LISTS

Hunger’s appearance in music often relates to irresistible instinct, desire and ravenous lust for something unobtainable. From songs about craving your crush to tracks with … Read more

Smoke’s appearance in music can refer to a number of things, including false illusions and hidden mysteries, as well as darker traits such as suffocation … Read more

Friendship doesn’t play as high a role in hip-hop as the themes of love and lust, however each appearance gives an extroverted, realistic insight into … Read more

Music about the natural world is always woven with wonder; an artful reflection of either the wild or tamed, mystifyingly complex and ethereally beautiful. From … Read more

Songs about cooking are quite few and far between, so we’ve collected some stand-out rock and pop songs centred around the theme of cooking to … Read more

Second chances are a rare blessing in relationships. Our collection of pop and rock songs about second chances in love showcases both sides of the … Read more

Wheels symbolise change and progression, speed, luxury and the free-spirited need for escape. With the array of leather-clad, smoked-stained biker connotations entwined within rock music … Read more

From songs ignited with the burning desire to achieve beyond expectation, to tracks unravelling the struggles surrounding success and aspiration, our playlist of songs about … Read more

Flying away summons up instant imagery of escape and adventure, alongside the natural instincts to survive, discover and progress. Whether you’re dreaming of taking a … Read more

Sand naturally evokes the serenity of ocean-view holidays whenever it appears in art. However the concept of sand comes clustered with metaphors ranging from escapism, … Read more

Troublemakers come in all forms, from heart-breakers to people who can’t seem to get their act together. Our playlist collects some of the best pop … Read more

Transportation often symbolises escape, planning, routine and adventure, amongst many more metaphorical correspondences. From songs about public transport, to bikes, walking, flights, trucks and getaway … Read more

Cowboy music isn’t restrained to the realms of country music. This playlist looks beyond the obvious choices, picking out some of the best songs about … Read more

There’s a surprisingly small number of songs about pregnancy. Even more strangely, a good chunk of those songs are written by fathers-to-be rather than the … Read more

Teeth are a peculiar topic for a pop song. Those rare songs which do tie into the concept are often just as strange, sometimes as … Read more