Songs About Dirt

Updated April 1, 2024

Thinking about Songs About Dirt, there are many musicians who have written about this idea. We wrote about 25 of our favorites.

Buy Dirt by Jordan Davis

From the album, Buy Dirt, released on May 21, 2021

"Buy Dirt" is a song about a young man's dream of buying a piece of land and building a life on it. The song is set in a minor key and has a laid-back, country feel. The production features acoustic guitars, steel guitars, and a light drumbeat.

Dirty Thoughts by Chloe Adams

From the album, Dirty Thoughts, released on November 5, 2021

The song is about a girl who is thinking dirty thoughts about a guy she likes. It is a mid-tempo song with a catchy beat. The production is very clean and polished.

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC

From the album, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, released on September 20, 1976

The song "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" is a song by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, in September 1976. The song was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott. The song is about a criminal who specializes in "dirty deeds", such as murder and robbery. The song was produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.

Dirt On My Boots by Jon Pardi

From the album, California Sunrise, released on May 13, 2016

"Dirt On My Boots" is a song by American country music singer Jon Pardi. It was released in September 2016 as the lead single from his album California Sunrise. The song was written by Rhett Akins, Jesse Frasure, and Ashley Gorley and produced by Bart Butler. The song tells the story of a man who travels around the country in search of love. Despite the dirt on his boots, he is determined to find the one he loves. Musically, it is an uptempo country-pop song featuring electric guitar and anthemic choruses. The song peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and was Pardi's first Top 10 on the chart.

Fishing In The Dark by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

From the album, Anthology, released on September 29, 2017

"Fishing In The Dark" is a song by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, released in 1987 as the lead single from their album Partners, Brothers & Friends. Written by Jim Photoglo and Larry W. Willis, the song became a major hit for the band, reaching number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song tells of a man's fond memories of fishing in the dark with his father, and the warm feelings he has for his family and home. The production of "Fishing In The Dark" features a catchy, upbeat rhythm guitar and a prominent banjo, along with background vocals, strings and keyboards. The song's instrumentation is driven by the band's strong vocal performance, which has been praised for its emotional delivery and harmonies.

Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldean

From the album, My Kinda Party, released on November 2, 2010

"Dirt Road Anthem" is a country rap song by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released as the first single from his album My Kinda Party on April 4, 2011. The song was written by Aldean, Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert. The song was produced by Michael Knox. The song is about appreciating the simpler things in life and living in the moment. It talks about living life on a dirt road and enjoying the outdoors with "cold beer" and a "truck bed full of empty cans". The song became a hit, reaching the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Dirty Harry by Gorillaz

From the album, Demon Days, released on May 23, 2005

"Dirty Harry" is a song by the British virtual band Gorillaz, released as the first single from their second studio album Demon Days. The song features British rapper and Gorillaz collaborator, Bootie Brown from The Pharcyde. The song was produced by Gorillaz member, Damon Albarn, and was mixed by Mark "Spike" Stent. The song's lyrics tell the story of a gangster who is determined to make a name for himself as an up-and-coming criminal, despite the dangers involved. The production combines elements of hip-hop, reggae, and electronic music, featuring a catchy synth hook and a laid-back beat. The song has been compared to the works of Outkast, and has been praised for its energy and unique sound.

Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus

From the album, Songs From Dawson's Creek, Vol. II, released on September 29, 2000

"Teenage Dirtbag" is a song by American alternative rock group Wheatus. The song was released as the lead single from the group's self-titled debut album in 2000. It was written and produced by Brendan B. Brown, the group's lead singer. The song follows the story of a teenage outcast who is bullied by his peers for his taste in music. The song's narrator expresses his feelings of isolation with the lyrics "I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby". The song's instrumentation includes crunchy electric guitars and a driving drum beat, and was described by AllMusic as a "pop-punk classic". "Teenage Dirtbag" was a commercial success, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and becoming an international hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries. It has been certified gold in the UK, Australia, and Italy, and has gone on to become one of Wheatus' signature songs.

Dirty Little Secret by The All-American Rejects

From the album, Move Along, released on January 1, 2005

"Dirty Little Secret" is a song by the American rock band The All-American Rejects. It was released as the lead single from their second full-length studio album Move Along in 2005. The song was written by lead singer Tyson Ritter and guitarist Nick Wheeler. It was produced by Tim O'Heir and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge. The song is about a person in a relationship who "hides" their insecurities and feelings from their partner, keeping them a "dirty little secret". Musically, the song is driven by a distorted power chord rhythm guitar and features jangly lead guitar licks. It has a moderate tempo of 109 beats per minute and is composed in the key of G major with Ritter's vocal range spanning from B3 to G4.

Dirty Paws by Of Monsters and Men

From the album, My Head Is An Animal, released on January 1, 2012

"Dirty Paws" is a song by Icelandic indie folk band Of Monsters and Men. The track was released as the second single from their debut studio album My Head Is an Animal (2011). The song is a mid-tempo folk rock tune accompanied by a piano and a string section. The lyrics describe a person's love for a pet, as the narrator reflects on fond memories of togetherness and care. The music video for the song was filmed in Reykjavík, Iceland and features the band performing the song in a variety of locations while they are joined by a large dog. The track was produced by Aron Þór Arnarsson and was released on March 5, 2012.

Red Dirt Road by Brooks & Dunn

From the album, Red Dirt Road, released on July 15, 2003

"Red Dirt Road" is a song by the country music duo Brooks & Dunn, released in 2003 as the first single from their eighth studio album, Red Dirt Road. It was written by Ronnie Dunn and Terry McBride, and produced by Kix Brooks and Mark Wright. The song tells the story of a man who longs for his childhood, when he and his family would drive along a red dirt road. He reminisces about the simpler times and the joys of being young. The chorus speaks of a longing for the past: "Oh, take me back in time, when I was livin' out on a red dirt road / All my cares melted away, never wanted nothin' that I couldn't keep in the bed of my old pickup truck." The song was a major success, becoming Brooks & Dunn's thirteenth Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, as well as their second consecutive one from the Red Dirt Road album.