Songs about the future can be some of the most interesting and thought-provoking music out there. This blog post will discuss some of our favorite songs about the future.
These songs will make you think about what tomorrow may bring! They can make you think about the possibilities for the world, and what could be in store for us. Without further ado, let’s get started.
Contents
- 1. “Video Killed the Radio Star” by Buggles
- 2. “Future Nostalgia” by Dua Lipa
- 3. “A Better Future” by David Bowie
- 4. “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts
- 5. “Future Proof” by Massive Attack
- 6. “Future Lovers” by Madonna
- 7. “In The Year 2525” by Zager & Evans
- 8. “Virtual Insanity” by Jamiroquai
- 9. “The Future Starts Slow” by The Kills
- 10. “Dear Future Husband” by Meghan Trainor
- 11. “Shake It Out” by Florence + the Machine
- 12. “Welcome To The Future” by Brad Paisley
- 13. “They Say Vision” by R.E.S.
- 14. “Future Starts Now” by Kim Petras
- 15. “Next 100 Years” by Bon Jovi
- 16. “Future People” by Alabama Shakes
- 17. “My Next Thirty Years” by Tim McGraw
- 18. “No Regrets” by Aesop Rock
- 19. “Tomorrow” by John Legend
- 20. “All the Stars” by Kendrick Lamar, SZA
- Final Thoughts
1. “Video Killed the Radio Star” by Buggles
Starting off our list is a song that is quite literally about the future. “Video Killed the Radio Star” by Buggles is a song about how technology is changing the world and how it will never be the same. This song was released in 1979, and it’s amazing how relevant it still is today.
2. “Future Nostalgia” by Dua Lipa
“Future Nostalgia” by Dua Lipa is a catchy and fun song that makes you think about all of the possibilities that tomorrow may bring. It is one of her most popular songs with over 4 million views. You can stream this song on all major digital music platforms.
3. “A Better Future” by David Bowie
David Bowie’s “A Better Future” is a bit more somber than the previous two songs on our list. This song reflects on Bowie’s mortality, and how he wishes for a better future for those who come after him. It was released in 2002 under his album “Heathen”.
4. “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts
“Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts is a song about hope and second chances. It talks about looking forward to sharing your future with the person you love. This song was released in 2004 and became one of the soundtracks for the famous teen movie “Hannah Montana: The Movie”.
5. “Future Proof” by Massive Attack
Next on the list is “Future Proof” by Massive Attack. This song is a bit more dark and mysterious, but it’s still a great song about the future. It was released in 2003 under their album “100th Window”. It is about the negative effects of pollution on the world.
6. “Future Lovers” by Madonna
Madonna’s “Future Lovers” is a sexy and sensual song about, you guessed it, future lovers. It talks about how the future lover will fulfill all of your desires. This song was released in 2005 under her 10th studio album “Confessions on a Dance Floor”.
7. “In The Year 2525” by Zager & Evans
“In The Year 2525” by Zager & Evans is a bit of a cult classic, and it’s about a future where technology has taken over the world. It was released in 1969 and became a global hit.
This song is a part of their album “2525 (Exordium & Terminus)”. You can stream this song on Spotify, Youtube, and Deezer.
8. “Virtual Insanity” by Jamiroquai
Jamiroquai’s “Virtual Insanity” is a song about how technology is changing the world and how we’re becoming more reliant on it. This song was released in 1996 and is still one of their most popular songs. The music video gained popularity and was nominated for and awarded several music awards.
9. “The Future Starts Slow” by The Kills
The Kills’ “The Future Starts Slow” is a dark and gritty song about, you guessed it, the future. It talks about how the future is unknown and how we’re all just along for the ride.
This song was released in 2011 under their album “Blood Pressures”. It became widely streamed and now has almost 5 million views on Youtube.
10. “Dear Future Husband” by Meghan Trainor
The next song is a love song about telling your future husband how you expect them to behave. “Dear Future Husband” by Meghan Trainor is a fun and lighthearted song that was released in 2014 under her album “Hot Summer Hits 2015”. It became a global hit with almost 6 million streams on Youtube.
11. “Shake It Out” by Florence + the Machine
“Shake It Out” by Florence + the Machine is a song about moving on from the past and looking forward to the future. This song was released in 2011 under their album “Ceremonials”. It can be streamed on all major music platforms and it also gained popularity online with over 100 million views.
12. “Welcome To The Future” by Brad Paisley
Another song about the future is “Welcome To The Future” by Brad Paisley. This song is about how the world is constantly changing as we grow up and how we should embrace it.
It was released in 2009 under his album “American Saturday Night”. It is a piece of country music that was nominated for the Academy of Country Music Award.
13. “They Say Vision” by R.E.S.
“They Say Vision” by R.E.S. is the next song on this list. This song is about a future where we are all connected and can see each other’s thoughts and feelings.
It was released in 2006 under their album “How I Do”. It is not as popular as other songs on the list but people believe that she was mismanaged and that she deserves to be a star.
14. “Future Starts Now” by Kim Petras
“Future Starts Now” by Kim Petras is a more modern song about the future. This song is about how we should live in the present and not worry about the future.
It was released in 2019 under her album “Watering Plants”. Kim Petras is a German singer and songwriter who has been making music since 2016.
15. “Next 100 Years” by Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is a rock band that has been around since the 1980s. “Next 100 Years” is a song about how the world will change in the next hundred years. It was released in 2000 under their album “Crush”. This song has a more positive outlook on the future and it is one of their most popular songs that can be streamed on all digital music platforms.
16. “Future People” by Alabama Shakes
“Future People” by Alabama Shakes is about how our future generations will be the ones to change the world. It was released in 2015 under their album “Sound & Color”. It now has over 8 million views on Youtube and can also be streamed on Spotify and Deezer.
17. “My Next Thirty Years” by Tim McGraw
The last song on this list is “My Next Thirty Years” by Tim McGraw. This song is about a man looking back on his life and looking forward to the next thirty years.
It was released in 2000 under his album “A Place in the Sun”. It is one of his most popular songs and it has been streamed over 50 million
18. “No Regrets” by Aesop Rock
“No Regrets” by Aesop Rock is a country song about asking for guidance for the next 30 years of his life. This song was released in 1999 under his album “A Place In The Sun”. You can listen to the song on Spotify, Youtube, and Deezer.
19. “Tomorrow” by John Legend
John Legend’s “Tomorrow” is a pop song about how we should live for today and not worry about tomorrow. This song was released in 2013 under his album “Love In The Future”. It was revived just this year, 2022, in collaboration with Florian Picasso and Nas.
20. “All the Stars” by Kendrick Lamar, SZA
Finishing off this list is “All the Stars” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. This song is about two lovers who are looking up at the stars and dreaming about their future together.
It was used in the blockbuster movie “Black Panther”. The song has been critically acclaimed and was nominated for various music awards.
Final Thoughts
These are songs about the future that I think you should listen to. The future is something that we should all be excited about and these songs reflect that. They vary in genres from mellow to rock, but they all have one thing in common: they’re great songs about the future.
