Songs with laughter, the more unhinged the better I’ve got a huge soft spot for songs with laughter in them, especially if the laughter is a bit manic. Some examples of what I’m talking about are: Moon by Secret Band March Into the Sea by Modest Mouse The Contortionist by Melanie Martinez Crazy Train by Ozzy(probably the most obvious one) Do you all have any songs you could recommend that would…

Great songs with no chorus What are great songs that have no chorus? Two I love are The Highwayman, Highwaymen version, because it captures that adventuring spirit, and Up the Junction by Squeeze because its a great story. What are some others and why? submitted by /u/JimiVegas

Songs about wishing someone well A friend of mine recently sent me this lovely upbeat punky-ska-isch track, and I’d love to reply in kind but I’m struggling to find something that isn’t a song of love or commitment to always be there for someone etc. etc. Does anyone know tracks that are lyrically similar? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu1vGErOWr0 (here’s the lyrics so you ca…

Your most despised songs of all time? This is purely for curiosity, but I wonder if there are ever any songs that just fill you with ire and anger the moment you hear even an inkling of them, for whatever reason; whether they are just plain bad, grating to your ears, or you just have a bad association with them. Try narrowing them down to 5. I won’t judge… feel free to rant about …

Songs about pictures. The Kinks “Picture Book” and The Cure “Pictures of You” These songs are both so fucking great. Got me thinking that the concept of pictures can make for good songwriting. Are there any other examples of this? submitted by /u/wm07

What songs have you obsessed with? Maybe its not your current favorite (or maybe it is) but what are songs (if any) you couldn’t get enough of at any point in your life? Like would genuinely listen at any time of the day/year on repeat consistently? Also what drew you to the song? Personally when I discovered “Late Night Feelings” by Mark Ronson & Lykke Li, I couldn’t get enough….

Gen-Xers had weird songs become cultural phenoms (ie I’m Too Sexy, Tom’s Diner, & Mmm Mmm Mmm.) What are equivalent songs for Gen Y and Z? It may be hard to answer if you didn’t live it, but I’m thinking of those weird songs that bucked music trends of it’s time to become a smash hit from an unknown artist that everyone talked about. The only ones I could think of that maybe fit my criteria is Chocolate Rain and What Does the Fox Say. submitted by /u/joshhupp

Songs about a historical figure? I think there are lots of songs to choose from.. Candle in the Wind is obviously about Marylin Monroe. Nightshift by the Commodores is another two people. Many songs to choose from related to Elvis as well. I’m sure there are also songs about someone that is more obscure, that perhaps many people haven’t heard of. Bonus for any song about a pers…

Songs that end way after they’re “over”. I’m talking about stuff that might have a 3 1/2 minute run time, but the last minute and a half don’t do anything but repeat the beat or a simplistic chorus without adding anything interesting. Examples: Hey Jude by the Beatles B.O.B. by Outkast Clint Eastwood by Gorrilaz Layla by Derek and the Dominoes What other popular songs for into this c…

Songs You Didn’t Know Were Covers? Last night I was reading THIS article, and when I stumbled up this little fact about Quiet Riot’s “Cum on Feel The Noize” Did you know that one of heavy metal’s biggest anthems is actually a cover version? Originally released by the British band Slade in 1973, Quiet Riot’s cover version became a linchpin in metal music. Wait?? What?? So, like Na…

Songs with plot-twists? Hi! I was just listening to a song and it got me thinking – are there any songs with plot twists at the end? You know, when you think the story’s going one way but it turns out to go another. I know there are plenty of songs that tell stories, but I’ve only ever heard a few with twists at the end of them. I find these types of songs incredibly i…

Songs that give you an eargasm? Coming across songs that have the effect of completely opening up my mind and taking me into a sort of trance like state for a brief period are becoming more and more rare. One such piece that blew open my mind was Ode to a sunny day by Blackstratblues. It has no lyrics but the music just does something to me that is hard to describe. Though, tb…

Best songs about yearning for someone? What’s the most gut wrenching heart breaking song about wanting someone so badly? I’m always drawn to great lyrics and I want opinions on what people think the saddest song in this category is! Bonus points if it’s about someone you can’t have or soft pop/folk/indie cause that’s my favorite genre but I love all genres!! submitted by /u/Tr…

Songs about Wendy I know a woman named Wendy, and we were talking about songs about her name, all we could come up with was the Concrete Blonde song (very dark) and the Beach Boys song (Wendy left the guy). And looking around YouTube came up with Peter Pan and South Park songs and a song by Shotgun Willy. Does anyone know of any other songs, preferably rock and/o…

November songs? Hii, I worked in a school with little kids and I’m making a list for every month, so u know Christmas songs a for December but what songs give you November vibes? (Would be perfect if they are family friendly and in English, cuz I’m English teacher) Thanks and have a good day submitted by /u/bris1984

Songs that sound desperate/panicked For some reason I find myself drawn to songs where the vocals sound somewhat desperate or panicked. I’ll list a few here but would love to listen to others. The Moment I Said It – Imogen Heap Gravity’s Union – Coheed and Cambria Act Appalled – Circa Survive Listening to Freddie Mercury – Emery Televators – The Mars Volta The Great Rain Beetle -…

A few « obscure » songs? Hi! I’m trying to broaden my music taste so I’m curious to see everyone’s top 3 or top 5 songs they think very few people have heard? Other languages than English and also any music tastes most welcome! I’ll go first: 1) Immensita, by Andrea Laszlo 2) Flowers in the Morning, Doris Dandys 3) M’lover, Kishi Bashi submitted by /u/Specific_F…

Favorite songs you wish were longer What are some some songs you really like that you wish were just a little bit longer, such as songs that clock in at about 2 minutes or less? Two of my picks are Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix and Flying on the Ground is Wrong by Buffalo Springfield. submitted by /u/water_is_muddy

What songs remind you of your city and why? What comes to mind for me is The Party and The After Party by The Weeknd. It was some ungodly hour like 3 AM, I had drifted asleep in a crowded pizza shop in Manhattan (that is no longer open because of the pandemic). I wake up and this song is playing above me on the speakers. Now every time I hear it I can’t help but associate it with New York…

Songs that change tempo mid songs like ‘Aquarius/Let the Sunshine in’ by 5th Dimension Lately, I’ve been absolutely captivated by tracks that play with our musical expectations by switching up tempos mid-song. A classic example of this would be “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine in” by 5th Dimension. You know the kind, where you’re grooving to a certain rhythm and suddenly – BOOM – the song takes you on a whole different journey. I’d love…