Songs About Looking

Updated April 1, 2024

So many musicians have written about Songs About Looking. Here are 25 of the best ones.

Looking Out for You by Joy Again

From the album, Looking Out for You, released on January 15, 2016

The song is about a young woman looking for love and looking out for her own best interests. She is tired of being single and wants to find someone to love her for who she is. The production details are not given.

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2

From the album, The Joshua Tree (Super Deluxe), released on March 3, 1987

"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a song by U2. It was released as the second single from their album The Joshua Tree. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The song is about spiritual yearning and was inspired by Bono's experience in Africa. The lyrics express frustration at not being able to find what one is looking for, but also hope that the search will eventually end. The song has been described as one of U2's most spiritual and uplifting songs. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. The song was recorded in March 1987 at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland. The song features a gospel-influenced sound, with a prominent rhythm guitar part and a soulful arrangement.

Good Looking by Suki Waterhouse

From the album, Good Looking, released on August 18, 2022

"Good Looking" is a song by English model and actress Suki Waterhouse. It was written by Waterhouse, Jack Tarrant, and Jamie Tarrant, and produced by the latter. The song was released as a single on 14 April 2017. "Good Looking" is a synth-pop song with elements of new wave. The song's lyrics are about Waterhouse's physical appearance, and how she is confident in her looks. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its catchy production and Waterhouse's vocal performance.

Looking For Somebody (To Love) by The 1975

From the album, Being Funny In A Foreign Language, released on October 14, 2022

The 1975's "Looking For Somebody (To Love)" is a synth-pop song with a catchy melody and lyrics about searching for love. The production is clean and polished, with thesynth-based instruments providing a bouncy, upbeat feel. The song was released as a single in 2016 and received positive reviews from critics.

Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass

From the album, Looking Glass, released in 1972

The song is about a girl named Brandy who works at a bar on the waterfront. The singer is talking to her and telling her how he thinks she's a fine girl, but she's taken by another man. The song is set in a minor key and has a sad, wistful tone. The production is simple, with just a guitar and drums.

Looking at Me by Sabrina Carpenter

From the album, Singular Act II, released on July 19, 2019

The song is about a girl who is looking at herself in the mirror and wondering why she doesn't look like the girls she sees in magazines and on TV. She is also questioning why she doesn't have a boyfriend. The production details are not available.

Through Glass by Stone Sour

From the album, Come What(ever) May [10th Anniversary Edition], released in 2006

"Through Glass" is a song by American rock band Stone Sour, released as the lead single from their second studio album Come What(ever) May (2006). The song was written and composed by lead vocalist Corey Taylor. It was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who also produced the band's self-titled debut album. The song is a mid-tempo rock song with strong influences from progressive rock and alternative metal. The lyrics of the song are mainly centered around the death of Taylor's father and the grief he experienced. Throughout the song, he conveys his feelings of longing, remembering and reflection. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 8 on the Pop Songs chart. It also received critical acclaim, with reviews praising Taylor's lyrics and the song's overall production. It has since become a live staple for the band, and has been covered by numerous artists.

Just Like Fire (From the Original Motion Picture "Alice Through The Looking Glass") by P!nk

From the album, Just Like Fire (From the Original Motion Picture "Alice Through The Looking Glass"), released on April 15, 2016

"Just Like Fire" is a song by American singer-songwriter P!nk, taken from the soundtrack of the 2016 fantasy adventure film, Alice Through the Looking Glass. The song was written and produced by Max Martin, Shellback, P!nk, and Oscar Holter. It was released on May 13, 2016, as the lead single from the soundtrack, and was made available for digital download and streaming. Musically, "Just Like Fire" is an uptempo pop and electropop song, with elements of trap. The song's lyrics are about being brave and standing up for what one believes in. The song was met with generally positive reviews from music critics, most of whom praised P!nk's empowering lyrics. "Just Like Fire" charted at number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The accompanying music video was directed by Dave Meyers, and features P!nk and her daughter, Willow Sage Hart, among other young female dancers. The video was filmed in a warehouse, and features P!nk and the dancers performing several dance routines.

Looking Down the Barrel of Today by Hatebreed

From the album, The Concrete Confessional, released on May 13, 2016

"Looking Down the Barrel of Today" is a song by the American metalcore band Hatebreed from their seventh studio album, Weight of The False Self. It was released on November 27, 2020 as the album's lead single. The song was written and composed by Hatebreed members Jamey Jasta, Chris Beattie, Wayne Lozinak, and Matt Byrne as well as co-produced by Zeuss and Hatebreed. It features intense guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, with lyrics that reflect on the struggles of life and hardships we face. The song is an anthem for staying resilient and reaching for the light in a seemingly dark world.