Songs About Soul

Updated April 1, 2024

For Songs About Soul, there is no limit to the singers exploring this idea. Here are 23 of our favorites.

Hey, Soul Sister by Train

From the album, Save Me, San Francisco (Golden Gate Edition), released on December 1, 2010

"Hey, Soul Sister" is a song by the American rock band Train. It was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Save Me, San Francisco. The song was written by lead singer Pat Monahan and produced by Greg Kurstin. The song is an uptempo pop rock track with a soulful feel. The lyrics describe a man's infatuation with a woman he sees on the train. The production features a prominent acoustic guitar riff and a catchy sing-along chorus. "Hey, Soul Sister" was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its soulful sound and catchy hook.

BREAK MY SOUL by Beyoncé

From the album, RENAISSANCE, released on July 29, 2022

"Break My Soul" is a song by Beyoncé, released as a single on March 10, 2020. The song was written by Beyoncé, Ester Dean, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, and produced by Beyoncé and Tricky Stewart. "Break My Soul" is a mid-tempo ballad with a synth-pop sound. The song's lyrics are about heartbreak and betrayal, and its chorus features the lines "If you break my soul / I'll break your heart." Beyoncé's vocals on "Break My Soul" are layered and processed, and she employs a number of vocal techniques, including vocoder and Auto-Tune. The song's production features a sparse arrangement of drums, synths, and strings.

Soul by Lee Brice

From the album, Hey World, released on November 20, 2020

"Soul" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Lee Brice. It was released in March 2020 as the third single from his album Hard 2 Love. The song was co-written by Brice with Jon Stone and Josh Kerr. The song is a ballad in which the narrator reflects on a former relationship. In the chorus, he states that his "soul still aches" for her. The song has received positive reviews from critics. Rolling Stone called it a "powerful" ballad and praised Brice's vocal performance. "Soul" peaked at number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in May 2020, becoming Brice's ninth number-one single on that chart. It also reached number one on the Mediabase chart in the same month.

lost souls (with Brent Faiyaz) by Baby Keem

From the album, The Melodic Blue, released on September 22, 2021

The song is about a relationship that has ended. Baby Keem is trying to figure out what went wrong and why the person he was with is now gone. The production is minimal, with a simple beat and keyboard melody.

Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy

From the album, souljaboytellem.com, released on January 1, 2007

"Crank That (Soulja Boy)" is a song by American rapper Soulja Boy. It was released in 2007 as the lead single from his debut studio album, Souljaboytellem.com. The song was produced by Soulja Boy's cousin, Collipark Music. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making Soulja Boy the youngest solo artist to ever top the chart at age 17. The song also peaked at number one in the UK and Australia.

Beautiful Soul by Jesse McCartney

From the album, Beautiful Soul, released on January 1, 2004

"Beautiful Soul" is a song by American singer Jesse McCartney. It was released as the lead single from his debut studio album, Beautiful Soul (2004). The song was written by McCartney and produced by Greg Wells. "Beautiful Soul" is a pop ballad which lyrically discusses the idea of inner beauty. The song was well received by music critics, many of whom praised McCartney's vocal performance. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number sixteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming McCartney's first top twenty hit in the United States. The song also peaked at number three on the Billboard Pop Songs chart and number nine on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Worldwide, the song peaked at number one in Australia and New Zealand, and reached the top ten in Canada and several European countries.

Soul to Squeeze by Red Hot Chili Peppers

From the album, Greatest Hits, released on November 18, 2003

"Soul to Squeeze" is a single released by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1993. It was featured on the band's fifth studio album, "Blood Sugar Sex Magik". The song was written by lead singer Anthony Kiedis and guitarist John Frusciante, and produced by Rick Rubin. It has a loose, funk-rock feel, with a soulful melody and a catchy chorus. The song's lyrics explore the concept of longing for a lost love. The song peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and was certified gold by the RIAA.

Silver Soul by Beach House

From the album, Teen Dream, released on January 26, 2010

"Silver Soul" is a song by American dream pop duo Beach House, taken from their third studio album, Teen Dream (2010). It was written and produced by the band, with Chris Coady acting as engineer and mixer. The song features a dreamy, atmospheric soundscape of swirling synths, ethereal vocals, and a driving rhythm section. The lyrical themes of the song are a celebration of life and a reflection on mortality and nostalgia. The song was positively received by critics and became a fan favorite.

Soul Man by Sam & Dave

From the album, Soul Men, released in 1967

"Soul Man" is a 1967 soul song by Sam & Dave, written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. The song was released as a single and peaked at #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and #1 on the R&B Singles chart. It won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance by a Duo or Group in 1967. The song was produced by Atlantic Records' in-house producer, Jerry Wexler. It was recorded on October 14th and 17th, 1967 at Atlantic Recording Studios in New York City. The session players included Booker T. Jones, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson Jr., and Steve Cropper. The single was released on December 17th, 1967.

Soul Survivor by Jeezy

From the album, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, released in 2005

"Soul Survivor" is a song by American rapper Jeezy, released as a single on January 8, 2005. The song was produced by Daz Dillinger, and features singers Akon and Anthony Hamilton. The track is a southern-style rap song and is built around a sample of "Soul Survivor" by The Isley Brothers. The track was featured on Jeezy's debut studio album, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 (2005). The song was met with generally positive reviews, with critics praising its sample and the various artists featured. The single peaked at number 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.