Songs About Songs

Updated April 1, 2024

Dozens of singers have created music about Songs About Songs. Here are 25 of our favorites.

Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood

From the album, I Love You., released on April 19, 2013

"Sweater Weather" is a song by American rock band The Neighbourhood. It was released on May 7, 2013, as the lead single from their debut studio album, I Love You. (2013). The song was written by The Neighbourhood members Jesse Rutherford, Zachary Abels and Jeremy Freedman, and was produced by Justyn Pilbrow. The song is written in the key of E Minor and has a slow tempo of 60 beats per minute. The song features a guitar-driven melody and sweeping string instrumentation. Rutherford's vocals have been described as "smooth" and "seductive". Lyrically, the song is about a romantic relationship and the feeling of being in love. "Sweater Weather" was well-received by music critics, who praised its production and Rutherford's vocals. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song's accompanying music video was directed by Hype Williams and features The Neighbourhood performing in a foggy forest.

TV by Billie Eilish

From the album, Guitar Songs, released on July 21, 2022

The song "TV" by Billie Eilish is a haunting ballad with a feeling of nostalgia. The lyrics tell the story of a relationship that ended because of the addiction of one of the partners to television. The production is minimal, with only a piano and Eilish's ethereal voice.

Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears

From the album, Songs From The Big Chair (Super Deluxe Edition), released on February 25, 1985

"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a song by English pop rock band Tears for Fears. It was written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley, and produced by Chris Hughes and Ross Cullum. The song was first released on 18 March 1985 by Phonogram Records in the United Kingdom, as the third single from the band's second album, Songs from the Big Chair (1985). It reached number one in 16 countries, including the UK, US, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. The song has been covered by a number of artists, including American rock band Weezer, who released a cover version as a single in 2005. In 2010, the song was ranked at number 88 on Pitchfork Media's list of "The 200 Greatest Songs of the 1980s".

The Hills by The Weeknd

From the album, Beauty Behind The Madness, released on August 28, 2015

"The Hills" is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd from his second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). The song was released as the album's second single on May 27, 2015. It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming The Weeknd's second number-one single. The song also peaked at number one in Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand and Sweden, and reached the top 10 in Australia, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom. The Weeknd wrote the song with its producers, Mano and Doc McKinney. "The Hills" is a trap song that features heavy synth instrumentation and an atmospheric sound. The song's lyrics contain sexually explicit references to drug use, violence and hedonism.

good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo

From the album, SOUR, released on May 21, 2021

"Good 4 U" is a song by American singer Olivia Rodrigo. It was released on May 21, 2021, as the lead single from her upcoming debut studio album, SOUR. The song was written by Rodrigo and produced by Dan Nigro.

The Night We Met by Lord Huron

From the album, Strange Trails, released on April 7, 2015

"The Night We Met" is a song by American indie folk band Lord Huron. It was released as a single on January 13, 2015, and was included on the band's second studio album, Strange Trails (2015). The song was written by band member Ben Schneider and produced by the band. The song is a slow, dreamy ballad that tells the story of a chance encounter between two people who are destined to be together. The production is sparse, featuring only acoustic guitar, piano, and light percussion. The song's lyrics are written in a stream-of-consciousness style, and hint at the idea that the meeting between the two people was not just a coincidence, but fate.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra) by Perry Como

From the album, Greatest Christmas Songs, released on August 20, 1999

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas is a popular Christmas song written by Meredith Willson in 1951. The song was originally sung by Perry Como and released as a single in 1953. The song was later included on Como's 1954 album, Percussion! Pops! The song is written in a jaunty, upbeat style and is known for its catchy melody. The lyrics describe the various signs that Christmas is approaching, such as children hanging stockings by the fireplace and bells ringing in the snow. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé, and Alison Moyet.

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (with The B. Swanson Quartet) by Frank Sinatra

From the album, Christmas Songs by Sinatra, released on November 8, 1994

"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" is a song written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in 1945. It was originally written for the 1946 film "The Harvey Girls". The song is about a person's desire for snow during a cold, snowy winter. The B. Swanson Quartet is a vocal group that was popular in the early 20th century.

Love Songs - Bonus by Kaash Paige

From the album, Parked Car Convos, released on November 15, 2019

Kaash Paige's "Love Songs - Bonus" is a haunting, atmospheric R&B track that reflects on a past relationship. The production is sparse, featuring only a gentle piano melody and Paige's ethereal vocals. The lyrics are introspective and emotive, hinting at the pain and nostalgia that come with lost love.

Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield

From the album, Unwritten, released on August 30, 2004

"Unwritten" is a song by Natasha Bedingfield, released in 2004. It was the first single from her album of the same name. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Hot 100 Airplay chart. The song was written by Bedingfield, Danielle Brisebois, and Wayne Hector, and produced by Brisebois and Steve Kipner.

What Once Was by Her's

From the album, Songs of Her's, released on May 12, 2017

"What Once Was" is a song by Her's, a British indie pop duo from Liverpool, England. The song was released as a single on 5 April 2019. The song was written by the duo, while the production was handled by Dan Carey.

Songs About You by Brett Eldredge

From the album, Songs About You, released on April 22, 2022

"Songs About You" is a song by American country music singer-songwriter Brett Eldredge. The track was written by Eldredge, Ross Copperman and Jon Nite, with production handled by Ross Copperman and Derek Wells. The song is a midtempo country-rock ballad in which Eldredge reflects on a recent breakup. He sings of his appreciation for the woman, but acknowledges that the relationship has ended and so he will now write songs about her. The song was released on June 8, 2016 as the third single from Eldredge's third studio album, Illinois.

Titanium (feat. Sia) by David Guetta

From the album, Nothing but the Beat 2.0, released on August 24, 2011

"Titanium (feat. Sia)" is a song by French music producer David Guetta, featuring Australian singer-songwriter Sia. It was released as the fourth single from Guetta's fifth studio album, Nothing but the Beat (2011). The song was written by Sia, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, and Afrojack. It was produced by Guetta and Tuinfort, with additional production by Afrojack. The song is an uplifting, inspirational dance track that features a midtempo beat and synth-heavy production. The lyrics are about inner strength and resilience and are sung in Sia's trademark soft, airy vocals. The track reached number one in several countries and became a top five hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has also been certified Platinum in five countries.