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There are many brilliant—and popular—conservative songs. Here is our growing list (click the box next to "Billboard Rank" to list the most popular first):

Folk songs, jazz, and pop

Title Artist Comments/lyric sample Year Subgenre
Amazing Grace John Newton A Christian hymn published in 1779. 1779 Hymn
America Neil Diamond Freedom, Liberty, Patriotism. #8 on the Billboard charts. 1981 Disco
America USA Joey Sudyka Not very well known, perhaps, but a good patriotic song. 2001 Pop
Ballad of the Green Berets Sergeant Barry Sadler Pro-American and pro-military. #1 hit on the Billboard charts. 1966 Ballad/Traditional/March
Battle Hymn of the Republic Julia Ward Howe/William Steffe "As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free." 1856 Traditional
You're a Grand Old Flag George M. Cohan Cohan wrote it in 1906 for George Washington, Jr., his stage musical which had a patriotic theme 1906 American patriotic, classic song
Beat It Michael Jackson a strongly conservative message to youth who waste their time and sometimes lives in gang activity 1983 80s Pop
Chapel of Love Dixie Cups Marriage in a church. #1 on the Billboard charts. 1964 60s girl pop
Do You Hear the People Sing Claude-Michel Schönberg Standing up to government in the name of freedom, from the musical Les Miserables 1980 Musical
Father and Son Cat Stevens A song about the feelings between the tension between the father and his resistant son, while the father tries to express that the son doesn't need to be that way. 1970 Folk
Get a Job The Silhouettes Self-explanatory; a rebuke to lazy liberals who want to sit around and wait for government handouts. #1 hit on the Billboard charts. 1957 50s Pop
Go Down Moses Louis Armstrong Spiritual
God Bless America Irving Berlin American patriotic, classic song. Traditional
Nothing Like You Miles Davis and Bob Dorough Celebrates the sight of ones beloved - Isaiah 43:4 1966 Jazz, cool jazz
I Don't Want It DC Talk A song promoting abstinence before marriage and a perfect counter to all the mainstream pop that promotes promiscuity. 1992 Pop
In the Navy Village People Navy recruitment song 1979 Disco
Socially Acceptable DC Talk A song about how secular society makes sin more socially acceptable. "Times are changing. With morals in decay. Human rights have made the wrongs okay." That says it all. 1992 CCM/Pop
Starting All Over Again Petula Clark Keep moving onward, even in the most difficult of times. 2004 Pop
Stayin' Alive The Bee Gees Pro-people and pro-staying alive, and this: "we can try to understand/the New York Times' effect on man." #1 hit on the Billboard charts. 1977 Disco
Stay With Me Frank Sinatra Beautiful song of Christian faith. 1965 Swing/Pop
Red Letters DC Talk Christian song about the importance of the Words of Christ in the Bible (i.e. the Red Letters) 1998 CCM
Respect Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin This song is about respecting a productive member of society. #1 hit on the Billboard charts. 1965 Soul
Star Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key The American national anthem. Traditional
The Ascent of Stan Ben Folds Tells the story of a former "textbook hippie man" who realizes that he has become everything that he was protesting against. 2001 Pop
True Colors Cyndi Lauper Song about inter beauty. LGBTQ members have tried to say it was actually a pro-gay song, but Cyndi Lauper has stated it had nothing to do with that to say otherwise. 1986 80s Pop
Turn, Turn, Turn The Byrds An almost word-for-word direct quotation from the Bible, specifically Ecclesiastes, with the addition of the refrain "Turn, Turn, Turn". #1 hit on the Billboard chart. 1967 Folk-pop
Unborn Child Seals and Crofts This pro-life song was a hit single in 1974, but for some reason gets left off the Seals and Crofts greatest hits albums. #66 on the Billboard charts. 1974 Easy listening
The Well Below the Valley Traditional. Covered by Christy Moore Song loosely based on the story of Jesus and the woman at the well. Lyrics about old-fashioned family relationships and traditional attitudes to women. Promotes all children's right to life. Traditional/Folk
I Need A Dollar Aloe Blacc "Please Mr.Bossman I need this job more than you can know" - an excellent paean to the plights of unemployment 2010 Neo-soul
Cat's In The Cradle Harry Chapin The importance of traditional families and responsible fatherhood. #1 on the Billboard charts 1974 Pop
The Dumber They Come Eddie Cantor A song about how liberal college education destroys romance and femininity. 1923 Vaudeville
Thank You My Lord Petula Clark The title says it all. 1966 Spiritual
What's The Use Of Wond'rin? Doris Day Celebrates the command: "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord." -Ephesians 5:22 1960 Swing
Under God Pat Boone, the Booth brothers 2005 Gospel
God Loves My Country Balthrop, Alabama A song that declares that God loves America most of all. Folk
Y.M.C.A Village People About the Young Men's Christian Organization. About pulling yourself up from your bootstraps with the help of Christianity. #2 hit on the Billboard charts. 1977 Disco
You Can't Hurry Love (You Just Have to Wait) The Supremes Abstinence for rock fans. Also performed by Phil Collins. #1 hit on the Billboard charts. 1966 60s Pop
You Light Up My Life Debby Boone One of the biggest hits ever, but liberals omit that this song is about Jesus. #1 hit on the Billboard charts. 1977 70s Pop
Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition Written by Frank Loesser; made famous by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra A patriotic song written and published as sheet music in 1942; Kay Kyser's recording came out in 1943. This rousing tune is about a chaplain (called a "sky pilot" in the song) who is with some men on a warship in the heat of a battle. One of the soldiers asks the chaplain to pray for the men shooting at the enemy aircraft. In response, the chaplain puts down his Bible, mans one of the gun turrets on the ship, and begins firing at the planes himself, and tells the soldiers, "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition, and we'll all stay free!" Beyond the obvious pro-Christian and pro-American messages, it also tells us that sometimes, the Lord calls on us to put down the Bible and pick up our guns to defend the American way. #1 hit on the Billboard charts. 1943 Patriotic/Jazz
Christmas Shoes NewSong A Christmas song by a Christian band. 2000 Gospel
Your Love Is Extravagant Casting Crowns 2003 Gospel
What If His People Prayed Casting Crowns 2003 Gospel
American Dream Casting Crowns "But if he loses his soul, what has he gained in the end" 2003 Gospel

Country songs

Songs “Country” Artist Comments/lyric sample Billboard Rank Subgenre
"Ain't I Right" Marty Robbins Song against Communism and socialism. NA Country
Country Boy Aaron Lewis Promotes country and traditional lifestyle as well as family and friendship values. NA Country
Country Trash Johnny Cash In a comedic way, the song praises the small town conservative virtues of the people looked down upon by big city liberals as "Country trash" NA Classic/Country
Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue (The Angry American) Toby Keith A patriotic response to the Sept. 11 attacks 1 (Hot Country Songs) Classic/Country
D-I-V-O-R-C-E Tammy Wynette This sad song was a huge hit in 1968, sadly about a family breaking up (ironically Wynette's two most famous songs are this one and "Stand By Your Man"). 1 Classic/Country
God Bless the USA Lee Greenwood One of the most popular patriotic songs of modern times. 7 (Hot Country) Classic/Country
God's Gonna Get 'Cha For That Tammy Wynette & George Jones You cannot escape God's gaze, no matter who you are Twenty-five Country
You Forgotten? Darryl Worley Patriotic response to September 11, 2001 attacks[1] 1 (US Country) Classic/Country
Jesus, Take The Wheel Carrie Underwood A gospel-themed hit from the American Idol winner. 1 (US Country) Country
Fast Car Tracy Chapman shelter/Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs" 6 Folk
Good Guys Win Jimmy Buffett A song about good triumphing over evil. It can be relatable to America's police, FBI, CIA, or military stopping organized criminals. NA Country
"Somebody Must Be Prayin' For Me Tim McGraw Song about prayer and how it is a necessary part of everyday life. NA Country
In America The Charlie Daniels Band Patriotism makes a comeback in response to the 1970's triple whammy of double-digit inflation, unemployment, and mortgage interest rates (giving rise to the misery index), along with the fallout from Watergate and the then on-going Iran hostage crisis and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Eleven Classic/Country
I Saw The Light Hank Williams Redemption of sin through faith. NA Classic/Country
It's America Rodney Atkins Celebrates the American spirit and all the good things about the United States. 1 (US Country) Classic/Country
Only Prettier Miranda Lambert Explains that conservative women are better than their liberal counterparts. 12 (US Country) Country
Stand By Your Man Tammy Wynette Don't expect feminists to like that one! Or Hillary Clinton! 1 (Hot Country Singles) Classic/Country
Simple Man Charlie Daniels A song about how drugs and poor politics are a result of people putting their Bibles down. Also a strongly pro death penalty song, though it does hint at vigilante-style justice. Twelve Classic/Country/Rock
Take Me Home, Country Roads John Denver Celebrates Southern country landscape and traditions. 2 Classic/Folk
The Devil Went Down To Georgia Charlie Daniels A variant on "deal with the devil" stories found in literature (such as The Devil and Daniel Webster); in this case, Johnny actually outplays the devil and defeats him. Does contain, in some versions, an expletive. 3 Classic/Country
The Fightin' Side of Me Merle Haggard A song about patriotism and standing up for America. 1 (Hot Country Singles) Classic/Country

Rock and rap

Songs “Rock” Artist Comments/lyrics sample Billboard Rank Subgenre
22 Acacia Avenue Iron Maiden Expresses the dangers of prostitution. NA Heavy metal
"Aces High" Iron Maiden Patriotic song about a British RAF pilot fighting Nazis.[2] Music Video starts with a Patriotic speech by Winston Churchill.[3] NA Heavy metal
A Dead Man's Words Queensrÿche No Man Left Behind. "The word we hear is there's one man down and he's alive. They ask for volunteers. I raise my hand high. I'm sure he'd do the same for me. It's three days through the desert heat to save one man's life and I don't even know his name." NA Rock
"Ain't It Fun" Paramore Song tells spoiled liberals that the world doesn't owe them anything. Not surprisingly, singer Hayley Williams is a devout Christian [4] who was home schooled[5] 95 Alternative rock
All In Lifehouse Describes a relationship with God as being full of commitment and without reservations. NA Rock
"All You Zombies" The Hooters Anti-atheist song that narrates the song of Moses & Noah, tells the zombies (atheists) that the rain's going to fall on them when the time comes. (a.k.a Judgment Day,) N/A Rock
Amen Kid Rock Talks about "Stop living off handouts and favors". Written and performed by a republican. N/A Country/Rock
Angel of Death Slayer Exposes the sheer disgustingness of the Nazis and Holocaust. NA Thrash metal
Angry Young Man Billy Joel The doctrinaire leftist radical with "his fist in the air and his head in the sand" comes in for biting criticism. NA Classic/Pop
"Another Brick In The Wall" Pink Floyd Anti-public school N/A Rock
At 30,000 Ft. Queensrÿche Pro-soldier, pro-Iraqi/Afghanistan action. "Flaming oil blackens the sky. I don't know why...their hate is the reason for the Hell that I make." NA Rock
Baba O'riley The Who The song was a backlash against Woodstock & the hippie movement. NA Rock
Back in the U.S.A. Chuck Berry A patriotic song about missing life in the U.S.A. Sixteen Classic/Rock
Bad Boys Inner Circle Pro-police song that also asks the criminals why they their deeds "born from a mother with the love from a father" as the song states. N/A Rock, Reggae
Bad Rap (Who You Tryin' To Kid, Kid?) Steve Taylor Takes aim at LA, NYC and SF hipsters, the Village Voice, abortion, and "the left-wing band with their heads in the sand". NA Rock
Be All, End All Anthrax Expresses the dangers of communism and fascism. NA Heavy/thrash metal
Behind the Crooked Cross Slayer Another Slayer song that exposes the sheer disgustingness of the Nazis and Holocaust. N/A Thrash metal
Bus Stop The Hollies Pro-chivalry, pro-romance and pro-marriage: "Someday my name and hers are going to be the same." 5 Classic
California Über Alles Dead Kennedys Anti-Jerry Brown song, which compares him to Hitler & Big Brother Punk
Computer Brains Petra A song about the negative influence of popular media. Encourages analyzing what you're exposed to and realizing its effects. Rock
Children Can Live (Without It) DC Talk pro-life song. "A miracle of God, now looked on as a choice." Rap/Hip Hop
Chores Animal Collective "Now I've got these chores / and I'm not gonna hurt no-one"—Hard work is praised and violence is discouraged. A scary song for liberals! NA Alternative/Indie Rock
Creed Petra A song based on the Apostles' Creed Rock
Creeping Death Metallica A Christian song that tells the story of Moses and the Plagues of Egypt. NA Metal
Crying In The Chapel Elvis Presley Pro-marriage 1 Classic
Dawn of Correction The Spokesmen Conservative response to the liberal anti-war song Eve of Destruction, many of the lyrics directly counter statements in that song. Opening lines are "The western world has a common dedication/To keep free people from red domination". 36 Classic/Rock
Declaration Day Iced Earth A song about the Revolutionary War. NA Rock
Devil is a Loser Lordi About how actions have consequences, mixed with contempt for the devil and Satanists. NA Rock/Metal
Don't Let 'Em Take Your Gun Grand Funk Railroad A father gives his son some sage advice. NA Classic/Rock
Don't Stop (Thinking About Tomorrow) Fleetwood Mac Used by Bill Clinton as his campaign theme song in 1992, but liberals often try to appeal to conservative themes for elections. 3 Classic/Rock
Eminence Front The Who Anti-hedonism and anti-drug abuse. This song was played at the 2016 Republican National Convention. 68 Hard Rock
The Enemy Anthrax A song that exposes the sheer disgustingness of the Nazis and Holocaust. N/A Thrash metal
For the Ladies KJ-52 A Christian Rap song that's respectful towards women, in contrast to the sexist and misogynistic lyrics commonly found in secular Rap. Rap
Gangster's Paradise Coolio Although a rap song, the main message is about a former thug who regrets living his life of crime. N/A Rap
Get it Right the First Time Louisiana's LeRoux Wealthy Georgia politician is placed in high office and turns out to be a puppet with no ideas of his own. Released in 1980 when Jimmy Carter was up for re-election. NA Rock
Lucy Skillet Couple has an abortion and regrets it NA Rock
Gimme Back My Bullets Lynyrd Skynyrd The name says it all. NA Classic/Rock
Glory Hallelujah Frank Turner Rejects those who say there is no God, insisting that never was the case NA Rock
God and Guns Lynyrd Skynyrd A powerful new song that elaborates on the song title. NA Rock
God's Gonna Cut You Down "Go tell that long tongue liar, go and tell that midnight rider, tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter, tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down" NA Classic/Traditional
God Save the Queen Despite being frighteningly atheistic, the British have enough sense to keep this God-inclusive song as their national anthem. The anthem rightly attributes the success and good fortune of the nation and its monarch to God. NA national anthem
Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road Elton John The same message as the Prodigal Son: look objectively at our own lives, and realize that "I should have listened to my old man." 2 Classic
Gotta Serve Somebody Bob Dylan "It may be the devil or it may be the Lord." Twenty-four Classic/Folk
Grandad Clive Dunn UK Number 1 hit, in praise of senior citizens and their values Classic
Government Cheese The Rainmakers Humorous spoof of welfare. NA Classic
Guilty of Being White Minor Threat Criticizes the concept of white guilt. NA Punk Rock
"Hallelujah" Leonard Cohen Refers to King David and possibly his psalms. NA Classic
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" Hollies Repeats the slogan of Boys Town, a Christian charity for youngsters founded by Father Edward J. Flanagan in Omaha[6] NA Classic
I Am America Krista Branch American Tea Party Movement Song NA Classic
I Fought the Law (and the Law Won) The Crickets Its title says it all. The version by The Clash has a particularly good tempo. 9 (Bobby Fuller Four version) Classic
It's a Man's Man's Man's World James Brown Acknowledges the importance that men have brought to the world, through hard-work, and the importance woman contain in our society 8 Rhythm and Blues Soul
Keep an Open Mind or Else McCarthy About the conservative value of keeping an open mind. NA Classic/Pop
Killers of the Unborn Barren Cross The titles says it all. An anti-abortion song that condemns abortion as the brutal murder it is. Heavy Metal
Last Caress The Misfits Pro-life song, with the lyrics "I killed your baby today, And it doesn't matter much to me, As long as it's dead" pretty much sums up Planned Parenthood. Band member Michale Graves has stated he is a conservative in interviews. Punk Rock
Last Kiss Pearl Jam "Oh where oh where can my baby be; The Lord took her away from me; She's gone to heaven so I got to be good; So I can see my baby when I leave this world"[7] Classic
Let It Be The Beatles Very popular in Russia under the Soviets 1 Classic
Living In America James Brown Song that espouses the virtues of, and pride in, living in the United States. Appears in the movie "Rocky IV" and on the film's soundtrack. NA Classic/R&B/Funk
Master of Puppets Metallica Anti-drug anthem. NA Metal
Move Along The All-American Rejects Stated by band leader Tyson Ritter to be an anti-suicide statement. Suggests that even during the toughest times in life, it's best to move on. N/A Pop punk
My Love Petula Clark A Christian love in secular form. 1 Classic
Neighborhood Bully Bob Dylan Israel's right to exist and defend itself. NA Classic/Folk
No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed Richie Havens (Covered by Yes) "...I know your cross is heavier With every step Every step But I know a man who'd walk miles for you..." NA Classic/Rock
Okie From Muskogee Merle Haggard Anti-drug and anti-hippie; a song about praising the traditional American values in Mid-America. Was written in response to the Vietnam War protests and counter-culture movement. 1 (Billboard Hot Country) Classic
"On Fire" Switchfoot This song is about keeping the faith, in people and in our religion. 2003 Rock
Our Turn Now Carman A song condemning the 1962 Supreme Court decision that banned school prayer Rock
People Get Ready Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions An all-time classic song about the glory of the Lord. 3 Contemporary
Po-Dunk Kid Rock Celebrates the work, trials, and contributions of hard-working, red-blooded Americans and vigorously refutes the fallacious notions of Coastal Elites that their degenerate inner-city lives should be the standard for America. Recorded by conservative Michigan Senatorial candidate Robert "Kid Rock" Ritchie. N/A Country/Rock
Purple Heart Sabaton A tribute to US military personnel killed in action. Impressive, considering that this band is Swedish. NA Power metal
Red White & Blue (Love It or Leave) Lynyrd Skynyrd to sit down on some big grassy knoll where the sun was shining and hear music..." Tom Johnston of LS Twenty-seven Classic/Rock
Renegade Steppenwolf John Kay's childhood escape from Communist East Germany. NA Classic/Rock
Sin City The Flying Burrito Brothers Attacks modern decadence and predicts divine punishment for sin. NA Classic/Country
Spirit In The Sky Norman Greenbaum A religious rock song written in 1969. 3 Classic
Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin A great Christian classic by one of the most well-known bands! NA Rock
Star Spangled Banner Madison Rising The American national anthem, as performed by rock band Madison Rising, who put out a challenge to the American public to renew its intimacy with and understanding of the anthem and its patriotic message. [1] NA Classic/Traditional/Rock
Storm the Embassy The Stray Cats Another conservative song about the Iran hostage crisis. "Fifteen man taken captive in a hostile foreign land/Scorchin' sun beaming down onto miles and miles of sand..." NA Classic/Rock
Supper's Ready Genesis children home, To take them to the new Jerusalem. NA Classic/Rock
Sympathy for the Devil The Rolling Stones Reminds humanity that evil is present in the world and needs to be fought. NA Classic/Rock
Symphony of Destruction Megadeth Talks about the dangers of communism and fascism as it says "You take a mortal man and put him in control, watch him become a God, watch people's heads a roll". NA Thrash Metal
Taxman The Beatles George Harrison said, "Taxman was when I first realized that even though we had started earning money, we were actually giving most of it away in taxes." NA Classic/Rock
That Smell Lynyrd Skynyrd A very strong anti-drug use song by America's most well-known Southern rock band. NA Classic/Country/Rock
Union Sundown Bob Dylan The title says it all. NA Classic/Folk
Wait for You KJ-52 Condemns promiscuity and promotes abstinence Rap
"Waiting List" Dr. Octagon A powerful song about socialized medicine and rationing NA Hip-hop
Way Out Here Josh Thompson ownership, the Lord, and hard work. Also preaches the morals and ethics that are known from small towns. Fifteen (US Country) Classic/Country
We Must Take America Back Steve Vaus Became an underground country music hit in 1992 after RCA dropped him and took the album out of print due to the political lyrics. NA Classic/Country
When You Love A Woman Journey True love from the heart Twelve Classic/Rock
Won't Get Fooled Again The Who How the October Revolution ruined everyone's lives. Also notable, band leader Pete Townshend refused to sell the rights for this song to Michael Moore.[8] N/A Classic/Rock
Yours Is No Disgrace Yes Written to, and about, the troops headed for Vietnam. NA Classic/Rock
Bodies The Sex Pistols Profane but graphically anti-abortion. NA Rock
Critical Acclaim Avenged Sevenfold Pro-America and pro-Military. NA Rock
Disparity by Design Rise Against Refers to the 'over-reaching arm' of the government, and considers whether welfare is a 'handout undeserved'. Also refers to the American ideal of 'pulling yourself up by your bootstraps'. NA Rock
Dissident Pearl Jam About a woman who engages in liberal values by being impregnated out of wedlock and having an abortion, but immediately regrets doing so. 3 Rock
Hook in Mouth Megadeth A jab at the ultra-liberal PMRC. NA Heavy/thrash metal
Don't Tread On Me Metallica Tune about Gadsden flag N/A Metal
Holier than Thou Metallica Expresses the dangers of playing Holier than Thou. NA Metal
Father of Mine Everclear the song, Alexakis promises to be a better father than his own had been. 4 Rock
Fair Exchange" Kansas Warnings about totalitarian governments who want to take away your freedom in the name of utopia. Also much of their early 1980s material, which has Christian lyrics. NA Rock
"Freedom is Colorblind" Joe Dan Media A song about how the left uses race to polarize the country. It is a conservative song that tries to unite the country. NA Rock
Hundred Mile Stare Queensrÿche Pro-soldier, freedom. "What ever happened to conviction and faith? People trip from side to side; don't know which way or what side to take. Always known the truth. It's really black and white. I've got no fear of judgment when it's time to fight." NA Rock
In Your Eyes Peter Gabriel Love and a 1000 churches for those who are lost. Pop Rock
Iraq No Phobia Pro-Pain It is a pro-American, pro-military heavy metal song about the first Gulf War: "Mohammed's no match for the great Uncle Sam." NA Rock
Make It Real Scorpions Sends a great message about open mindedness. Part of the lyrics also says "As you know, there's always good and evil" and "Just do what feels right for you". The latter basically goes against liberals pushing their beliefs on people. Despite the song's great messages, the band is German and their singer's accent is pretty heavy so many American listeners unfortunately may not fully understand the lyrics without listening carefully. NA Rock/Metal
No Son of Mine Genesis Twelve Rock
"ONE TEA PARTY" Toot Sweet This song is a metaphoric call to energize, motivate and unite the movement that we are all passionate about... the time is now to stand together, united, "AS ONE". NA Rock
"Prayer for America" JoeDanMedia A short history lesson put to music regarding our schools and how the Bible was taught there in previous years. NA Rock
Welcome to the Family Avenged Sevenfold A song about death row, although not anti-death penalty. 8 Rock
"No Rules for Radicals" JoeDanMedia This song highlights "rules" Saul Alinsky wrote about in his progressive-liberal book, 'Rules for Radicals'. NA Rock
Tired of Sex Weezer Shows the danger of premarital sex. A warning against the evils of sex addiction. NA Rock
Real American Rick Derringer Patriotic anthem, known as Hulk Hogan's pre-match song. NA Rock
Red Barchetta Rush Tells the story of a future with excessive regulation, where even driving is illegal. NA Rock
Sister Christian Night Ranger This song advices the drummers sister to remain a virgin till she finds "Mr. Right" NA Rock
Sliver Queensrÿche Pro-soldier, bravery. "It's time to sack up and let go of your mothers. Take your gun, it's the cross that's carried by your brothers." NA Rock
Something For Nothing Rush "You can't get something for nothing, you can't have freedom for free." NA Rock
I've Seen Footage Death Grips Profane. Criticizes the glorification of violence by the mainstream media. NA Hip Hop
Sparks of the Tempest Kansas Warnings about totalitarian governments who want to take away your freedom in the name of utopia. Also much of their early 1980s material, which has Christian lyrics. NA Rock
Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes Kevin Ayers Defends the right of businessmen to choose their customers: "we don't serve strangers in blue suede shoes." NA Rock
The Big Money Rush Pro-capitalism forty-five Rock
Ticket to Ride The Beatles Lyrics describe anti-feminist attitude 1 Rock
I Will Fail You Demon Hunter NA Heavy Metal
Break the Cycle For Today NA Metalcore
Face Everything And Rise Papa Roach "I need a cure for this life I've chosen" "I am protected when I'm walking through the flames" NA Rock/Metal
Skeletons Papa Roach "I will shed my sins / I'll show you my skeletons" "Burn away the sins / We all have our skeletons" "I have lost myself in my addictions" NA Rock/Metal
Falling Apart Papa Roach "I'll follow you out of the dark / I tried it my way but I keep fallin' apart" "All that I see is the wickedness around me / I refuse to believe the apocalypse inside of me" NA Rock/Metal
Never Have To Say Goodbye Papa Roach "You always loved me when I couldn't even love myself / No you never turned away when I was begging for help" "I can hear your voice when I walk through the pain / You showed me how to live, showed me that I could change / I can feel you catch me when I fall away" NA Rock/Metal
Gravity Papa Roach "I'm a broken man, I'm full of sin / I'm sick of all this hell that I'm livin' in" NA Rock/Metal
War Over Me Papa Roach "I'm fighting for my soul / I've walked a self destructive lonely road / I read the warning signs but / I was too blind to see / I had to feel the pain 'till I believed / I have a purpose" NA Rock/Metal
Devil Papa Roach "If all I have is now / No consequences" "I don't wanna finish what we started / I never should've let you in / You thought I was an easy target / Now I know who you are / Who the devil is" NA Rock/Metal
Warriors Papa Roach "Shine your light / Push the enemy back / When you're under attack / It will protect you / Kill the night / All we need is a spark / We can bury the dark" NA Rock/Metal
A Shame Pillar "It's a shame to be ashamed / To be ashamed of the One that we should glorify" NA Rock/Metal
Echelon Pillar "You're takin' a risk when you resist The One who made you exist" NA Rock/Metal
Everything Pillar "Everything has meaning, everything we see / Are you willing to give up, everything" NA Rock/Metal
Fireproof Pillar "The only one who can control me, I extol the Almighty" NA Rock/Metal
For the Love of the Game Pillar "Your final destination / Keeps you focused on the win" NA Rock/Metal
State of Emergency Pillar "It's a state of emergency / It's time we see / There's a need to take action" NA Rock/Metal
Collapse War Of Ages "Through the blood of a savior / Our death shall set us free" NA Metal
From Ashes War Of Ages "Fight for the path unto forgiveness" "I knew from the first time that I saw you / You were sent by God" NA Metal
Silent Night War Of Ages "Fallen I am, yet bound by flesh" NA Metal
My Body Young the Giant "My body tells me no / But I won't quit / Cause I want more" — Powerful chorus describes how the singer defies his body's physical desire to stop working and continue working hard because he wants to reap the rewards he has earned from his hard work. It describes conservative traits (persevering with hard work) and capitalistic ideals (wanting the rewards you worked for; working past your limit because you have proper incentive). 65 Alternative
No Children The Mountain Goats A song about a marriage falling apart because the couple has no children to hold the family together. NA Rock
Liberalism is a Mental Disorder The Infidel (Gregory Van Leer Jr.) with an opening from Michael Savage Clearly attacks liberal values. NA Rap
See no Evil Holy Soldier Pro-life song that demonstrates the callousness of those who support abortion. Metal
Sunny Afternoon The Kinks About a rich man trying to enjoy the simple things in life because the nanny-state has nearly bankrupted him. Fourteen Rock
Where'd You Go Fort Minor Shows the hardship of divorce, liberal values, and the possible future of the families of American soldiers who could be forced to serve in Libya. NA Rap
Patriotism Company Flow While containing bad language it endorses the US as a super-power. NA Rap
Tribute Tenacious D Comedy single, but it's also a very popular song about overcoming Satan and alludes to many other Christian themes such as heaven and hell. 4 Rock/folk
For Martha The Smashing Pumpkins Being torn between the anguish of losing a lost one and the joy of knowing you will one day reunite them with in heaven NA Rock
Dethharmonic Dethklok Anti-tax NA Rock
Get Over It The Eagles world doesn't owe you a thing," NA Rock
The Prisoner Iron Maiden Patriotic song about a British POW fighting in a Japanese prison camp during WW2. NA Heavy metal
The Trooper Iron Maiden Another patriotic Iron Maiden song about the British in a 19th century war. NA Heavy metal
"Extra Extra" Toots Sweet Toots does a great job at making the clips entertaining as well as informative. NA Rock
"The List" The Right Brothers A song that melodically lists liberal activists. NA Rock
"We the People" Toots Sweet A song about the Constitution and how the current administration has been abusing the beloved document we are trying to live by. NA Rock
"Shut up and Teach" The Right Brothers Liberal indoctrination runs rampant in our schools. Song expresses the desire to stick to a non-partisan curriculum. NA Rock
King Without a Crown Matisyahu Ask Hashem(God) for mercy and He'll throw you a rope." 7 (Hot Modern Rock Tracks) Spiritual
Livin' on a Prayer Bon Jovi Organized labor is harmful to the welfare of workers, who turn to prayer. 1 Rock
Bush Was Right The Right Brothers Celebrating the Bush Administration's success and policies. NA Rock
"Stop Global Whining" The Right Brothers Anti-Global Warming hoax song. NA Rock
Capitalism Oingo Boingo There's nothing wrong with free enterprise. NA Rock
Keep On Loving You REO Speedwagon Love overcomes infidelity "When I said that I love you I meant That I love you forever." 1 Rock
Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd A response to hippie culture. Defends Southerners from stereotyped attacks by liberal, Canadian rocker Neil Young. "Well, I hope Neil Young will remember/A Southern |man don't need him around anyhow." Also criticizes former Alabama Democrat governor and pro-segregationist George Wallace. 8 Rock
Lightning Crashes Live The joy and significance of childbirth. 1 Rock
Takin' Care of Business Bachman-Turner Overdrive The work ethic and promoting self-employment. Twelve Rock
Brick Ben Folds Five Shows the regret involved in abortion. 6 (Modern Rock Tracks) Rock
Alive P.O.D. About being thankful for the gift of life. 2 (US Alternative) Rock
Jesus Christ Brand New The singer turns to God for advice and assurance. thirty Hot Modern Rock Tracks Rock
I Won't Back down Tom Petty Talks about not backing down from a fight. Can be compared to not losing the Iraq War. N/A Rock
"Pray" MC Hammer Working hard and giving thanks. 2 Rap/Pop
Obama Nation and its sequel Obama Nation Part 3 Lowkey A song sharply critical of Liberal president Barack Obama and his policies. Also criticises those that blindly follow him due to his race: 'It's the substance within, not the colour of your skin' N/A Rap
Such Great Heights The Postal Service Creationist/Biblical lyrics: "And I have to speculate that God himself did make us into corresponding shapes like puzzle pieces from the clay." ? Indie
Return to Oz Scissor Sisters A song about the connection between homosexuality and illegal drug use,[9] a subject that the lamestream media prefers not to talk about. ? Glam Rock
Brimful of Asha Cornershop A song which mocks big government: " We don't care about no Government warning/'Bout their promotion of the simple life/And the dams they're building" ? Alternative Rock
53rd & 3rd The Ramones A song denouncing sodomy. ? Punk
Beat On the Brat The Ramones A song acknowledging the fact that sometimes corporal punishment is necessary in order to discipline children. ? Punk
Feuer Frei Rammstein An anti-pacifist song which acknowledges that there's some merit in war. ? Industrial
Goodbye Horses Q Lazzarus A song that might very well be about the hope Christianity offers the world. The person the singer talks with can be construed as a cynical atheist who has a sad outlook on life due to his lack of belief in a higher power. The singer on the other hand still has hope, as she knows there is a God. In the final lines she sings about flying over horses. This might interpreted to mean that like all of mankind she too experienced physical death, but due her belief in Jesus found her way onto Heaven. ? New Wave
The Logical Song Supertramp Mocks the public education system also compares being a called a liberal to being called a criminal. ? Classic Rock
Yah Mo Be There James Igram and Michael McDonald Written about God ? R&B
Runaway Son Mike Oldfield The parable of The Prodigal Son, from the prodigal's perspective. ? Rock
Gratitude VNV Nation A sincere "Thank You" to all the doubters and naysayers that inspire us to fight, and make us find strength and courage we didn't know we had. Although it's not an explicitly Christian song, compare James 1:2-4. ? Electronic
"Never Too Late" Three Days Grace Alternative
"Get Out Alive" Three Days Grace Alternative
"One-X" Three Days Grace Alternative
"The High Road" Three Days Grace Alternative
"The End Is Not the Answer" Three Days Grace Alternative
"The Real You" Three Days Grace Alternative
"My Life" Billy Joel Criticism of the liberal nanny state: "They will tell you you can't sleep alone in a strange place / Then they'll tell you can't sleep with somebody else" 3 Pop rock

Classical music

Songs "Classical" Artist Comments- Billboard Rank Subgenre
Messiah George Frideric Handel The classic oratorio, especially popular around Christmastime, praises the Son who saved humanity by telling the stories of the Prophets who foretold his coming to earth, the annunciation to the shepherds of Christ's birth, the Passion of Christ, and finally the resurrection of the dead and Christ's glorification in heaven. N/A Romantic Era

Debatable Whether Conservative

The top five in a poll of the greatest songs in the 20th century, according to the Recording Industry Association of America and the NEA:

  • Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland)
  • White Christmas (Bing Crosby)
  • Respect (Aretha Franklin)
  • American Pie (Don McLean)

Also questionable:

  • Hammer to Fall (Queen) - talks about being hopeful for the Soviet Union falling
  • Rocky Raccoon (Beatles) - has multiple references to Gideon's Bible
  • Been to Hell (Hollywood Undead)-Despite the large amount of swearing, it talks about the destructive nature of Hollywood, including how Hollywood and the quest for fame can cause someone to lose their faith. It also criticizes Hollywood values.
  • Only the Good Die Young (Billy Joel)-a boy tries to convince a Catholic girl to have sex with him rather than practice abstinence. Although it contains a lot of anti-religious dialogue (from the boy's perspective), in the end the girl holds true to her values, and nothing happens between them.
  • Still the One by Orleans - a very good song about marital fidelity. However, one of the singers, John Hall, later became a Democratic Congressman from New York and sued Republican presidential candidate John McCain over the use of the song
  • My Sweet Lord (George Harrison) - Love for religion and having a relationship with God even uses hallelujah, though many Hindu undertones.
  • Because I got high (Afroman) - Although a song about Marijuana, the singer mentions drug use leading to him loosing his kids and wife, messing up his life, failing a class, skipping work, and losing his car.
  • Where is the love (Black Eyed Peas) - Main message questioning why are people ignoring their Christian beliefs, and asking for Help from church and God. Condemns both racism, and terrorism, and also claims the idea of joining gangs and doing drugs is wrong. However it also dis promotes the idea of war, and promotes peace making.
  • Grow a Pear (Kesha) -Song's message is manning up, but the singer Kesha is a pro-LGBT homosexual agenda activist.
  • All My Friends (Snakehips) - the song's message is how terrible clubs actually are, instead of the hype that's falsely given to them. However, the song is explicit. Sample lyric: "All my friends are wasted, and I hate this club and I drink too much; another Friday night I've wasted.."

References

  1. http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=15568
  2. 92 Squadron - Geoffrey Wellum, RAF website
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg9aQvjMS60
  4. http://www.christianitytoday.com/gleanings/2010/december/disgruntled-rock-stars-cite-faith-as-reason-for-leaving.html
  5. http://www.pmoreonline.com/english/paramore/biography-2
  6. http://www.boystown.org/about/father-edward-%7Cj-%7Cflanagan
  7. http://www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=14
  8. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/jul/14/news2
  9. http://dancemusic.about.com/od/artistshomepages/a/ScisSisIntBD.htm

See also