Songs About Purple

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About Purple? We guarantee you'll find some new tunes. Here are 25 of our favorites.

Purple Rain by Prince

From the album, Purple Rain, released on June 25, 1984

"Purple Rain" is a 1984 song by American musician Prince, and the title track from his album of the same name. The song is a combination of rock, R&B, and pop, and features Prince's signature guitar work. The song was a huge success, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming Prince's signature song. The song won two Grammy Awards, for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

Interstate Love Song - 2019 Remaster by Stone Temple Pilots

From the album, Purple (2019 Remaster), released on June 7, 1994

Interstate Love Song is a song by Stone Temple Pilots, released in 1994. The song was written by frontman Scott Weiland and guitarist Dean DeLeo, and produced by Brendan O'Brien. The song is a mid-tempo ballad with a grunge-influenced sound. The lyrics are about a long-distance relationship, and the difficulties that come with it. The song was a huge hit for the band, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and helping the album, Purple, to sell over 6 million copies.

Purple Hearts by Kendrick Lamar

From the album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, released on May 13, 2022

"Purple Hearts" is a song by American rapper, Kendrick Lamar, released as the fifth and final single from his third studio album, To Pimp a Butterfly. The track features production from American producers Sounwave and Terrace Martin, with contributions from Robert Glasper, Bilal, and Anna Wise, who provide background vocals. The song is a mellow and soulful track that is heavily influenced by jazz and funk. It is based around a sample of “He's Alright” by the Robert Glasper Experiment. The lyrics have Lamar reflecting on the struggles of growing up in his Compton, California neighborhood. He speaks about the violence and death that he has witnessed and how it has changed him. He also speaks about the importance of staying true to yourself and not getting caught up in gang violence. The song's title refers to the color purple, which is a symbol of peace and unity in Compton.

Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix

From the album, Are You Experienced, released on May 12, 1967

"Purple Haze" is a classic rock song written and recorded by Jimi Hendrix in 1966. The song is often considered one of the greatest songs of all time and is regarded as one of the best rock songs ever written. The lyrics of the song are famously cryptic and have often been interpreted as metaphor for psychedelic drugs. The song was recorded at De Lane Lea Studios in London on February 10, 1966 and released on March 17, 1967 as the opening track of the album Are You Experienced. It was produced by Chas Chandler and Jimi Hendrix. The song features a distinctive, jangling guitar riff played by Jimi, a driving rhythm section, and a melodic bass line. The song also features organ and backing vocals provided by Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell. The song has been covered by many artists over the years and has become a classic of the rock genre.

Purple Pills by D12

From the album, Devils Night, released on January 1, 2001

"Purple Pills" is a song by American hip hop group D12, released in 2001 as the lead single from their debut studio album Devil's Night. It was produced by Eminem and Dr. Dre and features a sample of "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick. The track is a hard-hitting rap-rock anthem and features references to drug use, partying, and sex. The song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

Purple Hat by Sofi Tukker

From the album, Purple Hat, released on September 6, 2019

"Purple Hat" is a song by American duo Sofi Tukker. It was released as the third single from their debut studio album, Treehouse, on May 10, 2019. The song was written by Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, and produced by Halpern. It is an uptempo pop-electronic song with a tropical house beat, featuring whistling and chanting. The lyrics explore the idea of self-expression and freedom of choice in fashion, with the purple hat of the title standing in for uniqueness, eccentricity, and personal style.

Purple Lamborghini (with Rick Ross) by Skrillex

From the album, Purple Lamborghini (with Rick Ross), released on July 22, 2016

"Purple Lamborghini" is a song by American producer Skrillex and American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on July 22, 2016, by OWSLA and Atlantic Records as the lead single from the soundtrack album of the 2016 DC film Suicide Squad. The track was produced by Skrillex and co-produced by Ross, with additional production by Billboard. The song is an aggressive rap-rock track, with Skrillex providing the distorted and chaotic instrumental and Ross delivering energetic verses. The lyrics of the song are about being successful, being in the fast lane, and having a luxurious lifestyle with plenty of fast cars and fancy clothes. The song received a positive response from critics, who praised its production and Ross' intense delivery. It was a commercial success, peaking at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Skrillex's highest-charting single and Ross's second-highest-charting single.