37 Famous Canadian Songs

“Drunk Teenagers” by Joel Plaskett Emergency

Song Year: 2007

Teenagers can do stupid things, and that’s on full display here as the lyrics talk about some of the antics and behaviors that can happen when kids get drunk. The focus is more on getting drunk and doing whatever they feel like, and while it may not seem to go anywhere, neither do kids who are so plastered.

“Suzanne” by Leonard Cohen

Song Year: 1967

The first track from Cohen’s debut album, “Suzanne” was originally a poem before Cohen decided to put a melody to it. The song is about the wife of a famed artist from Quebec and Cohen’s relationship with her. Since its release, it’s appeared in multiple film soundtracks, making it one of Cohen’s most enduring melodies.

“Working for the Weekend” by Loverboy

Song Year: 1981

Loverboy’s rock hit managed to reach up to #2 on the mainstream rock chart despite its release late in 1981. Mainly written by Paul Dean, the song tells of an experience of his where he was strolling along a popular beach, but it was almost empty because everyone was working. His conclusion, then, was that people were waiting (and working) for time to be themselves.