27 Songs Starting With E

Whether you're looking for songs starting with E to create an alphabetical playlist or want to feature the letter of the day, there are plenty to choose from. Here are some of the best.

“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor

Song year: 1982

“Eye of the “Tiger” is the most popular song by Survivor, with many fans remembering it from the movie Rocky. Not only was it the Rocky theme song, but Sylvester Stalone helped with the music. The third verse and louder drum mix was Stalone's suggestion.

Billboard named this song the number one of 1982 and held the number one spot for six consecutive weeks. VH1 rated this hit as the 63rd greatest hard-rock song.

“Eastside” by Benny Blanco Halsey & Khalid

Song year: 2018

The lyrics in this 2000s hit are about adults reminiscing about their teenage relationship. Now they're older, they look back at the relationship with happy memories.

Benny Blanco's single hit the Billboard Hot 100 at 56 before peaking at nine. This song was Blanco's first top-ten single.

“Everlong” by the Foo Fighters

Song year: 1997

The lyrics of “Everlong” evokes all the emotions that come with love—feeling shy when you first meet, excited, and enjoying all of the firsts. In the song, the narrator protects his girlfriend from anyone who tries to hurt her.

“Everlong” peaked at number three on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart. Many believe this song is about drug addiction, precisely that of Kurt Cobain. However, Grohl wrote these lyrics during a low point in his life.

“Even Flow” by Pearl Jam

Song year: 1992

This song describes the experience of a homeless man who sleeps on concrete and panhandles for spare change. He's mentally ill and struggling to think coherently.

It peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. “Even Flow” also made Pearl Jam's greatest hit album.

“Enter Sandman” by Metallica

Song year: 1991

“Enter Sandman” is a metaphor for children who adults manipulate. Instead of the Sandman being a soothing character that helps lull you to sleep, he's someone who keeps you up at night.

This heavy metal song peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and received a platinum certification for selling more than a million copies in the US.

“Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M.

Song year: 1992

“Everybody Hurts” is an anti-suicide song Berry wrote to help those who feel they have no hope. Specifically, his goal was to hit the hearts of struggling teenagers.

This hit landed at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top ten charts in Canada, France, Australia, the UK, Ireland, Iceland, and the Netherlands.

“Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes

Song year: 1979

The beachy melody and upbeat chorus may make you miss the fact that this is a song about cheating. Its lyrics describe a man who gets bored in his relationship and seeks a woman's attention in the newspaper's ads.

“Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” does have a happy ending. The woman in the ad is his wife, allowing them to laugh it off and realize how much they have in common. This song became the number one song of the 70s.

“Every Breath You Take” by The Police

Song year: 1983

“Every Breath You Take” has lyrics that many listeners misunderstand. Even though this song is about an obsessive stalker, many look at it as a love song.

This hit topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight weeks, which is the Police's only number one song. It also landed among the top ten in various other countries.

“Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish

Song year: 2019

Eilish wrote this song after a nightmare about jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. After her demise, people in her life seemed not to care. She woke up feeling like, despite achieving her dreams, some view her as disposable.

“Everything I Wanted” won Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards, though Eilish stated that Megan Thee Stallion deserved the award during her speech.

“Everything You Want” by Vertical Horizon

Song year: 1999

“Everything You Want” is a song about unrequited love. Scannell got his inspiration from a girl he dated. She was in a hard place, and he wanted to be everything to her. However, she couldn't accept it, which inspired the song.

This song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in July of 2000. It reached the top of the Billboard Adult Top 40 and is still Vertical Horizon's most successful single.