Do you love animals? If so, you’re going to love this blog post! We have compiled a list of songs that all have animals in the title. Whether it’s “She Wolf” or “Dead Horse,” these songs are sure to get your feet moving!
Contents
- 1. “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane
- 2. “A Dog’s Life” by Wild Beasts
- 3. “She Wolf” by Shakira
- 4. “Barracuda” by Heart
- 5. “Dead Horse” by Hayley Williams
- 6. “I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles
- 7. “When Doves Cry” by Prince
- 8. “High Horse” by Kacey Musgraves
- 9. “Stray Cat Strut” by The Stray Cats
- 10. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry
- 11. “My Pet Snakes” by Jenny and Johnny
- 12. “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor
- 13. “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath
- 14. “Buffalo Soldier” by Bob Marley
- 15. “The Bull” by Kip Moore
- 16. “Black Swan” by Andrew Stockdale
- 17. “Zebra” by Beach House
- 18. “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club
- 19. “Monkey on My Back” by Aerosmith
- 20. “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine
- Final Thoughts
1. “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane
First on the list is “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane. This song was released in 1967 and is about a girl’s descent into drug addiction.
The song is structured as a conversation between the girl and the White Rabbit, who represents her drug of choice. It won a slot in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
2. “A Dog’s Life” by Wild Beasts
“A Dog’s Life” is a song by Wild Beasts, released in 2014. The song is about the struggles of working life and how it can be compared to a dog’s life. It is one of the songs on the album “Present Tense”.
3. “She Wolf” by Shakira
Shakira’s hit song “She Wolf” was released in 2009. It is one of the singles from the album of the same name. This song became a global sensation garnering over 300 million views on Youtube!
4. “Barracuda” by Heart
“Barracuda” is a song by Heart, released in 1977. The song is about a woman who is fed up with her lover and decides to take matters into her own hands.
It is one of the band’s most popular songs and has been covered by many artists over the years. This song was published under their “Little Queen” album.
5. “Dead Horse” by Hayley Williams
Hayley Williams is a popular singer from the band Paramore. “Dead Horse” is one of her solo songs, released in 2020.
The song is about the struggles of relationships and how they can often feel like a dead horse. It is one of the singles from her album “Petals for Armor”.
6. “I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles
This classic song by The Beatles was released in 1967. It is one of the singles from the album “Magical Mystery Tour”.
The song is about a man who is losing his mind and compares himself to a walrus. You can stream this song on Youtube, Spotify, and Deezer.
7. “When Doves Cry” by Prince
“When Doves Cry” is a song by Prince, released in 1984. It is the lead single from his album “Purple Rain”.
The song is about the struggles of a relationship and how it can make you feel like you’re losing your mind. It won an MTV Video Music Award and was nominated for other awards as well.
8. “High Horse” by Kacey Musgraves
“High Horse” is a song by Kacey Musgraves, released in 2018. It is one of the singles from her album “Golden Hour”.
This country-pop song is about a relationship that has run its course and how it’s time to move on. The official music video was streamed over 8 million times.
9. “Stray Cat Strut” by The Stray Cats
This song by The Stray Cats was released in 1981 and is one of their most popular songs. The song is about a stray cat who struts his stuff around cat town. Stray Cats is a rock band from the 80s that received a Grammy award and got nominated for MTV Music Awards for one of their music videos.
10. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry
Next on the list is a popular Christmas jingle, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry. This song has been covered by many artists over the years and is a staple Christmas song. You can find this song on Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music.
11. “My Pet Snakes” by Jenny and Johnny
“My Pet Snake” is a song by Jenny and Johnny, released in 2010. The song is about fighting with your inner demons after a tough breakup. It is one of the singles from their album “I’m Having Fun Now” which has been streamed 146k times on Youtube.
12. “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor
This international hit song by Survivor was released in 1982. It is the theme song for the movie “Rocky III”.
The song is about never giving up and being a survivor. It won a Grammy award and has been used as a motivational song for many people.
13. “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath
Another song with an animal in the title is “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath. This song was released in 1970 and is about the Vietnam War.
It is one of the songs from their album “Paranoid”. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica.
14. “Buffalo Soldier” by Bob Marley
“Buffalo Soldier” is a song by Bob Marley, released in 1983. It is one of the songs from his album “Confrontation”. It is a reggae song about the Buffalo Soldiers, who were African American soldiers who fought in the American Civil War.
15. “The Bull” by Kip Moore
“The Bull” by Kip Moore was released in 2017 and is one of the singles from his album “Slowheartt”. It is a country song about reaching the life you’ve always wanted for yourself. You can find this song on Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music
16. “Black Swan” by Andrew Stockdale
“Black Swan” is a song by Andrew Stockdale, released in 2013 under his album “Keep Moving”. It is a rock song about not being able to escape your past. It is yet to be discovered by many people but is available for streaming on major music platforms.
17. “Zebra” by Beach House
The next song on the list is “Zebra” by Beach House. It was released in 2010 and is one of the singles from their album “Teen Dream”. The official music video has been viewed over 2 million times on YouTube.
18. “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club
“Karma Chameleon” is a classic song that your parents probably danced to at a club in the 80s. It was released in 1983 by Culture Club and is one of their most popular songs. It is still played on the radio today and is available on all major streaming platforms.
19. “Monkey on My Back” by Aerosmith
The next song is “Monkey on My Back” by Aerosmith. It was released in 1989 and is one of the singles from their album “Pump”. It is about the band’s struggle and rehabilitation from addiction, which they admittedly got sobered up after a long vacation.
20. “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine
The last song on the list is “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and The Machine. It was released under their album “Lungs” and is one of their most popular songs.
It is an upbeat song about feeling liberated and free from your past. Their 2010 version of the song now has over 100 million views on Youtube!
Final Thoughts
These are just some of the songs with animals in the title that has been released over the years. There are many more out there, so feel free to add your favorites to the list! Thanks for reading.
