The 25 Best Songs That Tell A Story
‘Copa Cabana’ is a sad one
While we can appreciate a bass-boosted, ass-shaker of a track, sometimes we just want to get wrapped up in a narrative set to music. Songwriters, musicians, opera buffs, or hell, anyone who has seen the first five minutes of a musical know that immersing the listener in a compelling tale alongside musical accompaniment is no easy feat.
Redditors have discussed their favorite songs that bring vivid characters, passionate lyrics and elaborate sagas to life within the confines of a few well-versed bars. Whether it’s a tearjerker from Billy Joel or a gripping tale from Kendrick Lamar, these songs tell one hell of a story.
“DUCKWORTH.” by Kendrick Lamar
“The Way” by Fastball
“Mariner’s Revenge Song” by The Decemberists
“The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers
“Highwayman” by The Highwaymen
“Piano Man” by Billy Joel
“It Was A Good Day” by Ice Cube
“Cat’s in the Cradle” by Harry Chapin
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band
“Jolene” by Dolly Parton
“Tangled Up in Blue” by Bob Dylan
“America” by Simon & Garfunkel
“Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Iron Maiden
“Jeremy” by Pearl Jam
“Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes
“Fancy” by Reba McEntire
“Copacabana (At the Copa)” by Barry Manilow
“Carolina Drama” by The Raconteurs
“Hotel California” by Eagles
“American Pie” by Don McLean
“El Paso” by Marty Robbins
“Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles
“Cleopatra” by The Lumineers
“Coal Miner’s Daughter” by Loretta Lynn
“Big Iron” by Marty Robbins
