46 Songs About Rules (Pop, Rap & More)

Foundations of Music

46 Songs About Rules (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Rules

1. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey

Artist: Mariah Carey
Album: The Emancipation of Mimi
Year: 2005

The song is about a couple who have been through a lot together and have finally found their way back to each other. They belong together and will never be apart again.

LISTEN ON:

2. Don’t Wanna Know by Maroon 5

Artist: Maroon 5
Album: Red Pill Blues
Year: 2017

The song is about a guy who is trying to get over his ex-girlfriend. He doesn’t want to know where she is or what she is doing because it will just make it harder for him to move on.

LISTEN ON:

3. Rules by Doja Cat

Artist: Doja Cat
Album: Hot Pink
Year: 2019

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not treating her well. She is fed up with his mistreatment and decides to break up with him. She tells him that she is done with his games and that she is moving on without him.

LISTEN ON:

II. Latest Songs About Rules

1. Lab Rules (New Rules Science Parody) by AsapSCIENCE

Artist: AsapSCIENCE
Album: Lab Rules (New Rules Science Parody)
Year: 2018

The song ‘Lab Rules (New Rules Science Parody)’ is a parody of the song ‘New Rules’ by Dua Lipa. The song is about the rules that scientists have to follow in the lab. Some of the rules include: always wear gloves, never touch your face, and never eat in the lab.

LISTEN ON:

2. New Rules by Dua Lipa

Artist: Dua Lipa
Album: Dua Lipa
Year: 2017

The song is about a break-up and how to move on. The “new rules” are: 1) don’t talk to your ex, 2) don’t be friends with your ex, 3) don’t get back together with your ex, 4) don’t hook up with your ex, 5) don’t talk to your ex, 6) don’t text your ex, 7) don’t call your ex, 8) don’t think about your ex, and 9) don’t ever let your ex get the best of you.

LISTEN ON:

3. No Rules by Sam D

Artist: Sam D
Album: Ruler Without Rules
Year: 2018

Angelo

The song is about a relationship where the couple has no rules and they just go with the flow. They don’t care what anyone else thinks and they just enjoy being with each other.

LISTEN ON:

4. Better Than Me by Doja Cat

Artist: Doja Cat
Album: Hot Pink
Year: 2019

The song is about a woman who is trying to get over her ex by hooking up with someone new. She is trying to convince herself that the new guy is better than her ex, but she can’t help but compare them.

LISTEN ON:

5. Cash Rules by Iyla

Artist: Iyla
Album: OTHER WAYS TO VENT
Year: 2020

The song is about how money is the most important thing in life. The lyrics talk about how money can buy you happiness, love, and anything else you could ever want.

LISTEN ON:

6. Rules by Doja Cat

Artist: Doja Cat
Album: Hot Pink
Year: 2019

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not treating her well. She is fed up with his mistreatment and decides to break up with him. She tells him that she is done with his games and that she is moving on without him.

LISTEN ON:

III. Rap Songs About Rules

1. Lose Yourself by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album:
Year: 2002

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.

LISTEN ON:

2. Run This Town by Jay-Z

Artist: Jay-Z
Album:
Year:

The song is about Jay-Z’s hometown of New York City, and how he runs the town. He talks about how he’s the king of the city, and how nobody can touch him. He also talks about how he’s made it through tough times, and how he’s still standing.

LISTEN ON:

3. Stronger by Ye

Artist: Ye
Album: Graduation
Year: 2007

The song is about a person who is going through a tough time and is struggling to keep going. They feel like they are not strong enough to keep going, but they know that they need to be strong for themselves and for the people around them.

LISTEN ON:

4. Numb/Encore by Linkin Park, Jay-Z

Artist: Linkin Park, Jay-Z
Album: Road to Revolution: Live at Milton Keynes
Year: 2008

“Numb/Encore” is a song by American rock band Linkin Park and American rapper Jay-Z. It was released as a single from their collaboration album Collision Course (2004). The song is a mash-up of Linkin Park’s “Numb” and Jay-Z’s “Encore”.

The song peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart. It won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 48th Grammy Awards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNPECkESPbU

LISTEN ON:

5. 99 Problems by Jay-Z, Linkin Park

Artist: Jay-Z, Linkin Park
Album: Collision Course
Year: 2004

“99 Problems” is a song by American hip hop artist Jay-Z, released as the third single from his 2003 album The Black Album. The chorus hook “I got 99 problems but a bitch ain’t one” is taken from the Ice-T song “99 Problems” from the album Home Invasion (1993). The hook was coined during a conversation between Ice-T & Brother Marquis of Miami-based 2 Live Crew. Marquis later used the phrase in the 2 Live Crew song “Table Dance”.

LISTEN ON:

6. In Da Club by 50 Cent

Artist: 50 Cent
Album: Get Rich or Die Tryin’
Year: 2003

The song is about going to a club and having a good time.

LISTEN ON:

IV. Christian Songs About Rules

1. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman, Steve Angrisano

Artist: Matt Redman, Steve Angrisano
Album: Spirit & Song: Disc M
Year: 2013

The song is a worship song about how there are 10,000 reasons to bless the Lord. The song talks about how the Lord is good and how he is worthy of our praise. The song is a reminder that no matter what we are going through in life, we should always remember to bless the Lord.

LISTEN ON:

2. Better Is One Day by Matt Redman

Artist: Matt Redman
Album: Passion for Your Name
Year: 1995

The song is about how one day with God is better than a thousand days without Him. It talks about how God is always there for us, no matter what we are going through. The song is a reminder that no matter what happens in this world, we can always find comfort in God.

LISTEN ON:

3. Lord, I Need You by Matt Maher

Artist: Matt Maher
Album: All the People Said Amen
Year: 2013

Lord, I Need You is a Christian ballad sung by Matt Maher. The song reflects on the singer’s need for God’s help and guidance in his life. It is a simple and sincere prayer for strength and guidance, and is a reminder that we are all reliant on God’s grace.

LISTEN ON:

4. Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) by Chris Tomlin

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: Burning Lights
Year: 2013

The song is about how God is always there for us and how we should not be afraid.

LISTEN ON:

5. How Can It Be by Lauren Daigle

Artist: Lauren Daigle
Album: How Can It Be
Year:

The song is about how God can be good even when life is hard. Lauren Daigle sings about how she doesn’t understand how God can be good when she is going through tough times, but she knows that He is. The song is a reminder that God is always good, even when we don’t understand why things are happening.

LISTEN ON:

6. D by Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me. CityAlight. Keys: C

Artist: Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me. CityAlight. Keys: C
Album:
Year:

This song is a worship song that talks about how we are saved by grace through Christ. It talks about how Christ died for our sins and how we are now children of God. It is a song of praise and thanksgiving to God for His love and mercy.

V. Country Songs About Rules

1. I’m Yours by Jason Mraz

Artist: Jason Mraz
Album: We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.
Year: 2008

The song is about a guy who is telling a girl that he is hers and she can have him anytime she wants. He is saying that he is not perfect, but he is perfect for her. He is also saying that he will never leave her and that he will always be there for her.

LISTEN ON:

VI. R&B Songs About Rules

1. End of the Road by Boyz II Men

Artist: Boyz II Men
Album: Cooleyhighharmony
Year: 1991

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the singer is trying to move on. He talks about how he is never going to forget her and how he loved her.

LISTEN ON:

2. I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly

Artist: R. Kelly
Album: I Believe I Can Fly
Year: 1996

The song is about believing in oneself and having the confidence to achieve anything. Despite the challenges and obstacles one may face, the song instills the hope that anything is possible if you have faith in yourself.

LISTEN ON:

3. No Rules by Cardi B

Artist: Cardi B
Album: Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1
Year: 2016

The song is about Cardi B being unapologetically herself and not following anyone’s rules but her own. She talks about how she’s been successful by doing things her own way and not following anyone’s advice. She also says that she doesn’t care about what anyone thinks of her and that she’s going to continue to do things her own way.

LISTEN ON:

4. Rule the World by 2 Chainz

Artist: 2 Chainz
Album:
Year: March 19, 2019

The song is about how 2 Chainz is the best at what he does and how he wants to rule the world.

5. Ain’t No Rules by Trey Songz

Artist: Trey Songz
Album: Trigga
Year: 2014

Ain’t No Rules is a song by Trey Songz about a relationship where there are no rules. The song is about a couple who are in love and they don’t care about what anyone else thinks. They are just focused on each other and their love.

LISTEN ON:

6. Hard to Say I’m Sorry by Chicago

Artist: Chicago
Album: Chicago 16 (Expanded Edition)
Year: 1982

The song is about a relationship that is on the rocks and the person singing is trying to save it. They admit they were wrong and are willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.

LISTEN ON:

7. Thou Shalt Always Kill by Dan le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip

Artist: Dan le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
Album:
Year:

The song is about the importance of being yourself and not following the crowd. It encourages people to be their own person and not to conform to what others think is cool.

LISTEN ON:

VII. Rock Songs About Rules

1. The Man Who Sold the World by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: MTV Unplugged in New York
Year:

The song is about a man who sold the world and is now regretting it. He is looking back on his life and wondering what could have been if he had not made that decision.

LISTEN ON:

2. Head Like a Hole by Nine Inch Nails

Artist: Nine Inch Nails
Album: Pretty Hate Machine
Year: 1989

The song is about a person who is addicted to drugs and is struggling to break free from them. The person is desperate and feels like they are trapped.

LISTEN ON:

3. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year:

The song is about a teenager who is rebelling against society. He is tired of being told what to do and is sick of conformity. He is angry and wants to lash out. The song is a call to arms for all teenagers who feel the same way. It is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood or lost.

LISTEN ON:

4. Come As You Are by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year: 1991

The song is about accepting people for who they are and not judging them. It is a call for peace and unity, and for people to come together and not be afraid to be themselves.

LISTEN ON:

5. Lithium by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year: 1991

The song is about a person who is struggling with mental illness and is using medication (lithium) to cope. The lyrics express the person’s feelings of isolation, despair, and hopelessness.

LISTEN ON:

6. In Bloom by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year: 1991

The song is about how people can be misunderstood and how some people can take advantage of that. The song is also about how some people never change and how they’re never going to change.

LISTEN ON:

7. Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album:
Year: 1993

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart. The person in the relationship is trying to hold on, but they know that it is time to let go.

LISTEN ON:

8. Rape Me by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: In Utero
Year: 1993

The song is about a person who has been raped and is now numb to the world. They feel like they are not worth anything and that no one cares about them. They want to be left alone and they want to die.

LISTEN ON:

9. Follow the Leader by Korn

Artist: Korn
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who is being controlled by someone else and is trying to break free.

LISTEN ON:

10. Unconsciousness Rules by George Harrison

Artist: George Harrison
Album: Somewhere in England
Year: 1981

The song is about a man who is struggling to keep his head above water. He is trying to hold on to his sanity, but he is slowly losing his grip. The song is a plea for help, and it is a cry for help from someone who is drowning in their own mind.

LISTEN ON:

11. Rules We Obey by Lissy Trullie

Artist: Lissy Trullie
Album: Lissy Trullie
Year: 2009

The song is about a relationship that is not working out. The singer is trying to figure out what is wrong and what she can do to fix it. She is willing to obey any rules that will make the relationship work, but she is not sure if her partner is willing to do the same.

LISTEN ON:

12. When the Heart Rules the Mind by GTR

Artist: GTR
Album: GTR
Year: 1986

The song is about a relationship that is not working out. The person in the relationship is trying to hold on, but they know that it is time to let go.

LISTEN ON:

13. Idiots Rule by Jane’s Addiction

Artist: Jane’s Addiction
Album: Nothing’s Shocking
Year: 1988

The song is about how the world is run by idiots, and how they make everything a mess.

LISTEN ON:

14. Rules and Regulations by Rufus Wainwright

Artist: Rufus Wainwright
Album:
Year:

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart because of the rules and regulations that are being put on it. The singer is trying to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.

15. Surfers Rule by The Beach Boys

Artist: The Beach Boys
Album: Surfer Girl
Year: 1963

“Surfers Rule” is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1962 album Surfin’ Safari. The song was written by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine. It was released as a single on October 9, 1962, with “409” as the B-side, and peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100.

LISTEN ON:

16. Love’s the Only Rule by Bon Jovi

Artist: Bon Jovi
Album: The Circle
Year: 2009

The song is about two lovers who are willing to break any and all rules for each other. No matter what society or anyone else says, they will always be together and in love.

LISTEN ON:

17. Breaking the Rules by AC/DC

Artist: AC/DC
Album:
Year: 1981

The song is about a rebel who doesn’t follow the rules and does what he wants. He is a wild child who doesn’t care about anyone or anything. He is a free spirit who lives life on the edge.

LISTEN ON:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *