrifice their own happiness for the sake of their relationship.
3. Out of Time by The Weeknd
The Weeknd’s “Out of Time” is a haunting ballad about a relationship that’s run its course. The lyrics are full of regret and nostalgia, as the narrator looks back on what could have been. The song has a feeling of hopelessness, as the singer knows that it’s too late to fix things.
4. BREAK MY SOUL by Beyoncé
The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is constantly breaking her heart. She is tired of being hurt and wants to end the relationship, but she can’t seem to let go.
5. tears in the club by FKA twigs
The song is about a break-up and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics talk about how the person who is left behind is left feeling empty and alone.
6. The Latest by Beyoncé
The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to convince him to leave the other woman and be with her instead.
7. Lie Again by Giveon
“Lie Again” is a song by American singer-songwriter Giveon. It was released on March 5, 2020, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Take Time. The song was written by Giveon, Jordan Manswell, and its producer No I.D.
8. In the Dark by Swae Lee, Jhené Aiko
In the dark, I think of you
I think of you, in the dark
In the dark, I think of you
I think of you, in the dark
In the dark, I think of you
I think of you, in the dark
In the dark, I think of you
I think of you, in the dark
9. Breaking News by Michael Jackson
The song is about the media’s coverage of Jackson’s child molestation trial. Jackson sings that he is innocent and that the media is biased against him.
10. Best of Me (Originals) by Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys sings about how she is grateful for her friends and family and how they have helped her through tough times. She talks about how she would not be the person she is today without them.
11. Love’s Train by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak
The song is about two lovers who are on a train heading to their destination. They are talking about their love for each other and how they will never forget this moment.
12. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell
The song is about a man who feels like he is being watched all the time and is paranoid about it. He is worried that someone is going to hurt him or do something to him.
VI. Rock Songs About News
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News
The song is about the power of love and how it can change people. It talks about how love can make people do things they never thought they would do, and how it can make them happy and make them feel alive.
4. The Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen
The song is about the struggles of life in the city, and how even though things are tough, there is still hope.
5. The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Neil Young
The song is about how the world is constantly changing and how people need to change with it. It also talks about how the past will never be the same and how people need to accept that.
6. The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
“The Rising” is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 2002 album of the same name, written about the September 11 attacks. The song was a hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2002.
7. We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel
The song is a list of events, people, and things that have been in the news since Joel was born in 1949.
8. News of the World by The Jam
The song is about the state of the world and how it is full of violence and hatred. The singer is tired of all the bad news and just wants to hear some good news for once.
9. I Got the News by Steely Dan
The song is about a person who is in a relationship with someone who is cheating on them. They find out about the affair from the news and are trying to come to terms with it.
10. Network News by Robert Plant
The song is a commentary on the state of the world, and how the media tends to focus on the negative. Plant sings about how the world is full of love and beauty, but the news only focuses on the violence and death. He pleads with the world to open their eyes and see the positive, instead of the negative.
11. Daily News by Tom Paxton
The song is about the news and how it’s always the same, with people being killed and wars being fought. The news is always the same, but it’s never going to change.
12. The Last DJ by Tom Petty
The song is about a DJ who is the last one left playing music that is not controlled by corporations. He is a rebel who plays what he wants and speaks his mind. He is not afraid to stand up to the powerful corporations that are trying to control the music industry.
13. The Times by Neko Case
“The Times” is a song by Neko Case. It was released as a single from her album, The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You. The song is about the struggles of modern life and how Case feels about them.
14. Selling the News by Switchfoot
The song ‘Selling the News’ by Switchfoot is a song about the media and how it can be used to manipulate the public. The song talks about how the media can be used to sell a story, and how this can be used to control the public. The song also talks about how the media can be used to create a false sense of reality, and how this can be used to control the public.
VII. Rap Songs About News
1. All I Do Is Win (Remix) by DJ Khaled
The song is a remix of the original song by DJ Khaled. The song is about winning and being successful. The song features various artists such as T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross.
2. Hot Shit by Cardi B
Hot Shit is a song by American rapper Cardi B, released as a single on July 9, 2019. The song was produced by American record producer Mally Mall. The song peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
3. Nail Tech by Jack Harlow
Jack Harlow’s “Nail Tech” is a song about a young man who is trying to get his nails done, but is having trouble finding a place that will do them. He eventually finds a place, but it is very expensive.
4. Who Want Smoke?? by Nardo Wick
The song is about the dangers of smoking cigarettes and the dangers of being around people who smoke cigarettes.
5. Free the Shiners by EST Gee, 42 Dugg
The song is about the struggles of growing up in the inner city and the desire to break free from the cycle of poverty. The lyrics touch on themes of violence, drugs, and gangs, and the need for change. The song is a call to action for those who are caught in the cycle of poverty and violence, and a message of hope for a better future.
6. Don’t Play That by King Von, 21 Savage
In the song, King Von and 21 Savage warn people not to play with them or their money. They talk about how they’re not to be messed with and how they’re not afraid to hurt people.
7. Diet Coke by Pusha T
“Diet Coke” is a song by American rapper Pusha T. The song was released on June 18, 2013, as the lead single from his EP, Fear of God II: Let Us Pray. The song was produced by Kanye West and features a guest appearance from fellow American rapper Tyler, the Creator. The song peaked at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
8. Surround Sound by JID
The song is about the speaker’s love for music and how it helps him escape the reality of his life. He talks about how music is the only thing that makes him feel alive and how it surrounds him like a cocoon.
9. Cash In Cash Out by Pharrell Williams
The song is about making money and spending money. Pharrell talks about how he makes money and how he spends money. He also talks about how money can buy things like cars and houses.
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