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The Ultimate Travel Playlist: 100 Best Travel Songs (with Lyrics and Videos)

Katie Hammel

July 18, 2023

10 min read

Music has the power to transport us, change our moods, and conjure memories. And, for many travelers, music is closely linked to travel. It can helps us understand the people and culture of a place, break down language barriers, and sear certain moments into our memories forever.

With help from members of our Travel Community and Going staff, we've created the ultimate travel playlist of 100 travel songs. Some reference specific places, others showcase the musical talent of a specific country, and others simply celebrate the joy of exploration.

Here, in no particular order, are 100 of our favorite travel songs.

56 songs that reference specific places in the title or lyrics

Sure, some of these songs, such Paris by the Chainsmokers or Toto’s Africa , actually have little to do with the specific place; it’s just used as the title or the setting for the story. But others not only reference a country or city, they also evoke a specific sense of that particular place or tell a story about that destination.

For example, in Marrakech Express , Crosby, Stills & Nash recount scenes from a train ride Nash actually took in 1966. In London Calling , the Clash sing about the social issues facing London in the late 70s. In Walking in Memphis , Marc Cohn croons about his experience wandering the city. And Simon & Garfunkel's America was inspired by a road trip that Paul Simon took with his girlfriend.

Here are some of our favorite songs that mention a specific city or country, and a snippet of the lyrics.

Listen when:  you're on a $388 flight to Vienna, or a $671 flight to Johannesburg, or a $353 flight to Paris, or...

1. Kathmandu – Bob Seger

I think I'm going to Katmandu

‍ That's really, really where I'm going to

If I ever get out of here

That's what I'm gonna do

I know my plane is due

The one that's going to Katmandu

Up to the mountain's where I'm going to

K-k-k-k-k-k Kathmandu ‍

2. One Night in Bangkok – Murray Head

One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster

The bars are temples but the pearls ain't free

You'll find a god in every golden cloister

A little flesh, a little history

I can feel an angel sliding up to me

3. I've Been Everywhere – Johnny Cash

I've been everywhere, man

Crossed the deserts bare, man

I've breathed the mountain air, man

Travel, I've had my share, man

I've been everywhere

I've been to

4. Africa – Toto

The wild dogs cry out in the night

As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company

I know that I must do what's right

As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti

I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you

There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do

I bless the rains down in Africa

Gonna take some time to do the things we never have

Bonus: Check out the 2018 cover by Weezer and this awesome 2016 video from Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.

5. Marrakech Express – Crosby, Stills & Nash

Take the train from Casablanca going south

Blowing smoke rings from the corners of my my, my, my, my mouth

Colored cottons hang in air

Charming cobras in the square

Striped jellabas we can wear at home

Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express

6. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) – Shakira

Today's your day

You paved the way

If you get down get up oh oh

When you get down get up eh eh

Tsamina mina zangalewa

This time for Africa

7. San Francisco – Scott McKenzie

If you're going to San Francisco

Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair

You're gonna meet some gentle people there

8. London Calling – The Clash

The ice age is coming, the sun is zooming in

Engines stop running, the wheat is growin' thin

A nuclear era, but I have no fear

'Cause London is drowning, and I, I live by the river

9. Galway Girl – Ed Sheeran

You know, she played the fiddle in an Irish band

But she fell in love with an Englishman

Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand

Said, "Baby, I just wanna dance"

With my pretty little Galway girl

You're my pretty little Galway girl

10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) – They Might Be Giants

Every gal in Constantinople

Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople

So if you've a date in Constantinople

She'll be waiting in Istanbul

Even old New York was once New Amsterdam

Why they changed it I can't say

People just liked it better that way

11. Ramblin’ Man – the Allman Brothers Band

I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin'

I'm leavin' out of Nashville, Tennessee

They're always having a good time down on the bayou

Lord, them Delta women think the world of me

Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can

And when it's time for leavin'

I hope you'll understand

That I was born a ramblin' man

12. Aux Champs-Élysées – Joe Dassin

Aux Champs-Elysées, aux Champs-Elysées

Au soleil, sous la pluie, à midi ou à minuit

Il y a tout ce que vous voulez aux Champs-Elysées

In English:

Champs-Elysees, Champs-Elysees In the sun, in the rain, at noon or midnight There is everything you want on the Champs-Elysées

13. Lovers in Japan – Coldplay

Tonight, maybe we're gonna run

Dreamin' of the Osaka sun

Ohh, ohh, ohhh

Dreamin' of when the morning comes

14. Barcelona – George Ezra

Every time you have to go

Shut my eyes and you know

I’ll be lying right by your side

In Barcelona

15. April in Paris – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

I never knew the charm of spring

I never met it face to face

I never knew my heart could sing

I never missed a warm embrace

Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom

Holiday tables under the trees

April in Paris, this is a feeling

16. Blue Hawaii – Elvis Presley

Come with me

While the moon is on the sea

The night is young

And so are we, so are we

Dreams come true

In blue Hawaii

17. Back in the U.S.S.R. – The Beatles

Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out

They leave the West behind

And Moscow girls make me sing and shout

That Georgia's always on my mind

Aw come on!

Yeah I'm back in the U.S.S.R.

You don't know how lucky you are boys

Back in the U.S.S.R.

18. Rio – Netsky featuring Macklemore

It’s the “Rio” remix, you should see us

Swimming in the ocean like the pool is hella heated

Expedited Visa and I’m posted with my feet up

Parasailing over beaches, got my girl from Ipanema

19. Barcelona – Ed Sheeran

And you and I we're flying on an airplane tonight

We're going somewhere where the sun is shining bright

Just close your eyes

And let's pretend we're dancing in the street

20. Havana – Camila Cabello

Havana, ooh na-na

Half of my heart is in Havana, ooh na-na

He took me back to East Atlanta, na-na-na, ah

Oh, but my heart is in Havana ‍

21. In America – Neil Diamond

Everywhere around the world

They're coming to America

Every time that flag's unfurled

Got a dream to take them there

Got a dream they've come to share

22. Tennessee – Arrested Development

They tell me my ears are so young

Go back, from whence you came

My family tree, my family name

For some strange reason it had to be

He guided me to Tennessee

Take me to another place, take me to another land

Make me forget all that hurts me, let me understand your plan

23. Paris – The Chainsmokers

We were staying in Paris

To get away from your parents

You look so proud

Standing there with a frown and a cigarette

Posting pictures of yourself on the internet

24. Graceland – Paul Simon

The Mississippi Delta was shining

Like a National guitar

I am following the river

Down the highway

Through the cradle of the civil war

I'm going to Graceland

25. Carolina in My Mind – James Taylor

In my mind I'm gone to Carolina

Can't you see the sunshine?

Can't you just feel the moonshine?

And, ain't it just like a friend of mine

To hit me from behind?

Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind

26. New York State of Mind – Billy Joel

Some folks like to get away

Take a holiday from the neighborhood

Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood

But I'm takin' a Greyhound on the Hudson River line

I'm in a New York state of mind

27. Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn

Saw the ghost of Elvis

On Union Avenue

Followed him up to the gates of Graceland

Then I watched him walk right through

Now security they did not see him

They just hovered 'round his tomb

But there's a pretty little thing

Waiting for the King

Down in the Jungle Room

When I was walking in Memphis

I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale

Walking in Memphis

But do I really feel the way I feel?

28. America – Simon & Garfunkel

Cathy, I said as we boarded a Greyhound in Pittsburgh

Michigan seems like a dream to me now

It took me four days to hitchhike from Saginaw

I've gone to look for America

29. Mexico – James Taylor

Way down here you need a reason to move

Feel a fool running your stateside games

Lose your load, leave your mind behind Baby Jane

It sounds so simple I just got to go

The sun's so hot I forgot to go home

Guess I'll have to go now

30. California – Phantom Planet

Hustlers grab your guns

Your shadow weighs a ton

Driving down the 101

California here we come

Right back where we started from

California, here we come.

31. Chicago – Sufjan Stevens

I fell in love again

All things go, all things go

Drove to Chicago

All things know, all things know

32. Kokomo – The Beach Boys

Off the Florida Keys, there's a place called Kokomo

That's where you want to go to get away from it all

Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand

We'll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band

Down in Kokomo

Aruba, Jamaica, oh I want to take you to

Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama

Key Largo, Montego, baby why don't we go

down to Kokomo, we'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow

That's where we want to go, way down in Kokomo

33. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Sweet home Alabama

Where the skies are so blue

Lord, I'm coming home to you

34. Vertigo – FM Belfast

We are going far away

Don't you look down

You are high above ground

We are driving with our friends

We are driving to a faraway place

35. California Love – Tupac and Dr. Dre

Say what you say, but give me that bomb beat from Dre

Let me serenade the streets of L.A

From Oakland to Sacktown

The Bay Area and back down

Cali is where they put they mack down give me love!

California, knows how to party

In the city of L.A.

In the city of good ol' Watts

In the city, the city of Compton

We keep it rocking

36. Malibu – Miley Cyrus

But here I am

Next to you

The sky is so blue

37. Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight and the Pips

He's leaving

On that midnight train to Georgia

And he's goin' back

To a simpler place and time

And I’ll be with him

I'd rather live in his world

Than live without him in mine

38. California Dreaming – The Mamas and the Papas

All the leaves are brown

And the sky is grey

I've been for a walk

On a winter's day

I'd be safe and warm

If I was in L.A.

California dreamin'

On such a winter's day

39. New York Groove – Ace Frehley

Many years since I was here

On the street I was passin' my time away

To the left and to the right,

Buildings towering to the sky

It's outta sight in the dead of night

Here I am, and in this city, with a fistful of dollars

And baby, you'd better believe

I'm back, back in the New York groove

40. Miami – Will Smith

Party in the city where the heat is on

All night, on the beach till the break of dawn

Welcome to Miami

Bienvenidos a Miami

Bouncin' in the club where the heat is on

I'm goin’ to Miami

41. Vienna – Ultravox

The music is weaving

Haunting notes, pizzicato strings

The rhythm is calling

Alone in the night as the daylight brings

A cool empty silence

The warmth of your hand and a cold grey sky

It fades to the distance

The image has gone only you and I

It means nothing to me

This means nothing to me

42. Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley

Bright light city gonna set my soul

Gonna set my soul on fire

Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn

So get those stakes up higher

There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there

And they're all livin' devil may care

And I'm just the devil with love to spare

Viva Las Vegas, viva Las Vegas

43. Rocky Road to Dublin – The Irish Descendants

Well in Dublin next arrived, I thought it'd be a pity

To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city

So then I took a stroll down among the quality

Me bundle it was stolen in a neat locality

Something crossed me mind, then I looked behind

No bundle could I find upon me stick a-wobblin'

Inquiring for the rogue, said me connaught brogue wasn't much in vogue

On the rocky road to Dublin

44. Beverly Hills – Weezer

Beverly Hills

That's where I want to be (gimme, gimme)

Livin' in Beverly Hills

Rollin' like a celebrity (gimme, gimme)

45. Surfin' USA – The Beach Boys

Haggerties and Swamies

Pacific Palisades

San Anofree and Sunset

Redondo Beach L. A.

All over La Jolla

At Waimea Bay

Everybody's gone surfin'

Surfin' U.S. A.

46. I'm Shipping Up To Boston – Dropkick Murphys

I'm a sailor peg

And I've lost my leg

Climbing up the top sails

I've lost my leg!

I'm shipping up to Boston, whoa

I'm shipping off to find my wooden leg

47. Hello Seattle – Owl City

Hello Seattle, I am a manta ray

Deep beneath the blue waves

I'll crawl the sandy bottom of Puget Sound

And construct my summer home

48. God Blessed Texas – Little Texas

God blessed Texas

With His own hand

Brought down angels from the promised land

Gave 'em a place where they could dance

If you want to see heaven, brother, here's you chance

I've been sent to spread the message

49. Taj Mahal – Sam Roberts Band

Sitting with you on the banks of the Ganges

Stealing a kiss on the streets of Bombay

Caressing your hair like the wind through the palm trees

I never dreamed that anyone could take you away

Keep on keep on keep on singing

I'm building a beautiful statue

To make sure that no one forgets you

50. Alaska – Maggie Rogers

I was walking through icy streams

That took my breath away

Moving slowly through westward water

Over glacial plains

And I walked off you

And I walked off an old me

Oh me, oh my, I thought it was a dream

So it seemed

51. Miles from Minnesota – The Lower 48

Yes next year we'll go traveling

Our escapades so baffling

Our sovereign love returning to the sea

We'll be miles from Minnesota then

Writing letters we won't send

For no words shall contain what will be

Well your sweet voice and my rough hands

When darkness prowls we will dance

Through bluffs and fields and orchards with the moon

Yes next year we will leave this place summer's kiss is just a taste

Fall's warm embrace is coming to us soon

Oh! We've got everywhere to go

You should sleep, I'll see you in the morning

52. Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver

Almost heaven, West Virginia

Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River

Life is old there, older than the trees

Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze

Country roads, take me home

To the place I belong

West Virginia, mountain mama

Take me home, country roads

53. Miles Away – The Maine

I took a trip up the west coast

Was searching for a temp so low

And a summer high

The Sun swayed and set slow

Made waves with some friends I know

Got lost in the ebb and flow

Of the drifting tide

I didn't ever want to come down

From that west coast rush and summer high

And easy, peaceful sense of time

54. Brazil – Declan McKenna

I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil

'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game while out in Brazil

'Cause it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still

Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?

55. Under African Skies – Paul Simon

Joseph's face was as black as the night

And the pale yellow moon shone in his eyes

His path was marked

By the stars in the Southern Hemisphere

And he walked the length of his days

Under African skies

56. Take It Easy – The Eagles

Well I'm a standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona

Such a fine sight to see

It's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed

Ford slowin' down to take a look at me

Come on baby

Don't say maybe

I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me

We may lose and we may win

Though we will never be here again

So open up, I'm climbin' in

Take it easy

26 awesome international songs

A song’s title or lyrics don’t need to explicitly mention a specific place; sometimes it's the artist, the melody, the language, or simply the emotion of the song that ties it in our memories to a place we love.

Whether it’s the sultry sounds of Gotan Project’s Amor Porteno taking us back to a tango club in Buenos Aires, or the ethereal sounds of Hoppípolla from Sigur Rós transporting us to the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland, these international songs make us think of the places they are from or written about.

Listen when:  you're on your cheap flight to Iceland, or packing for your trip to Seoul, or strolling the streets of Paris, or driving the backroads of Scotland, or...

57. The Last – Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

58. let the music play – shamur, 59. la vie en rose – edith piaf, 60. gangnam style – psy.

61. Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin

62. money (that's what i want) – cheryl k, 63. royals – lorde, 64. rewrite – asian kung fu generation, 65. redemption song – bob marley, 66. dreams – the cranberries, 67. little busters – the pillows, 68. jai ho – a.r. rahman.

69. Counting Stars – Nujabes

70. i’m gonna be (500 miles) – the proclaimers, 71. sni bong – dengue fever, 72. jungle drum – emiliana torrini.

73. On and On – VIXX

74. beds are burning – midnight oil, 75. amor porteño – gotan project, 76. dui bu qi – transition, 77. sirocco – ulrich schnauss and jonas munk, 78. mi gente – j balvin.

79. Hoppípolla – Sigur Rós

80. somewhere over the rainbow – israel kamakawiwoʻole, 81. land down under – men at work, 82. guantanamera – celia cruz.

‍ 18 great songs about travel and wanderlust

Finally, the last songs on the list are those that inspire us to get out and see the world, that commiserate with those us of suffering from the travel bug, and that celebrate the beauty of a life less ordinary.

Listen when: you're suffering from an acute case of wanderlust or dreaming of your next great adventure.

83. Born to be Wild – Steppenwolf

Get your motor runnin'

Head out on the highway

Lookin' for adventure

And whatever comes our way

Yeah Darlin' go make it happen

Take the world in a love embrace

Fire all of your guns at once

And explode into space

84. Roam – The B52s

Roam if you want to

Roam around the world

Without wings, without wheels

Without anything but the love we feel

85. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For – U2

I have climbed the highest mountains

I have run through the fields

Only to be with you

I have run, I have crawled

I have scaled these city walls

These city walls

But I still haven't found

What I'm looking for

86. Come Fly with Me – Frank Sinatra

Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away

If you can use some exotic booze

There's a bar in far Bombay

Come on fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away

87. On the Road Again – Willie Nelson

On the road again

Goin' places that I've never been

Seein' things that I may never see again

And I can't wait to get on the road again

88. Road to Nowhere – Talking Heads

We're on a road to nowhere

Come on inside

Taking that ride to nowhere

We'll take that ride

I'm feeling okay this morning

And you know

We're on the road to paradise

Here we go, here we go

89. Life is a Highway – Tom Cochran

Life's like a road that you travel on

When there's one day here and the next day gone

Sometimes you bend, sometimes you stand

Sometimes you turn your back to the wind

There's a world outside every darkened door

Where blues won't haunt you anymore

Where the brave are free and lovers soar

Come ride with me to the distant shore

We won't hesitate, break down the garden gate

There's not much time left today

90. When I’m Gone (Cups Song) – Anna Kendrick

I’ve got my ticket for the long way ‘round

The one with the prettiest of views

It’s got mountains, it’s got rivers, it’s got sights to give you shivers

But it sure would be prettier with you

When I’m gone

You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

You’re gonna miss me by my walk

You’re gonna miss me by my talk, oh

91. Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen

Someday girl I don't know when

We're gonna get to that place

Where we really wanna go

And we'll walk in the sun

But till then tramps like us

Baby we were born to run

92. Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root

Well, I would like to hold my little hand

And we will run, we will, we will crawl, we will

I would like to hold my little hand

And we will run, we will, we will crawl

Send me on my way (on my way)

93. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett

I blew out my flip flop

Stepped on a pop top

Cut my heel had to cruise on back home

But there's booze in the blender

And soon it will render

That frozen concoction that helps me hang on

Wastin' away again in Margaritaville

Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt

Some people claim that there's a woman to blame

But I know it's my own damn fault

94. Moon River – Audrey Hepburn

Two drifters, off to see the world

There's such a lot of world to see

We're after the same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend

My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me

95. Leaving on a Jet Plane – Peter Paul, and Mary

My bags are packed

I'm ready to go

I'm standing here outside your door

I hate to wake you up to say goodbye

But the dawn is breakin'

It's early morn

The taxi's waitin'

He's blowin' his horn

Already I'm so lonesome

I could cry

So kiss me and smile for me

Tell me that you'll wait for me

Hold me like you'll never let me go

I'm leavin' on a jet plane

I Don't know when I'll be back again

Oh, babe, I hate to go

96. The Passenger – Iggy Pop

I am a passenger

And I ride and I ride

I ride through the city's backside

I see the stars come out of the sky

Yeah, they're bright in a hollow sky

You know it looks so good tonight

I stay under glass

I look through my window so bright

I see the stars come out tonight

I see the bright and hollow sky

Over the city's ripped-back sky

And everything looks good tonight

97. Vacation – The Go-Go's

All I ever wanted

Had to get away

Meant to be spent alone

98. Homeward Bound – Simon & Garfunkel

Every day's an endless stream

Of cigarettes and magazines

And each town looks the same to me, the movies and the factories

And every stranger's face I see reminds me that I long to be

Homeward bound

I wish I was

Home where my thought's escaping

Home where my music's playing

Home where my love lies waiting

Silently for me

99. No Roots – Alice Merton

I like standing still, but that's just a wishful plan

Ask me where I come from, I'll say a different land

But I've got memories and travel like gypsies in the night

I count gates and numbers, then play the guessing game

It's just the place that changes, the rest is still the same

And a thousand times I've seen this road

A thousand times

I've got no roots, but my home was never on the ground

100. Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz

I want to get away

I want to fly away

Yeah, yeah, yeah ‍

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Katie is Going's Director of Content Marketing. She has been to 30+ countries, prefers markets to museums, hates cucumbers, and dreams of one day living in a small cabin by the sea in Iceland. Originally from Detroit, she lived in Seattle and Chicago before settling in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their two cats.

Published July 18, 2023

Last updated December 28, 2023

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31 Best Travel Songs 2024 (to have the perfect background music!)

Over time we collected a bunch of great and cool travel songs we just love to share.We love good travel music, it doesn’t matter where we are. On a boat floating through the Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, driving along the coast in Australia, or catching a plane.

Just hit the play button on the first song and enjoy your road trip wherever you are.

More the backpacker type? Find 17 more backpacker songs here .

If you still wanna more travel music, we just summed up my 29 favorite songs about traveling . Or check out these 117 cool and funny Instagram captions .

So, here it goes, A collection of the best travel songs for this 2024.

And we want to start with The Sonics!

1. Have Love, Will Travel – The Sonics

The Sonics’ “have love, will travel” is one of my favorite travel music.

Have love, whoa Baby I will travel (I say)Have little love, whoa Darlin’ will travel (Isaid) If you need lovin Then yeah, yeah, Ill travel

Well I might take a boat, or I’ll take a plane Might hitchhike, or jump a railroad train Your kind of lovin’ drives a man insane So look for me a walkin’ just any ol’ way

2.  The House of the Rising Sun – The Animals

There is a house in New Orleans They call the Rising Sun And it’s been the ruin of many a poor boy And God I know I’m one

My mother was a tailor She sewed my new bluejeans My father was a gamblin’ man Down in New Orleans

Now the only thing a gambler needs Is a suitcase and trunk And the only time he’s satisfied Is when he’s on, a drunk

3. KONGOS – Traveling On

So long my friend, my foe, my love, my pain The road’s calling out my name Dreaming of La Boheme Maybe I’ll go to Barbizon Or see a girl before she catches cold and she’s gone Or maybe I’ll just travel on

So long my flame, my warmth, my fear, my fight The road’s calling again tonight Dreaming under street lights Maybe I’ll catch a train to Rome See the world until I can’t go on Then maybe I’ll come traveling home

4. KONGOS – Escape

Every few thousand years Come true man’s greatest fears All the living things Mother nature brings to tears When the bombs are bursting in the air And the rockets are making that red glare I’m heading down Down to that good hope town, where the weather’s fair

So why don’t you come away With me my love We’ll do what it takes I’ll keep you safe

Why don’t you stay by me And when the time comes We’ll escape

5. Angus & Julia Stone – A Heartbreak

I saw your friends at the drive-in They were falling in love I met your friends, they were lying About falling in love

Girl, you’re just a child A heartbreak Girl, you’re just a child A heartbreak

6. Seafret – Oceans

It feels like there’s oceans Between me and you once again We hide our emotions Under the surface and tryin’ to pretend But it feels like there’s oceans Between you and me

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7. The Lumineers – Sleep On The Floor

Pack yourself a toothbrush dear Pack yourself a favorite blouse Take a withdrawal slip Take all of your savings out ‘Cause if we don’t leave this town We might never make it out I was not born to drown Baby come on

8. Snow Patrol – Just Say Yes

Just say yes, just say there’s nothing holding you back It’s not a test, nor a trick of the mind Only love

It’s so simple and you know it is You know it is, yeah We can’t be to and fro like this All our lives You’re the only way to me The path is clear

9. Asaf Avidan & The Mojos – One Day

One day baby, we’ll be old Oh baby, we’ll be old And think of all the stories that we could have told

No more tears, my heart is dry I don’t laugh and I don’t cry I don’t think about you all the time But when I do, I wonder why

10. Empire Of The Sun – We Are The People

We can remember swimming in December Heading for the city lights in 1975 We share in each other Nearer than farther The scent of a lemon drips from your eyes

We are the people that rule the world A force running in every boy and girl All rejoicing in the world Take me now, we can try

11. MGMT – Electric Feel

I said ooh girl Shock me like an electric eel Baby girl You turn me on with your electric feel

I said ooh girl Shock me like an electric eel Baby girl Turn me on with your electric feel

All along the eastern shore Put your circuits in the sea This is what the world is for Making electricity

You can feel it in your mind Oh you can do it all the time Plug it in and change the world You are my electric girl

12. Two Door Cinema Club – Sun

Drawn apart New York and London All I see now Are distant drumlins

The roads I knew Became a city And I wonder Will you wait for me?

You can find more New York City Songs here .

13. Love of Lesbian – Fantastic shine

Did I ever tell you we are drivers through a road called life Oh, what is life A piece of pie bursting from the seems that everything’s alright Spin in circles, jump together now

Shine, you can make it grow From the summer ground To the highest clouds

14. Ramon Mirabet – Those Little Things

I remember that first summer. Settled on the (dark) you said, Open up your heart

Even good things can leave scars, Don’t be afraid.

15. Manel Navarro – Candle

Your smile is like the sunset in the month of June. When we’re together there is nothing out of tune. ‘Cause I hear your voice and I don’t know what to do.

I’m not feeling heavy when I’m next to you. ‘Cause you’re the endless fire that shows me the way. When the night is dark you can be my flame, oh oh. ‘Cause the candle you hold inside, oh oh.

16. The Chainsmokers – Paris

We were staying in Paris To get away from your parents And I thought, “Wow If I could take this in a shot right now

I don’t think that we could work this out” Out on the terrace I don’t know if it’s fair but I thought “How Could I let you fall by yourself

While I’m wasted with someone else”

17. Ed Sheeran – Shape of You

Girl, you know I want your love Your love was handmade for somebody like me Come on now, follow my lead I may be crazy, don’t mind me

Say, boy, let’s not talk too much Grab on my waist and put that body on me Come on now, follow my lead Come, come on now, follow my lead

18. Coldplay – Paradise

When she was just a girl She expected the world But it flew away from her reach And the bullets catch in her teeth

Life goes on, it gets so heavy The wheel breaks the butterfly Every tear a waterfall In the night the stormy night she’ll close her eyes In the night the stormy night away she’d fly

19. Bob Dylan – A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall

Oh, where have you been, my blue-eyed son? Oh, where have you been, my darling young one? I’ve stumbled on the side of twelve misty mountains I’ve walked and I’ve crawled on six crooked highways I’ve stepped in the middle of seven sad forests I’ve been out in front of a dozen dead oceans I’ve been ten thousand miles in the mouth of a graveyard And it’s a hard, and it’s a hard, it’s a hard, and it’s a hard And it’s a hard rain’s a-gonna fall

20. Jake Bugg – Simple As This

Traveled to each ocean’s end Saw all seven wonders, trying to make some sense Memorized the mantra Confucius said But it only let me down

Tried absolution of the mind and soul It only led me where I should not go Oh and the answer well how could I miss Something as simple as this Something as simple as this

21. Birdy – Wings

Sunlight comes creeping in Illuminates our skin We watch the day go by Stories of all we did It made me think of you It made me think of you

Under a trillion stars We danced on top of cars Took pictures of the stage So far from where we are They made me think of you They made me think of you

22. George Ezra – Barcelona

Barcelona, I still long to hold her once more, oh, My boots of leather, From Europe I gather you know, know,

Every time you have to go Shut my eyes and you know I’ll be lying right by your side In Barcelona

23. The Killers – When You Were Young

You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful boy to To save you from your old ways You play forgiveness Watch it now, here he comes

He doesn’t look a thing like Jesus But he talks like a gentlemen Like you imagined When you were young

24. Semisonic – Closing Time

Closing time Time for you to go out to the places you will be from Closing time This room won’t be open till your brothers or your sisters come So gather up your jackets, move it to the exits I hope you have found a friend Closing time Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end

25. Incubus – Drive

Sometimes, I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear And I can’t help but ask myself how much I’ll let the fear Take the wheel and steer It’s driven me before And it seems to have a vague, haunting mass appeal But lately, I am beginning to find That I should be the one behind the wheel

26. Blur – Song 2

I got my head checked By a jumbo jet It wasn’t easy But nothing is No

Woo-hoo When I feel heavy-metal And I’m pins and I’m needles Well, I lie and I’m easy All the time but I am never sure Why I need you Pleased to meet you

27. Foo Fighters – Times Like These

it’s times like these you learn to live again it’s times like these you give and give again it’s times like these you learn to love again it’s times like these time and time again

I am a new day rising I’m a brand new sky to hang the stars upon tonight I am a little divided do I stay or run away and leave it all behind?

28. Milky Chance – Stolen Dance

And I want you We can bring it on the floor You’ve never danced like this before We don’t talk about it Dancin’ on do the boogie all night long Stoned in paradise, shouldn’t talk about it

29. Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend

Oh, angel sent from up above You know you make my world light up When I was down when I was hurt You came to lift me up

Life is a drink, and love’s a drug Oh, now I think I must be miles up When I was a river, dried up You came to rain a flood

30. Boston- More than A Feeling

So many people have come and gone Their faces fade as the years go by Yet I still recall as I wander on As clear as the sun in the summer sky

It’s more than a feeling when I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling) I begin dreaming (more than a feeling) ‘Till I see Marianne walk away I see my Marianne walkin’ away

31. Toto – Africa

It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never have

32. Guaranteed – Eddie Vedder

On bended knee is no way to be free Lifting up an empty cup I ask silently That all my destinations will accept the one that’s me So I can breath

Circles they grow and they swallow people whole Half their lives they say goodnight to wive’s they’ll never know Got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul So it goes

Don’t come closer or I’ll have to go Holding me like gravity are places that pull If ever there was someone to keep me at home It would be you

Everyone I come across in cages they bought They think of me and my wandering But I’m never what they thought Got my indignation but I’m pure in all my thoughts

I’m alive Wind in my hair, I feel part of everywhere Underneath my being is a road that disappeared Late at night I hear the trees

They’re singing with the dead Overhead Leave it to me as I find a way to be Consider me a satellite for ever orbiting

I knew all the rules but the rules did not know me Guaranteed

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How to download travel music?

There are awesome songs for travel videos.

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Either way. There is a website we hear that is perfect to download music and videos from YouTube. The website is www.filsh.net .

Just visit the website, include the link of the video and add your settings. It is as simple as that.

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The background music of a trip is crucial.

Well, okay, the trip and experience itself are obviously more important.

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This playlist is perfect for when I’m going traveling! Thanks from Malaysia. :)

So much to listen to, thank you! Another one to add to the list is My Wild Heart by Tiffany Hill

Thanks for sharing this nice blog. This blog is really too good.

Im sick of the fake free mp3 downloaders that have literally no songs to download and makes you waste your time typing things out like Fatty Wap or Disturbed

Harold Burton

There are plenty of tools to download MP3 version from platforms like Youtube. That might be something for you to consider.

Safe travels, Matt

Or you could just download the songs you like on your computer and connect your phone to your pc with a USB wire or whatever it’s called and transfer.

This does not work for iPhone, I am afraid 🙂

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67 Songs About Travelling: A Playlist for 2024

Are you looking for some of the best songs about travelling to inspire you or to accompany you on your next trip? Then you have come to the right place!

I’ve collected some of the best travel songs from the 1930s until today in this list. Musical genres range from pop and dance to rock, punk, and many others. So no matter what type of music you like, there should be something in it for you. The songs in the list below either talk about a place or the experience of travelling.

Some of my favourite songs on this list are #1, #17, and #39. Make sure to check them out and feel free to leave a comment if you think a travel song is missing. I’m updating this post frequently.

The Best Travel Songs of All Time

Songs About Travelling From 2000 Until Now

1. eddie vedder – guaranteed (2007).

This is one of my favourite songs of all time! Eddie Vedder wrote it for the film Into the Wild , and the lyrics are so powerful.

“On bended knee is no way to be free Lifting up an empty cup I ask silently That all my destinations will accept the one that’s me So I can breathe”

2. Nelly Furtado – I’m Like a Bird (2000)

“And baby all I need for you to know is I’m like a bird I’ll only fly away I don’t know where my soul is (soul is) I don’t know where my home is”

3. Tom Walker – Fly Away With Me (2019)

“So come on fly away with me To a place where we could be anyone we wanna be And we can bottle up our fears Brew a taste so sweet Knock us off our feet or more”

4. Weezer – Island in the Sun (2001)

“When you’re on a holiday You can’t find the words to say All the things that come to you And I wanna feel it too”

5. Manu Chao – Me Gustas Tu (2001)

“Me gusta el viento, me gustas tú Me gusta soñar, me gustas tú Me gusta la mar, me gustas tú”

6. Lost Frequencies – Are You With Me (2014)

I wanna dance by water ‘neath the Mexican sky Drink some Margaritas by a string of blue lights Listen to the Mariachi play at midnight Are you with me, are you with me?

7. Luca Aprile – Traveler (2018)

“You’re taking off to Mexico To Paris and I know you long for more I’m waiting for you all night long I wanna see the pictures on your phone”

8. Murray Head – One Night in Bangkok (2001)

“One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster The bars are temples but the pearls ain’t free You’ll find a god in every golden cloister And if you’re lucky then the god’s a she I can feel an angel sliding up to me”

9. KONGOS – Traveling On (2012)

“Maybe I’ll go it all alone See the world and make my way back home Or maybe I’ll keep traveling on”

10. Anna Kendrick – Cups (2012)

“I got my ticket for the long way ’round The one with the prettiest of views It’s got mountains, it’s got rivers It’s got sights give you shivers But it sure would be prettier with you”

11. Dirty Heads – Vacation (2017)

“ A-a-aye, I’m on vacation Every single day ’cause I love my occupation A-a-aye, I’m on vacation Every single day, every, every single day “

12. The Kooks – See the World (2006)

“I remember how we used to sing Writing poems in your bed sit Finding time to be the passenger But there you are you never saw me leave”

13. Estelle Swara ft. Kanye West – American Boy (2008)

“Take me on a trip, I’d like to go someday Take me to New York, I’d love to see L.A. I really want to come kick it with you You’ll be my American boy Tell ’em kno wagwan blud “

14. Alex Gaudino ft. Crystal Waters – Destination Calabria (2007)

“ Follow me And let’s go To the place where we belong And leave our troubles at home Come with me We can go To a paradise of love and joy “ A destination unknown

Travel Songs From the 80s and 90s

15. johnny cash – i’ve been everywhere (1996).

“I’ve been everywhere, man. Crossed the desert’s bare, man. I’ve breathed the mountain air, man. Of travel, I’ve had my share, man. I’ve been everywhere.”

16. Willie Nelson – On the Road Again (1980)

“And I can’t wait to get on the road again On the road again Goin’ places that I’ve never been Seein’ things that I may never see again And I can’t wait to get on the road again”

17. Toto – Africa (1982)

“The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company I know that I must do what’s right As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti I seek to cure what’s deep inside, frightened of this thing that I’ve become”

18. The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) (1988)

“And I would walk 500 miles And I would roll 500 more Just to be the man who rolled a thousand miles To fall down at your door”

19. Desireless – Voyage Voyage (1987)

“ Voyage, voyage Plus loin que la nuit et le jour (voyage, voyage) Voyage (voyage) Dans l’espace inouï de l’amour Voyage, voyage Sur l’eau sacrée d’un fleuve indien, (voyage, voyage) Voyage (voyage) Et jamais ne revient “

20. Paul Simon – Graceland (1986)

“I’m going to Graceland, Graceland Memphis, Tennessee I’m going to Graceland Poor boys and pilgrims with families And we are going to Graceland”

21. Vengaboys – We’re Going to Ibiza (1999)

“Whoah! We’re going to Ibiza Whoah! Back to the island Whoah! We’re gonna have a party Whoah! In the Mediterranean Sea”

22. Sting – Englishman in New York (1987)

“See me walking down Fifth Avenue A walking cane here at my side I take it everywhere I walk I’m an Englishman in New York “

23. Daft Punk – Around the World (1997)

“ Around the world, around the world Around the world, around the world Around the world, around the world Around the world, around the world”

24. Madonna – Holiday (1983)

“If we took a holiday Took some time to celebrate Just one day out of life It would be, it would be so nice”

25. Nina Hagen – New York (1983)

“New York City is the hottest place For a honeymoon in a hotel room, uh-huh New York City is a place so nice Everybody says it so they had to name it twice”

26. Tracy Chapman – Fast Car (1988)

“You got a fast car I got a plan to get us outta here I been working at the convenience store Managed to save just a little bit of money Won’t have to drive too far Just ‘cross the border and into the city You and I can both get jobs And finally see what it means to be living”

27. Deftones – Be Quiet and Drive (1997)

“It feels good to know you’re mine Now drive me far away, away, away Far away I don’t care where Just far away I don’t care where Just far away I don’t care where, just far away And I don’t care”

28. Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Road Trippin’ (1999)

“Road trippin’ with my two favorite allies Fully loaded we got snacks and supplies It’s time to leave this town, it’s time to steal away Let’s go get lost anywhere in the USA Let’s go get lost, let’s go get lost”

29. Men at Work – Down Under (1980)

“ Traveling in a fried-out Kombi On a hippie trail, head full of zombie I met a strange lady, she made me nervous She took me in and gave me breakfast “

30. Crowded House – Weather With You (1991)

“Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you Everywhere you go, always take the weather Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you Everywhere you go, always take the weather, the weather with you”

31. The Beach Boys – Kokomo (1988)

“Aruba, Jamaica, oh I want to take you to Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego, baby why don’t we go Oh I want to take you down to Kokomo, we’ll get there fast and then we’ll take it slow That’s where we want to go, way down in Kokomo”

32. Will Smith – Miami (1997)

“Party in the city where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn “Welcome to Miami” “ Bienvenidos a Miami” Bouncin’ in the club where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn I’m goin to Miami “Welcome to Miami”

33. The B-52’s – Roam (1989)

“Roam if you want to Roam around the world Roam if you want to Without wings, without wheels Roam if you want to Roam around the world Roam if you want to Without anything but the love we feel”

34. Status Quo – The Wanderer (1983)

“ Well I’m the type of guy that likes to roam around I’m never in one place I roam from town to town And when I find myself falling for some girl Well I hop right into that car of mine and drive around the world ‘Cause I’m a Wanderer, yeah the Wanderer I roam around and round and round and round and round and round and round “

35. Tom Cochrane – Life is a Highway (1991)

“There’s a world outside every darkened door Where blues won’t haunt you anymore Where the brave are free and lovers soar Come ride with me to the distant shore”

Travel Songs From the 60s and 70s

36. john denver – leaving on a jetplane (1966).

“So kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you’ll wait for me Hold me like you’ll never let me go ‘Cause I’m leavin’ on a jet plane Don’t know when I’ll be back again”

37. Iggy Pop – The Passenger (1977)

“I am a passenger And I ride, and I ride I ride through the city’s backsides I see the stars come out of the sky Yeah, they’re bright in a hollow sky You know it looks so good tonight”

38. Scott McKenzie – San Francisco (1967)

“If you’re going to San Francisco Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair If you’re going to San Francisco You’re gonna meet some gentle people there”

39. Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama (1974)

“Sweet home Alabama Where the skies are so blue Sweet home Alabama Lord I’m comin’ home to you”

40. The Mamas and the Papas – California Dreamin’ (1966)

“ All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown) And the sky is gray (and the sky is gray) I’ve been for a walk (I’ve been for a walk) On a winter’s day (on a winter’s day) I’d be safe and warm (I’d be safe and warm) If I was in L.A. (if I was in L.A.)”

41. Bob Dylan – A Hard Rain’s a-gonna Fall (1973)

“ Oh, where have you been, my blue-eyed son? And where have you been, my darling young one? I’ve stumbled on the side of twelve misty mountains, I’ve walked and I crawled on six crooked highways, I’ve stepped in the middle of seven sad forests, I’ve been out in front of a dozen dead oceans, I’ve been ten thousand miles in the mouth of a graveyard, And it’s a hard, it’s a hard, it’s a hard, it’s a hard, It’s a hard rain’s a-gonna fall. “

42. Frank Sinatra – Love’s Been Good to Me (1969)

This song was covered by Johnny Cash in 2006 (which is how I got to know it), and his version is beautiful as well.

“I have been a rover I have walked alone Hiked a hundred highways Never found a home Still in all I’m happy The reason is, you see Once in a while along the way Love’s been good to me”

43. Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World (1967)

“I see skies of blue and clouds of white The bright blessed day, the dark sacred nights And I think to myself what a wonderful world.”

44. Ricky Nelson – Travelin’ Man (1961)

“I’m a travelin’ man and I’ve made a lot of stops All over the world And in every part I own the heart Of at least one lovely girl”

45. The Animals – We Gotta Get Out of This Place (1965)

“We gotta get out of this place If it’s the last thing we ever do We gotta get out of this place ‘Cause girl, there’s a better life for me and you “

46. Steppenwolf – Born to Be Wild (1969)

“ Get your motor runnin’ Head out on the highway Looking for adventure In whatever comes our way “

47. Rupert Holmes – Escape (The Piña Colada Song) (1979)

“If you like piña coladas And gettin’ caught in the rain If you’re not into yoga If you have half a brain If you like makin’ love at midnight In the dunes on the cape Then I’m the love that you’ve looked for Write to me and escape”

48. Crosly Stills & Nash – Marrakesh Express (1969)

“ Looking at the world through the sunset in your eyes Travelling the train through clear Moroccan skies Ducks, and pigs, and chickens call Animal carpet wall-to-wall American ladies five-foot tall in blue “

49. Audrey Hepburn – Moon River (1962)

This song was written for the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s , in which Audrey Hepburn sings it. The song won multiple awards and was covered by many other artists.

“Two drifters, off to see the world There’s such a lot of world to see We’re after the same rainbow’s end Waitin’ ’round the bend My huckleberry friend Moon river and me”

50. The Sonics – Have Love, Will Travel (1965)

“Well, I might take a boat or I’ll take a plane I might hitch hike or jump a railroad train You’re kind of love drives a man insane So look for me walking just a any old way”

51. Led Zeppelin – Immigrant Song (1970)

“We come from the land of the ice and snow From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow The hammer of the gods Will drive our ships to new lands To fight the horde, sing and cry Valhalla, I am coming”

52. Canned Heat – Going Up the Country (1968)

“I’m going up the country Baby, don’t you wanna go? I’m going up the country Baby, don’t you wanna go? We gonna go somewhere Where I’ve never been before”

53. Elvis Presley – Viva Las Vegas (1964)

“Viva Las Vegas with your neon flashin’ And your one arm bandits crashin’ All those hopes down the drain Viva Las Vegas turnin’ day into nighttime Turnin’ night into daytime If you see it once You’ll never be the same again”

54. Joe Dassin – Aux Champs Elysees (1969)

“Aux Champs-Elysées, aux Champs-Elysées Au soleil, sous la pluie, à midi ou à minuit Il y a tout ce que vous voulez aux Champs-Elysées”

55. Crosby, Stills & Nash – Marrakesh Express (1969)

56. gladys knight & the pips – midnight train to georgia (1973).

“He’s leaving (leaving) On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on a midnight train) Hmm, yeah Said he’s going back (going back to find) To a simpler place and time (and when he takes that ride) Oh yes, he is (guess who’s gonna sit right by his side)”

57. Eddie Money – Two Tickets to Paradise (1977)

“ I’m gonna take you on a trip so far from here I’ve got two tickets in my pocket, now baby, we’re gonna disappear We’ve waited so long, waited so long We’ve waited so long, waited so long “

58. Chuck Berry – Promised Land (1964)

“ Workin’ on a T-bone steak a la carte, Flying over to the Golden State; When the pilot told us in thirteen minutes We’d be headin’ in the terminal gate. “

59. The Grateful Dead – Truckin’ (1970)

“Dallas, got a soft machine Houston, too close to New Orleans New York got the ways and means But just won’t let you be”

60. Roger Miller – King of the Road (1964)

“Third boxcar, midnight train Destination Bangor, Maine Old, worn out suit and shoes I don’t pay no union dues”

61. Steve Miller Band – Jet Airliner (1977)

“Leavin’ home, out on the road I’ve been down before Ridin’ along in this big ol’ jet plane I’ve been thinkin’ about my home But my love light seems so far away And I feel like it’s all been done Somebody’s tryin’ to make me stay You know I’ve got to be movin’ on”

62. Creedence Clearwater Revival – Travelin’ Band (1970)

“Take me to the hotel baggage gone, oh well Come on, come on won’t you get me to my room I want to move Playin’ in a travelin’ band Yeah Well I’m flyin’ ‘cross the land, tryin’ to get a hand Playin’ in a travelin’ band”

63. Led Zeppelin – Ramble On (1969)

“Ramble on And now’s the time, the time is now To sing my song I’m goin’ ’round the world, I got to find my girl On my way I’ve been this way ten years to the day Ramble on Gotta find the queen of all my dreams”

Older Songs About Travelling

64. edith piaf – sous le ciel de paris (1951).

You can find the translation of this beautiful song here .

“Sous le ciel de Paris Coule un fleuve joyeux Hum, hum Il endort dans la nuit Les clochards et les gueux Sous le ciel de Paris Les oiseaux du Bon Dieu Hum, hum Viennent du monde entier Pour bavarder entre eux”

65. The Wizard of Oz – Somewhere Over the Rainbow (1939)

“Somewhere over the rainbow Bluebirds fly And the dreams that you dream of Dreams really do come true-ooh-ooh Someday I’ll wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney tops that’s where You’ll find me, oh”

66. Frank Sinatra – Come Fly With Me (1959)

“Come fly with me, let’s float down to Peru In llama-land there’s a one-man band And he’ll toot his flute for you Come fly with me, let’s take off in the blue”

67. Hank Williams – Ramblin’ Man (1951)

“Some folks might say That I’m no good That I wouldn’t settle Down if I could But when that open road Starts to callin’ me There’s somethin’ o’er the hill That I gotta see”

Songs about travelling – Final thoughts

I hope that you enjoyed this post featuring the best travel songs from the 1930s until today. This list is a work in progress, and I’m always on the lookout for other beautiful travel music to add to this list.

Can you think of other beautiful songs about travelling that are missing from this list? Let me know in the comments below!

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Laura Meyers is the founder of Laure Wanders. She was born in Belgium and has travelled to over 40 countries, many of them solo. She currently spends most of her time between Belgium and South Asia and loves helping other travellers plan their adventures abroad.

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Do you always create the perfect playlist for the beach, or perhaps every vacation for that matter?  If you are anything like me, music is always incorporated into your travels – especially beach songs!

I absolutely love making an island music playlist when I go to the beach, which I’ll continue listening to even at home.  You’d welcome some tropical tunes too if you experienced a Cleveland winter .

If you are planning a relaxing getaway , I have listed the best beach songs below that are perfect for any vacation playlist.  These songs, ranging from upbeat to chill, deliver the ultimate beach vibes.  This music is just what you need to relax and unwind, whether you are on an island or by the pool.

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Below, I have compiled the top 135 songs that I always include on my beach music playlist. They are organized by category, and there is something for everyone. You can also listen to this full playlist in Spotify here . Enjoy!

Oldie Favorites

I have a special place in my heart for music from decades past. There are some songs that, no matter how old they are, continue to sound so good on the beach.  Here are my favorite old school picks that never cease to take me to my happy place .

• 1. Africa – Toto
• 2. All Night Long – Lionel Richie
• 3. Brandy – Looking Glass
• 4. Brown Eyed Girl – Jimmy Buffett
• 5. Cheeseburger in Paradise – Jimmy Buffett
• 6. Cruisin’ – Smokey Robinson
• 7. Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
• 8. Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
• 9. Drift Away – Dobie Gray
• 10. Easy – The Commodores
• 11. Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
• 12. Hotel California – The Eagles
• 13. Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers) – Grover Washington, Jr.
• 14. La Isla Bonita – Madonna
• 15. Listen to the Music – The Doobie Brothers
• 16. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
• 17. Message In A Bottle – The Police
• 18. Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel
• 19. Ooh La La – Faces
• 20. A Pirate Looks at Forty – Jimmy Buffett
• 21. Red Red Wine – UB40
• 22. Roxanne – The Police
• 23. (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
• 24. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
• 25. Take It Easy – The Eagles
• 26. The Joker – Steve Miller Band
• 27. Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters
• 28. Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys
• 29. You’re My Best Friend – Queen

Beachy Pop Songs

Many pop songs bring reggae and Latin vibes, which make them perfect for a fun beach day.  They also tend to come and go like fads, so I update this section often. That said, I do have a few favorite beach songs that have been making my list for years.

• 30. About Damn Time – Lizzo
• 31. Better – Khalid
• 32. California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg) – Katy Perry
• 33. Calm Down – Rema, Selena Gomez
• 34. Cheerleader – OMI
• 35. CUFF IT – Beyoncé
• 36. Despacito – Luis Fonsi (feat. Daddy Yankee)
• 37. Don’t Matter – Akon
• 38. Essence (feat. Justin Bieber & Tems) – Wizkid
• 39. Get It On Tonite – Montell Jordan
• 40. Girl From Rio – Anitta
• 41. Girl Like Me – Black Eyed Peas, Shakira
• 42. Hips Don’t Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean) – Shakira
• 43. I Feel It Coming (feat. Daft Punk) – The Weeknd
• 44. If It’s Lovin’ That You Want – Rihanna
• 45. ily (i love you baby)[feat. Emilee] – Surf Mesa
• 46. I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
• 47. July – Noah Cyrus feat. Leon Bridges
• 48. Lean On (feat. MØ & DJ Snake) – Major Lazor
• 49. Levels – Avicii
• 50. Light It Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) – Major Lazor
• 51. love nwantiti (ah ah ah) – CKay
• 52. MIA (ft. Drake) – Bad Bunny
• 53. Morning is Coming – Sting & Shaggy
• 54. Moscow Mule – Bad Bunny
• 55. One Kiss – Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa
• 56. Peaches (ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon) – Justin Bieber
• 57. PROVENZA – KAROL G
• 58. Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison
• 59. Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
• 60. Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie) – Clean Bandit
• 61. seaside_demo – SEB
• 62. Someone to Call My Lover – Janet Jackson
• 63. telepatía – Kali Uchis
• 64. Waves – Robin Schulz Radio Edit – Mr. Probz
• 65. We’re Good – Dua Lipa
• 66. Woman – Doja Cat
• 67. You da One – Rihanna

Every beach playlist needs a touch of reggae to bring those feel good island vibes.  Nothing takes you to the gentle waters of the Caribbean quite like a good tropical rhythm. 

Obviously, I’ve included a hefty amount of Bob Marley, although he could almost have his own category. No tropical playlist would ever be complete without his songs, and I never feel like I’m on vacation until Bob Marley starts playing. The below island songs are best consumed with rum punch.

• 68. Bam Bam – Sister Nancy
• 69. Buffalo Soldier – Bob Marley & The Wailers
• 70. Could You Be Loved – Bob Marley & The Wailers
• 71. I’m Still in Love with You (feat. Sasha) – Sean Paul
• 72. Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
• 73. Jamming – Bob Marley & The Wailers
• 74. Murder She Wrote – Chaka Demus & Pliers
• 75. No Letting Go – Wayne Wonder
• 76. One Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
• 77. Three Little Birds – Bob Marley & The Wailers
• 78. Turn Me On – Kevin Lyttle
• 79. Waiting in Vain – Bob Marley & The Wailers
• 80. You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No) – Dawn Penn

Travel Savvy Tip

I like to make a playlist on my phone, and then play it through a waterproof bluetooth speaker on the beach. They’re easy to throw into a beach bag, and the sound quality is so much better than an iPhone!

Rock & Alt Rock

There is a place for rock on every beach playlist. First of all, there are many bands that have a reggae sound, such as Sublime and No Doubt. Then you have bands with a more mellow style, which is just as perfect for laying out near the water.

The below songs are many of my go-to’s, which find themselves back on my beach playlist year after year.

• 81. Almost (Sweet Music) – Hozier
• 82. Amber – 311
• 83. Clocks – Coldplay (Rhythms De Mundo album)
• 84. Dashboard – Modest Mouse
• 85. Flake – Jack Johnson
• 86. Flashed Junk Mind – Milky Chance
• 87. Float On – Modest Mouse
• 88. Georgia – Vance Joy
• 89. Island in the Sun – Weezer
• 90. Jackie and Wilson – Hozier
• 91. Lay Me Down (feat. Rome) – Dirty Heads, Steve Fox, The Dirty Heads, Stan Frazier & Roman Ramirez
• 92. Love Song – 311
• 93. Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie & The Blowfish
• 94. Riptide – Vance Joy
• 95. Santa Monica – Everclear
• 96. Santeria – Sublime
• 97. Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
• 98. Sit Next to Me – Foster the People
• 99. Someday – Sugar Ray
• 100. Someone New – Hozier
• 101. Stolen Dance – Milky Chance
• 102. Take It or Leave It – Cage the Elephant
• 103. Underneath It All (feat. Lady Saw) – No Doubt
• 104. Vacation – Dirty Heads
• 105. Walking on a Dream – Empire of the Sun
• 106. What You Know – Two Door Cinema Club

Country Beach Songs

Country and hip-hop on the same list may seem a bit unconventional, but I’m going with it. Admittedly, I am not the biggest country listener.  However, there’s no denying that some of the best beach music is in this category. 

If you listen to a lot of country, I’d love for you to leave your favorite island songs in the comments. That’s how I finally managed to add some Kenny Chesney to this list. It’s kind of crazy too, considering he even has a home on my favorite island, St. John in the US Virgin Islands !

• 107. Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
• 108. Coconut Tree (with Willie Nelson) – Kenny Chesney
• 109. Cruise (Remix, ft. Nelly) – Florida Georgia Line
• 110. Daddy Lessons – Beyonce
• 111. Island Song – Zac Brown Band
• 112. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (ft. Jimmy Buffett) – Alan Jackson
• 113. Knee Deep (ft. Jimmy Buffett) – Zac Brown Band
• 114. Meant to Be (feat. Florida Georgia Line) – Bebe Rexha
• 115. No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems – Kenny Chesney
• 116. Slow Burn – Kacey Musgraves
• 117. Summertime – Kenny Chesney
• 118. Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
• 119. When the Sun Goes Down – Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker

Tropical Hip-Hop Songs

Hip-hop often incorporates island beats, and there are actually many songs in this genre with great tropical vibes. I never make a beach playlist that doesn’t include at least some hip-hop. 

These songs are not always the most mellow, and probably not the greatest for relaxation.  However, they are very fun poolside, or while tossing a football in the sand. These can also serve as fun beach songs for Instagram stories while sharing your trip with friends at home.

• 120. Buzzin’ – Shwayze
• 121. Come Closer (feat. Drake) – Wizkid
• 122. Controlla – Drake
• 123. Gatita – Bellakath
• 124. Guatemala – Rae Sremmurd
• 125. One Dance (feat. WizKid, Kyla) – Drake
• 126. Ready of Not – Fugees
• 127. Sunflower – Post Malone & Swae Lee
• 128. TOUT VA BIEN (feat. Ninho & Naps) – Alonzo
• 129. Unforgettable (feat. Swae Lee) – French Montana

Other Beach Playlist Songs

Last but certainly not least – the rest of the songs I always bring to the beach. Most of these remainders are singer/songwriter types that didn’t clearly fit under the above categories. Some of these chill beach songs are my absolute favorites, and maybe they’ll be yours too!

• 130. Beyond – Leon Bridges
• 131. Budapest – George Ezra
• 132. Give Me One Reason – Tracy Chapman
• 133. Me Gustas Tu – Manu Chao
• 134. Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
• 135. Unaware – Allen Stone

Now all you need is some sunscreen and you’re ready to go!  What songs are always on your beach playlist?  Share below!

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I loved the playlist, they are amazing songs. But no roadtrip from Miami to Key West would be complete without the two island country singers: Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney. If you like the ZBB you might like them.

Glad you liked it, and thanks for the suggestions! I am always looking for new music, so will definitely check them out 🙂

I could not be more impressed by this list! Just like the previous comment all I did was add a lil ZBB and JB and it was so perfect!!!! Thank you for this!

Thank you so much, and it’s my pleasure! 🙂

Agree with the other comments…. NO beach playlist is complete without a hefty amount of Buffett and Chesney.

To each their own! Like I said above, though, I’ve been expanding my horizons lately, and you just might see a bit more Chesney added very soon 😉

I love a lot of your list, and already had a good amount on my Beach playlist. I was able to find several from your list to add to mine, so thanks very much. Here are some songs that I think you’d probably like to add to yours: The Weather is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful – Jimmy Buffet Jolly Mon Sing – Jimmy Buffet Changes In Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes – Jimmy Buffet Wipe Out – The Surfaris Miserlou – Dick Dale Two High – Moon Taxi The Way You Do The Things You Do – UB40 Iko Iko – Dr. John Island Song – Zac Brown Band Kokomo – The Beach Boys Surfin’ USA – The Beach Boys

Great suggestions! Thank you!

Hi Theresa! Picked a few of your great selections and stuck it in my Spotify BEACH playlist. Thanks and keep on wandering!

Love to hear it! Thanks Keith!

Love this list, thank you! On the Chesney note, one song in particular you may really like (I’ve had it on repeat during my latest island adventures) is “Be As You Are” by Kenny Chesney.

Great suggestion! Thank you! 🙂

If not someone already mentioned it … Sugar Ray – Spinning away. My all time favourite beach song. gives you this realxing vibes

I absolutely adore Sugar Ray on the beach! I think a lot of people forget about them.

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93 Best Songs About Travel and Adventure for Your Playlist

Looking for great songs for your next trip? Well, you’re in the right place! I’ve put together 93 of the BEST adventure songs for the ultimate wanderlust playlist! Be sure to add them to your travel playlist before you leave so you don’t run into trouble with Internet connections.

When you get out on the open road, there’s nothing quite like turning up the music and listening to the perfect song to get you excited about your travel plans! Exploring new places, getting out of your comfort zone, meeting new people, basking in the sun — whatever travel adventures you are taking on your next vacation will help keep you young, healthy, and happy!

We are traveling out west to Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota soon! I am beyond excited to be off on our next adventure for 15-days! My road trip playlist has already been keeping me company as I plan and prepare for the trip, but I’ve discovered even more great songs to add before we leave!

Related Article: 30 Reasons Why Traveling Is Important To Your Overall Wellness

Disclaimer : This list of the best adventure songs has been curated by me, thus they represent my taste and preferred style and genres. You will note that the selected songs are primarily clean, traditional songs from mainstream genres. I recognize that there are many other enjoyable songs about travel today that may not have been included in this list.

Best Adventure Songs to Inspire Your Wanderlust

I think travel and music go together just like peanut butter and jelly. A perfect playlist in the background almost always enriches your adventures.

Favorite songs bring back wonderful memories of past travels, as well as inspire a clear and present mindset for your current adventures.

Whether you are riding along country roads or flying across the mid-west on a jet plane — or maybe both — the best travel songs inspire positive vibes and great memories!

These are my all-time favorite travel and adventure songs that bring me great joy on every trip!

• “Welcome to New York” by Taylor Swift
• “Highway Don’t Care” by Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift
• “Surfin’ USA” by The Beach Boys
• “California Girls” by Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg
• “Havana” by Camila Cabello
• “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson
• “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner
• “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys
• “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes
• “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line
• “Dirt Road Anthem” by Jason Aldean
• “Blowin’ Smoke” by Kacey Musgrave
• “On The Road Again” by Willie Nelson
• “My Church” by Maren Morris
• “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers
• “I Know Where I’m Going” by The Judds

Travel and Adventure Songs from Country Artists

Country music is generally my preferred genre of music. But when I travel, I enjoy a variety of music genres because of the upbeat tempo of many of the songs.

These are some of my favorite adventure songs from country music that I have on my playlist. They take me back to many times in my life when I traveled with loved ones and they are a breath of fresh air that bring back wonderful memories.

• “Soak Up The Sun” by Sheryl Crow
• “Leaving On A Jet Plane” by John Denver
• “Life Is A Highway” by Rascal Flats
• “I’ve Been Everywhere Man” by Johnny Cash
• “On The Road Again” by Willy Nelson
• “Ramblin’ Man” by The Allman Brothers
• “Drunk on a Plane” by Dierks Bentley
• “Somewhere on a Beach” by Dierks Bentley
• “Highway Vagabond” by Miranda Lambert
• “I’m a Ramblin’ Man” by Waylon Jennings
• “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
• “Jackson” by Johnny Cash and June Carter

Best Songs for Beach Vacations

I’ve spent my entire life going on vacations to the beach. We live about 3 hours from Ocean City, Maryland so that has always been our vacation spot every summer. And since we are a family of teachers, it worked out especially well during our summer break.

The Beach Boys songs went on every vacation with us for years, so today their songs bring me great joy! I have such wonderful memories! Plus, who doesn’t have a little summer love story that comes to mind when you listen to some of these songs?

I’ve also discovered some new favorites, too. When I listen to these songs, they magically take me back to the beach where I am carefree and happy. Where I am making great memories with family and friends over the years.

I hope these summertime beach adventure (and love:) songs bring great joy to your heart and mind.

• “Toes” by Zack Brown Band
• “Surfin’ Safari” by The Beach Boys
• “When The Sun Goes Down” by Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker
• “Pontoon” by Little Big Town
• “Summertime” by Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
• “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles
• “California Dreamin’ ” by The Beach Boys
• “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” by Kenny Chesney
• “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock
• “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland
• “Under the Boardwalk” by The Drifters
• “Summer Nights” by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta
• “Surf City” by Jan & Dean
• “Beachin’ ” by Jake Owen
• “Summertime” by Kenny Chesney

Relaxing Adventure & Travel Songs

Sometimes when we are traveling, we just want to sit with our music, our favorite people, and relax. These are some of the best songs for that. Enjoy those moments!

• “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett
• “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Ava Cassidy
• “Come Away With” Me by Norah Jones
• “Leaving On A Jet Plane” by Chantal Kreviazuk
• “New York State Of Mind” by Billie Joel
• “Homeward Bound” by Simon & Garfunkel
• “Orinoco Flow” by Enya
• “Road Trippin'” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “New York State of Mind” by Billy Joel
• “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman
• “Free” by Donavon Frankenreiter
• “Hotel California” by Eagles
• “Africa” by Toto

Favorite Rock Songs About Travel

These rock songs are all pretty amazing. My husband is going to especially love these songs on our vacation playlist.

I know and love almost all of these songs from my youth, and I find it very interesting that they have common themes that reflect the times several decades ago. The world was free and wild back then — people hitchhiked across the United States with no worries — and these songs reflect that freedom.

Let these songs take you back to a more simple, yet wild and free time!

• “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
• “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
• “Travelin’ Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
• “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynard Skynard
• “A Horse with No Name” by America
• “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac
• “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan
• “Life is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane

Best Classic Songs About Adventure and Travel

No list of songs is ever going to satisfy everyone simple because we each have our own opinions and preferences. But there are classic songs about adventure and travel that seem to make every list — just because everyone knows and loves them.

Each of these songs is on this list for a different reason. Sometimes the lyrics are meaningful and remind us of a great adventure on the open road. Sometimes the music is upbeat or inspiring and makes us excited about our adventure. Sometimes it’s just a happy beat that gets our toes tapping and puts a smile our faces.

Some of these songs go back decades but they are ingrained in our minds and inspire our wanderlust dreams. Who could put together a playlist of the best adventure songs without these classics?

• “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” by Tony Bennet
• “Midnight Train To Georgia” by Gladys Knight And The Pips
• “Island in the Sun” by Weezer
• “Coming To America” by Neil Diamond
• “California Dreamin’ ” by The Mamas And The Papas
• “Travelin’ Man” by Ricky Nelson
• “Come Fly With Me” by Frank Sinatra
• “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
• “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra
• “Send Me On My Way” by Rusted Root
• “Carry on Wayward Son” by Kansas
• “Sittin’ On the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding
• “Leaving On a Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul, and Mary
• “Wayfaring Strangers” by Johnny Cash
• “American” by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel

Contemporary Songs About Travel

I honestly don’t know too many of these songs, but I noticed they were frequently found on other lists of best adventure songs. I listened to them and didn’t find anything offensive, so I included them on my list since they are obviously popular songs and inspire new adventures and fun!

•   “Galway Girl” by Ed Sheeran
•  “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton
• “Shut Up and Drive” by Rihanna
• “On Top of The World” by Imagine Dragons
• “Around the World” by Daft Punk
• “All I Want” by Joni Mitchell
• “Take Me Home” by Phil Collins
• “My Traveling Star” by James Taylor

Best Travel Songs for Reels and TikTok

These are some super fun songs to use for your vacation and travel videos! They are staples on Reels and TikTok, so when you are putting together a little music video of your vacation to share on social media, consider one of these great songs.

Or, you can even consider one of the songs in the above — any of them would be a great song to go with your short-form, vertical video! A classic song that everyone knows is always a good choice, too.

• “Magic in the Hamptons” by Social House
•  “Vacation” by The Dirty Heads
• “Sunny Day” by Ted Fresco
• “Explore the World” by Brainheart
• “Dancing in the Streets of Barcelona” by Ed Sheeran

Final Thoughts: Best Adventure Songs for your Playlist

I have thoroughly enjoyed curating this list of best adventure songs for all of us! I can hardly wait to add new songs to my travel and adventure playlist in preparation for my national parks vacation out west.

While researching songs for this article, if I didn’t already know a song, I asked Alexa to play it for me to determine if it would make the cut or not. There are more travel songs out there than I ever imagined! And I didn’t realize how many travel and adventure songs were also about LOVE:)

Did you know that traveling and adventure are beneficial to your overall wellness? That’s why I include articles about adventure on my website about personal growth and wellness:) Traveling actually helps you live a happier, healthier, and longer life! So while you’re singing your way through your adventures, you might want to check out these other articles about travel and adventure:

• 5 Secrets to Help You Plan an Adventure Vacation
• Adventure Quotes to Inspire Your Youthful Spirit

19 Awesome Adventurous Bucket List Ideas to do in America

• 5 Cool Things To Do on a Weekend in Charleston, SC
• Family Fun in Nashville – Over 50 Things to Do in 2021!

Have fun in all of your travels and adventures ! Meet new people… see new places… learn new things…all while relaxing with your favorite travel and adventure songs!

Love to ALL! ~ Susan

Did I Forget Any of the Very Best Adventure Songs?

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75 Travel Songs to add to your Playlist in 2024 – Mixtape #2

We curated the second mixtape of the best travel songs.

This list features classic songs about traveling to brand new tracks.

You can find more travel songs here:

• Summer Mixtape #1 for the perfect travelers playlist
• 17 best Backpacker Songs you’ve to know
• 10 songs for exploring the world

This list features a lot of cool songs you’ve to put on your phone. However, and always remember this, go out there and create your own travel songs.

What do we mean by that?

During your travels you will end up in a lot of fun situations.

You will collect memories, and a few songs will take part in it. Then, when you are back home or wherever, you will hear this special song in the radio – and it takes you right back to those fun situations you will cherish forever.

For us, this is for instance “We don’t talk anymore” – we traveled Vietnam for 3 months and some local in every single village, town and city played it at least once. We turned crazy, yet it’s today a part of the experience. Then in Labuan Bajo, while taking the boat cruise around the Komodo National Park, the boat crew only had only one song to play, HIOKO TOBELO 2 – Yopie Latul .

Read : +180 short travel stories

75 Travel Songs to Wanderlust

Okay, enough of the mambo jambo. Turn on your audio and hit the play button. This list of the best 75 travel songs is waiting for you.

I included my personal favorite travel song as #75.

Update : We had to break the songs in several pages, otherwise the page takes too long to load.

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1. Ricky Nelson – Travelin’ Man

I’m a travelin’ man I’ve made a lot of stops all over the world And in every part I own the heart Of at least one lovely girl

I’ve a pretty Señorita waiting for me Down in old Mexico If you’re ever in Alaska stop and see My cute little Eskimo

Oh, my sweet Fraulein down in Berlin town Makes my heart start to yearn And my China doll down in old Hong Kong Waits for my return

Pretty Polynesian baby over the sea I remember the night When we walked in the sands of the Waikiki And I held you, oh so tight

2. The Melodic – “On My Way”

I found an open door (I’m on my way) I think of love once more (I’m on my way)

Precious time on your own Seeing more than you care to say And the mist falls away (I’m on my way)

At times I’ve tried to feel (I’m on my way) With the thoughts I tried to steal (I’m on my way)

Left forgotten like young love All the choices I am made of When the push comes to shove

3. Passenger – Traveling Alone

Australian man, Scandinavian tan, Kicking stones round a square. Sat for a while and carved out a smile, As if someone would care.

Said I’m a long way from the Gold Coast. Furthest I’ve ever known, Oh and this just ain’t my home. It was my wife’s idea, but she’s no longer here. She left me travelling alone.

I never heard silence ring out like a bell. I never heard silence like last night in my expensive hotel. Well, I’m loving a shadow, I’m trying to catch the rain. But I never heard silence ’til I heard it today.

She walked out of the hotel, I could still smell the smoke of the burning heart left inside. She said men are all assholes And life’s a bad joke. She laughed and started to cry.

See, ten years with this man, And a life time of plans, Oh, and I loved him to his bones. Now I’ve lines on my skin And he’s traded me in. He left me travelling alone.

Well, I never felt silence hit me like a train. I never felt silence like blood coursed through my veins. Well, I’m loving a shadow, and I’m trying to catch the rain. I never heard silence ’til I heard it today. I never felt silence ’til I felt it today.

4. Band of Horses – The Funeral

I’m coming up only to hold you under I’m coming up only to show you wrong And to know you is hard, we wonder To know you, all wrong we were

Ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh

Really too late to call, so We wait for Morning to wake you, that’s all we got To know me as hardly golden Is to know me all wrong, they were

At every occasion, I’ll be ready for the funeral Every occasion, once more, it’s called the funeral Every occasion, know I’m ready for the funeral Every occasion, oh, one billion-day funeral

5. X Ambassadors – Renegades

Run away with me Lost souls and reverie Running wild and running free Two kids, you and me

6. Noah And The Whale – Blue Skies

This is a song for anyone with a broken heart This is a song for anyone who can’t get out of bed

I’ll do anything to be happy

Oh, ’cause blue skies are coming

But I know that it’s hard

This is the last song that I write while still in love with you This is the last song that I write while you’re even on my mind

’cause it’s time to leave those feelings behind Oh, ’cause blue skies are coming But I know that it’s hard

7. Coldplay – Adventure Of A Lifetime

Turn your magic on, to me she’d say Everything you want’s a dream away We are legends, every day That’s what she told him

I feel my heart beating I feel my heart beneath my skin I feel my heart beating Oh, you make me feel

Like I’m alive again Alive again Oh, you make me feel Like I’m alive again

8. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Californication

Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind’s elation And little girls from Sweden dream of silver screen quotation And if you want these kind of dreams it’s Californication It’s the edge of the world and all of western civilization

The sun may rise in the East at least it’s settled in a final location It’s understood that Hollywood sells Californication Pay your surgeon very well to break the spell of aging Celebrity skin is this your chin or is that war you’re waging?

9. Of Monsters and Men – Dirty Paws

Jumping up and down the floor My head is an animal And once there was an animal It had a son that mowed the lawn The son was an OK guy They had a pet dragonfly The dragonfly it ran away But it came back with a story to say

Her dirty paws and furry coat She ran down the forest slope The forest of talking trees They used to sing about the birds and the bees The bees had declared a war The sky wasn’t big enough for them all The birds, they got help from below From dirty paws and the creatures of snow

10. Foo Fighters – These Days

One of these days, the ground will drop out from beneath your feet One of these days, your heart will stop and play it’s final beat

One of these days, the clocks will stop and time won’t mean a thing One of these days, their bombs will drop and silence everything

But it’s alright, yeah it’s alright, said it’s alright Easy for you to say Your heart has never been broken Your pride has never been stolen Not yet, not yet, one of these days I bet your heart ‘ll be broken I bet your pride ‘ll be stolen I’ll bet, I’ll bet, I’ll bet, I’ll bet One of these days, one of these days

11. David Bowie – Heroes

I, I wish you could swim Like the dolphins Like dolphins can swim Though nothing, nothing will keep us together

We can beat them, forever and ever

Oh, we can be heroes just for one day

I, I will be King And you, you will be Queen Though nothing will drive them away We can be heroes just for one day We can be us just for one day

12. Ben Howard – Old Pine

Hot sand on toes, cold sand in sleeping bags I’ve come to know that memories Were the best things you ever had The summer shone beat down on bony backs

So far from home where the ocean stood Down dust and pine cone tracks We slept like dogs down by the fire side Awoke to the fog all around us

The boom of summer time We stood Steady as the stars in the woods So happy-hearted

And the warmth rang true inside these bones As the old pine fell we sang Just to bless the morning

13. The Byrds – I Wasn’t Born To Follow

Recommended by the Hostelgeeks community member Alexandra.

No I’d rather go and journey Where the diamond crescent’s glowing And run across the valley Beneath the sacred mountain And wander through the forest

Where the trees have leaves of prisms And break the light in colors That no one know the names of

And when it’s time I’ll go and lay Beside the legendary fountain ‘Till I see her form reflected

In its clear and jewelled waters And if you think I’m ready You may lead me to the chasm Where the rivers of our visions Flow into one another

14. Imagine Dragons – Not Today

There she goes in front of me Take my life and set me free again We’ll make a memory out of it Holy road is at my back Don’t look on, take me back again

We’ll make a memory out of it We finally fall apart and we break each other’s hearts

If we wanna live young, love, we better start today It’s gotta get easier, oh easier somehow

‘Cause I’m falling, I’m falling Oh easier and easier somehow

Oh I’m calling, I’m calling And it isn’t over, unless it is over I don’t wanna wait for that It’s gotta get easier and easier somehow But not today Not today

15. Mumford & Sons – Hopeless Wanderer

You heard my voice, I came out of the woods by choice Shelter also gave their shade But in the dark I have no name So leave that click in my head And I will remember the words that you said Left a clouded mind and a heavy heart But I am sure we could see a new start So when your hopes on fire But you know your desire Don’t hold a glass over the flame Don’t let your heart grow cold I will call you by name I will share your road

But hold me fast, hold me fast ‘Cause I’m a hopeless wanderer And hold me fast, hold me fast ‘Cause I’m a hopeless wanderer

16. Paper Lions – Travelling

Travelling the road, last known is where I want to be My compass directing, electing, an open road with golden trees But there’s an old man in need on the ground, I try not to make a sound He holds out his hand as I walk away, I hear him say

Please don’t be a stranger in my place Travelling come to a tavern for a momentary rest

I see the old man that I passed on the road in his distress As I turned to go I can hear him say, “Son, stay. Have a drink, I’ll pay.” Let bygones be gone, it’s all in the past, we raise a glass Please don’t be a stranger in my place

What if I could be what you wanted me to be What if I could see what you wanted me to see Come on and show me Please don’t be a stranger in my place

17. Ramon Mirabet – Home Is Where The Heart is

Shining sun means new start.

it’s time for me to face my fate

and follow my heart.

I’m coming home,

I’m coming home.

home is where the heart is.

it’s never late to find the answer up in the stars.

18. Dream Land (Road Trip)

19. Our adventure – The Long Valley

20. The Weeknd – Wanderlust

Is it so hard to say the same thing? And you’re so weak to say the same thing And burn a hole into your apprehensiveness And let the wildfire shine And repeat after me

Good girls go to heaven, And bad girls go everywhere And tonight I will love you And tomorrow you won’t care

You’re in love with something bigger than love You believe in something stronger than trust

Wanderlust Wanderlust

21. Creed – With Arms Wide Open

Well I just heard the news today It seems my life is going to change I close my eyes, begin to pray Then tears of joy stream down my face

With arms wide open Under the sunlight Welcome to this place I’ll show you everything With arms wide open With arms wide open

22. The Lumineers – Ho Hey

I been trying to do it right (Hey) I been living a lonely life (Ho) I been sleepin’ here instead (Hey) I been sleepin’ in my bed (Ho) I been sleepin’ in my bed (hey ho)

so show me family (Hey) all the blood that I will bleed (Ho) I don’t know where I belong (Hey) I don’t know where I went wrong (Ho) but I can write a song (hey)

23. Bastille – Pompeii

I was left to my own devices Many days fell away with nothing to show

And the walls kept tumbling down In the city that we love Grey clouds roll over the hills Bringing darkness from above

But if you close your eyes Does it almost feel like Nothing changed at all? And if you close your eyes Does it almost feel like You’ve been here before?

24. Green day – Time of your life

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go

So make the best of this test, and don’t ask why It’s not a question, but a lesson learned in time It’s something unpredictable, but in the end it’s right I hope you had the time of your life

So take the photographs, and still-frames in your mind Hang them on a shelf in good health and good time Tattoo’s of memories and dead skin on trial For what it’s worth, it was worth all the while

It’s something unpredictable, but in the end it’s right I hope you had the time of your life

25. The Script – Hall of Fame

Yeah, you could be the greatest You can be the best

You can be the King Kong banging on your chest You could beat the world You could beat the war

You could talk to God, go banging on his door You can throw your hands up You can beat the clock You can move a mountain You can break rocks You can be a master Don’t wait for luck Dedicate yourself and you can find yourself

26. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Road Trippin’

Road trippin’ with my two favorite allies Fully loaded we got snacks and supplies It’s time to leave this town it’s time to steal away Let’s go get lost anywhere in the U.S.A.

Let’s go get lost, let’s go get lost

Blue you sit so pretty West of the one Sparkles light with yellow icing, just a mirror for the sun Just a mirror for the sun Just a mirror for the sun

These smiling eyes are just a mirror for So much as come before those battles lost and won This life is shining more forever in the sun Now let us check our heads and let us check the surf Staying high and dry’s More trouble than it’s worth in the sun

27. Moby – Porcelain

In my dreams I’m dying all the time Then I wake it’s kaleidoscopic mind I never meant to hurt you I never meant to lie

So this is goodbye? This is goodbye

Tell the truth, you’ve never wanted me Tell me

28. Imagine Dragons – On Top of the World

If you love somebody Better tell them why they’re here ’cause They just may run away from you

You’ll never know what went well Then again it just depends on How long of time is left for you

I’ve had the highest mountains I’ve had the deepest rivers You can have it all but not til you move it

29. Part-Time Friends – Here We Are

Silence Ici nos âmes tutoient le ciel Et nos hymnes éternels

Here we are L’aube de nos dernières transes Laisse un vide immense

Here we are Je t’emmène une dernière fois suivre cette lumière qui ne s’éteint pas

Here we are Something rise and fall We thought we never lost control

Here we are

30. Crystal Fighters – Love Natural

Everyone, anyone who want to hear Move in a little closer, let me tell you about A love natural, oh that love actual Love that you just can’t help feeling

When feelings with meanings keep on appearing And it’s almost midnight, the time is coming up The time is getting closer, the time is almost here Life is upon us and the time for love is here and now

When I look at you, oh I feel my heart Oh, I feel your love deep inside

Oh, love natural, I can’t believe how you do it to me You make me feel, oh how you say, feel so special Oh, love natural, I can’t believe how you do it to me You make me feel, oh how you say, feel so special

31. Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee

Sí, sabes que ya llevo un rato mirándote Tengo que bailar contigo hoy (DY) Vi que tu mirada ya estaba llamándome Muéstrame el camino que yo voy (Oh)

Tú, tú eres el imán y yo soy el metal Me voy acercando y voy armando el plan Solo con pensarlo se acelera el pulso (Oh yeah)

32. U2 – Song For Someone

You got a face not spoiled by beauty I have some scars from where I’ve been You’ve got eyes that can see right through me You’re not afraid of anything they’ve seen I was told that I would feel nothing the first time I don’t know how these cuts heal But in you I found a rhyme

33. José González – Stay Alive

There’s a rhythm in rush these days Where the lights don’t move and the colors don’t fade Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams

In a world gone shallow In a world gone lean

Sometimes there’s things a man cannot know Gears won’t turn and the leaves won’t grow There’s no place to run and no gasoline

Engine won’t turn And the train won’t leave

Engines won’t turn and the train won’t leave I will stay with you tonight

Hold you close ‘til the morning light In the morning watch a new day rise We’ll do whatever just to stay alive We’ll do whatever just to stay alive

34. Don’t fight it, Feel it – AronChupa

Oh baby when the band is playing

Oh and that solid beat

Oh make you wanna move,

make you wanna groove

Make you wanna pat your feet

When we dance close together

With your cheek close to mine

And you begin to feel a funny little thrill

Moving up your spine

35. The Chainsmokers – Paris

We were staying in Paris To get away from your parents And I thought, “Wow If I could take this in a shot right now I don’t think that we could work this out” Out on the terrace I don’t know if it’s fair but I thought “How Could I let you fall by yourself While I’m wasted with someone else”

If we go down then we go down together They’ll say you could do anything They’ll say that I was clever If we go down then we go down together We’ll get away with everything Let’s show them we are better

36. Alvaro Soler – Sofia

Sueño cuando era pequeño Sin preocupación en el corazón

Sigo viendo aquel momento Se desvaneció, desapareció

Ya no te creo, ya no te deseo, eh oh Solo te dejo, solo te deseo, eh oh

37. A R I Z O N A – Oceans Away

I never let My guard go down But you messed me up When you came around When the high wore off

Know you needed space But I don’t wanna wait I don’t wanna mistake Few thousand miles and an ocean away But I see the sunrise, oh, just like the other day Picture your eyes as I fall asleep Tell myself it’s alright, oh oh, as the tears roll by

38. Angus and Julia Stone – Big Jet Plane

She said “hello mister, pleased to meet ya” I wanna hold her, I wanna kiss her She smelled of daisies, she smelled of daisies She drive me crazy, she drive me crazy

Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane Hey hey Hey hey

39. OK Go – Here It Goes Again

It could be ten, but then again I can’t remember half an hour since a quarter to four Throw on your clothes, the second side of Surfer Rosa And you leave me with my jaw on the floor

Just when you think (think) you’re in control Just when you think (think) you’ve got a hold Just when you get on a roll Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again Oh, here it goes again I should have known, should have known, should have known again But here it goes again Oh, here it goes again

40. Traveling Wilburys – End Of The Line

Well it’s all right, riding around in the breeze Well it’s all right, if you live the life you please Well it’s all right, doing the best you can Well it’s all right, as long as you lend a hand

You can sit around and wait for the phone to ring (end of the line) Waiting for someone to tell you everything (end of the line) Sit around and wonder what tomorrow will bring (end of the line) Maybe a diamond ring

Well it’s all right, even if they say you’re wrong Well it’s all right, sometimes you gotta be strong Well it’s all right, as long as you got somewhere to lay Well it’s all right, everyday is judgment day

41. Bright Eyes – “First Day Of My Life”

This is the first day of my life Swear I was born right in the doorway I went out in the rain, suddenly everything changed They’re spreading blankets on the beach

Yours was the first face that I saw I think I was blind before I met you I don’t know where I am, I don’t know where I’ve been But I know where I want to go

And so I’d thought I’d let you know That these things take forever, I especially am slow But I realized that need you And I wondered if I could come home

I remember the time you drove all night Just to meet me in the morning And I thought it was strange, you said everything changed You felt as if you just woke up

42. Sons Of The East – Come Away

She sits and she waits by the tree And she thinks no one comes to me Heard it before She stand there all alone Staring blank at her telephone But she’s sure, so sure

Come away with me, baby Join me in my car We can go real far away Away from here

She wants to know his name Wants his wealth, but not his fame Watch your pride

43. Depeche Mode – Enjoy the Silence

Words like violence Break the silence Come crashing in Into my little world

Painful to me Pierce right through me Can’t you understand? Oh my little girl

All I ever wanted All I ever needed

Is here in my arms Words are very unnecessary They can only do harm Vows are spoken

To be broken Feelings are intense Words are trivial Pleasures remain

So does the pain Words are meaningless And forgettable All I ever wanted All I ever needed

Is here in my arms Words are very unnecessary They can only do harm

44. Gladys Knight & The Pips – Midnight Train to Georgia

L.a. Proved too much for the man (Too much for the man, he couldn’t make it) So he’s leavin’ the life he’s come to know, ooh (He said he’s goin’) He said he’s goin’ back to find (Goin’ back to find) Ooh ooh ooh, what’s left of his world The world he left behind Not so long ago

He’s leavin’ (leavin’) On that midnight train to Georgia (Leavin’ on the midnight train) Yeah, said he’s goin’ back (Goin’ back to find) To a simpler place in time (Whenever he takes that ride) oh yes he is (Guess who’s gonna be right by his side)

45. The Sounds – Painted By Numbers

Could I act like you, and put a smile on face? Not even for a second would I lie to myself.. Too many things are missing And there’s a tear in my eye It’s not a question or an answer

But it will change you mind We’ll be the same tomorrow ‘Cause we’ve all been painted my numbers We dance and eyes will follow You said it was love I said I’d like you to be mine

46. Kings Of Convenience – I’d Rather Dance With You

I’d rather dance with you than talk with you So why don’t we just move into the other room There’s space for us to shake and hey, I like this tune

Even if I could hear what you said I doubt my reply would be interesting for you to hear Because I haven’t read a single book all year And the only film I saw, I didn’t like it at all

I’d rather dance, I’d rather dance than talk with you I’d rather dance, I’d rather dance than talk with you I’d rather dance, I’d rather dance than talk with you

47. Alphaville – Forever Young

Let’s dance in style, let’s dance for a while Heaven can wait we’re only watching the skies Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?

Let us die young or let us live forever We don’t have the power, but we never say never Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip The music’s for the sad man

Can you imagine when this race is won? Turn our golden the faces into the sun Praising our leaders, we’re getting in tune The music’s played by the, the madman

48. Sting – Englishman In New York

I don’t take coffee, I take tea, my dear I like my toast done on one side And you can hear it in my accent when I talk I’m an Englishman in New York

See me walking down Fifth Avenue A walking cane here at my side I take it everywhere I walk

I’m an Englishman in New York Oh, I’m an alien, I’m a legal alien I’m an Englishman in New York Oh, I’m an alien, I’m a legal alien I’m an Englishman in New York

49. Incubus – Wish You Were Here

I dig my toes into the sand The Ocean looks like a thousand diamonds Strewn across a blue blanket I lean against the wind Pretend that I am weightless And in this moment I am happy happy)

50. Kodaline – All My Friends

So it starts We go back to your house We check the charts And start to figure it out

And if it’s crowded, all the better Cause we know we’re gonna be up late And if you’re worried about the weather Then you picked the wrong place to stay That’s how it starts

51. R.E.M. – Leave

Nothing could be bring me closer Nothing could be bring me near Where is the road I follow? Believing, leave

It’s under, under, under my feet The scene spread out there before me Better I go where the land touches the sea There is my trust in what I believe

52. Mr. Brightside – The Killers

Coming out of my cage And I’ve been doing just fine Gotta gotta be down Because I want it all It started out with a kiss How did it end up like this? It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss Now I’m falling asleep And she’s calling a cab While he’s having a smoke And she’s taking a drag Now they’re going to bed And my stomach is sick And it’s all in my head But she’s touching his chest now He takes off her dress now Let me go And I just can’t look, it’s killing me And taking control

53. David Bowie- Space Oddity

Ground Control to Major Tom Ground Control to Major Tom Take your protein pills and put your helmet on

Ground Control to Major Tom Commencing countdown, engines on Check ignition and may God’s love be with you

54. Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now

Tonight, I’m gonna have myself a real good time I feel alive and the world I’ll turn it inside out, yeah And floating around in ecstasy So don’t stop me now don’t stop me

‘Cause I’m having a good time, having a good time I’m a shooting star, leaping through the sky Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity I’m a racing car, passing by like Lady Godiva

I’m gonna go, go, go There’s no stopping me I’m burnin’ through the sky, yeah Two hundred degrees That’s why they call me Mister Fahrenheit I’m traveling at the speed of light I wanna make a supersonic man out of you

55. Mando Diao – Dance With Somebody

Break your happy home learn to sing alone to the music, to the music Clap your hands and shake on a summer’s day to the music, to the music

I’m falling in love with your favorite song I’m gonna sing it all night long I’m gonna dance with somebody dance with somebody dance dance dance

56. David Gray – “Sail Away”

Sail away with me honey I put my heart in your hands Sail away with me honey now, now, now Sail away with me What will be will be I want to hold you now, now, now

Crazy skies all wild above me now Winter howling at my face And everything I held so dear Disappeared without a trace Oh all the times I’ve tasted love Never knew quite what I had Little darling if you hear me now Never needed you so bad Spinning ’round inside my head

57. Foster The People – Pumped up Kicks

Robert’s got a quick hand He’ll look around the room, he won’t tell you his plan He’s got a rolled cigarette, hanging out his mouth he’s a cowboy kid Yeah found a six shooter gun In his dad’s closet hidden oh in a box of fun things, I don’t even know what But he’s coming for you, yeah he’s coming for you

All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You’d better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You’d better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You’d better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You’d better run, better run, faster than my bullet

58. Gorillaz – Clint Eastwood

I ain’t happy, I’m feeling glad I got sunshine in a bag I’m useless but not for long The future is coming on I ain’t happy, I’m feeling glad I got sunshine in a bag I’m useless but not for long The future is coming on It’s coming on It’s coming on It’s coming on

59. Weezer – Island In The Sun

When you’re on a holiday You can’t find the words to say All the things that come to you And I wanna feel it too

On an island in the sun We’ll be playing and having fun And it makes me feel so fine I can’t control my brain

60. Modest Mouse Float

I backed my car into a cop car the other day Well, he just drove off – sometimes life’s okay I ran my mouth off a bit too much, ah what did I say? Well, you just laughed it off and it was all okay

And we’ll all float on okay And we’ll all float on okay And we’ll all float on okay And we’ll all float on anyway, well

A fake Jamaican took every last dime with that scam It was worth it just to learn some sleight of hand Bad news comes, don’t you worry even when it lands Good news will work it way to all them plans We both got fired on, exactly, the same day Well, we’ll float on, good news is on the way

61. MGMT- Kids

You were a child Crawling on your knees toward him Making momma so proud But your voice is too loud

We like to watch you laughing Picking insects off of plants No time to think of consequences Control yourself Take only what you need from it A family of trees wanting to be haunted

62. Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out

So if you’re lonely You know I’m here waiting for you I’m just a cross hair I’m just a shot away from you And if you leave here You leave me broken, shattered, I lie I’m just a cross hair I’m just a shot, then we can die

63. Black – Wonderful Life

Here I go out to sea again The sunshine fills my hair And dreams hang in the air

Gulls in the sky and in my blue eyes You know it feels unfair There’s magic everywhere

Look at me standing Here on my own again Up straight in the sunshine

64. Beirut – Elephant Gun

If I was young, I’d flee this town I’d bury my dreams underground As did I, we drink to die, we drink tonight

Far from home, elephant guns Let’s take them down one by one We’ll lay it down, it’s not been found, it’s not around

Let the seasons begin – it rolls right on Let the seasons begin – take the big king down

65. Eagles – Hotel California

On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim I had to stop for the night.

There she stood in the doorway; I heard the mission bell And I was thinking to myself ‘This could be heaven or this could be Hell’ Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way There were voices down the corridor, I thought I heard them say

66. The Cranberries – Zombie

Another head hangs lowly Child is slowly taken And the violence, caused such silence Who are we mistaken?

But you see, it’s not me It’s not my family In your head, in your head, they are fighting With their tanks, and their bombs And their bombs, and their guns In your head, in your head they are crying

67. The Strokes – You Only Live Once

Some people think they’re always right Others are quiet and uptight Others they seem so very nice nice nice nice (oh-ho) Inside they might feel sad and wrong (oh no)

Twenty-nine different attributes Only seven that you like Twenty ways to see the world (oh-ho) Twenty ways to start a fight (oh-ho)

68. The Black Keys – Lonely Boy

Well I’m so above you And it’s plain to see But I came to love you anyway So you pulled my heart out And I don’t mind bleeding Any old time you keep me waiting Waiting, waiting

Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting I’m a lonely boy I’m a lonely boy Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting

69. Come With Me Now – Kongos

Come with me now Come with me now

Woah come with me now I’m gonna take you down

Woah come with me now I’m gonna show you how Woah come with me now I’m gonna take you down

Woah come with me now I’m gonna show you how

Afraid to lose control And caught up in this world I’ve wasted time, I’ve wasted breath I think I’ve thought myself to death

70. Passenger | The Wrong Direction

When I was a kid the things I did were hidden under the grid Young and naive I never believed that love could be so well hid With regret I’m willing to bet and say the older you get It gets harder to forgive and harder to forget It gets under your shirt like a dagger at work The first cut is the deepest but the rest still flipping hurt You build your heart of plastic Get cynical and sarcastic And end up in the corner on your own

‘Cause I’d love to feel love but I can’t stand the rejection I hide behind my jokes as a form of protection I thought I was close but under further inspection It seems I’ve been running in the wrong direction oh no

71. Billy Joel – Travelin’ Prayer

Hey Lord, take a look all around And I’d a find where my baby’s gonna be Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight ‘Cause she is far across the sea Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight And make sure that she’s gonna be alright And things are gonna be alright with me

Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight And make sure that all her dreams are sweet Said now, would ya guide her on the roads And make them softer for her feet Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight And make sure that she’s gonna be alright Until she’s home and here with me

72. Creedence Clearwater Revival – Travellin’ Band

Seven thirty seven comin’ out of the sky Won’t you take me down to Memphis on a midnight ride I want to move Playin’ in a travelin’ band Yeah Well I’m flyin’ ‘cross the land tryin’ to get a hand Playin’ in a travelin’ band

Take me to the hotel baggage gone, oh well Come on, come on won’t you get me to my room I want to move Playin’ in a travelin’ band Yeah Well I’m flyin’ ‘cross the land, tryin’ to get a hand Playin’ in a travelin’ band

73. Have Love, Will Travel – The Sonics

Wow,Have love Whoa baby will travel Uh huh, uh huh,have love Woah baby will travel I said if you need loving then Mm,hmm,I’ll travel

Yeah,I’ll travel from Main to Mexico Just to find a little girl that loves me so No matter when, no matter where I’ll be I’m looking for a woman that’ll satisfy me

74. Queens Of The Stone Age – Go With The Flow

She said “I’ll throw myself away, They’re just photos after all” I can’t make you hang around. I can’t wash you off my skin. Outside the frame, is what we’re leaving out You won’t remember anyway I can go with the flow But don’t say it doesn’t matter anymore I can go with the flow Do you believe it in your head? It’s so safe to play along Little soldiers in a row Falling in and out of love With something sweet to throw away. But I want something good to die for To make it beautiful to live. I want a new mistake, lose is more than hesitate. Do you believe it in your head? I can go with the flow But don’t say it doesn’t matter anymore I can go with the flow Do you believe it in your head?

75. Maïa Vidal – Our Place

Last but not least, the ultimate travel song to wanderlust. I’d like to stay here For a while And go wild You’ll call me crazy But I don’t care ‘Cause I know where

Where I go where I go, you’re gonna take me Where I go where I go, you’re gonna take me Take me for a ride, And I’ll be by your side

Just let me stay here A little while We’ll go wild They’ll call us crazy But I don’t care ‘Cause I’ll be where you are

This all happened fast But I know how I feel Like you were the sand And I was the se

Extra 76. Sky on the Loose – Inkfield

Do you want an insider tip for cool travel songs? Then listen into Inkfield’s Sky on the Loose. Inkfield is a solo solo indie rock act from Edinburgh, UK.

Here are the lyrics.

Messaging like nights before, crashing through the wall I’m using all my strength and breath, I’m gonna show them all

You talk of my impending doom, no promise nor a myth You justify avoiding me to sell out on a whiff

Oh if I, I want to be the lonely one, I want to be the only one And if I, lord I And if I, I want to be the chosen one, I want to be the chosen one And if I, lord I

Don’t you tire of telling me? ‘The world ends at the sky, You’re just a little fish another simple passer by, All your songs and poetry are droplets in the sea’ I said ‘That is ok for you, your words won’t follow me!’

Sum it up: The 75 Travel Songs

By now your notebook should be full and you should have taken lots of notes.

This is your ultimate list of best travel songs. We tried to make a compulsive list of all the important things you have to put on your iPod, your Smartphone and Spotify list.

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ᐅ Top 100 Tropical Songs for Your [VACATION] Beach Playlist ♬♪♫♩

Published June 7, 2023 · Updated June 7, 2023

Summer is here . Are you dreaming of a tropical vacation or making real plans for a trip to the beach anytime soon? I sure am. A trip to the beach is simply incomplete without some good beach music songs. That’s where I come in. Read on to discover the ultimate summer vacation playlist for 2023 . A roundup of the best songs about the beach , that also include island songs, tropical songs, and vacation songs ♬♪♫♩. Even if you’re nowhere near the beach right now, these best beach songs and lyrics that fit the mood will transport you right there — guaranteed to get you fantasising about the sand, the sun, the surf, and all of those chill vacation vibes.

Best Vacation Songs | Your summer beach playlist starts here!

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Some tropical songs about vacations have the ability to pull us right in and transport us on a journey to a happy place. The blueprint of coming up with a good vacation playlist should not be underestimated. It has to be chill enough to induce feelings of pleasure , relaxation, leisure, and recreation. While being upbeat enough to evoke a sense of nostalgia , joy, dance, and delight at the thought of the seashore.  Whether you’re headed to the exotic coastal stretches of the Caribbean or French Polynesia, the famous beaches of Europe and Asia, the unraveled sands of Africa , the shoreline of Hawaii and the U.S., or on a tropical family vacation I’ve got you covered.

These sounds of summer beach songs are guaranteed to keep you fresh while you hang out by the sea .

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VACATION MUSIC TROPICAL SONGS : YOUR ULTIMATE SUMMER BEACH PLAYLIST

High tides and good vibes. Prepare for some tropical music, good beach songs about islands, some chill beach tracks, and an escape to paradise.

You will find everything from classic vacation songs about the beach and mellow surf tracks to catchy new summer melodies and anthem-like best beach songs about the ocean — perfect for a day by the water. Expect a good variety of genres, artists, eras, languages, tempos, and anything beachy music… There’s something here for everyone.

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1 | Kokomo — The Beach Boys

From: CA, USA Album: Cocktail Released: 1988 Genre: Rock pop surf

Aruba , Jamaica, oh I want to take ya Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego, baby why don’t we go, Jamaica Off the Florida Keys, there’s a place called Kokomo That’s where you wanna go to get away from it all Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand We’ll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band Down in Kokomo Aruba , Jamaica, oh I want to take you to Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego, baby why don’t we go Oh I want to take you down to Kokomo, we’ll get there fast and then we’ll take it slow That’s where we want to go, way down in Kokomo Martinique, that Montserrat mystique We’ll put out to sea and we’ll perfect our chemistry And by and by we’ll defy a little bit of gravity Afternoon delight, cocktails and moonlit nights That dreamy look in your eye, give me a tropical contact high Way down in Kokomo

2 | Sun Goes Down — Robin Schulz feat. Jasmine Thompson

From: Germany/England Album: Vicious Cuts Summer Released: 2015 Genre: Dance Electronic

Nothings ever what we expect But they keep asking where I go next Oh, we’re chasing as the sun set Got my mind on you Doesn’t matter where we are are are are Doesn’t matter where we are are are are Doesn’t matter, no If there’s a moment when it’s perfect We’ll carve our names as the sun goes down Yeah As the sun goes down Yeah As the sun goes down As the sun goes down

3 | Waves — Mr. Probz

From: Netherlands Album: The Treatment Released: 2013 Genres: Rhythm and blues, Soft rock

My face above the water My feet can’t touch the ground Touch the ground, and it feels like I can see the sands on the horizon Everytime you are not around I’m slowly drifting away (drifting away) Wave after wave, wave after wave I’m slowly drifting (drifting away) And it feels like I’m drowning Pulling against the stream Pulling against the stream I wish I could make it easy Easy to love me, love me But still I reach, to find a way I’m stuck here in between I’m looking for the right words to say

4 | Sun is Shining — Bob Marley

From: Jamaica Album: Soul Revolution Released: 1978 Genre: Reggae

Sun is shining Weather is sweet Make you want to move Your dancing feet, now When the morning Gather the rainbows, yeah Want you to know I’m a rainbow too (I’m a rainbow too) To the rescue Here I am Want you to know just if you can Where I stand Oh, no, no

5 | Syn Cole — Miami 82 (Kygo Remix)

From: Estonia Album: Miami 82 Released: 2013 Genre: Dance/Electronic

Oh How quickly I come undone Like melting ice on the sun Why would that stop when I’m falling free Midnight daydream Oh You watch me and I’m exposed Like lightning bolts in my bones Why would that stop when I’m falling free Midnight daydream Midnight daydream Midnight daydream

6 | Ocean Eyes — Billie Eilish

From: USA Album: Common Culture Released: 2016 Genre: Dance/Electronic

I’ve been watchin’ you for some time Can’t stop starin’ at those ocean eyes Burning cities and napalm skies Fifteen flares inside those ocean eyes Your ocean eyes No fair You really know how to make me cry When you gimme those ocean eyes I’m scared I’ve never fallen from quite this high Fallin’ into your ocean eyes Those ocean eyes I’ve been walkin’ through a world gone blind Can’t stop thinkin’ of your diamond mind Careful creature made friends with time He left her lonely with a diamond mind And those ocean eyes

7 | Watermelon Sugar — Harry Styles

From: England Album: Fine Line Released: 2019 Genre: Pop, Alternative/Indie

Tastes like strawberries On a summer evenin’ And it sounds just like a song I want more berries And that summer feelin’ It’s so wonderful and warm Breathe me in, breathe me out I don’t know if I could ever go without I’m just thinking out loud I don’t know if I could ever go without Watermelon sugar high Watermelon sugar high Watermelon sugar high Watermelon sugar high Watermelon sugar

8 | Soak Up The Sun — Sheryl Crow

From: USA Album: C’mon C’mon Released: 2002 Genre: Pop

I’m gonna soak up the sun I’m gonna tell everyone To lighten up I’m gonna tell ’em that I’ve got no one to blame For every time I feel lame I’m looking up I’m gonna soak up the sun I’m gonna soak up the sun I’ve got a crummy job It don’t pay near enough To buy the things it takes To win me some of your love Every time I turn around I’m looking up, you’re looking down Maybe something’s wrong with you That makes you act the way you do

9 | Dancing in the Moonlight — Toploader

From: UK Album: Onka’s Big Moka Released: 2009 Genre: Pop Rock

We get it almost every night When that moon is big and bright It’s a supernatural delight Everybody’s dancing in the moonlight Everybody here is out of sight They don’t bark and they don’t bite They keep things loose they keep it tight Everybody’s dancing in the moonlight Dancing in the moonlight Everybody’s feeling warm and bright It’s such a fine and natural sight Everybody’s dancing in the moonlight We like our fun and we never fight You can’t dance and stay uptight It’s a supernatural delight Everybody was dancing in the moonlight

10 | Somewhere on a Beach — Dierks Bentley

From: USA Album: Black Released: 2016 Genre: Country

Bet you think I’m sitting at home, no Bet you think that I’m all alone, no Bet you think I’m missing you and wishing you would call my phone Hell, no I went wheels up on a runway And that ticket was a long way I’m somewhere on a beach Sipping something strong Got a new girl, she got it going on We drink all day, and party all night I’m way too gone to have you on my mind She got a body and she’s naughty And she got me like you ain’t never got me I’m getting sun, getting some, and I ain’t slept in a week Yeah, I’m somewhere on a beach I wish it could’ve worked out But I’m gettin’ over you now On a beach towel with my shades on My drink’s up And the sun’s out Huh, I’m somewhere on a beach

11 | Island Song — Zac Brown Band

From: U.S Album: Uncaged: Songs about Islands Released: 2012 Genre: Country Southern Rock

Can anybody here pass me a beer And I’ma keep playing this music that you hear And if you know the song Then come and sing along with me Walking with the beach to my left Sea to my right And I’ma get faded at the Tiki bar tonight Then I’ma roll one up Like my name is Bob Yeah I’m gonna party like I’m a Jamaican If you really wanna know where you can find me I’ll be unwinding Down in the island songs, down in the islands You should lose track of your timing Grab a drink beside me Down in the island music, down in the islands

12 | El Mismo Sol — Alvaro Soler & Jennifer Lopez

From: Spain Album: Eterno Agosto Released: 2015 Genre: Latin pop

Saca lo malo, malo No digas paro, paro Vale la pena, mi amor La pena, mi amor No hay fronteras – eras Será lo que tú quieras Lo que tú quieras, amor Se puede, amor Yo quiero que este sea el mundo que conteste Del este hasta oeste y bajo el mismo sol Ahora nos vamos y juntos celebramos Aquí todos estamos bajo el mismo sol Y bajo el mismo sol (¡Hey, hey, hey!) Y bajo el mismo sol (¡Hey, hey!) Quiero que el mundo se – mundo se – mundo se… Quiero que el mundo se una, mi amor Quiero que el mundo se – mundo se – mundo se… Quiero que el mundo se una, mi amor Se una, mi amor

13 | Margaritaville — Jimmy Buffett

From: USA Album: Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes Released: 1977 Genre: Country Rock

Nibbling on sponge cake, watching the sun bake All of those tourists covered with oil Strumming my six string, on my front porch swing Smell those shrimp, they’re beginning to boil Wasting away again in Margaritaville Searching for my lost shaker of salt Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame But I know it’s nobody’s fault Don’t know the reason that I stayed here all season With nothing to show but this brand new tattoo But it’s a real beauty, a Mexican cutie How it got here I haven’t a clue Wasting away again in Margaritaville Searching for my lost shaker of salt Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame Now I think, hell it could be my fault

14 | Mama — Jonas Blue

From: Britain Album: Jonas Blue: Electronic nature Released: 2017 Genre: Tropical house music

Where should we run to? We got the world in our hands and we’re ready to play They say we’re wasted But how can we waste it if we’re loving every day? Okay I got the keys to the universe so stay With me, ’cause I got the keys, baby Don’t wanna wake up one day wishing that we’d done more I wanna live fast and never look back, that’s what we here for Don’t wanna wake up one day wondering “where’d it all go?” ‘Cause we’ll be home before we know, I wanna hear you sing it Hey, mama, don’t stress your mind We coming home tonight Hey, mama, we gonna be alright Dry those eyes We’ll be back in the morning when the sun starts to rise So mama, don’t stress your mind So mama, don’t stress your mind

15 | Some Beach — Blake Shelton

From: America Album: Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill Released: 2004 Genre: Country

Driving down the interstate Running thirty minutes late Singing Margaritaville and minding my own Some foreign car drivin’ dude with a road rage attitude Pulled up beside me talking on his cell phone He started yelling at me like I did something wrong He flipped me the bird an’ then he was gone Some beach Somewhere There’s a big umbrella casting shade over an empty chair Palm trees are growing and warm breezes blowing I picture myself right there On some beach, somewhere Some beach Somewhere There’s a beautiful sunset burning up the atmosphere There’s music and dancing and lovers romancing In the salty evenin’ air On some beach Somewhere On some beach, somewhere

16 | Sunrise — Kygo & Jason Walker

From: Norway Album: Kids in Love Released: 2017 Genre: Tropical House

Wake me up My eyes are heavy and I need some sun One hit, I’m ready for whatever comes Nothing can keep me from you Nothing can keep me from you Something ’bout the things you told me Oh, I wrote ’em down, yeah I took ’em with me to the place we found And I’ll be waiting for you Yeah, I’ll be waiting for you, for you I follow the moon From the dark to the break of dawn We let it loose Smoking weed and writing songs about beach Meet me at the sunrise, at the sunrise I can get you so high, so high Burning up the daylight, in the daylight Meet me at the sunrise, sunrise

17 | Sun is Shining — Tomas Skyldeberg

From: Sweden Album: Sun is Shining Released: 2019 Genre: Electronic

18 | Beachin’ — Jake Owen

From: USA Album: Days of Gold Released: 2013 Genre: Country

Just watching her blonde hair, sun burn, stare at them Whitecaps rolling over Laid back in a thrift store beach chair Dropping limes in her Corona Well she looks back, yeah, she throws me a kiss Like “Honey, I sure want you” And it’s a hundred and three between her and me And only 92 in Daytona And it’s sunshine, blue eyes, tan lines, it’s low tide Rolling white sand, cold can koozie in my hand, just a summertime strollin’ Chillin’, breezin’, sippin’, singin’ whoa-oh-oh Beachin’ We got two-for-ones, we’re at a margarita bar Whatever happens happens And there’s a reggae band, full of dread heads Just sittin’ in the corner laughin’ Well my baby walks over, drops a 20 in a jar She smiles and shakes it at me Yeah, she gets ’em going, she gets ’em playing A little, don’t worry, be happy

19 | Heatstroke — Calvin Harris

From: Scotland Album: Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 Released: 2017 Genre: Dance Electronic

Won’t you please? Slow it down I’m tryna talk to you, darling Tryna walk with you, darling Do you hear me? And no-no-no-no-nobody can stop it The love you got from me And every time, I look out at my seat today They chase, they flash they flash, yes Tell me how you feel right now ‘Cause all I wanna do is keep it real right now I’m tryna beat it up Beat Pills right now Athletic in the sheets I got skills right now Red braids, with some red baby hair Ballin’ in that club, Ace of Spades, yeah Pop that bitch and spray it like ‘Raid’ Yellow diamonds on you like a glass of lemonade QB, I’ll throw it Teeth white, Newports I want knees, right choice 80 thousand dollar Birkin bag in the Porsche I’m tryna fuck with you till we on life support I’ll split it with you if we get half of Michael Jordan No toilet tissue, I shit on niggas ’cause life’s short (facts) No passport to go with me I had to get deported Please let go, and have a good time Have a good, have a good time, yeah

20 | Bob Marley — Jammin 

From: Jamaica Album: Exodus Released: 1977 Genre: Reggae

We’re jammin’ (See) I wanna jam it wid you We’re jammin’, jammin’, And I hope you like jammin’, too We’re jammin’ To think that jammin’ was a thing of the past We’re jammin’, And I hope this jam is gonna last We’re jammin’ Jammin’ Jammin’ Jammin’ Now we’re jammin’ in the name of the Lord We’re jammin’, Jammin’ Jammin’ Jammin’ Now we’re jammin’ right straight from yard

21 | I Got U — Duke Dumont ft. Jax Jones

From: England Album: Access All Areas Released: 2014 Genre: House

Ask me what I did with my life I spent it with you If I lose my fame and fortune (really don’t matter) As long as I got you, baby As long as I got you, baby (Clap your hands, drop so right) As long as I got you Ask me what I did with my life I spent it with you If I lose my fame and fortune (really don’t matter) As long as I got you, babyAs long as I got you, baby (Clap your hands, drop so right) As long as I got you As the years, they pass us by (years they, years they, years they) We stay young through each other’s eyes (each other’s eyes) And no matter, oh yeah, it’s okay As long as I got you, baby

22 | Island in the Sun — Weezer

From: USA Album: Weezer Released: 2001 Genre: Alternative Rock

When you’re on a holiday You can’t find the words to say All the things that come to you And I wanna feel it too On an island songs in the sun We’ll be playin’ and havin’ fun And it makes me feel so fine I can’t control my brain Hip, hip Hip, hip When you’re on a golden sea You don’t need no memory Just a place to call your own As we drift into the zone We’ll run away together We’ll spend some time forever We’ll never feel bad anymore

23 | Beach Songs — San Cisco

From: Australia Album: San Cisco Released: 2012 Genre: Alternative/Indie Pop

Hello hello I’ve been waiting, watching you all night I don’t know why In the morning I’ll be waking wishing I was right Maybe sometimes In the evening I’ll take you out for dinner and a fight Can’t read your mind I can’t read your mind We watched the sun go down and then the moon comes out Paint pictures with your hand I’ll chase you I’m your biggest fan Who’s gonna catch you now who’s gonna catch you now Running so far away so far away My mind is black and blue It keeps pictures of you Now I know why

24 | School’s Out — Alice Cooper

From: USA Album: School’s Out Released: 1972 Genre: Rock

Well, we got no choice All the girls and boys Makin’ all that noise ‘Cause they found new toys Well, we can’t salute ya Can’t find a flag If that don’t suit ya That’s a drag School’s out for summer School’s out forever School’s been blown to pieces No more pencils No more books No more teacher’s dirty looks Well, we got no class And we got no principals We ain’t got no innocence We can’t even think of a word that rhymes

25 | Knee Deep — Zac Brown Band 

From: USA Album: You Get What You Give Released: 2011 Genre: Country music about the beach

Gonna put the the world away for a minute Pretend I don’t live in it Sunshine gonna wash my blues away Wishing I was knee deep in the water somewhere Got the blue sky breeze and it don’t seem fair Only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair Sunrise there’s a fire in the sky Never been so happy Never felt so high And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise Wrote a note said be back in a minute Bought a boat and I sailed off in it Don’t think anybody gonna miss me anyway Mind on a permanent vacation The ocean is my only medication Wishing my condition ain’t ever gonna go away

26 | Summer of ’69 — Bryan Adams

From: Canada Album: Reckless Released: 1984 Genre: Pop rock

I got my first real six-string Bought it at the five-and-dime Played it ’til my fingers bled Was the summer of ’69 Oh, when I look back now That summer seemed to last forever And if I had the choice Yeah, I’d always wanna be there Those were the best days of my life Standin’ on your mama’s porch You told me that you’d wait forever Oh, and when you held my hand I knew that it was now or never Those were the best days of my life Oh, yeah! Back in the summer of ’69, oh Man, we were killin’ time We were young and restless We needed to unwind I guess nothin’ can last forever Forever, no! Yeah!

27 | Summer Rain  — ATB

From: Germany Album: The DJ 3 in the Mix Released: 2006 Genre:

She put a smile upon your face Every time you see her She comes running through your veins Just like summer rain, like summer rain She builds you up and tears you down She’s that queen without a crown Just like summer rain, like summer rain

28 | Good Vibrations — Beach Boys

From: American Album: Smiley Smile Released: 1967 Genre: Rock

I, I love the colorful clothes she wears And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair I hear the sound of a gentle word On the wind that lifts her perfume through the air I’m pickin’ up good vibrations She’s giving me excitations I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (oom bop bop good vibrations) She’s giving me excitations (oom bop bop excitations) Good good good good vibrations (oom bop bop) Softly smile, I know she must be kind When I look in her eyes She goes with me to a blossom world I’m pickin’ up good vibrations

29 | Summertime — Kenney Chesney 

From: U.S.A. Album: The Road and the Radio Released: 2005 Genre: Country

Summertime is finally here That old ballpark, man, is back in gear Out on 49 Man I can see the lights School’s out and the nights roll in Man, just like a long lost friend You ain’t seen in a while And can’t help but smile Perfect vacation song on the radio Sing along ’cause it’s one we know It’s a smile, it’s a kiss It’s a sip of wine, it’s summertime Sweet summertime Temperature says 93 Down at the Deposit and Guarantee But that swimmin’ hole It’s nice and cold Bikini bottoms underneath But the boys’ hearts still skip a beat When them girls shimmy off Them old cutoffs

30 | Like It is — Kygo ft. Zara Larsson

From: Various Album: Golden Hour Released: 2020 Genre: Dance Tropical Music House

Maybe you should leave this girl alone But you won’t But you don’t Now delete my number from your phone But you won’t You gotta go Oh, line-by-line, gotta spell it right out (Yeah) I don’t know what you’re looking for But I don’t think it’s me I wish I could give you my all Not caught in make believe I don’t feel how you feel I’m just tellin’ it like it is I don’t need you to say those words no more I’m just tellin’ it like it is (you got me, you got me) I’m just tellin’ it, tellin’ it (you got me, you got me)

31 | The Drifters — Under The Boardwalk

From: U.S. Album: Under the Boardwalk Released: 1964 Genre: R&B/Soul

Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof And your shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fire proof Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah On a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be Out of the sun (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be havin’ some fun (Under the boardwalk) People walking above (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be fallin’ in love (Under the boardwalk) Yeah (boardwalk) From the park you hear the happy sound of the carousel You can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell, yes you can Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah On a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be

32 | Walking on Sunshine — Katrina and the Waves

From: Canada Album: Walking on Sunshine Released: 1983 Genre: New wave Pop rock

I used to think maybe you loved me now, baby, I’m sure And I just can’t wait ’til the day when you knock on my door Now every time I go for the mailbox, gotta hold myself down ‘Cause I just can’t wait ’til you write me you’re coming around Now I’m walking on sunshine, whoa-oh I’m walking on sunshine, whoa-oh I’m walking on sunshine, whoa-oh And don’t it feel good Hey, all right now And don’t it feel good Hey, yeah I used to think maybe you loved me, now I know that it’s true And I don’t wanna spend my whole life just a-waiting for you Now I don’t want you back for the weekend Not back for a day, no, no, no I said, baby, I just want you back And I want you to stay Oh, yeah

33 | Sunset Lover — Petit Biscuit

From: France Album: Petit Biscuit Released: 2016 Genre: Tropical House Electronic

For my sunset lover tonight Sunset lover, like stupid carrot top Sit thinking while awake And barely blinking What have we been drinking It’s time to take it to the next step With sweet quiet kisses From sunset lover tonight You drive me completely You drive me completely crazy Completely crazy, completely crazy For my sunset lover tonight You drive me completely crazy Oh, completely crazy Baby, you drive, crazy for my sunset lover My sunset lover tonight Baby, I’m crazy tonight You drive me crazy for, crazy for my Completely crazy Completely crazy in love Completely crazy in love

34 | Summer Breeze — The Isley Brothers

From: OH, USA Album: Summer Breeze Released: 1974 Genre: Soul

Ah-ha-ha, yeah Summer Breeze, all in my mind Ah-ha, yeah Summer Breeze, all in my mind No-no-no-no, it’s all in my mind No-no-no-no, it’s all in my mind Summer breeze makes me feel fine Blowin’ through the jasmine in my mind Summer breeze makes me feel fine Blowin’ though the jasmine in my mind See the curtains hangin’ in the window In the evening on a Friday night A little light shinin’ through the window Lets me know every-everything’s all right

35 | I’m Yours — Jason Mraz

From: America Album: We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. Released: 2008 Genre: Pop

Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it I tried to be chill, but you’re so hot that I melted I fell right through the cracks Now I’m trying to get back Before the cool done run out I’ll be giving it my bestest And nothing’s gonna stop me but divine intervention I reckon it’s again my turn To win some or learn some But I won’t hesitate no more, no more It cannot wait, I’m yours Hmm (hey, hey) Well, open up your mind and see like me Open up your plans and, damn, you’re free And look into your heart, and you’ll find love, love, love, love Listen to the music of the moment, people dance and sing We’re just one big family And it’s our God-forsaken right to be loved, loved, loved, loved, loved

36 | The Embers — I Love Beach Music

From: NC, USA Album: Embers 25th Anniversary Released: 1988 Genre: Rock

I love beach music I always have and I always will There ain’t no other kind of music in the world that gives me quite the thrill When I here “Sixty Minute Man” And “Walking Up A One Way Street” He’s “up on the roof” he’s “under the boardwalk” “Sumertime’s calling me” Ooh ooh (bom bom bom, bom bom bom) (Wee ooo beach music) (Bom bom bom, bom bom bom wee ooo beach music) I love beach music Cause I was born with it in my bones I learned to shag on the beach, the salt in air and the sand at my feet Yeaaaah “Ooh ooh ooh Miss Grace” “39-21-40 shape” “What kind of fool do you think I am” When “forever and ever it will stand” Yes, I love beach music Every single day of my life I love beach music songs You know that I do

37 | Are You With Me — Lost Frequencies

From: Belgium Album: Are You With Me Released: 2014 Genre: Tropical Deep House

I wanna dance by water ‘neath the Mexican sky Drink some Margaritas by a string of blue lights Listen to the Mariachi play at midnight Are you with me, are you with me? Are you with me? Are you with me? Drink some Margaritas by a string of blue lights Listen to the Mariachi play at midnight Are you with me, are you with me?

38 | Summertime — DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

From: USA Album: Homebase Released: 1991 Genre: Hip Hop

Summer, summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind Here it is the groove slightly transformed Just a bit of a break from the norm Just a little somethin’ to break the monotony Of all that hardcore dance that has gotten to be A little bit out of control it’s cool to dance But what about the groove that soothes that moves romance Give me a soft subtle mix And if ain’t broke then don’t try to fix it And think of the summers of the past Adjust the bass and let the Alpine blast Pop in my CD and let me run a rhyme And put your car on cruise and lay back ’cause this is summertime Summer, summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind

39 | Sunshine — KYLE ft. Miguel

From: USA Released: 2017 Genre: Hip Hop

Sunshine ( so good ) If you threw it in the air, babe I couldn’t help but stare, babe I’d let you love me blind, sunshine I’m gonna bathe in your light, babe All day, all night, babe, make me wanna say La-la-la-la-la-la-la, ( so good ) la-la-la-la-la-la-la, ( oh my God ) la-la-la-la-la-la-la ( oh my God ) La-la, make me want to say ( ah ) Ay, yep, hey, let’s take a trip Down to the beach where the pretty girls live Away from your condo, way up in the cold Girl, you too fine to be gettin’ snowed in You know that shit, heh You spend your days inside That ain’t how you’re designed Was tan but now you’re white (ugh) Think you could use some shine

40 | Welcome to Jamrock — Damian Marley

From: Jamaica Album: Welcome to Jamrock Released: 2005 Genre: Reggae

Welcome to Jamrock, camp where the thugs dem camp at Two pound ah weed inna van back It inna your hand bag, your knapsack, it inna your backpack The smell ah give your girlfriend contact Some boy nuh know dis, dem only come around like tourist On the beach with a few club sodas Bedtime stories, and pose like dem name Chuck Norris And don’t know the real hardcore’ Cause Sandals ah nuh back too the thugs Dem will do whe dem got to and won’t think twice to shot you Don’t make dem spot you, unless you carry guns a lot too A bare tuff tings come at you

41 | Electric Feel — Henry Green & Kygo

From: England Album: Electric Feel Released: 2017 Genre: Rock

All along the Eastern shore Put your circuits in the sea This is what the world is for Making electricity But you can feel it in your mind Oh you can do it all the time Plug it in and change the world You are my electric girl I said, “Ooh girl” Shocked me like an electric eel “Baby girl, turn me on with your electric feel” I said, “Ooh girl” Shocked me like an electric eel

42 | Caribbean Queen — Billy Ocean

From: Trinidad Album: Suddenly Released: 1984 Genre: Post disco

She dashed by me in painted on jeans And all heads turned ’cause she was the dream In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name, yeah Ah she said I was the tiger she wanted to tame Caribbean Queen Now we’re sharing the same dream And our hearts they beat as one No more love on the run I lose my cool when she steps in the room And I get so excited just from her perfume Electric eyes that you can’t ignore And passion burns you like never before I was in search of a good time Just running my game Love was the furthest Furthest from my mind

43 | The Ocean — Mike Perry ft. Shy Martin

From: Sweden Album: Berlin Tag & Nacht: Party & Feiern 2017 Released: 2016 Genre: Deep Tropical House

Like the air I breathe I let you in Keep me warm underneath my skin ‘Cause I’m Giving in To your touch I can never get enough Dive in deep Into your ocean Ocean Ocean Ocean You can be my safety zone Somewhere I can go and feel unknown Like an endless stream You take me in To a place that I’ve never been Now I’m

44 | West Coast — Lana Del Rey 

From: USA Album: Ultraviolence Released: 2014 Genre: Soft Rock

Down on the West Coast they got a saying “If you’re not drinking then you’re not playing” But you’ve got the music, you’ve got the music in you, don’t you? Down on the West Coast I get this feeling like It all could happen that’s why I’m leaving you for the music You for the music it’s true, it’s true I push it hard, you pull away, I’m feeling hotter than fire I’m feeling like there’s no one else that brings me higher than higher Te deseo, cariño, boy it’s you I desire Your love, your love, your love I can see my baby swinging His Parliament’s on fire and his hands are up On the balcony and I’m singing Ooh baby, ooh baby, I’m in love I can see my sweet boy swaying He’s crazy y Cubano como yo, la la On the balcony and I’m sayin Move baby, move baby, I’m in…

45 | Songs about Beach Please — Kevin Fowler

From: USA Album: Barstool Stories Released: 2019 Genre: Country

Beach, please, I’m up to my knees In crystal blue water with a tropical breeze Cooler full of cold Corona Girl now if you wanna find me You know where I’ll be I’ll be laying in a hammock ‘tween some coconut trees Don’t wake me up from this dream Beach please You keep I’m saying I’m good for nothing Hey now everybody’s good at something I can shotgun beer like no-one’s business Not a single drip, God is my witness Might as well go ahead and take a pill Ain’t nobody gonna melt my chill Said I’ll get to it, baby I will As soon as I get back

46 | Levels — Avicii

From: Sweden Album: Levels Released: 2011 Genre: Progressive house

Oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah Get a feeling that I never, never Never, never had before, no, no I get a good feeling, yeah Oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah Get a feeling that I never, never Never, never had before, no, no I get a good feeling, yeah

47 | The Beatles — Here Comes The Sun

From: U.K. Album: Abbey Road Released: 1969 Genre: Folk Pop

Here comes the sun do, do, do Here comes the sun And I say it’s all right Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been here Here comes the sun do, do, do Here comes the sun And I say it’s all right Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here

48 | Rooftop — Tabú

From: Poland Released: 2017 Genre: Dance Electronic

I got your fingerprints on my skin Ever since that day you’ve let me in I feel your vibes, they are circlin’ You cut so deep, cut so deep Who needs love leaning to one side We’re free fallin’ in the jungle lights? You have it all, got me on standby You cut so deep, cut so deep ‘Cause I thought that the trust had gone Didn’t see this comin’ along You made me a believer You made me a believer And now I’m I’m shoutin’ from the rooftop, baby Tell me, will you come and safe me? I’m shoutin’ from the rooftop, baby Come pick me up, come pick me up Are you just a lover or my twins soul? Fire the shots and I need to know I’m shoutin’ from the rooftop, baby Come pick me up, come pick me up

49 | Feels like summer — Childish Gambino

From: The United States Album: Summer Pack Released: 2018 Genre: R&B/Soul

You can feel it in the streets On a day like this, the heat It feel like summer I feel like summer I feel like summer You can feel it in the streets On a day like this, the heat I feel like summer (ey) She feel like summer This feel like summer I feel like summer Seven billion souls that move around the sun Rolling faster, faster, not a chance to slow down Slow down Men who made machines that want what they decide Parents tryna tell the children please slow down Slow down

50 | Seven Days In Sunny June — Jamiroquai

From: Britain Album: Dynamite Released: 2005 Genre: Funk/Acid Jazz Electronic

The pebbles you’ve arranged, in the sand they’re strange They speak to me like constellations as we lie here There’s a magic I can’t hold, your smile of honey gold And that you never seem to be in short supply of Ooh, so baby, let’s get it on Drinkin’ wine and killin’ time, sitting in the summer sun You know I’ve wanted you so long Why’d you have to drop that bomb on me? Lazy days, crazy dolls You said we’d been friends too long Seven days in sunny June but long enough to bloom The flowers on the summer dress you wore in spring The way we laughed as one and then you dropped the bomb That I’ve know you too long for us to have a thing Ooh, so baby, let’s get it on

51 | Shoreline — John Frinzi

From: USA Album: Shoreline Released: 2009 Genre: Folk

Out here off the shoreline, a conspiracy at dawn… The poet and the mermaids, with the window shades all drawn… The facts are not the story, and dreams choose up the sides, The mermaids tend to breakfast, the poet’s throat is dry. A race to bridge the morning , a vote to change the tune, Hot ideas cool their feet, soon come the afternoon… Out here off the shoreline, conspiracies take time… And the mermaids have their troubles. The poet waits for rhymes. Out here off the shoreline, the calling of the ocean Out here off the shoreline, the dreams of a poet, Out here off the shoreline… The ocean has an answer for the dryness of the tongue, The facts become the poems, the dreams all laugh in fun. A thought to bridge the water, is sand to change the beach, Mermaids drink their loving when the poet’s out of reach.

52 | Waves — Aaron Scherz

From: TX, USA Album: Waves Released: 2018 Genre: Country

It took a while but I think I might, have finally found me a way that I can let go of all those yesterdays. It comes in waves, rollin’ off the ocean Palm trees swaying, salt breeze blowin’ Kickin’ back diggin’ that warm sunshine and girl you’re barely on my mind. Every buffet is jammin’ and girl I’ve been slammin’ every single drink that they send my way I’m Landshark buzzin’ Worried ‘bout nothin’ Findin’ out feeling good comes in waves. Now I could find me another you

53 | September — Earth, Wind & Fire

From: USA Album: September Released: 1978 Genre: Disco, R&B/Sou l

Do you remember, 21st night of September? Love was changing the mind of pretenders While chasing the clouds away Our hearts were ringing In the key that our souls were singing As we danced in the night Remember How the stars stole the night away, oh yeah Hey, hey, hey Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember? Ba-dee-ya, dancing in September Ba-dee-ya, never was a cloudy day Ba-du, ba-du, ba-du, ba-du Ba-du, ba-du, ba-du, ba-du Ba-du, ba-du, ba-du-da, yeah

54 | The Ocean — U2

From: Ireland Album: Boy Released: 1980 Genre: Rock

A picture in grey Dorian Gray Just me by the sea And I felt like a star I felt the world could go far If they listened To what I said, the sea Washes my feet Washes the feet Splashes the soul of my shoes

55 | Passion Fruit — Drake

From: Canada Album: More Life Released: 2017 Genre: Tropical house ‎R&B‎

Listen Seein’ you got ritualistic Cleansin’ my soul of addiction for now ‘Cause I’m fallin’ apart, yeah Tension Between us just like picket fences You got issues that I won’t mention for now ‘Cause we’re fallin’ apart Passionate from miles away Passive with the things you say Passin’ up on my old ways I can’t blame you, no, no Passionate from miles away Passive with the things you say Passin’ up on my old ways I can’t blame you, no, no Listen Harder buildin’ trust from a distance I think we should rule out commitment for now ‘Cause we’re fallin’ apart Leavin’ You’re just doing that to get even Don’t pick up the pieces, just leave it for now They keep fallin’ apart

56 | Vamos A La Playa — Loona

From: Netherlands Album: Rakatakata (Un Rayo de Sol) Released: 2014 Genre: Pop

57 | The Only Place — Best Coast

From: USA Album: The Only Place Released: 2012 Genre: Alternative/Indie

We were born with sun in our teeth and in our hair When we get bored we like to sit around, sit around and stare At the mountains , at the birds, at the ocean, at the trees We have fun, we have fun, we have fun when we please We wake up with the sun in our eyes It’s no surprise that we get so much done But we always, yes we always, we always have fun Yes we always, yes we always, we always have fun Why would you live anywhere else? Why would you live anywhere else? We’ve got the ocean, got the babes Got the sun, we’ve got the waves This is the only place for me So leave your cold behind We’re gonna make it to the beach on time Yeah leave the cold behind We’re gonna make it to the beach on time

58 | Sweat (A La La La La Long) — Inner Circle

From: Jamaica Album: Bad to the Bone Released: 1992 Genre: Reggae

Standing across the room I saw you smile I said I want to talk to you for a little while But before I make my move my emotions start running wild My tongue gets tied and that’s no lie I’m looking in your eyes I’m looking in your big brown eyes (Ooh yeah) (And I’ve got this to say to you) Girl I want to make you sweat Sweat ’til you can’t sweat no more And if you cry out I’m gonna push it some more Girl I want to make you sweat Sweat ’til you can’t sweat no more And if you cry out I’m gonna push it Push it push it some more A la la la la long A la la la la long long li long long long Come on A la la la la long A la la la la long long li long long long

59 | Healing — Marvin Gaye (Kygo Remix)

From: United States America Album: Midnight Love Released: 2015 Genre: Tropical House vibes

Oh, baby now let’s get down tonight Ooh baby, I’m hot just like an oven I need some lovin’ And baby, I can’t hold it much longer It’s getting stronger and stronger Baby, I got sick this mornin’ A sea was stormin’ inside of me Baby, I think I’m capsizin’ The waves are risin’ and risin’ And when I get that feeling

60 | La Playa — La Oreja de van Gogh

From: Album: El Viaje de Copperpot Released: 2000 Genre: Pop

Si pudiera volver a nacer Te vería cada día amanecer (Amanecer) Sonriendo como cada vez (Eh ahh) Como aquella vez Te voy a escribir la canción más bonita del mundo Voy a capturar nuestra historia en tan solo un segundo Un día verás que este loco de poco se olvida Por mucho que pasen los años de largo en su vida El día de la despedida De esta playa de mi vida Te hice una promesa Volverte a ver así Más de cincuenta veranos Hace hoy que no nos vemos Ni tú, ni el mar, ni el cielo Ni quien me trajo a ti

61 | Life Goes On — BTS

From: South Korea Album: BE Released: 2020 Genre: K-Pop

Like an echo in the forest 하루가 돌아오겠지 아무 일도 없단 듯이 Yeah, life goes on Like an arrow in the blue sky 또 하루 더 날아가지 On my pillow, on my table Yeah, life goes on like this again 이 음악을 빌려 너에게 나 전할게 (ayy) 사람들은 말해 세상이 다 변했대 (yo) Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm 다행히도 우리 사이는 아직 여태 안 변했네 I remember (oh, ayy-yeah-yeah-yeah) I remember (oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)

62 | Toes — Zac Brown Band 

From: The U.S. Album: Live – The Rock Bus Tour Released: 2006 Genre: Country

Well, the plane touched down just about three o’clock And the city’s still on my mind Bikinis and palm trees danced in my head I was still in the baggage line Concrete and cars are their own prison bars like this life I’m living in But the plane brought me farther I’m surrounded by water And I’m not going back again Four days flew by like a drunk Friday night As the summer drew to an end They can’t believe that I just couldn’t leave And I bid adieu to my friends Because my bartender she’s from the islands Her body’s been kissed by the sun And coconut replaces the smell of the bar And I don’t know if it’s her or the Rum Life is good today Life is good today Songs about islands

63 | Fiesta de Verano — Maia ft. Maluma

From: Colombia Album: Maía Released: 2016 Genre: Latin Pop

Quiero quitarte la ropa Que nos vea todo el mundo Viviendo la vida loca Aprovechando cada segundo Si quieres, me puedes besar Que no me voy a molestar No aguanto la’ gana’ ‘e tocar Si tú te zumbas, pues, yo me zumbo Sigue bailando (Oh-eh, oh-eh, oh-eh) No hay nadie mirando (Oh-eh, oh-eh, oh-eh) Sigue bailando (Oh-eh, oh-eh, oh-eh) No hay nadie mirando Mirándome y yo volviéndome loco y yo Besándote, quiero quitarte la ropa, y tú Mirándome y yo volviéndome loca y yo Tocándote

64 | I love you baby — Surf Mesa ft. Emilee

From: USA Album: ily (i love you baby) Released: 2019 Genre: Chillwave Music Tropical House Dance

I love you , baby And if it’s quite all right I need you, baby To warm these lonely nights I love you, baby Trust in me when I say I love you, baby And if it’s quite all right I need you, baby To warm these lonely nights I love you, baby Trust in me when I say

65 | Free Fallin’ — John Mayer

From: United States Album: Where the Light Is Released: 2008 Genre: Pop

She’s a good girl, loves her mamma Loves Jesus and America too She’s a good girl, crazy bout Elvis Loves horses and her boyfriend too, yeah, yeah It’s a long day livin’ in Reseda There’s a freeway running through the yard I’m a bad boy ’cause I don’t even miss her I’m a bad boy for breaking her heart And I’m free Free fallin’, fallin’ And I’m free Free fallin’, fallin’ All the vampires walkin’ through the valley They move west down Ventura Boulevard And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows And the good girls are home with broken hearts

66 | Bloom — Sol Calor

From: Spain Album: Bloom Released: 2017 Genre: Pop

In the mornin’ when I’m awake And the sun is comin’ through Oh you fill my lungs with sweetness And you fill my head with you Shall I write in a letter? Shall I try to get it down? Oh you fill my head with pieces of a song I can’t get out Can I be close to you? Can I be close to you? Can I take you to your mornin’ Where the fields are painted gold And the trees are filled with memories of the feelings never told When the evening pulls a sun down And the day is almost through Oh the whole world is asleep yeah But my world is you

67 | California Dreamin — Freischwimmer

From: Switzerland Album: California Dreamin’ Released: 1995 Genre: Dance Electronic

All the leaves are brown And the sky is gray I went for a walk On a winter’s day I’d be safe and warm If I was in L.A. California dreamin’ Such a winter’s day Stopped into the church I passed along the way Well, I got down on my knees And I began to pray You know the preacher likes the cold He knows I’m gonna stay California dreamin’ On such a winter’s day

68 | Positive Vibration — Bob Marley

From: Jamaica Album: Rastaman Vibration Released: 1976 Genre: Reggae

Live if you want to live (Rastaman vibration, yeah! Positive!) That’s what we got to give! (I’n’I vibration yeah! Positive) Got to have a good vibe! (Iyaman Iration, yeah! Irie ites!) Wo-wo-ooh! (Positive vibration, yeah! Positive!) If you get down and you quarrel everyday, You’re saying prayers to the devils, I say. Wo-oh-ooh! Why not help one another on the way? Make it much easier (Just a little bit easier) Are you pickin’ up now? Jah love, Jah love (protect us) Jah love, Jah love (protect us)

69 | Sea and Sand — The Who

From: England Album: Quadrophenia Released: 1973 Genre: Pop Rock

Here by the sea and sand Nothing ever goes as planned I just couldn’t face going home It was just a drag on my own They finally threw me out My mother got drunk on stout My dad couldn’t stand on two feet As he lectured about morality Now I guess the families complete With me hanging round on the street Or here on the beach songs The girl I love Is a perfect dresser Wears every fashion Gets it to the tee Heavens above I got to match her She knows just how She wants her man to be Leave it to me

70 | Lighthouse — Hearts & Colors ft. Andrelli

From: Sweden Album: Prologue Released: 2016 Genre: Deep house

We have come so far We can’t turn back now Let me walk you down this road Follow me, follow me when its dark out I will be, I will be your lighthouse And if you’re lost, ohhh I’ll lead you back home Follow me, follow me There was a time you told me secrets But you were scared I wouldn’t keep them Oh, but nobody knows

71 | Coastal — Kenny Chesney

From: U.S.A. Album: Hemingway’s Whiskey Released: 2010 Genre: Country

No more freezing their tails off It’s cataract sunglasses and a round of golf Red skin, green plaid, margarita, dog track Before you know it Mom and Dad They’ll go coastal on ya Sounds so good, got me thinking What do y’all say after I’m done singing We just take a little getaway Cruise it down the A1A Florabama to the Keys Better keep your eye on me I’ll go coastal on ya I’ll go coastal on ya Yeah, I’ll go coastal on ya

72 | Better Together  — Jack Johnson

From: HI, USA Album: In Between Dreams Released: 2005 Genre: Acoustic Rock

There’s no combination of words I could put on the back of a postcard No beach song that I could sing, but I can try for your heart Our dreams, and they are made out of real things Like a shoe box of photographs With sepia-toned loving Love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart Like why are we here? And where do we go? And how come it’s so hard? It’s not always easy and Sometimes life can be deceiving I’ll tell you one thing, it’s always better when we’re together Mmm, it’s always better when we’re together Yeah, we’ll look at the stars when we’re together Well, it’s always better when we’re together Yeah, it’s always better when we’re together

73 | Catch a Wave — The Beach Boys

From: American Album: Surfer Girl Released: 1963 Genre: Surf Rock

Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world Don’t be afraid to try the greatest sport around (Catch a wave, catch a wave) Everybody tries it once Those who don’t just have to put it down You paddle out turn around and raise And baby that’s all there is to the coastline craze You gotta catch a wave and you’re sittin’ on top of the world Not just a fad cause it’s been going on so long (Catch a wave, catch a wave) All the surfers going strong They said it wouldn’t last too long They’ll eat their words with a fork and spoon And watch ’em they’ll hit the road and all be surfin’ soon And when they catch a wave they’ll be sittin’ on top of the world

74 | California Gurls — Katy Perry

From: USA Album: Teenage Dream Released: 2010 Genre: Disco Pop

You could travel the world But nothing comes close To the golden coast Once you party with us You’ll be falling in love Ooh oh ooh oh oh ooh California girls We’re unforgettable Daisy dukes Bikinis on top Sun-kissed skin So hot We’ll melt your popsicle Ooh oh ooh Ooh oh ooh

75 | The Girl From Ipanema — Frank Sinatra & Antônio Carlos

From: USA Album: Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim Released: 1964 Genre: Jazz

But each day when she walks to the sea She looks straight ahead not at me Tall and tan and young and lovely smile The girl from Ipanema goes walking And when she passes, I smile but she doesn’t see Doesn’t see Olha que coisa mais linda mais cheia de graça É ela, menina, que vem e que passa Num doce balanço a caminho do mar Moça do corpo dourado do sol de Ipanema O seu balançado parece um poema É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar

76 | “Twentytwo” — Sunflower Bean

From: American Album: Twentytwo in Blue Released: 2018 Genre: Alternative/Indie

Independent, that’s how you view yourself Now that you’re twentytwo, twentytwo If I could do it, I would stay young for you We could live inside a place Where we’d never have to face All the people who disgrace us And make us hide our face If I could do it, I would fly into the sun I would become warm And I meant it when I said you’re my favourite son With your finger that is reaching For the trigger of the gun And you know you’ve got to prove it To yourself and everyone I do not go quietly Into the night that calls me Even when I’m alone I do not go quietly Into the night that calls me Even when I’m alone

77 | Beach in Hawaii — Ziggy Marley

From: Jamaica Album: Love Is My Religion Released: 2006 Genre: Electronic Pop, Reggae

On the beach in Hawaii I wish you were here with me Walking on the beach in Hawaii Playing on the golden sand Looking at the ocean now I understand Love is like the open sea And I wish you were here with me On the beach in Hawaii Since you’ve been gone away I think about you everyday Don’t you know I miss you much And you know I need your touch I’m on a rocky cliff Oh I wish you were here with me (I wish you were here with me) On the beach in Hawaii

78 | Saturdays — Twin Shadow

From: Dominican Republic Album: Caer Released: 2018 Genre: Indie New Wave Chill

This could be the last time That could be the fault line slipping away This could be your last line Care about everything you say This might be the last ride Every road could fall right under our feet I’m sinking to the ocean This will be a lost street When you open your eyes it’s like Nothing’s real When you open your eyes it’s like Did the good days go away? In the bright lights, did it fade? We were heavy, we were sideways When we danced in the dark over my place If it’s my face you remembered From all the Sundays in the summer Then you’d know there was so much more than a spark Enough to make me run and follow you in the dark

79 | Boys of Summer — Don Henley

From: United States Album: Building the Perfect Beast Released: 1984 Genre: Pop

Nobody on the road Nobody on the beach song I feel it in the air The summer’s out of reach Empty lake, empty streets The sun goes down alone I’m driving by your house Though I know you’re not home But I can see you Your brown skin shining in the sun You got your hair combed back and your Sunglasses on, baby I can tell you, my love for you will still be strong After the boys of summer have gone I never will forget those nights I wonder if it was a dream Remember how you made me crazy? Remember how I made you scream? Now I don’t understand what happened to our love But babe, I’m gonna get you back I’m going to show you what I’m made of

80 | Cake by the Ocean — DNCE

From: USA Album: DNCE Released: 2015 Genre: Nu-disco; funk

Nah, nah, yeah (Cake by the ocean) Oh, no See you walkin’ ’round like it’s a funeral Not so serious, girl, why those feet cold? We just gettin’ started, don’t you tiptoe, tiptoe (ah)Waste time with a masterpiece, don’t waste time with a masterpiece (huh) You should be rollin’ with me, you should be rollin’ with me (ah-ah-ah) You’re a real-life fantasy, you’re a real-life fantasy (huh) But you’re movin’ so carefully, let’s start livin’ dangerously Red velvet, vanilla, chocolate in my life Funfetti, I’m ready, I need it every night Red velvet, vanilla, chocolate in my life I-I-I-I-I-I keep on hopin’ we’ll eat cake by the ocean (uh)

81 | Vacation Songs — Johnny Stimson

From: TX, USA Album: Songs Vacation Released: 2019 Genre: Pop

I guess I’m kind of in a mood right now I’ve got a million things to do right now I need a minute just to breathe I just got home My body doesn’t have a timezone yet A benadryl before we climb in bed My phone is buzzing in the sheets I just got home Let’s fly away from here I Need a vacation Blast off tonight for Malibu Wake up in Shangri-la With no reservations Real life can wait on me and you I wanna run away I wanna run away We’ll sip mimosas in the south of France And drift away to Never-never land We can take a little break from growing up

82 | Wipe Out — The Surfaris

From: United States of America Album: Juke Box Classics: The Wanderers Released: 1988 Genre: Surf Rock

♫ [Instrumental] ♫ Songs about a beach Hahahahahahahaa Wipe Out!

83 | We Are Young — F.U.N.

From: USA Album: Some Nights Released: 2012 Genre: Indie Rock

Give me a second I I need to get my story straight My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State My lover she’s waiting for me just across the bar My seat’s been taken by some sunglasses asking ’bout a scar, and I know I gave it to you months ago I know you’re trying to forget But between the drinks and subtle things The holes in my apologies, you know I’m trying hard to take it back So if by the time the bar closes And you feel like falling down I’ll carry you home Tonight We are young So let’s set the world on fire We can burn brighter than the sun

84 | Summertime Sadness — Lana Del Rey

From: American Album: Born to Die: The Paradise Edition Released: 2012 Genre: Pop

Kiss me hard before you go Summertime sadness I just wanted you to know That baby, you the best I got my red dress on tonight Dancin’ in the dark, in the pale moonlight Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style High heels off, I’m feelin’ alive Oh, my God, I feel it in the air Telephone wires above are sizzlin’ like a snare Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere Nothin’ scares me anymore (One, two, three, four) I got that summertime, summertime sadness Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness Got that summertime, summertime sadness Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh I’m feelin’ electric tonight Cruisin’ down the coast, goin’ about 99 Got my bad baby by my heavenly side I know if I go, I’ll die happy tonight

85 | Summer — Calvin Harris

From: Scotland Album: Motion Released: 2014 Genre: Progressive House

When I met you in the summer To my heartbeat’s sound We fell in love As the leaves turned brown And we could be together, baby As long as skies are blue You act so innocent now But you lied so soon When I met you in the summer Summer When I met you in the summer Summer

86 | Pure Shores — All Saints

From: London Album: The Beach Released: 2000 Genre: Electronic Dream Pop This was the lead single to the movie “The Beach” feat Leonardo DiCaprio

I’ve crossed deserts for miles Swam water for time Searching places to find A piece of something to call mine (I’m coming) A piece of something to call mine (I’m coming) Coming closer to you Ran along many moors Walked through many doors The place where I want to be Is the place I can call mine (I’m coming) Is the place I can call mine (I’m coming) Coming closer to you I’m moving, I’m coming Can you hear what I hear It’s calling you, my dear Out of reach (Take me to my beach) I can hear it calling you I’m coming, not drowning Swimming closer to you Never been here before I’m intrigued, I’m unsure I’m searching for more I’ve got something that’s all mine I’ve got something that’s all mine Take me somewhere I can breathe I’ve got so much to see This is where I want to be In a place I can call mine In a place I can call mine

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Great list of songs. Looking for a song i love i didnt see.its a summer song. Words go like:takin a jet ride to paradise stars so bright jamin all night in bermuda time

Hey man. Apologies, I do not know that one.. If anyone reading this list can help George out, please reply to this. Thanks 🙂

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