Songs About College

Updated May 1, 2024

Ever hear these Songs About College? We know you'll find some new tunes. We listed 20 of our favorites.

Mr. Brightside by The Killers

From the album, Hot Fuss, released in 2004

The song is about a man who is struggling to deal with the fact that his girlfriend is cheating on him. He is trying to convince himself that she is not really cheating, but he knows deep down that she is. The production details are not known.

All Falls Down by Kanye West

From the album, The College Dropout, released on February 10, 2004

"All Falls Down" is a song by American hip hop artist Kanye West. It was released as the third single from his debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004). The song features singer-songwriter Syleena Johnson and production by West, Warryn Campbell, Ken Lewis, and Mike Dean. The song is built around a sample of Lauryn Hill's "Mystery of Iniquity". The song's lyrics deal with materialism and addiction, and its chorus contains the line "All falls down / We all fall down". The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its honesty and West's rapping ability. It peaked at number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number eight on the UK Singles Chart.

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY - December 1975 by Bruce Springsteen

From the album, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY - December 1975), released in 1981

This song was recorded live at C.W. Post College in Greenvale, New York on December 1975. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are the performers. The song is about Santa Claus coming to town and bringing presents for the children.

CITY OF ANGELS by 24kGoldn

From the album, DROPPED OUTTA COLLEGE, released on November 22, 2019

"City of Angels" is a song by American rapper 24kGoldn featuring American singer Iann Dior. The song was released as a single on August 7, 2020, by Records, LLC and EMPIRE. The song is an upbeat and melodic track about the beautiful city of Los Angeles and the duo's love for it despite the struggles they have faced. The chorus reflects the city's beauty and vibrant energy, and the verses discuss the struggles and fears of living in the city. The production of the song was handled by Blake Slatkin, Omer Fedi, and Louis Bell. It has an uptempo, trap-influenced sound and features trap drums, a bouncy bass line, and shimmering synths. 24kGoldn and Iann Dior deliver their verses in an energetic and melodic style, making use of autotune and various vocal effects.

Slow Jamz by Twista

From the album, The College Dropout, released on February 10, 2004

"Slow Jamz" is a 2003 single by American hip hop artist Twista, featuring American singer Kanye West and American R&B singer Jamie Foxx. It was the lead single from Twista's album Kamikaze and was released on January 6, 2004. The song was produced by West and samples Luther Vandross' "A House Is Not a Home". The single received considerable airplay and topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Twista's only number-one single in the US and Kanye West's first number-one single. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in 2005.

Shots by LMFAO

From the album, Party Rock, released on January 1, 2009

"Shots" is a song by American hip hop duo LMFAO. It was released as the fourth and final single from their second studio album, Party Rock (2011). The song features vocals from Lil Jon and production by RedFoo and GoonRock. Musically, the song is a club-dance track that has a prominent electro house beat. The lyrics of the song are focused on having a good time and getting drunk. The single was released on May 19, 2011, and reached the top 10 in multiple countries, including the US, UK and Australia. The song was certified platinum in both the US and Australia. The accompanying music video features LMFAO and Lil Jon performing in various party settings.

Ayy Ladies (feat. Tyga) by Travis Porter

From the album, From Day 1, released on May 28, 2012

"Ayy Ladies" is a song by American hip hop trio Travis Porter, featuring American rapper Tyga. It was released on May 23, 2011, as the lead single from their second studio album, From Day 1 (2012). The song was produced by FKi, who also co-wrote the song with Travis Porter and Tyga. The song is an uptempo, bass-heavy club banger that celebrates the ladies of the night. Over the hard-hitting beat, Travis Porter and Tyga trade boastful flows about their ability to draw attention from the attractive women in the club. The hook sums up their message: "Ayy ladies, ayy ladies, ayy ladies, ayy ladies, come get a piece of this money".