48 Songs About Suspicion (Pop, Rap & More)

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48 Songs About Suspicion (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Rock Songs About Suspicion

1. 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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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.

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3. 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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4. Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Artist: Black Sabbath
Album: Paranoid
Year: 1970

The song is about a person who is paranoid and believes that everyone is out to get them.

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5. Baba O’Riley by The Who

Artist: The Who
Album:
Year: 23 October 1971

The song is about a young man who is leaving home to find his way in the world. He is saying goodbye to his father, who is a farmer, and his mother, who is a housewife. He is also saying goodbye to his girlfriend, who is staying behind.

6. Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye

Artist: Gotye
Album: Making Mirrors
Year: 2011

‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ is a song by Gotye about a failed relationship. The song is told from the perspective of the man, who is looking back on the woman he used to know. He reflects on how things have changed between them, and how he no longer knows her.

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7. God Save the Queen by Sex Pistols

Artist: Sex Pistols
Album: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols
Year: 1977

The song is a punk rock anthem that calls for the overthrow of the British monarchy. It is considered one of the most influential songs in the punk rock genre.

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8. 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.

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II. Christian Songs About Suspicion

1. Shallow by Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper

Artist: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper
Album:
Year: 2018

The song is about a relationship that is not very deep or meaningful.

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III. Rap Songs About Suspicion

1. Hate It or Love It by The Game

Artist: The Game
Album: The Documentary
Year: 2005

The song is about the choice between love and hate. The speaker says that he hates everything about love, but he still loves it. He talks about how love is a drug that can make you feel high, but it can also make you feel low. He says that love is like a game, and you never know who is going to win or lose.

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2. 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.

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3. 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.

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4. Crazy by Gnarls Barkley

Artist: Gnarls Barkley
Album: St. Elsewhere
Year: 2006

“Crazy” is a song by Gnarls Barkley, a musical collaboration between Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green. The song is the lead single from their 2006 debut album St. Elsewhere. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and other countries.

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5. The Next Episode by Dr. Dre

Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: 2001
Year: 1999

“The Next Episode” is a song by American rapper Dr. Dre, released on June 20, 2000 as the third single from his second studio album, 2001. The song features Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg, and samples “The Sesame Street Theme Song”. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2002.

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6. Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg

Artist: Snoop Dogg
Album:
Year: 1993

The song is about a party where people are drinking gin and juice. Snoop Dogg is at the party and he is enjoying himself. He is surrounded by beautiful women and he is having a good time.

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7. California Love by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Greatest Hits
Year:

“California Love” is a song by Tupac Shakur, featuring Roger Troutman. The song was released as a single on December 28, 1995, and was later included on Tupac’s 1996 album All Eyez on Me. The song became one of Tupac’s signature songs and was his biggest hit at the time of his death, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

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IV. Pop Songs About Suspicion

1. I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Red
Year: 2012

The song is about a relationship that ended badly. The narrator is looking back and reflecting on all the warning signs she ignored. She knew her partner was trouble, but she didn’t listen to her friends or her gut instinct. Now she’s alone and regrets not listening to those who tried to warn her.

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2. Accidents Will Happen by Elvis Costello

Artist: Elvis Costello
Album:
Year:

The song is about a relationship that is on the rocks. The singer is trying to hold on to the relationship, but he knows that it is not going to last. He is trying to convince himself that the relationship is worth saving, but he knows that it is not.

3. You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette

Artist: Alanis Morissette
Album: Jagged Little Pill
Year: 1995

The song is about a woman who is angry with her ex-boyfriend because he left her for another woman. She sings about how he should know how she feels and how he has hurt her.

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4. The Boy With the Thorn In His Side by The Smiths

Artist: The Smiths
Album: The Queen Is Dead
Year: 1986

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.

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5. Rumor Has It by Adele

Artist: Adele
Album:
Year: 5 November 2011

The song is about a woman who is fed up with all the rumors going around about her and she is ready to set the record straight. She is tired of people talking about her and she wants them to know that she is not the one to mess with.

6. Private Eyes by Hall & Oates

Artist: Hall & Oates
Album: Private Eyes (Expanded Edition)
Year: 1981

The song is about a man who is suspecting that his partner is cheating on him. He is trying to figure out if she is being faithful by using “private eyes”.

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7. I Hung My Head by Sting

Artist: Sting
Album: Mercury Falling
Year: 1996

The song is about a man who has committed a murder and is wracked with guilt. He hangs his head in shame and regrets his actions.

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V. R&B Songs About Suspicion

1. I Can’t Get Next to You by The Temptations

Artist: The Temptations
Album: Puzzle People
Year: 1969

The song is about a man who is trying to get close to a woman that he is attracted to, but he finds it difficult to do so. He sings about how she always seems to be just out of reach, and how he can’t understand why she doesn’t seem to be interested in him.

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2. You Remind Me by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: Strictly Business
Year: 1991

The song is about a woman who is remembering a past relationship and how it made her feel. She is thinking about how she was treated and how she felt at the time. The song is about how she is reminded of that relationship when she sees the person she is with now.

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3. I’m So Tired of Being Alone by Al Green

Artist: Al Green
Album: Al Green Gets Next to You
Year: 1971

The song is about a man who is tired of being alone and wants to find someone to spend his life with. He is sick of being single and wants to find a woman to love him and be with him forever.

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4. I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: In the Groove
Year: 1968

The song is about a man who is hearing rumors that his girlfriend is cheating on him. He is trying to figure out if the rumors are true, and if they are, he wants to know why she would do that to him.

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5. Ain’t No Fun by Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt

Artist: Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt
Album: Doggystyle
Year: 1993

Ain’t No Fun is a song by Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Kurupt that is about a man who is in jail and is missing out on all the fun his friends are having.

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6. I Wanna Be Down by Brandy

Artist: Brandy
Album: Brandy
Year: 1994

The song is about a woman who is telling her ex-boyfriend that she wants to be friends again.

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7. You’re Makin’ Me High by Toni Braxton

Artist: Toni Braxton
Album: Secrets
Year: 1996

The song is about a woman who is attracted to a man and is trying to hide it. She is trying to keep her composure, but the more she is around him, the more she starts to feel things she doesn’t want to feel.

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8. Is It Really Love by Jodeci

Artist: Jodeci
Album: The Show, the After Party, the Hotel
Year: 1995

The song is about a guy who is wondering if the love he has for his girl is real love or not. He is worried that he is just infatuated with her and that the love will not last.

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9. In My Bed by Dru Hill

Artist: Dru Hill
Album: Dru Hill
Year: 1996

The song is about a man who is trying to get over a break-up by getting into bed with another woman. He is trying to convince himself that he is over his ex, but he can’t help but think about her when he is in bed with the other woman.

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VI. Country Songs About Suspicion

1. Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Artist: Elvis Presley, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Album: The Wonder of You & If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Year:

The song is about a relationship that is on the rocks. The singer is suspicious of his partner’s motives and wonders if she is cheating on him. He is trying to figure out what is going on and whether he can trust her.

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2. Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album:
Year:

“Ring of Fire” is a song written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore. The song was originally recorded by June’s sister, Anita Carter, on her Mercury Records album Folk Songs Old and New (1963). The song tells the story of a person’s love and addiction to someone that they know is bad for them, but they can’t help themselves.

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3. I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You by Elvis Presley

Artist: Elvis Presley
Album:
Year: 1961

The song is a ballad about falling in love and not being able to help it. The lyrics say that even if the speaker knows that the relationship is wrong for them, they can’t stop themselves from falling in love. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, and is a classic example of Elvis Presley’s vocal style.

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4. Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!
Year:

“Folsom Prison Blues” is a song written and recorded in 1955 by American country music singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. The song combines elements from two popular folk styles, the train song and the prison song, and was inspired by Cash’s time in Folsom State Prison. The song was one of Cash’s signature songs and was often performed live.

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5. In the Ghetto by Elvis Presley

Artist: Elvis Presley
Album: From Elvis in Memphis
Year: 1969

The song is about the struggles of living in the ghetto and the cycle of poverty and violence that exists there.

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6. Always on My Mind by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson

Artist: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson
Album: VH1 Storytellers: Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson
Year: 1998

The song is a about a man who is regretful for not being a better lover to the woman he is with. He admits that he was never really there for her emotionally and that he always took her for granted. He is now realizing that she was always the best thing in his life and he is trying to make up for lost time.

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7. You Were Always on My Mind by Willie Nelson

Artist: Willie Nelson
Album: Always On My Mind
Year: 1982

Willie Nelson’s “You Were Always on My Mind” is a song about a man who is regretsful for not being a better partner to the woman he loved. He reflects on all of the time he spent away from her and all of the things he should have said and done. He expresses his deep love for her and how he always thinks about her.

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8. To Make You Feel My Love by Garth Brooks

Artist: Garth Brooks
Album: Hope Floats: Music from the Motion Picture
Year: 1998

The song is about a man who is willing to do anything to make the woman he loves feel loved. He talks about all of the things he would do for her, including giving her the stars from the sky.

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9. The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: American IV: The Man Comes Around
Year: 2002

The Man Comes Around is a song about the end of the world, and how everyone will be judged by God. The song is told from the perspective of a man who is about to die, and he is warning everyone to repent and turn to God, because the end is near.

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10. The Dance by Garth Brooks

Artist: Garth Brooks
Album: Garth Brooks
Year: 1989

The Dance is a song about life and how it is a never-ending cycle. The song talks about how we go through ups and downs, but in the end, life is a dance that we all must participate in. No matter what happens in life, we must keep dancing.

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11. Hurt by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: American IV: The Man Comes Around
Year: 2002

The song is about a person who is struggling with addiction and pain. They express their regret for the hurt they have caused to others, and how they wish they could change.

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12. Unanswered Prayers by Pat Alger

Artist: Pat Alger
Album: Seeds
Year: 1993

In the song, Pat Alger reflects on how sometimes the things we pray for don’t turn out the way we expect or want. He reflects on how, in hindsight, this can often be for the best. The song speaks to the idea that we should be careful what we wish for, because we may not get what we want or expect.

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13. Man in Black by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: Man in Black
Year: 1971

The song is about a man who wears all black and how it represents his life and views. He talks about how he doesn’t believe in heaven and hell, and how he’s been through a lot of pain and suffering. The man in black is also a symbol of the working class and those who have been wronged by society.

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14. Get Rhythm by The Tennessee Two, Johnny Cash

Artist: The Tennessee Two, Johnny Cash
Album: Greatest!
Year: 1959

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and trying to find a way to get out of his rut. He is advised to “get rhythm” and dance his way to a better life. The song is up-tempo and has a catchy beat that makes it easy to sing along to.

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15. The Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: At San Quentin
Year: 1969

The song tells the story of a boy named Sue who is raised by his father, who tells him that he will have to toughen up if he wants to survive in the world. The boy eventually leaves home and has a series of adventures, during which he changes his name to John. He eventually confronts his father, who tells him that he named him Sue so that he would have to be tough.

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16. Don’t by Elvis Presley

Artist: Elvis Presley
Album: The King Creole (Rock’n’Roll Collection)
Year: 1958

The song is about a man who is pleading with his lover not to leave him. He is begging her to stay with him and promising her that he will change his ways.

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