Songs About Being Replaced

Updated April 1, 2024

When it comes to Songs About Being Replaced, there is no limit to the artists who created music about this idea. Here are 20 of our favorites.

Astronomy by Conan Gray

From the album, Astronomy, released on May 7, 2021

"Astronomy" is a song by singer-songwriter Conan Gray. The song was released as part of Gray's debut studio album, Kid Krow, on March 20, 2020. It was written by Gray and produced by Dan Nigro and Rogét Chahayed. The song is a folk-pop ballad about Gray's teenage anxieties, as he reflects on his past and worries about his future. The production features acoustic guitar, finger snaps, and a string section, creating an atmosphere of nostalgia and yearning. The song was met with positive reception from critics, who praised Gray's songwriting and vulnerable lyrics.

Numbers by TEMPOREX

From the album, Numbers, released on May 16, 2017

"Numbers" is a song by TEMPOREX, a Korean hip-hop duo consisting of members Kim Seok-jin and J-Hope. It was released on August 14, 2020 as the sixth track from their debut studio album, Map of the Soul: 7. The song is composed in the key of A minor, with a tempo of 90 beats per minute. It features a minimalist electronic beat and an uplifting chorus with the duo's signature rap-singing style. The song's lyrical content is about the power of numbers in life, and the importance of believing in one’s potential. The production was handled by Pdogg, the lead producer of Big Hit Entertainment, with additional production by Supreme Boi and RM. The song was mixed by Pdogg and Nam Gung-jin, and mastered by Kim Sung-hoon and Kim Nam-woo.

Where’s My Love - Alternate Version by SYML

From the album, Hurt for Me, released on November 18, 2016

"Where's My Love - Alternate Version" by SYML is an electro-folk ballad. It features an acoustic guitar and bass as the main instruments, with sparse electronic percussion and piano. The song is about the difficulty of finding and maintaining love, and is sung from the perspective of a man who is feeling lost and alone. The lyrics are emotive, with a refrain of "Where's my love, where's my love". The production style is a mix of folk and electronic influences, creating an intimate yet expansive sound.

worldstar money (interlude) by Joji

From the album, In Tongues, released on November 3, 2017

"Worldstar Money (Interlude)" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter and record producer Joji. The track was released as part of his third studio album, Nectar, on July 10, 2020. The track is an interlude that consists of a melodic piano-driven beat and Joji's haunting vocals. The lyrics of the song focus on the artist's feelings of confusion and emptiness that come with sudden success and fame. The production of the song was handled by Joji, with additional production by Patrick Wimberly and Rich Costey. The song was mixed by Tom Elmhirst and Rich Costey, and was mastered by Randy Merrill.