75 Songs About Society (Pop, Rap & More)
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I. R&B Songs About Society
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke
Artist: Sam Cooke
Album: Ain’t That Good News
Year: 1964
“A Change Is Gonna Come” is a song by Sam Cooke, released in December 1964 on RCA Victor. Written in response to the Civil Rights Movement, it has been referred to as “a declaration of hope and faith in the future”.[1] The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
4. 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.
5. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) by Marvin Gaye
Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: –
Year: –
The song is about the difficulties of living in an inner city. Gaye sings about the poverty, crime, and racism that he sees around him. He also talks about how these problems make him want to “holler” in frustration.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Mississippi Goddam by Nina Simone
Artist: Nina Simone
Album: Nina Simone in Concert
Year: 1964
The song is about the racism and discrimination that African Americans face in the United States. Simone criticizes the government and society for not doing enough to protect black people from violence and injustice.
9. Respect by Aretha Franklin
Artist: Aretha Franklin
Album: I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Year: 1967
The song Respect by Aretha Franklin is about a woman demanding respect from her man. She is tired of being treated like a doormat and wants him to show her some respect. She sings about how she has given him everything and how she deserves to be treated better. The song is a powerful anthem for women everywhere who feel like they are not being respected.
10. Blowin’ In The Wind by Bob Dylan
Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan
Year: 1963
The song is a protest against the injustice in the world. Dylan asks how many times must people suffer before they are free from oppression. He also asks how many roads a person must travel before they find peace.
11. Alright by Kendrick Lamar
Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Album: To Pimp a Butterfly
Year: 2015
Kendrick Lamar’s song “Alright” is a positive and uplifting anthem about overcoming adversity. Despite the struggles and challenges faced by the singer and those around him, he remains hopeful and confident that things will eventually get better. The song has a catchy hook and a strong message of hope and resilience, which has resonated with many fans.
12. People Get Ready by Curtis Mayfield
Artist: Curtis Mayfield
Album: Curtis/Live!
Year: 1971
“People Get Ready” is a song written by Curtis Mayfield and originally performed by The Impressions. The song is an uptempo call to unity and love, and a signature song for both The Impressions and Mayfield. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
13. Someday We’ll All Be Free by Donny Hathaway
Artist: Donny Hathaway
Album: Extension of a Man
Year: 1973
The song is about hope and freedom, and how someday everyone will be free from oppression and be able to live in peace and harmony.
14. I’ll Take You There by The Staple Singers
Artist: The Staple Singers
Album: Be Altitude: Respect Yourself
Year: 1972
The song is about taking someone to a better place, free from all the troubles of the world. The singer assures the person that they will be safe and happy there.
II. Pop Songs About Society
1. We Shall Overcome by Pete Seeger
Artist: Pete Seeger
Album: –
Year: –
The song is about continuing to fight even when the odds seem insurmountable. It talks about how we shall overcome someday, but in the meantime, we have to keep fighting.
2. Blowin’ In The Wind by Bob Dylan
Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan
Year: 1963
The song is a protest against the injustice in the world. Dylan asks how many times must people suffer before they are free from oppression. He also asks how many roads a person must travel before they find peace.
3. A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke
Artist: Sam Cooke
Album: Ain’t That Good News
Year: 1964
“A Change Is Gonna Come” is a song by Sam Cooke, released in December 1964 on RCA Victor. Written in response to the Civil Rights Movement, it has been referred to as “a declaration of hope and faith in the future”.[1] The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
4. 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.
5. Redemption Song by Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley
Artist: Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley
Album: Uprising
Year: –
The song is about redemption and salvation. Marley sings about how he has been redeemed by Jah, and how he will continue to fight for his people. The song is a call to action, and a rallying cry for Marley’s fellow Rastafarians.
6. Imagine by The Flux Fiddlers, John Lennon
Artist: The Flux Fiddlers, John Lennon
Album: Rock FM Still Loving You…Aún (Más De Las Mejores Baladas Del Rock)
Year: –
The song is about a world where there is no violence, no hunger, and no war. Everyone is living in peace and harmony.
7. Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday
Artist: Billie Holiday
Album: –
Year: –
The song is a protest against the lynching of African Americans. It is a very powerful and emotive song, and Holiday’s performance is stunning.
III. Rap Songs About Society
1. Alright by Kendrick Lamar
Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Album: To Pimp a Butterfly
Year: 2015
Kendrick Lamar’s song “Alright” is a positive and uplifting anthem about overcoming adversity. Despite the struggles and challenges faced by the singer and those around him, he remains hopeful and confident that things will eventually get better. The song has a catchy hook and a strong message of hope and resilience, which has resonated with many fans.
2. Changes by Tupac Shakur
Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Greatest Hits
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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Fight The Power by Public Enemy
Artist: Public Enemy
Album: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Year: 1988
The song is about fighting against discrimination and racism.
6. Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A.
Artist: N.W.A.
Album: Straight Outta Compton
Year: 1988
The song is about living in the tough neighborhood of Compton, California and how the police treat them unfairly. The song also contains profanity and violence.
7. FDT by YG
Artist: YG
Album: Still Brazy
Year: 2016
The song is about the current president, Donald Trump. The artist, YG, is not a fan of the president and he makes that clear in the song. He talks about how Trump is dividing the country and how he doesn’t believe in what Trump stands for.
8. 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.
9. How We Do by The Game
Artist: The Game
Album: The Documentary
Year: 2005
How We Do is a song by The Game that is all about the lavish lifestyle that he leads. He talks about his designer clothes, his expensive cars, and his beautiful women. He makes it clear that he is living the high life and that he is not ashamed of it.
10. 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.
11. Smile by Jay-Z
Artist: Jay-Z
Album: –
Year: –
The song is about how Jay-Z is smiling despite all the haters and negativity in the world. He knows he’s the best and he’s not going to let anyone bring him down.
12. Crazy in Love by Beyoncé
Artist: Beyoncé
Album: Dangerously in Love
Year: 2003
The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is “crazy.” She is madly in love with him and she doesn’t care what anyone else thinks. She is willing to do anything for him and she is not afraid to show her love for him.
13. Formation by Beyoncé
Artist: Beyoncé
Album: –
Year: 2016
Formation is a song by American singer Beyoncé, released as a single on February 6, 2016. The song was written by Beyoncé, Mike Will Made It, and Ester Dean, and produced by Mike Will Made It and Beyoncé. Formation is a southern rap- and trap-influenced R&B song with elements of dancehall, hip hop and soul. The song’s lyrics discuss Beyoncé’s pride in her African-American heritage and her upbringing in the southern United States. The song’s music video was directed by Melina Matsoukas and was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana. The video features Beyoncé dancing in front of various landmarks in the city, including the Superdome, the French Quarter and a graffiti-covered wall. The video was widely praised for its positive portrayal of African-American culture and its homage to Hurricane Katrina.
14. Land of the Free by Joey Bada$
Artist: Joey Bada$
Album: All-Amerikkkan Bada$
Year: 2017
The song is about the current state of America and how it is not the land of the free that it once was. Joey Bada$ talks about how the government is corrupt and how the people are being controlled. He also talks about how he wants to see a change in America and how he wants the people to be free.
15. Mantoiyat by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Raftaar
Artist: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Raftaar
Album: –
Year: 2018
The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is unattainable. He is trying to tell her how he feels, but she is not interested.
16. Police State by Dead Prez
Artist: Dead Prez
Album: Let’s Get Free
Year: 2000
The song is about the police state and how it is affecting the lives of people. It talks about how the police are constantly harassing and arresting people for no reason, and how they are using excessive force. It also talks about how the government is using the police to control the population, and how they are violating people’s civil liberties.
IV. Rock Songs About Society
1. Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine
Artist: Rage Against the Machine
Album: Rage Against the Machine
Year: –
The song is about the violence caused by the US government, and how the government is responsible for the deaths of innocent people. The song is critical of the government’s policies, and how they are responsible for the death and destruction that they cause.
2. We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister
Artist: Twisted Sister
Album: Stay Hungry
Year: 1984
The song is about a group of kids who are fed up with their school’s rules and decide to rebel. They start a revolution and eventually take over the school.
3. Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Album: Willy and the Poor Boys
Year: 1969
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.
4. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
Artist: Journey
Album: Escape
Year: 1981
The song is about a man who is down on his luck and is trying to make his way in the world. He is told by someone that he should never give up on his dreams and to never stop believing in himself.
5. 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.
6. For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield
Artist: Buffalo Springfield
Album: Buffalo Springfield
Year: 1966
The song is about the Vietnam War and the protests against it. It is also about the Generation Gap between the older and younger generations.
7. Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
Artist: Survivor
Album: Eye of the Tiger
Year: 1982
The song is about never giving up and continuing to fight even when the odds seem insurmountable. It talks about how success comes from perseverance and not giving up.
8. Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2
Artist: U2
Album: War
Year: 1983
The song is about the Troubles in Northern Ireland, specifically the Bloody Sunday incident where British soldiers shot and killed unarmed protesters. The song is critical of the British government and calls for peace in Northern Ireland.
9. The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan
Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: The Times They Are a-Changin’
Year: 1964
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.
10. 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.
11. Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
Artist: The Beach Boys
Album: Good Vibrations
Year: 1966
The song is about the positive power of music and how it can make people feel good. It is also about the importance of staying positive and having good vibrations in life.
12. Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Album: Live 1975–85
Year: 1986
The song is about the struggles of the American working class. It talks about how hard it is to find work and how people are treated poorly. It also talks about how the government doesn’t help the working class.
13. Power to the People by John Lennon
Artist: John Lennon
Album: Imagine
Year: –
The song is about people taking control and demanding change. The lyrics talk about how the people have the power to make things happen and how they need to use that power to make positive change.
14. Zombie by The Cranberries
Artist: The Cranberries
Album: No Need to Argue
Year: 1994
The song is about a person who is struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one. The person is trying to find a way to cope with the pain and grief.
15. Revolution 1 by The Beatles
Artist: The Beatles
Album: The Beatles
Year: 1968
The song is about a revolution, with the lyrics talking about how everything could change. The song is slow and psychedelic, with a heavy bassline and drums. The song fades out with the sound of a crowd chanting.
16. Blood on the Sand by Thrice
Artist: Thrice
Album: To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere
Year: 2016
The song is about a person who is struggling with their faith and feeling like they are losing their way. The person is looking for answers and guidance, but they feel like they are being pulled down by their own doubts and fears. The person is trying to hold on to their faith, but they feel like they are drowning.
V. Country Songs About Society
1. All American Girl by Carrie Underwood
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Album: Carnival Ride
Year: 2007
The song is about a girl who is madly in love with her boyfriend. She is willing to do anything for him and is proud to be his “All American Girl.”
2. The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan
Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: The Times They Are a-Changin’
Year: 1964
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.
3. Country Girl (Shake It for Me) by Luke Bryan
Artist: Luke Bryan
Album: Tailgates & Tanlines
Year: 2011
The song is about a country girl who knows how to have a good time. She loves to dance and party, and she’s not afraid to get a little dirty. She’s the kind of girl who knows how to have a good time, no matter where she is.
4. Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan
Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan
Year: 1963
The song is a protest against the American government and its policies. It is a call for change and an end to the violence and injustice that Dylan sees around him. The song is also a plea for peace and understanding, and a hope that someday the world will be a better place.
5. Take a Little Ride by Jason Aldean
Artist: Jason Aldean
Album: Night Train
Year: 2012
The song is about a guy who is asking a girl to come with him on a road trip. He says that he will take her anywhere she wants to go and she can bring her friends along.
6. Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan
Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: Highway 61 Revisited
Year: 1965
The song is about a rich girl who has lost her way in life and is now a “rolling stone.” The song is a message to her that she can’t keep living like this.
7. Boys ‘Round Here by Blake Shelton
Artist: Blake Shelton
Album: Based on a True Story…
Year: 2013
The song is about small town life and how the boys around here are simple and easy going. They like to hunt and fish, and they’re not afraid to get their hands dirty. They’re the kind of guys that you can take home to your Mama, and they’re always up for a good time.
8. I Ain’t Got No Home by Woody Guthrie
Artist: Woody Guthrie
Album: –
Year: –
The song is about a man who is down on his luck and has no home. He has lost his job and his family has left him. He is living on the streets and begging for food. He is tired of being homeless and wants to find a place to call home.
9. Mama’s Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert
Artist: Miranda Lambert
Album: Four the Record
Year: 2011
The song ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ is about a young woman whose mother has died and she is left to deal with the aftermath. The song is sad and reflective, and the young woman is struggling to cope with her loss.
10. Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck by Kip Moore
Artist: Kip Moore
Album: Up All Night
Year: 2012
The song is about a man who is driving down the road in his truck and thinking about the girl he loves. He remembers all of the good times they had together and how she makes him feel.
11. Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker
Artist: Darius Rucker
Album: True Believers
Year: 2013
The song is about a man who is hitchhiking and hoping to find a ride. He is hoping to find a ride to North Carolina, where he is from. The song talks about the man’s journey and how he is hoping to find a ride on a wagon wheel.
12. Southern Girl by Tim McGraw
Artist: Tim McGraw
Album: Two Lanes of Freedom
Year: 2013
The song is about a guy who is from the south and he is talking about how he loves southern girls. He talks about how they are different from other girls and how they are the best.
13. Pontoon by Little Big Town
Artist: Little Big Town
Album: –
Year: –
“Pontoon” is a song recorded by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released in June 2012 as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Tornado. The song was written by group members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook, with Wayne Kirkpatrick and Barry Beckett. “Pontoon” is a mid-tempo song with elements of country rock and pop. The song’s narrator describes a group of friends spending a day on a pontoon boat, drinking beer and enjoying the sun. The song has been praised for its catchy melody and easy-going lyrics.
14. Kickin’ It In The Sticks by Brantley Gilbert
Artist: Brantley Gilbert
Album: Halfway to Heaven
Year: 2010
The song is about a guy who is from a small town and is proud of it. He talks about how he likes to go hunting and fishing and how he wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
VI. Latest Songs About Society
1. You Need to Calm Down by Taylor Swift
Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Lover
Year: 2019
The song is about haters and how they need to calm down. Swift calls out various groups of people who she believes are haters, including the media, internet trolls, and homophobes. She also includes a dig at Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
2. 1-800-273-8255 by Logic, Juanes
Artist: Logic, Juanes
Album: 1-800-273-8255
Year: 2017
The song is about a hotline for suicide prevention, and how someone who is considering suicide can reach out for help. The song talks about how suicide is not the answer, and how there is always someone who can help.
3. You Are the Problem Here by First Aid Kit
Artist: First Aid Kit
Album: Live from the Rebel Hearts Club
Year: 2018
The song ‘You Are the Problem Here’ by First Aid Kit is a song about a relationship that has gone sour. The woman in the song is accusing the man of being the problem in the relationship, and she is telling him that he needs to change if things are going to improve.
4. This Is America by Donald Glover
Artist: Donald Glover
Album: This Is America
Year: 2018
This Is America by Donald Glover is a song about the state of America and its current problems. Glover addresses the issue of gun violence, police brutality, and racism in the song. He also touches on the topics of mental health and the economy. Glover provides a unique perspective on these issues, and his lyrics are both powerful and thought-provoking.
5. Set You Free by Black Label Society
Artist: Black Label Society
Album: Doom Crew Inc.
Year: 2021
The song is about a person who is struggling with addiction and finally decides to get clean. They reflect on all the pain and destruction that their addiction has caused and vow to never go back to that life. They know it won’t be easy, but they are determined to make a change and set themselves free.
6. Mantoiyat by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Raftaar
Artist: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Raftaar
Album: –
Year: 2018
The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is unattainable. He is trying to tell her how he feels, but she is not interested.
7. Til It Happens to You by Lady Gaga
Artist: Lady Gaga
Album: Best Picture Songs
Year: 2021
The song is about sexual assault and how it can happen to anyone, regardless of who they are or how strong they seem. It is a powerful song that encourages survivors to speak out and demand justice.
8. Dear Society by Madison Beer
Artist: Madison Beer
Album: Dear Society
Year: 2019
The song is about a girl who is fed up with society and its expectations. She is tired of being told what to do and how to act. She just wants to be herself and be happy.
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