Musicians have found inspiration in food, and many songs have been written about it. Songs like “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Watermelon Sugar” describe food taste and can bring people together to create a joyful atmosphere. Here are the 21 best songs about food that foodies enjoy listening to.
Table of Contents
- 21. “Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson
- 20. “Buttered Popcorn” by The Supremes
- 19. “Sugar” by Maroon 5
- 18. “Pour Some Sugar on Me” by Def Leppard
- 17. “Peaches” by The Presidents of the United States of America
- 16. “Sandwich and a Soda” by Tamia
- 15. “Strawberry Swing” by Coldplay
- 14. “Cheeseburger In Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett
- 13. “Cookie Jar” by Gym Class Heroes
- 12. “Ice Cream Man” by Van Halen
- 11. “Cherry Pie” by Warrant
- 10. “Stir Fry” by Migos
- 9. “Biscuits” by Kacey Musgraves
- 8. “Ham ’n’ Eggs” by A Tribe Called Quest
- 7. “Vegetables” by The Beach Boys
- 6. “Savoy Truffle” by The Beatles
- 5. “Bon appétit” by Katy Perry
- 4. “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles
- 3. “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE
- 2. “Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles
- 1. “Butter” by BTS
21. “Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson
“Banana Pancakes” is by Jack Johnson and talks about a rainy day when the singer wants to make banana pancakes and play music. The song tells us that relaxing and enjoying simple things like staying in bed and listening to the rain is okay. This pop song was released in 2005 on the album “In Between Dreams.”
20. “Buttered Popcorn” by The Supremes
The song “Buttered Popcorn” discusses how the singer’s lover loves eating buttered popcorn. This R&B song came out in 1962 as part of the album “Meet the Supremes.”
19. “Sugar” by Maroon 5
The song “Sugar” by Maroon 5 is about wanting to be near someone and is a mix of pop and rock. Interestingly, the music video was made in just one take, and the band went to various weddings in Los Angeles to surprise the couples and guests with a live performance of the song.
18. “Pour Some Sugar on Me” by Def Leppard
“Pour Some Sugar on Me” is about someone who wants love and intimacy. This rock song is a soundtrack to the movie “Coyote Ugly” and was released in 1987.
17. “Peaches” by The Presidents of the United States of America
This song is about a person who moves to the countryside to eat many peaches. “Peaches” by The Presidents of the United States of America was released in 1995 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance.
16. “Sandwich and a Soda” by Tamia
This song is about a woman inviting a man to stay over and promising to treat him well. Tamia’s “Sandwich and a Soda” came out in 2015 as part of the album “Love Life.”
15. “Strawberry Swing” by Coldplay
The song “Strawberry Swing” is about a special moment between two people on a swing. The singer thinks the moment is perfect and doesn’t want it to end. This song by Coldplay is a track on their album “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends” and was released in 2008.
14. “Cheeseburger In Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett
“Cheeseburger in Paradise” is a song written and sung by the American singer Jimmy Buffett. It came out on his album “Son of a Son of a Sailor” in 1978 and was released as a single. It reached the 32nd position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“Cookie Jar” by Gym Class Heroes was released in 2008 on the album “The Quilt.” It is about a man who can’t stop eating cookies and lies to his girlfriend. He lists his favorite types of cookies and says he is like a monster for them.
12. “Ice Cream Man” by Van Halen
“Ice Cream Man” is about a man who sells ice cream with many different flavors. This song is fun, catchy, and great for summertime. It came out in 1978 on Van Halen’s self-titled album.
11. “Cherry Pie” by Warrant
“Cherry Pie” by Warrant was released in 1990 as part of the expanded edition of the album “Cherry Pie.” This classic rock song is about a man who likes a woman and compares her to a dessert.
10. “Stir Fry” by Migos
This hip-hop song is about a rapper who is rich and living a fast-paced life. The lyrics are all about money, fame, and a trap lifestyle. “Stir Fry” by Migos came out in 2018 on the album “Culture II.”
9. “Biscuits” by Kacey Musgraves
“Biscuits” by Kacey Musgraves tells people to concentrate on their lives instead of criticizing others. It has received nominations such as the CMT Music Award for Female Video of the Year. It was released in 2015 on the album “Pageant Material.”
8. “Ham ’n’ Eggs” by A Tribe Called Quest
The song “Ham ’n’ Eggs” talks about what the artists like and don’t like to eat and why they avoid ham and eggs because they’re high in cholesterol. This song by A Tribe Called Quest was released in 1990 on their album “People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm.”
7. “Vegetables” by The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys’ “Vegetables” is about the desire to eat vegetables. The singer talks about their favorite vegetable and would be happy to get a bag of them. It is a track on the album “The Smile Sessions,” released in 2011.
6. “Savoy Truffle” by The Beatles
The Beatle’s song “Savoy Truffle” talks about sweet desserts like creme tangerine, ginger sling, cherry cream, and coconut fudge. The piece suggests that your food choices can impact your health. Released in 1968, it came out as part of the band’s self-titled album.
5. “Bon appétit” by Katy Perry
Katy Perry’s “Bon Appétit” features the hip-hop group Migos. This song is about the singer seducing her lover with food metaphors. It is about satisfying one’s appetite for both food and passion. It came out in 2017 on the album “Witness.”
4. “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles
The song “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles is a happy, romantic tribute to the joys of summer. It came out in 2019 as part of his album “Fine Line.” The song’s title was inspired by a book Styles came across while in a bookshop.
3. “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE
Released in 2016, “Cake by the Ocean” was performed by the band DNCE, fronted by one of the Jonas Brothers, Joe Jonas. It is about a man who wants a woman to have fun with him. He asks her to forget her worries and do something crazy with him.
2. “Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles
The Beatles’ song “Strawberry Fields Forever” is a track on the movie “Magical Mystery Tour” and was released in 1967. The song conveys a desire to escape from reality and enter the imaginary world of Strawberry Fields.
1. “Butter” by BTS
“Butter” by BTS was released in 2021 on the album of the same name. A cool fact about this K-pop song is that it started at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This made BTS the first to have four songs reach number one in the United States in just nine months. The song’s success showed how popular BTS is worldwide and how influential they are in the music industry.
These songs teach us that food is necessary for survival and a way to connect with others and celebrate life.