"Starting Over Again" by Dolly Parton 4. "Mama's Song" by Carrie Underwood Underwood's song wants to assure her mother that she's starting a new life with someone who'll treat her well and keep his word. This list includes social justice, human rights and protest songs and songs about social issues in general such as domestic abuse, rape, suicide rates. "Song for Dad" by Keith Urban Be Free- J. Cole 3. 25. These are a few tunes to help ease that pressure while reminding you what America's situation still is. If this is the first time listening to this song you may get goosebumps from the relatable content in this song. ~ I hope you dance - Lee Ann Womack. "Daddy's Hands" by Holly Dunn is a country song about a father the narrator remembers lovingly: "Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin'/Daddy's hands were hard as steel when I'd done wrong/Daddy's hands weren't always gentle but I've come to understand/There was always love in daddy's hands." "Family Affair" by Sly and the Family Stone It makes perfect sense that the family band, Sly and the Family Stone, would understand the meaning of family and loving one another. "Father Figure" by George Michael. Alright - Kendrick Lamar Breakups Catharsis Playlists. This classic Louis Armstrong song is about more than babies growing up. Aguilera's relationship with her physically abusive father is broken and understandably strained, but she still feels guilt. These lyrics really talk about learning from your mistakes, and taking those lessons on to things you will experience later in life. ~ Family tree - Michael James. "People Who Died" by The Jim Carroll Band. You're taking one down. ~ You can't lose me - Faith Hill. Here are 10 of the top songs about homelessness and poverty: 1) Moments, Moments, Emerson Drive A young man intending to end . ~ Daddy sang bass - Johnny Cash. 2. The chorus is about the people who stick by you even in your hard times. Though she tries to hide her pain, she eventually finds love. Listen to Complex's Songs That Make You Want to Punch Someone playlists here: YouTube / Spotify / Rdio. You sing a sad song just to turn it around. Violent hip-hop generally falls into three distinct categories: gun clapping, physical beating, or slasher flick-style horrorcore songs. Heroin, it's my wife and it's my life." 2. If you want to hit the nail on the head at your next family reunion, here's the song for you. Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential artists from the 60s and 70s. White Privilege 2- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 6. 12. "Needle and the Damage Done" by Neil Young Neil Young wrote this song "Needle and the Damage Done" about watching friends in the industry die from addiction. The song was written by John Lennon, who took. In the opening. Thanks! Ah-huh, sometimes / It's true you really do abuse me Ah, you get me crowd of high class people / And then you act real rude to me Ah-huh, but oh, baby, baby, baby, baby / When you love me I can't. "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson "It represented freedom and reminded me that one day, I'd be able to rise above." Vanessa B. Juice Wrld "Lucid Dreams" (2018) Juice WRLD's death in 2019 left the culture with many questions about how to address mental illness and drug usage. 10. You're coming back down, and you really don't mind. I have awesome people to help me through my hard times. It's about taking the time to watch and appreciate everything around you, too. You tell me don't lie. The 1975 - "Love It If We Made It". , by Chrissy Stockton, will help you uncover inner peace and the strength to move on. You had a bad day. Words I Never Said - Lupe Fiasco 9. You tell me don't lie. "Concrete Angel" by Martina McBride. The lyrics go: "another glass of whiskey, but it still don't kill the pain so he stumbles to the sink and pours it down the drain." He gets his act together and things look a little brighter when the song is over. 1. "Concrete Angel" by Martina McBride This sad country song is about a young girl who is abused by her mother. Vignettes starring his single-parent mother, a grandfather struggling with alcohol, and a father figure who stepped in when CL's "biological didn't bother" are couched in such relatable sentiment.. "Circle Game" by Joni Mitchell. 8. Notable Lyric: "And since we all came from a woman / Got our name from a woman and our game from a woman / I wonder why we take from our women / Why we rape our women, do we hate our women / I think it's time to kill for our women / Time to heal our women, be real to our women / And if we don't we'll have a race of babies that will hate the . Gone, gone, the damage done," Young wrote. After 20 years of depression and suicide attempts, Jesus Christ saved me from feeling dead inside anymore.". Best lyrics: "I was never loyal, let you tell it, yo, but I'm ready to fix it if you ready, baby." 3. The camera don't lie. You say you don't know. The daylong "Party With a Purpose" featured sets from seven artists, including JJ Essen, whose song "The Door" tells the story of his reaction and rage when hearing about a family member's struggle with domestic violence. "Somewhere I Belong" by Linkin Park " [It] gave me hope that even if not right now, someday I'd find a place where I belonged and was loved. "I watched the needle take another man. Top 10 Hip Hop Songs About Education. Process every stage of your breakup: shock, denial, grief, sadness, insecurity, and anger while feeling supported and loved through your pain. Sure, things may not go perfectly. You work at a smile, and you go for a ride. You sing a sad song just to turn it around. 1. You say you don't know. Every year there may be new additions to the family. XXL has compiled 20 hip-hop songs written about the specific relationships in each rapper's lives, from Lauryn Hill's many shots at Wyclef Jean to Papoose's dedication to his locked up wife Remy. 3. "Starting Over Again" by Dolly Parton. Video unavailable Watch on YouTube 2. As the song goes, she recounts the fear she felt as a child but realizes that she's okay, even with the internal scarring. Notable Lyric: "And since we all came from a woman / Got our name from a woman and our game from a woman / I wonder why we take from our women / Why we rape our women, do we hate our women / I think it's time to kill for our women / Time to heal our women, be real to our women / And if we don't we'll have a race of babies that will hate the . 3. "It's OK to not be OK," begins Kehlani's empowering 2016 single "24/7." The singer has been open about her mental health experiences , which reportedly led to her hospitalization earlier that same year. You're coming back down, and you really don't mind. "Needle and the Damage Done" by Neil Young. 8. "Slippin," from Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, is an exorcism of sorts. Make this guided journal your trusted friend during your journey to feeling whole again. 22. Eminem f/ Nate Dogg "'Till I Collapse" (2002) If you listen to "'Till I Collapse . Will Smith may have etched out a role as the hip-hop generation's upstanding father . 7. Everybody - Logic 8. Be Free- J. Cole. 4. Neil Young wrote this song "Needle and the Damage Done" about watching friends in the industry die from addiction. To celebrate Father's Day, Complex put together this list of the 20 Realest Rap Songs About Fathers. The camera don't lie. Deutsch English Espaol Franais Hungarian Italiano Nederlands Polski Portugus (Brasil) Romn Svenska Trke . Best lyrics: "I was never loyal, let you tell it, yo, but I'm ready to fix it if you ready, baby." 3. ~ Love can build a bridge - The Judds. ~ Love remains - Collin Raye. Lyrics about failure: 'Cause you had a bad day. Some, like Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel's "Where Have you Been," tear down their deadbeat biologicals.. It's a song that always reminds me that no matter what I am facing, I'm not alone. Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (1964) This early 1964 track was a departure for Sam Cooke, who hadn't previously addressed the Civil Rights Movement in his music. To celebrate Father's Day, Complex put together this list of the 20 Realest Rap Songs About Fathers. But as the narrator says: "But you gotta love 'em, they're family." "Thank God For Kids" by The Oak Ridge Boys Perfect for: When you're really in love. Land Of The Free- Joey Bada$$. ~ Somebody's hero - Jamie O'Neal. 3. This song has a message of overcoming your obstacles, and not being afraid. Some, like Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel's "Where Have you Been," tear down their deadbeat biologicals . This song by college educated rapper, J. Cole, is about his school days, talking about many relatable things that go on in a ghetto school in a witty way with nice flows. Philip Nelson, an organizer of the event along with Curse Mackey, also performed his song "Up High" inspired . Lyrics about failure: 'Cause you had a bad day. Change- Tupac 2. 19. This song is a rap song, where the two rappers in the song are talking about the things they faced before they got successful. LT Collections Songs about social issues Songs about social issues Created by notaprincess9 on 25 Mar 2019 This list includes social justice, human rights and protest songs and songs about social issues in general such as domestic abuse, rape, suicide rates, war etc. "I think I'm in Love" - Spiritualized Kehlani - 24/7 (Official Audio) Watch on. America - Logic 7. 3. With a . These songs below recognize that families take many shapes. 2. 3. Their song, "Family Affair," is the perfect description of family members growing and changing together, all the while remembering that "Blood is thicker than mud." 2. 20. "Really Love" by D'Angelo and The Vanguard. "Really Love" by D'Angelo and The Vanguard. While the issues of homelessness and poverty are frequently described as an invisible problem - despite their prevalence - pop culture shines a spotlight on the issues. "I'm OK" by Christina Aguilera. Though she tries to hide her pain, she eventually finds love. These are a few tunes to help ease that pressure while reminding you what America's situation still is. Change- Tupac. thanked 17 times Subscribe 1. 8. You had a bad day. 1. The song finds X reminiscing about all the traumatic events of his life and how they shaped him. "I felt so dead inside from the years of bullying and abuse I endured and I would listen to this song to cry out to anyone to come save me. You're taking one down. Gone, gone, the damage done," Young wrote. George Michael's R&B classing, "Father Figure," is the perfect tune to turn on when you want to appreciate a father figure in your life. Land Of The Free- Joey Bada$$ 5. "24/7" features a number of personal lyrics like "I had my nights where I'm not anxious to wake up . High For Hours- J. Cole 4. This sad country song is about a young girl who is abused by her mother. With a . These songs below recognize that families take many shapes. "Forever Unstoppable" by Hot Chelle Rae "Crazy World" by MNEK. Your loved ones might take a few jabs at you. 8. The 1975's Matty Healy actually explained the meaning behind his lyrics confronting how Black people are treated in the U.S., positing that Black culture is . 7. Sure, on occasion family rap songs have flirted a little too closely with Hallmark-style sentimentality. Juice WRLD's most iconic record is . Perfect for: When you're really in love. "Family Reunion" by the OJays. You work at a smile, and you go for a ride. So here are the 25 best rap protest songs (and some albums) across . Homelessness and poverty are ongoing themes in popular culture, often depicted in music, film and art. I look around but it's you I can't replace I feel so cold and I long for your embrace I keep crying baby, baby, please Oh can't you see You belong to me My poor heart aches With every step you take Pearl Jam - Better Man Better Man is a haunting song about a woman who's trapped in an abusive relationship with her husband. Philip Nelson, an organizer of the event along with Curse Mackey, also performed his song "Up High" inspired . "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. To claim anything other than that points to a lack of understanding of hip-hop's history rather than a reflection of its culture. "I watched the needle take another man. and Big L prefer to reign down hot. Song year: 2011 "Family" is a song about the joys of family reunions. It's nice to have a happy ending sometimes. "People Who Died" by The Jim Carroll Band The daylong "Party With a Purpose" featured sets from seven artists, including JJ Essen, whose song "The Door" tells the story of his reaction and rage when hearing about a family member's struggle with domestic violence. Country Songs. J. Cole - School Daze. Bright Eyes - Amy In The White Coat The most menacing song in the Fab Four's catalog, "Run For Your Life" is a two-minute string of threats to a girlfriend that closes 1965's Rubber Soul. M.O.P., Grand Daddy I.U. ~ Blessed - Martina McBride. She also wants to assure her mom that their own bond is unbreakable. XXL has compiled 20 hip-hop songs written about the specific relationships in each rapper's lives, from Lauryn Hill's many shots at Wyclef Jean to Papoose's dedication to his locked up wife Remy Ma. "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence. High For Hours- J. Cole. 7. But the times were a .