Songs About Sound

Updated May 1, 2024

For Songs About Sound, there is no limit to the artists who have written about this idea. Here are 25 of the top ones.

Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS) by Doja Cat

From the album, Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS), released on May 6, 2022

The song is about a woman's love for Las Vegas. She talks about how the city has everything she needs and how she loves the lights and the action. The production is very minimal, with just a few synth chords and a drum machine providing the beat.

I Really Want to Stay at Your House by Rosa Walton

From the album, Cyberpunk 2077: Radio, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack), released on December 18, 2020

The song is about a person who is asking to stay at another person's house. The production details are not provided.

Safe And Sound by Capital Cities

From the album, In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery (Deluxe Edition), released in 2013

"Safe and Sound" is a song by American indie pop duo Capital Cities. The song was written by band members Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian, and produced by Mark Mothersbaugh. It was released on June 4, 2013, as the lead single from their debut studio album, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery (2013). The song features a simple, upbeat production consisting of a repetitive synth melody, drum machine beats, and occasional guitar strums. Merchant and Simonian's vocals are layered throughout the song, creating a harmony-filled chorus. The lyrics of "Safe and Sound" describe the feeling of being in love and feeling safe and secure in that relationship. "Safe and Sound" was a commercial success, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and being certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. The song also peaked at number 1 in Australia and New Zealand, and reached the top 10 in several other countries.

Surround Sound (feat. 21 Savage & Baby Tate) by JID

From the album, The Forever Story, released on August 26, 2022

"Surround Sound" is a song by American rapper JID, featuring 21 Savage and Baby Tate. It was released on October 5, 2018, as the lead single from JID's debut studio album, The Never Story (2018). The song was produced by Christo.

Lose Yourself - From "8 Mile" Soundtrack by Eminem

From the album, Curtain Call: The Hits (Deluxe Edition), released on December 6, 2005

The song "Lose Yourself - From "8 Mile" Soundtrack" by Eminem is a hip hop song with a strong beat. The song is about never giving up on your dreams, and it features Eminem rapping about his own journey to success. The production details for the song are not available.

Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden

From the album, Superunknown (Deluxe Edition), released on March 9, 1994

The song was written by frontman Chris Cornell, and produced by the band and Brendan O'Brien. It was released in 1994 as the third single from the band's fourth studio album, Superunknown (1994). The song's lyrics are cryptic and ambiguous, and have been interpreted in a variety of ways. Cornell has said that the song is about "a world without sun", and that the lyrics were inspired by a dream he had in which he saw the world end. The song's music video, directed by Mark Romanek, features stop-motion animation of hands and faces, and won four MTV Video Music Awards.

Sex Sounds by Lil Tjay

From the album, True 2 Myself, released on October 11, 2019

The song "Sex Sounds" by Lil Tjay is a trap song with a slow, hypnotic beat. The lyrics are sexually explicit and describe various sexual acts in graphic detail. The production values are high, with a menacing bass line and ethereal synths.

Danger Zone - From "Top Gun" Original Soundtrack by Kenny Loggins

From the album, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow - The Greatest Hits Of Kenny Loggins, released on March 25, 1997

"Danger Zone" is a song performed by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, and written by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock. It was released in 1986 as the lead single from the soundtrack to the film Top Gun. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Production on the song was handled by Giorgio Moroder, with Tom Whitlock credited as co-writer. The song was recorded in 1985, and released the following year. It was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been featured in numerous films and television shows, and has been covered by a number of artists.

Let It Go - From "Frozen"/Soundtrack Version by Idina Menzel

From the album, Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack / Deluxe Edition), released on January 1, 2013

"Let It Go" is a song from Disney's 2013 animated film Frozen. The song was written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and it was performed by Idina Menzel in her role as Queen Elsa. The song was released as a single in 2013, and it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

The Sound of Silence by Disturbed

From the album, Immortalized, released on August 21, 2015

The Sound of Silence is a song by American rock band Disturbed. The song was released as the lead single from their sixth studio album, Immortalized (2015). The song is a cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 1963 folk rock song of the same name. The song was produced by Kevin Churko and Disturbed.

Don't It Sound Alright by Adam Doleac

From the album, Don't It Sound Alright, released on April 1, 2022

"Don't It Sound Alright" is a song by American singer-songwriter Adam Doleac. It was released on November 9, 2020, as the lead single from his debut EP, The Highway. The song was written by Doleac, Justin Ebach, and Marc Beeson and produced by Jordan Reynolds and Justin Ebach. It is a mid-tempo country-pop song with a blend of acoustic guitar and electric instrumentation. The track features Doleac singing about taking risks, standing up for yourself and stepping out of your comfort zone. The lyrics focus on how happiness can be found if you take a chance and do something that scares you. The song has been met with critical acclaim and has been praised for its uplifting themes and catchy hooks.

Sound of Madness by Shinedown

From the album, The Sound of Madness, released on June 24, 2008

"Sound of Madness" is a rock song by American hard rock band Shinedown. It was written by band members Brent Smith and Barry Kerch, and produced by multiple Grammy Award-winning producer Rob Cavallo. The song was released as the lead single from the band's second album The Sound of Madness on June, 2008. The song is about finding strength and hope through inner struggles and challenges of life. It is an anthemic and motivational track, with lyrics such as "My life it shines of the sound of madness, and I won't give up, I won't give up". Musically, the song incorporates elements of pop, rock and hard rock, with a powerful drum beat and electric guitar riffs. "Sound of Madness" was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the US Rock and Alternative charts, as well as the top 20 on the Pop and Hot 100 charts. The song was certified multi-platinum in the US, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2009.

Soundgasm by Rema

From the album, Soundgasm, released on June 10, 2021

"Soundgasm" is a song by Nigerian musician Rema, released in April 2020. The song was produced by Level and is a high-energy trap-influenced banger. It features a heavy, hard-hitting beat with a classic 808 bass line, layered synths and strings, and a catchy and hypnotic vocal melody. The lyrics of the song focus on the joys of being in love and how the music can take you to a higher place. The song is an ode to the power of music and its ability to transcend physical boundaries.