Top 10 Songs About Lyrics: The “Best” Albums
We have all had that moment when we are listening to a song and the lyrics resonate with us. Sometimes, it is just one word or phrase in the song that strikes a chord. Other times, we find ourselves singing along with every word as they play over and over again in our head. This top ten list includes some of the best songs about lyrics from different albums throughout history – enjoy!
“Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks. The lyrics in this song are raw and gritty, but it is the pain that comes through so clearly to the listener on top of a beautiful melody.
“Nothing Compares To You” by Sinead O’Connor. This stunning voice coupled with passionate lyrics make for an unforgettable combination.
“Someone Like You” by Adele. There’s something about her incredible vocals mixed with these lyrics that get right at your heartstrings from start to finish – perfect!
If you’re looking for songs about love or lost loves, there are plenty more great albums listed below:
The Beatles’ ‘Revolver,’ which features Eleanor Rigby and Here, There And Everywhere
Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours,’ which features Go Your Own Way
The Cure’s ‘Disintegration,’ the lyrics of which are often interpreted as being about a failing relationship or lost love. These lyrics explore themes such as separation, anger and sadness.
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ is an album that starts off with “I wish I was like you,” but it ends up exploring other topics in its ten songs including alienation, hypocrisy and idealism. This albums also leaves listeners feeling slightly unsettled by some of the violence contained within these lyrics – definitely one to remember!
The following albums on our list offer plenty more lyrical explorations:
Radiohead ‘s ‘OK Computer’ is a concept album that deals with themes like dystopia and the nature of technology.
The Beatles’s ‘Abbey Road,’ which includes songs such as Something, Here Comes The Sun, Come Together and I Want You (She’s So Heavy). These tracks explore topics such as feeling loved by someone else; wanting to break free from something you want but can’t have; dealing with loneliness in all its forms.
Michael Jackson’s Thriller’, an album full of iconic lyrics including “Billie Jean,” Beat It” or “Thriller.” This albums explores some other important lyrical topics too – race relations, violence and even classism!
The Rolling Stones’s ‘Exile on Main Street,’ which includes songs such as Rocks Off, All Down the Line and Rip This Joint. It explores a lot of topics that many could also relate to – partying hard, feeling restless or getting into trouble with one-night stands.
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’, an album full of more iconic lyrics like “Rape Me,” “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Lithium.”
This albums explore some other important lyrical topics too – depression; pain from growing up in dysfunctional families; teen angst.
Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’ is another concept album about self-doubt, alienation and personal relationships in modern society. Songs include My Iron Lung and Street Spirit (Fade Out).
The Beatles’s ‘Rubber Soul’, an album which has lyrics about social justice, like “Norwegian Wood” or “Nowhere Man.”
This is a more socially-conscious album than some of their others.
Björk’s ‘Debut Album,’ with songs such as Human Behaviour, Violently Happy and Big Time Sensuality. This was the first full studio release from her under the Mego label in 1993 – it opened up to many listeners new ways of thinking about what music could be with its boundary-pushing soundscape that explored Björk’s mixed Icelandic heritage and feminist point of view through innovative instrumentation.
Fleetwood Mac ‘s ‘Rumours’ album, with songs such as Go Your Own Way and Gold Dust Woman.
Radiohead’s “The Bends” Album, which has lyrics about mental health – for example on the song My Iron Lung (1994) they sing: “I don’t want to be a part of your society / I just want to live in my own little world inside my head.”
Radiohead is an English alternative rock band that emerged from the London scene around 1991. The group consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals), Jonny Greenwood (guitar), Colin Greenwoood (bass guitar), Phil Selway(drums). It was formed at Abingdon School in 1985 but broke up after
Others on our list include:
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the USA’
Lana Del Rey’s Lust for Life
Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN.
Taylor Swift’s 1989
Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience (Part I) and FutureSex/LoveSounds (including “Cry Me a River”)
Fleetwood Mac, Rumours
Beyoncé’s Lemonade,” which is an album full of songs that explore themes like broken relationships, insecurity and infidelity – this one might not be as popular with your casual listeners due to its lyrics being about more personal topics but it has been called her best work so far!
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