21 Best Songs With Orange In The Title

The word orange is well known for being hard to rhyme. Thankfully, musicians wanting to use this word in songs have found a way. Here are the best songs with orange in the title.

1. “Something in the Orange” by Zach Bryan

Song Year: 2019

Folk music can be tricky in that sometimes, the lack of background music means that the lyrics have to do much of the heavy lifting. For Zach Bryan, it works.

In “Something in the Orange”, Bryan explores themes of identity, change, and self-discovery, with the color orange representing the unknown. It's an intimate and personal song.

It stands as one of the stronger songs on Bryan's debut album DeAnn.

2. “Orange Crush” by R.E.M

Song Year: 1988

“Orange Crush” addresses the catastrophic effects of the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. The song's title refers to a popular soda drink in the United States, but the lyrics contrast this with the harsh realities of war.

There's R.E.M.'s signature driving guitar and Michael Stipe's singular vocals and a powerful message that resonated with audiences. From 1988's Green, “Orange Crush” became one of R.E.M.'s most popular tracks, reaching the top ten in several countries.

3. “Orange Moon” by Erykah Badu

Song Year: 2000

Erykah Badu released “Orange Moon” as part of Mama's Gun, her second studio album. The song describes a woman's emotional journey as it deals with her sense of self-worth.

The titular orange moon refers to the changing nature of life, with the moon representing the cyclical and ever-changing nature of existence. It is similar to how Juliet asked Romeo not to swear on the moon since it was inconstant. It's a timeless neo-soul classic.

4. “Evolution Orange” by Earth, Wind & Fire

Song Year: 1983

Another instrumental track, “Evolution Orange,” is funk music from a group claiming the genre's throne legitimately.

The rhythm section is as tight as a wet boot, and the bassline is a pulsing monster. No words to carry the melody? Who cares? There's a trumpet that will make you believe in the afterlife.

The title comes from the band's interest in tech and science fiction, themes that appear throughout their music.

5. “Orange Heart” by Headhunterz

Song Year: 2019

Headhunterz isn't a group of savages but instead one Dutch DJ. It's an example of hardstyle, so it's got a driving beat. It's hard not to move at least some part of your body when it plays.

The breakdown features a soaring vocal sample before the song returns to the energetic chorus.

The song's title probably refers to the Dutch national color.

6. “Orange Colored Sky” by Nat King Cole

Song Year: 1950

Cole didn't write “Orange Colored Sky,” but he turned in an iconic version of the jazz standard.

The song describes falling in love, with the bright orange sky acting as a metaphor for the overwhelming feeling of love and desire. It's upbeat and playful, capturing those feelings we all have in the first flush of love.

7. “Orange Julius” by Joyce Manor

Song Year: 2011

“Orange Julius” was the first track on Joyce Manor's first album. The band (it's not a woman named Joyce) brings bright pop-punk sensibilities to its work, and this song, short and sweet, is a solid representation of what they're up to.

The lyrics are a mix of nostalgic reminiscing and poetic wordplay, capturing the energy usually associated with punk rock. It's a catchy, fast-paced track and a memorable punk anthem.

8. “orange show speedway” by Lizzy McAlpine

Song Year: 2022

Lizzy McAlpine juxtaposes her delicate acoustic guitar at the beginning with more driving sounds later in the song to demonstrate the emotional upheaval of falling in love with someone else's partner at the racetrack.

The events of the song take place several years ago, and the narrator has returned to the titular speedway, which causes her to think back over simpler times. The song also reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the beauty of living in the moment.

9. “The Orange and the Green” by The Irish Rovers

Song Year: 1968

Traditional Irish folk music isn't the most common source of material for rock bands. Still, The Irish Rovers put “The Orange and the Green” on their album The Unicorn, and it's a pretty fun ride.

It tells the story of a man born to a Protestant mother (represented by the color orange) and a Catholic dad (represented by the color green). It's about the cultural clash between the two sides of his heritage, and it's quite funny.

The narrator has fun with his parents' places of origin, as his mom hailed from Kilkenny, and his dad came from Killarney.

It's got a fiddle and a tin whistle, so it's a pretty darned Irish song.

10. “Orange Blossom Special” by Johnny Cash

Song Year: 1965

The Man in Black does a terrifically fun version of the country classic “Orange Blossom Special.” It tells the story of a train by the same name, a luxurious passenger train that ran between New York City and Miami, Florida, during the twentieth century. It's one of many classic songs about trains.

The lyrics describe the train's journey from Florida to New York, passing through various states and landmarks along the way.

Cash's rendition of “Orage Blossom Special” features his distinctive bass voice, and it became one of his signature songs.

11. “Orange Airplane” by Screaming Trees

Song Year: 1991

When Screaming Trees released Uncle Anesthesia in 1991, “Orange Airplane” wasn't released as a single, but that didn't mean it wasn't a shin-kicking song.

It's essentially a psychedelic rock song, so the surreal lyrics are somewhat cryptic. You know, to go along with the psychedelia. The band also uses some experimental guitar sounds, making for a trippy atmosphere. It's actually quite hypnotic.

Screaming Trees always brought unique sounds to the table, and “Orange Airplane” remains an enduring alt-rock classic.