27 Best Keith Urban Songs

“Raise ‘Em Up”

Song Year: 2013

This duet with well-known country artist Eric Church caused his fans and Urban’s to explode excitedly. The dynamic duo brought forward a powerful song addressing the many ways you can utilize the term “raise ‘em up.”

Throughout the lyrics, the artists are heard raising themselves up during a toast with friends and while on a trip together. Ultimately, they find that the situations that warrant this response are those where you spend quality time with someone you care about.

“Making Memories of Us”

Song Year: 2004

Urban released his album Be Here, which included the song “Making Memories of Us” in 2004. The song reaches the hearts of many due to the meaningful lyrics that talk about finding your soulmate.

As the song continues, Urban states that if you have found someone who is by your side and loves you unconditionally, you have likely found the one you are destined to be with for the rest of your life.

“Kiss a Girl”

Song Year: 2009

On Urban’s 2009 album, Defying Gravity, comes this song about keeping your romantic relationship front and center even after being together for years. The lyrics say that you should always make an effort to keep the initial feelings you felt in mind to remember why you began the relationship in the first place.

One way to do this is by continuing to court the girl and keep the spark alive by celebrating what you have. While this can be difficult to do as years go on, it’s an obstacle you must overcome to be successful as a couple.

“Only You Can Love Me This Way”

Song Year: 2009

From the same album as “Kiss a Girl” comes another romantic melody that shot to the top of the hit songs list in 2009. This tune speaks to the two lovers' bond and how they were meant to be together as soulmates.

Surprisingly, this song was written in less than 15 minutes when the songwriters (Steve McEwan and John Reid) met up for the first time at a songwriting camp in Nashville. One of them was in a new relationship, and the lyrics flowed out and became a Keith Urban hit shortly after.

“John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16”

Song Year: 2016

This Urban song, which comes from his 2016 album Ripcord, talks about more than just the Johns listed in the title. Each represents a different era of life, talking about the history of the character at the forefront of the story.

The inclusion of John Cougar is regarding a person’s teenage years and what they went through. John Deere is a testament to their upbringing and their parent's livelihood as they were growing up. The reference to John 3:16 is for the element of religion throughout their life.

“Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me”

Song Year: 2002

While the title of this song presents as though it’s about an individual with a big ego, the lyrics within the tune paint a different story. This song, co-written by Urban for his Golden Road album, talks about how lucky he is in life.

Although not everything has panned out perfectly like he would have hoped, he feels that his life is pretty amazing. Because of this, he doesn’t understand who wouldn’t want to be him and is in the same situation where they are blissfully happy with what they have.

“Wasted Time”

Song Year: 2016

As another hit from Urban’s Ripcord album, his song “Wasted Time” immediately enjoyed frequent airplay on the radio and visibility on the charts. The song talks about young people's commonalities during their teen years, no matter what corner of the world they grow up in.

The time wasted away throughout that time is actually highly impactful to the person you grow up to be. Whether it’s chasing girls, swimming, goofing off with your friends, or other activities, they all shape who you become and therefore aren’t wasted at all.

“Long Hot Summer”

Song Year: 2010

Summertime romances are a common theme in any circle but are often covered in country songs. This hit tune is no exception. The crooner, which Urban and Richard Marx wrote, talks about a brief relationship that left a lasting impact after the season was over.

Wishing for days to come back when the two were together, focused only on each other, is at the heart of the song. Recounting the memories made during the hot days in the South are forever imprinted and never forgotten.

“Parallel Line”

Song Year: 2018

Urban emphasizes his dedication to love in this song from his Graffiti U album. Highlighting the critical elements of what love brings to the table, Urban depicts a natural love story that knows no bounds.

Although life can throw curve balls your way, the center of it all comes back to love. The words on their own are enough to freeze you in your steps and cool your emotions in a way you don’t expect.

“Days Go By”

Song Year: 2004

There is a lot of truth to how fast time can go by, and this song speaks to the many emotions that come along with that reality. As you continue with each day, you have to do your best to take in all that it hands you and enjoy it to your fullest.

It can be hard to be present and in the moment at all times, but when you reflect on your past, you can see how critical it is to do so.