LISTS

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

Secret crushes are notorious for being a highschool phenomenon, however the tormenting feeling of untold or unrequited love spans every generation and era of life. … Read more

Whether you’re starting a new job, a new relationship or letting go of your old self to make way for a brand new personal era, … Read more

From songs devoted to a man’s love for mechanics, to tracks about fleeing a past lover’s horizon, our list of songs about cars and driving … Read more

It’s rare for the guitar to be the subject of a song rather than the instrument another topic is carried by. However, songs about guitars … Read more

Success, winning and achievement are undoubtedly some of the landmark themes of rap music. From the predominant, narcissistic approach of bragging and self-glorification, to tracks … Read more