21 Songs About the Sky (2023)

Many of us point upwards or to the sky to mean we offer something (or even everything) to the supreme being. Others do this when they try to tell someone that there is hope. Others love to take pictures of the night sky or the sky with the sunrise or the sunset. Whatever your reason may be, everyone of us has something to connect with the sky.
Here are 21 songs about the sky that I compiled. Enjoy listening to each song. I hope you’ll get something worthwhile after.

21. Even the Skies Are Blue – Jamey Johnson

American Country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson penned this song together with Rivers Rutherford. Even the Skies Are Blue is included in Jamey Johnson’s third studio album titled The Guitar Song which was released on September 10, 2010 by Mercury Nashville. In the song, the persona narrates the bad things happening in our world and he said nobody is doing anything about it. He mentioned about “even the sky is “blue” somewhat saying the sky is sad about what is going on.

20. Amarillo Sky – Jason Aldean

The Amarillo Sky is a track from Jason Aldean’s self-titled debut album which was released on July 26, 2005. The song is about the plight of farmers in Texas, USA, but I bet all farmers from all over the world can relate to the message of this song. The beginning of this music video shows three young farmers telling about their family’s farm and their hopes about it–which I think is the same aspirations of other farmers.

19. Just a Cloud Away – Pharrell Williams

Are you familiar with the movie Despicable Me 2? Just a Cloud Away is a part of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album of this movie. It was released on July 2, 2013 under Black Lot Music. This song tells us that everything is temporary. The analogy between a problem or a struggle and the cloud blocking the sun is seamless. It is inspiring that it tells us that once that cloud passes, we will see the sun shining.

18. Wheel in the Sky – Journey

Wheel in the Sky is the eighth track of the American rock band Journey in their fourth studio album titled Infinity which was released on January 20, 1978 under Columbia Records. This song shows the symbolism of wheels in our life. As a wheel keeps on turning, so does the cycle of things in our life–nothing is sure. The song tells about the persona who wants to go home but for some circumstances he can’t, and he is afraid of what tomorrow might bring.

17. Light Up the Sky – The Afters

We all have experienced a moment in our life when we feel as though we are in the darkness and no one is there to help us through it. Light Up the Sky is an inspirational song by the American Christian pop rock band The Afters. They came up with this song after losing their former manager and their drummer’s best friend. This song will make us feel that no matter how big our problem is, God is always there doing something to help us.

16. Touch the Sky – Kanye West

Touch the Sky is a song in American rapper and producer Kanye West’s second studio album Late Registration which was released on August 30, 2005 through Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. This song narrates how the persona has dealt with the obstacles by trying to give his best in what he does. This track also features American rapper, songwriter and producer Lupe Fiasco.

15. Blue Sky – Hale

Here’s an OPM (Original Pilipino Music) in our list. Hale is a pop band from the Philippines and they sang Blue Sky in their self titled debut album released in April 2005. The song tells about the universal truth of always “having a blue sky” after a storm. Its message also tells us that no matter who we are, there are really things that we cannot control, but one thing’s for sure: “There’s a blue sky waiting tomorrow.” Blue sky symbolizes a better future.

14. Spirit in the Sky – Norman Greenbaum

Spirit in the Sky is the carrier track of the album that is of the same title as the song. Norman Greenbaum, although Jewish, wrote this song after watching Porter Wagoner sing a gospel song on TV. Spirit in the Sky talks about preparing oneself for what is going to happen after we die, based on Christian belief, that is, meeting “the spirit in the sky” who is referred to as the Lord Almighty.

13. Touch the Sky – Hillsong UNITED

The more we humble ourselves, the more we are able to “touch the sky”–this is the message of the song Touch the Sky. This song is included in the fourth studio album of Hillsong UNITED, an Australian contemporary worship music band. They were formed in 1998 as a part of a youth ministry band and since then, they have written worship songs that continue to inspire people from all over the world.

12. A Sky Full of Stars – ColdPlay

How would you feel if someone tells you that you are a sky full of stars? I bet you will glow up like a star in a dark sky. A Sky Full of Stars by British rock band ColdPlay is about appreciating your loved one for the brightness that he/ she is bringing in your life. This song is a part of their sixth studio album Ghost Stories which was released by Parlophone on May 16, 2014.

11. Midnight Sky – Miley Cyrus

“I was born to run. I don’t belong to anyone.” From a strong independent woman–Miley Cyrus that is. Many say that this song is about Miley’s break up with her former husband Liam Hemsworth. Midnight Sky is a single in Miley’s seventh studio album Plastic Hearts released under RCA Records on November 27, 2020. This is the last recording she did with RCA because she signed with Columbia Records in the early 2022.

10. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – The Beatles

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is a song by the classic English rock band legend, The Beatles. John Lennon said that this song was about his son Julian’s drawing when he was about to be four years old. He said that Julian drew stars which he then called Lucy in the stars with diamonds. It was later known that the inspiration of the drawing was the then classmate of Julian, Lucy O’Donnell. The song was featured in the movie “Yellow Submarine”.

9. To the Sky – Owl City

This song was penned by the founder and the only constant member of Owl City Adam Young. To the Sky was the theme of the movie “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole”, Director Zcak Snyder’s debut animation film. It is about believing in yourself, doing your best and later on succeed and reach your dreams–soar to the sky.

8. Dancing in the Sky – Dani and Lizzy

This is a very emotional song. People who lost someone close to their hearts will surely be able to relate with this song. Dancing in the Sky is a message to a dear loved one who passed away. Dani and Lizzy made use of pictures and videos of people who have gone ahead of us and were sent by their loved one. This is included in their album Work of Heart which was released in 2013. The inspiration of this song was the loss of one of Lizzy’s close friends.

7. Touch the Sky – Julie Fowlis

If you were able to watch the movie “Brave” by Disney Pixar, you will truly recall this song. This is the first song in the movie when the main character, Merida, was being introduced. The song is about being independent, believing in yourself and reaching your dreams. Julie Fowlis performed this song as a part of the original motion picture soundtrack released in 2012.

6. Wake Up In the Sky – Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars, Kodak Black

Wake Up In The Sky is the second collaboration of Gucci Mane with Bruno Mars and also his second with Kodak Black. Wake Up In the Sky is a song about being at the top of your success. This song is a part of American rapper Gucci Mane’s twelfth studio album titled Evil Genius which was released on December 7, 2018 under Atlantic Records and GUWOP Enterprises.

5. Cloud Nine – Evanescence

Cloud Nine is the fifth track in the American rock band Evanescence’s second studio album titled The Open Door which was released on September 25, 2006 by Wind-up Records. The song is about breaking up: “If you want to live, let live. If you want to go, let go.” Sometimes we face a lot of struggles in a relationship–we may find that we are not compatible or it’s just that there are things that we don’t agree with.

4. Vanilla Twilight – Owl City

There are things we regret or want to go back to when we lose a loved one. This touching song is included in the second album of the American electronica project Owl City titled Ocean Eyes which was released on July 28, 2009 by Universal Republic Records. The song is about losing a loved one. The persona in the song is telling that he misses his loved one and if he could only turn back time, he’ll tell her he wish she were with him.

3. Airplanes – B.o.B.

Did you ever wish to go back to the time when things are much simpler than where you are now? This is the message of the song by Bobby Ray Simmons, a.k.a. B.o.B., an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. Airplanes is a track in his B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray–his debut studio album which was released on April 27, 2010. This song features Hayley Williams of Paramore.

2. Skyscraper – Demi Lovato

Did you feel down or have you lost your confidence because of what others told or did to you? Listen to this song by American singer Demi Lovato and be inspired to keep fighting and going. Skyscraper is about how Demi faced all those struggles that have come her way. This song is a part of her third studio album titled Unbroken. So, if there are people who are trying to break or tear you down, be unbroken and rise up like a skyscraper.

1. Skyfall – Adelle

English iconic singer Adele wrote and recorded this song for the James Bond movie with the same title as the song. The song was released on October 5, 2012 as a part of the original movie soundtrack of the 23rd James Bond movie. Skyfall talks about bravely facing failure or defeat. Well, we all experience failure, but if someone is there with us to face this failure, it would be easier for us to rise again and start anew. This song has made Adele gain international awards

Whatever symbolism you have for ‘sky’, I hope you gained hope or inspiration from the songs in our list. See you in our next list!