37 Best Songs With Red In The Title

13. “Redneck Girl” by Bellamy Brothers

Song year: 1982

Red is the color of desire, and that’s on full display here with a country song about finding a certain kind of girl. In this tune, the ultimate goal is a certain kind of girl, one who likes music while being loyal to one person. It’s a frank, honest admission about what someone is looking for in a relationship, and it ties in with the overall theme of its album, Strong Weakness.

14. “I Saw Red” by Warrant

Song year: 1990

A bold power ballad, “I Saw Red,” starts the way so many songs with this color in the title do, emphasizing love and relationships. However, it takes a sharp turn in the second chorus, drawing on a different kind of passion entirely when Warrant finds his love cheating on him with someone else.

15. “Red” by Calliope Mori

Song year: 2021

Racking up about fifteen million views in under two years, Calliope Mori’s “Red” is a song that matches the theme of this list more directly than any other. The interrupted music pacing at the start is instantly attention-grabbing, calling you to focus on the song instead of putting it on in the background.

This song is also emblematic of an unusual approach to the music world. Originally debuting as a Vtuber (a variety entertainer using motion-tracking to control animated digital avatars), Calliope shot to the top of the worldwide download lists upon releasing her first single and eventually signed with Universal Music.

The song itself focuses on Calliope’s personal experiences, ambition, and willingness to work hard for her dreams, and in hindsight, that’s certainly borne fruit.

16. “Like Red on a Rose” by Alan Jackson

Song year: 2006

Country is one of the genres most likely to use the color red in a title, and Alan Jackson’s short tune focuses on how quickly love can start and how it can feel for those captured by it. After working on a little more color symbolism, Alan turns the lyrics to other parts of the emotion, emphasizing a pure and almost childlike affection for others.

However, the main theme of this song is a natural sense of belonging, such as bright colors on flowers.

17. “Seein’ Red” by Dustin Lynch

Song year: 2017

Most people associate the phrase “seeing red” with jealousy, rage, or negativity. So Dustin Lynch’s 2017 country song can come as a surprise if you don’t know what to expect. Rather than going the route the title implies, he focuses on the passion of the color with two people out on their own and the nearly-overwhelming feelings that can create.

18. “The Red” by Chevelle

Song year: 2002

Stepping away from the love-theming, Chevelle’s rock/metal song from Wonder What’s Next focuses on anger and how easy it can be to lose control. Throughout the brief lyrics, he notes that the threat from someone in a rage is very real, and the person feeling it may not be able to control it.

19. “Big Red Car” by The Wiggles

Song year: 1995

Songs with red in the title are usually about an emotion, mostly positive but occasionally negative instead. Australian children’s band The Wiggles goes an entirely different route with this musical number about their kid-friendly show vehicle.

Like many children’s songs, “Big Red Car” has some sneaky educational value. In this case, it focuses on the importance of buckling up after you get into the car, which is a lesson any child riding in one should know. The earlier they learn that, the better, so this is easily the best kid’s song on this list.

(Incidentally, writing songs for children is often trickier than writing ones for older audiences. If you’re interested in some of the principles behind that, check out our guide to making good songs for kids.)

20. “Blue, Red, and Grey” by The Who

Song year: 1975

Written as an acoustic ballad that mixes elements of rock, pop, and indie styling, this song discusses a range of colors, their meanings, and some of the emotions that come with them. Blue represents a typical day, red is for sunrise and sunset, and gray is for cloudier times.

21. “Snoopy vs. The Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen

Song year: 1966

A novelty pop song mixing elements of folk and blues into a rock base, “Snoopy vs. The Red Baron” details a fictional encounter between the dog Snoopy (from Peanuts, the comic strip best-known for Charlie Brown) and the real-life Manfred von Richthofen, a German air pilot credited with an astounding 80 victories.

For context, it took five victories for most people to count a pilot as an ace. The so-called Red Baron had the highest number of victories in World War I, although the number of planes by World War II would see other pilots eventually surpass his count.

The song itself is a jaunty tune, telling of the Red Baron’s final defeat at Snoopy’s hands.

22. “A Big Red Kite” by Lobo

Song Year: 1972

“A Big Red Kite” is a reflective song about a simple man sitting out in a field and flying a kite as the world passes around him. He’s rejecting material things, acting on what he doesn’t believe in, and admitting that he should be doing things differently. It’s less passionate than most songs with red in the title, but no less heartfelt.

23. “Black Roses Red” by Alana Grace

Song Year: 2005

A straightforward and heartfelt song, “Black Roses Red,” focuses on the desire to let love turn depression and loneliness into something brighter and more passionate. Considering the power of red in songs, this tune is one of the best representations of the underlying concepts of color and what they mean when singers use them.

24. “Brick Is Red” by Pixies

Song Year: 1988

“Brick Is Red” isn’t as clear about meanings as some other songs, but this short tune tells the story of a fish pulled out of the water and eyes glazing over. On a more metaphorical level, it’s also about death and an unwillingness to give up, but the beauty that can exist after something happens.