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The 20 Best Songs About Trains
Songs about trains might sound like a random roundup at first glace, but this list is surprisingly packed with some iconic, enduring hits.
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As a metaphor for life, trains can move forward at full speed, veer off the tracks or become full-on wrecks — so it’s no wonder there are so many songs that invoke life on the rails.
From Cat Stevens to Banks , John Mayer to Ozzy Osbourne , we’ve got you covered with the midnight train, peace train, train wreck or love train you’re looking for. Hop aboard our list of the 20 best songs about trains below.
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“Stop This Train” by John Mayer (2006)
In a 2006 interview, Mayer confessed the song was about being chased by the unstoppable speed of time and wanting to go back home to childhood. “So scared of getting older, I’m only good at being young/ So I play the numbers game, to find a way to say that life has just begun.”
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“Peace Train” by Yusuf/ Cat Stevens (1971)
Toward the end of the Vietnam War, songs about peace were common in popular music, and Stevens’ folk-pop hit made the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 in 1971. “Now I’ve been crying lately, thinking about the world as it is/ Why must we go on hating, why can’t we live in bliss?/ ‘Cause out on the edge of darkness, there rides a peace train/ Oh, peace train take this country, come take me home again”
“Train Wreck” by James Arthur (2016)
James Arthur’s powerful voice shines on this honest track about battling dark emotions and looking for a way out from the toxic path of drugs and depression. “Find hope in the hopeless/ Pull me out of the train wreck/ Unburn the ashes/ Unchain the reactions, I’m not ready to die, not yet.”
“Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne (1980)
From Ozzy’s debut solo album Blizzard of Oz, the iconic chords in this song about a train are some of the best known. “Going off the rails on a crazy train” is about struggling with mental unrest, specifically dealing with the aftermath of the Cold War. But hey, “It’s not too late to learn how to love, and forget how to hate.”
“Girl on a Train” by Skizzy Mars (2016)
A chill rap song about meeting a beautiful stranger on the train, this Skizzy track is the ultimate Brooklyn almost-love story. “I fell in love before I even got her name/ And I ain’t even know where she was going/ But she broke my heart when her stop came/ On the L with some headphones on.”
“Long Train Runnin’” by The Doobie Brothers (1973)
The Doobie Brothers’ harmony into harmonica on this track has the ultimate ’70s groove. “You know I saw miss Lucy down along the tracks/ She lost her home and her family and she won’t be coming back.”
“The Train” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (2016)
This bilingual ballad featuring Carla Marrison narrates the perspective of a disconnected nomad, always traveling far from family and loved ones. “Always on the road tryna earn a livin’/ I remember when I bought my first ticket/ I been going, haven’t turned back since then.”
“Train in Vain” by The Clash (1979)
Fun Fact: This classic Clash breakup song from London Calling was added to the album last-minute after the artwork was finalized and therefore wasn’t included in the track list.
“Long Black Train” by Josh Turner (2003)
Josh Turner was a student at Belmont University when he wrote this song about a shiny black train symbolizing temptation. In an interview, he revealed that he had a vision of people deciding whether to get on or not. “Somehow they knew that this train led to nowhere, but they were wondering what it would be like to ride on it.”
“Runaway Train” by Soul Asylum (1992)
On the enduring ’90s grunge hit, Soul Asylum’s frontman Dave Pirner told Spin , “Somehow I flipped the lyrics into a metaphor about depression.” He continued, “It’s almost embarrassing when I think about how personal it is. The things that were happening at that time in my life were really questioning my own mental health.”
“C’mon ‘N’ Ride It (The Train)” by Quad City DJs (1996)
No song about a train could get us as hyped as this one. Dynamic metaphors, a vibrant dance video and a lyrical reference to The Little Engine That Could make this Quad City DJs jam stand out from the rest.
“Train Kept a Rollin’” by Aerosmith (1974)
A rad guitar solo opens this song about a train that kept rollin’ all night long. Originally recorded by Tiny Bradshaw in 1951, “Train Kept a Rollin” got a sexed-up classic-rock makeover courtesy of Steven Tyler in 1974.
“Train Ride Home” by lofi.samurai (2018)
A lo-fi atmospheric tune perfect for activities along the lines of studying, vibing and chilling. Completely instrumental aside from a cheeky interlude about ice cream, this one’s a deep cut.
“Trainwreck” by Banks (2016)
The video for Banks’ dark electro-pop anthem about heading the wrong way trying to get away is like a sexy episode of Black Mirror.
“Midnight Train to Georgia” by Gladys Knight & The Pips (1973)
This ’70s R&B classic — about a man who doesn’t find the stardom he was looking for in L.A. and heads back to Georgia — won the Grammy in 1974 for best R&B vocal performance.
“Night Train” by Jason Aldean (2012)
Aldean’s romantic, twangy jam about getting cozy with “a fifth of Comfort” and a blanket under the stars makes snuggling in a field by the train tracks actually sound appealing. Nothing like warmth and whiskey to spark the mood.
“Love Train” by The OJs (1972)
Another end of the Vietnam War-era cry for peace, “Love Train” encourages everyone from China to Israel, Russia to England to get onboard and embrace each other. It’s impossible not to smile along with this infectious groove.
“Midnight Train to Memphis” by Chris Stapleton (2017)
Chris Stapleton’s rich voice delivers a little country rock and roll about spending 40 days in prison, and “Forty nights to sit and listen/ To the midnight train to Memphis.”
“Last Train Home” by Blink-182 (2016)
From Blink’s 2017 album California , Mark Hoppus told Kerrang that the song was partially inspired by The Sympathizer, a story about a communist double agent in Los Angeles after the Vietnam War.
“Midnight Train” by Sam Smith (2017)
At the mysterious midnight hour, a mournful lover walks away from a relationship that just isn’t working anymore. Smith’s tender and honest vocals make a heartbreaking confession on “Midnight Train”: “I choose me, and I know that’s selfish love, you are a dream/ And I can’t thank you enough, but I give another piece of me away every waking day that I’m with you.”
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The 55+ Best Songs With Train In the Title
All aboard! For this list we're ranking the best songs about trains ever written. Trains are a great way to travel and a fantastic topic for songs. Some of the best songs that mention trains are traveling songs, while others only allude to trains without ever mentioning them. Trains are often used a metaphor for life, like in John Mayer's beautiful song "Stop This Train".
Johnny Cash wrote and performed several of the best train songs. His lyrics to “Folsom Prison Blues” contain the words train and track. Another song that specifically references trains is “Casey Jones” by the Grateful Dead, although the train conductor in this song doesn't sound like the most responsible man on the tracks.
A great R&B train song is “People Get Ready” by Curtis Mayfield. The Chemical Brothers track, “Star Guitar,” contains no lyrics, but the repetitive sounds conjure train imagery. Also, trains and railroad tracks are featured in the song's video, which was directed by Michel Gondry.
The City of New Orleans
Midnight Train to Georgia
The orginal and best Midnight Train to Georgia song
Chattanooga Choo-Choo
Folsom Prison Blues
Last Train to Clarksville
Casey Jones
Crazy Train
Long Train Running, Doobie Bros.
Peace Train
Wabash Cannon Ball
Homeward Bound
People Get Ready
This Train Is Bound for Glory
Rock Island Line
Locomotive Breath
Hear My Train A-Comin'
Last Train to London
Take the "A" Train
Mystery Train
Downbound Train
Runaway Train
Tuesday's Gone
Train Train
Midnight Train
Train Kept A-Rollin'
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31 Songs About Trains and Locomotives
Even today, trains are very important for commerce, but they used to be one of the most reliable forms of transportation. You can also make almost limitless metaphors with trains, which makes them perfect for music.
In this article, we’ll look at 31 songs about trains and locomotives and show you that they appear much more often in all-time classics than you might think.
1. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
After this song came out, a midnight train to anywhere became one of the most famous trains in the entire world. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey is an all-time classic for people looking for a way out of their boring lives and who want to get away from everything. If nothing else, the opening verses of this track are some of the best-known ones out there and they include trains, so it’ll count.
2. Long Black Train – Josh Turner
The long black train in this Josh Turner song is really a metaphor for temptation. It’s always coming towards you and could round the bend at any time. The engineer of this one is also stated to be the devil, so not a train you want to hop on. The track is a reminder to hold tight to the Lord and avoid letting temptation trip you up.
3. You Never Even Called Me By My Name – David Allen Coe
This track from David Allen Coe is one of the best country songs of all time . He spends most of the time comparing himself to other country artists, which turns into a who’s who of the genre. The chorus is one of the best ones out there too, but none of that is why it makes this list.
At the end of the track, he talks about writing the perfect country and western song of all time but rejects what is apparently this track up to that point because it doesn’t mention trains, moms, prison, drugs, or getting drunk. So, an additional verse gets added on that sees him try to pick his mom up from the prison, but she, unfortunately, gets run over by a damned old train.
4. Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
Hop aboard the Prince of Darkness’s mind-altering train with his song. While it isn’t a physical train, you can surely come along for the ride. Crazy Train is one of his most iconic tracks, but it mainly deals with the fear of total destruction that ran rampant throughout the years of the Cold War .
5. Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash is a name that’s going to appear several times on this list. He talked about trains quite a bit. But Folsom Prison Blues is one of the most iconic songs he ever released and the perfect example of his music. Most of his instrumentals chugged along just like a train does, with no track sounding like it more than this one. From the opening lines of hearing that train coming and shooting a man just to watch him die, this one is an all-time best in any category.
6. Night Train – Jason Aldean
The title track of Jason Aldean’s 2012 album, Night Train , is all about a couple of lovers finding the perfect spot to watch a train pass. You know they’re out really late too since the night trains don’t run until the wee hours of the morning to help avoid traffic pileups.
7. Peace Train – Cat Stevens
Peace Train came out in response to the chaos surrounding the Vietnam War . Cat Stevens called it his own anthem for peace, advocating for nonviolent solutions to world issues and hoping for the end of conflicts. It became a standard song for his live shows for a long time and holds an incredibly important message that still resonates today.
Recommended: Songs about the Vietnam war
8. Train Kept a Rollin’ – Aerosmith
Train Kept A Rollin’ started out as a track by Tiny Bradshaw in 1951 , but Aerosmith picked it up and turned it into a massive classic rock song. Throw in a few of their awesome guitar solos, and you’ve got a track about a train chugging along to headbang to.
9. Midnight Train To Georgia – Gladys Knight & The Pips
Midnight Train To Georgia is an R&B classic. After a man heads out to Los Angeles in search of fame, he realizes it isn’t going his way. He hops on a train going back to his home in Georgia to try to figure out the rest of his life.
10. Love Train – The O’Jays
Love Train has that soulful enthusiasm that makes it hard to not give your neighbor a hug the next time you see them. It’s another train song that pleads for an end to the Vietnam War and begs for peace. It’s really a groovy version of the many anti-war tracks to come out during that time period.
11. Last Train Home – Blink-182
Last Train Home sees a defeated man looking for a way home. Their motivations are all gone, and they just want some semblance of hope back in their lives, willing to do anything to find a cause that makes them feel alive.
12. Wabash Cannonball – Johnny Cash
Wabash Cannonball has the distinction of being the oldest song on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of the 500 Greatest Rock Songs of All Time. Johnny Cash’s version is a cover of an even older folk song about a fictional train called the Wabash Cannonball that ran through the Midwest way back in the early days of America.
13. Midnight Train to Memphis – Chris Stapleton
Trains run on a pretty regular schedule. You can sometimes figure out what time it is just by when a train goes by. Chris Stapleton finds himself stuck in jail for not being able to pay a fine in this song, marking the passing of the days by the midnight train he hears rumbling along on its way to Memphis each night.
14. Locomotive Breath – Jethro Tull
Locomotive Breath is one of Jethro Tull’s most famous songs and was designed to sound just like a chugging train engine. It was written as a comment on population growth, but it would be used in a lot of other media like the film Jumanji and on the TV show Supernatural .
15. Rock N Roll Train – AC/DC
Rock N Roll Train is an example of AC/DC still having it after decades together as a band. It came out in 2008, rising to the top of a few different Billboard charts and becoming a popular song on TV promos for sports events.
16. Runaway Train – Soul Asylum
Runaway Train is all about personal depression and how quickly your mental health can get away from you. If you struggle with mental issues, you have to constantly keep working on them or have some sort of control or it’ll take off like a runaway train. The best option is to always find someone to help and learn techniques to keep it under control.
Recommended: Songs about mental health
17. Freight Train – Elizabeth Cotton
Elizabeth Cotten is one of the best guitar players in history , so anything she wrote is going to be worth listening to. Freight Train was inspired by the train rumbling she could hear from her childhood home and how she wondered where it was headed.
18. The Wreck of The Old 97 – Johnny Cash
You should always tell your loved one that you love them before you walk out the door, especially if your job involves some level of risk. The Wreck Of The Old 97 sees Johnny Cash giving this message to his listeners by telling the story of a man who died in a deadly train crash.
19. Driver 8 – R.E.M.
Driver 8 is a direct reference to the Southern Crescent route that has operated since 1891. It never became one of R.E.M.’s most popular songs, but that didn’t stop it from being covered by a lot of other artists.
20. Hear My Train A Comin’ – Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix never recorded this song in a studio, it was one of the tracks he only played live. Eventually, an early piece of it was found and included on one of his compilation albums, but that didn’t happen until the 90s.
21. Last Train To Clarksville – The Monkees
Last Train To Clarksville sees a young man getting drafted into the Vietnam War and has to deal with all of the emotions that go along with the process. Will he make it home? The Monkees produced the song to add another voice to the protest over the Vietnam War and the draft process the United States used for it.
22. Casey Jones – Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead used the legend of Casey Jones to create a track about drug use. It sees a conductor high on cocaine driving too fast and heading right toward another train on the track that’s being driven by a sleepy man. They also played the folk song The Ballad Of Casey Jones in shows often, with that track helping inspire this one.
23. Mystery Train – Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley owns the most popular version of Mystery Train , seeing the narrator take a spooky train ride that seems to be on its way to the land of the dead. Junior Parker was the original writer of the song, releasing it in 1953 , two years before Presley recorded his version of it.
24. Downtown Train – Tom Waits
Downtown Train is a popular song for artists to record, but Tom Waits was the first one to put it on record. It sees him trying to deal with the pace of living in a big city and looking for a way to be with the woman he loves despite her barely knowing he exists.
25. Take The A Train – Duke Ellington
Take The A Train would eventually become one of Duke Ellington’s signature songs and one of the tracks he played most in live shows. It was inspired by the route he often had to take through the Harlem district of New York, riding the A-train between destinations. It’s also one of the few tracks with a jazz solo that doesn’t get changed every performance, a rare treat in the genre.
26. Train of Consequences – Megadeth
Train Of Consequences became one of Megadeth’s biggest songs, serving as the first single from their sixth album and appearing on several of their compilations. Instead of a locomotive, this track is about the consequences of gambling.
27. Girl On A Train – Skizzy Mars
Girl On A Train sees Skizzy Mars spot a beautiful woman on a train and decides they want to get to know her better. Unfortunately, before they work up the nerve, the girl gets off at a train stop and the love story ends before it ever actually got started.
28. Stop This Train – John Mayer
Trains don’t stop quickly. They really just keep going as long as they have fuel and feel like something unstoppable. John Mayer compares a train to the unstoppable and ever-driving nature of time in Stop This Train , a song that’s really about wishing time could stop or go backward for a little bit.
29. The Train – Macklemore Feat. Carla Morrison
One of the least expensive ways to travel is by train. A lot of nomads—especially the digital ones—will use trains to get between cities, especially in Europe where railways have a lot more passenger investment. The Train by Macklemore is from one of those travelers’ perspectives, always far from home and never turning back.
30. Train of Love – Johnny Cash
Our last entry from the legendary Johnny Cash, Train Of Love was one of the most popular jukebox songs in history. He released it all the way back in 1956.
31. Shut Up Train – Little Big Town
If you live near train tracks, you eventually get used to the noise. But that can take a while and it can be very annoying, especially when you’re trying to sleep. Shut Up Train by Little Big Town sees the narrator telling a loud train outside to shut up because they’re trying to sleep. They’re stuck dealing with a lot, making it a somber song, but the train is interrupting the small amount of peace they’re getting.
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The Ultimate Travel Playlist: 100 Best Travel Songs (with Lyrics and Videos)
Katie Hammel
July 18, 2023
10 min read
Music has the power to transport us, change our moods, and conjure memories. And, for many travelers, music is closely linked to travel. It can helps us understand the people and culture of a place, break down language barriers, and sear certain moments into our memories forever.
With help from members of our Travel Community and Going staff, we've created the ultimate travel playlist of 100 travel songs. Some reference specific places, others showcase the musical talent of a specific country, and others simply celebrate the joy of exploration.
Here, in no particular order, are 100 of our favorite travel songs.
56 songs that reference specific places in the title or lyrics
Sure, some of these songs, such Paris by the Chainsmokers or Toto’s Africa , actually have little to do with the specific place; it’s just used as the title or the setting for the story. But others not only reference a country or city, they also evoke a specific sense of that particular place or tell a story about that destination.
For example, in Marrakech Express , Crosby, Stills & Nash recount scenes from a train ride Nash actually took in 1966. In London Calling , the Clash sing about the social issues facing London in the late 70s. In Walking in Memphis , Marc Cohn croons about his experience wandering the city. And Simon & Garfunkel's America was inspired by a road trip that Paul Simon took with his girlfriend.
Here are some of our favorite songs that mention a specific city or country, and a snippet of the lyrics.
Listen when: you're on a $388 flight to Vienna, or a $671 flight to Johannesburg, or a $353 flight to Paris, or...
1. Kathmandu – Bob Seger
I think I'm going to Katmandu
That's really, really where I'm going to
If I ever get out of here
That's what I'm gonna do
I know my plane is due
The one that's going to Katmandu
Up to the mountain's where I'm going to
K-k-k-k-k-k Kathmandu
2. One Night in Bangkok – Murray Head
One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster
The bars are temples but the pearls ain't free
You'll find a god in every golden cloister
A little flesh, a little history
I can feel an angel sliding up to me
3. I've Been Everywhere – Johnny Cash
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Travel, I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere
I've been to
4. Africa – Toto
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never have
Bonus: Check out the 2018 cover by Weezer and this awesome 2016 video from Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.
5. Marrakech Express – Crosby, Stills & Nash
Take the train from Casablanca going south
Blowing smoke rings from the corners of my my, my, my, my mouth
Colored cottons hang in air
Charming cobras in the square
Striped jellabas we can wear at home
Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express
6. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) – Shakira
Today's your day
You paved the way
If you get down get up oh oh
When you get down get up eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
7. San Francisco – Scott McKenzie
If you're going to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
You're gonna meet some gentle people there
8. London Calling – The Clash
The ice age is coming, the sun is zooming in
Engines stop running, the wheat is growin' thin
A nuclear era, but I have no fear
'Cause London is drowning, and I, I live by the river
9. Galway Girl – Ed Sheeran
You know, she played the fiddle in an Irish band
But she fell in love with an Englishman
Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand
Said, "Baby, I just wanna dance"
With my pretty little Galway girl
You're my pretty little Galway girl
10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) – They Might Be Giants
Every gal in Constantinople
Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople
So if you've a date in Constantinople
She'll be waiting in Istanbul
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam
Why they changed it I can't say
People just liked it better that way
11. Ramblin’ Man – the Allman Brothers Band
I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin'
I'm leavin' out of Nashville, Tennessee
They're always having a good time down on the bayou
Lord, them Delta women think the world of me
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man
12. Aux Champs-Élysées – Joe Dassin
Aux Champs-Elysées, aux Champs-Elysées
Au soleil, sous la pluie, à midi ou à minuit
Il y a tout ce que vous voulez aux Champs-Elysées
In English:
Champs-Elysees, Champs-Elysees In the sun, in the rain, at noon or midnight There is everything you want on the Champs-Elysées
13. Lovers in Japan – Coldplay
Tonight, maybe we're gonna run
Dreamin' of the Osaka sun
Ohh, ohh, ohhh
Dreamin' of when the morning comes
14. Barcelona – George Ezra
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I’ll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona
15. April in Paris – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
16. Blue Hawaii – Elvis Presley
Come with me
While the moon is on the sea
The night is young
And so are we, so are we
Dreams come true
In blue Hawaii
17. Back in the U.S.S.R. – The Beatles
Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out
They leave the West behind
And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
That Georgia's always on my mind
Aw come on!
Yeah I'm back in the U.S.S.R.
You don't know how lucky you are boys
Back in the U.S.S.R.
18. Rio – Netsky featuring Macklemore
It’s the “Rio” remix, you should see us
Swimming in the ocean like the pool is hella heated
Expedited Visa and I’m posted with my feet up
Parasailing over beaches, got my girl from Ipanema
19. Barcelona – Ed Sheeran
And you and I we're flying on an airplane tonight
We're going somewhere where the sun is shining bright
Just close your eyes
And let's pretend we're dancing in the street
20. Havana – Camila Cabello
Havana, ooh na-na
Half of my heart is in Havana, ooh na-na
He took me back to East Atlanta, na-na-na, ah
Oh, but my heart is in Havana
21. In America – Neil Diamond
Everywhere around the world
They're coming to America
Every time that flag's unfurled
Got a dream to take them there
Got a dream they've come to share
22. Tennessee – Arrested Development
They tell me my ears are so young
Go back, from whence you came
My family tree, my family name
For some strange reason it had to be
He guided me to Tennessee
Take me to another place, take me to another land
Make me forget all that hurts me, let me understand your plan
23. Paris – The Chainsmokers
We were staying in Paris
To get away from your parents
You look so proud
Standing there with a frown and a cigarette
Posting pictures of yourself on the internet
24. Graceland – Paul Simon
The Mississippi Delta was shining
Like a National guitar
I am following the river
Down the highway
Through the cradle of the civil war
I'm going to Graceland
25. Carolina in My Mind – James Taylor
In my mind I'm gone to Carolina
Can't you see the sunshine?
Can't you just feel the moonshine?
And, ain't it just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind?
Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind
26. New York State of Mind – Billy Joel
Some folks like to get away
Take a holiday from the neighborhood
Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood
But I'm takin' a Greyhound on the Hudson River line
I'm in a New York state of mind
27. Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn
Saw the ghost of Elvis
On Union Avenue
Followed him up to the gates of Graceland
Then I watched him walk right through
Now security they did not see him
They just hovered 'round his tomb
But there's a pretty little thing
Waiting for the King
Down in the Jungle Room
When I was walking in Memphis
I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Walking in Memphis
But do I really feel the way I feel?
28. America – Simon & Garfunkel
Cathy, I said as we boarded a Greyhound in Pittsburgh
Michigan seems like a dream to me now
It took me four days to hitchhike from Saginaw
I've gone to look for America
29. Mexico – James Taylor
Way down here you need a reason to move
Feel a fool running your stateside games
Lose your load, leave your mind behind Baby Jane
It sounds so simple I just got to go
The sun's so hot I forgot to go home
Guess I'll have to go now
30. California – Phantom Planet
Hustlers grab your guns
Your shadow weighs a ton
Driving down the 101
California here we come
Right back where we started from
California, here we come.
31. Chicago – Sufjan Stevens
I fell in love again
All things go, all things go
Drove to Chicago
All things know, all things know
32. Kokomo – The Beach Boys
Off the Florida Keys, there's a place called Kokomo
That's where you want to go to get away from it all
Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand
We'll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band
Down in Kokomo
Aruba, Jamaica, oh I want to take you to
Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama
Key Largo, Montego, baby why don't we go
down to Kokomo, we'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow
That's where we want to go, way down in Kokomo
33. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Lord, I'm coming home to you
34. Vertigo – FM Belfast
We are going far away
Don't you look down
You are high above ground
We are driving with our friends
We are driving to a faraway place
35. California Love – Tupac and Dr. Dre
Say what you say, but give me that bomb beat from Dre
Let me serenade the streets of L.A
From Oakland to Sacktown
The Bay Area and back down
Cali is where they put they mack down give me love!
California, knows how to party
In the city of L.A.
In the city of good ol' Watts
In the city, the city of Compton
We keep it rocking
36. Malibu – Miley Cyrus
But here I am
Next to you
The sky is so blue
37. Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight and the Pips
He's leaving
On that midnight train to Georgia
And he's goin' back
To a simpler place and time
And I’ll be with him
I'd rather live in his world
Than live without him in mine
38. California Dreaming – The Mamas and the Papas
All the leaves are brown
And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm
If I was in L.A.
California dreamin'
On such a winter's day
39. New York Groove – Ace Frehley
Many years since I was here
On the street I was passin' my time away
To the left and to the right,
Buildings towering to the sky
It's outta sight in the dead of night
Here I am, and in this city, with a fistful of dollars
And baby, you'd better believe
I'm back, back in the New York groove
40. Miami – Will Smith
Party in the city where the heat is on
All night, on the beach till the break of dawn
Welcome to Miami
Bienvenidos a Miami
Bouncin' in the club where the heat is on
I'm goin’ to Miami
41. Vienna – Ultravox
The music is weaving
Haunting notes, pizzicato strings
The rhythm is calling
Alone in the night as the daylight brings
A cool empty silence
The warmth of your hand and a cold grey sky
It fades to the distance
The image has gone only you and I
It means nothing to me
This means nothing to me
42. Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley
Bright light city gonna set my soul
Gonna set my soul on fire
Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn
So get those stakes up higher
There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there
And they're all livin' devil may care
And I'm just the devil with love to spare
Viva Las Vegas, viva Las Vegas
43. Rocky Road to Dublin – The Irish Descendants
Well in Dublin next arrived, I thought it'd be a pity
To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city
So then I took a stroll down among the quality
Me bundle it was stolen in a neat locality
Something crossed me mind, then I looked behind
No bundle could I find upon me stick a-wobblin'
Inquiring for the rogue, said me connaught brogue wasn't much in vogue
On the rocky road to Dublin
44. Beverly Hills – Weezer
Beverly Hills
That's where I want to be (gimme, gimme)
Livin' in Beverly Hills
Rollin' like a celebrity (gimme, gimme)
45. Surfin' USA – The Beach Boys
Haggerties and Swamies
Pacific Palisades
San Anofree and Sunset
Redondo Beach L. A.
All over La Jolla
At Waimea Bay
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S. A.
46. I'm Shipping Up To Boston – Dropkick Murphys
I'm a sailor peg
And I've lost my leg
Climbing up the top sails
I've lost my leg!
I'm shipping up to Boston, whoa
I'm shipping off to find my wooden leg
47. Hello Seattle – Owl City
Hello Seattle, I am a manta ray
Deep beneath the blue waves
I'll crawl the sandy bottom of Puget Sound
And construct my summer home
48. God Blessed Texas – Little Texas
God blessed Texas
With His own hand
Brought down angels from the promised land
Gave 'em a place where they could dance
If you want to see heaven, brother, here's you chance
I've been sent to spread the message
49. Taj Mahal – Sam Roberts Band
Sitting with you on the banks of the Ganges
Stealing a kiss on the streets of Bombay
Caressing your hair like the wind through the palm trees
I never dreamed that anyone could take you away
Keep on keep on keep on singing
I'm building a beautiful statue
To make sure that no one forgets you
50. Alaska – Maggie Rogers
I was walking through icy streams
That took my breath away
Moving slowly through westward water
Over glacial plains
And I walked off you
And I walked off an old me
Oh me, oh my, I thought it was a dream
So it seemed
51. Miles from Minnesota – The Lower 48
Yes next year we'll go traveling
Our escapades so baffling
Our sovereign love returning to the sea
We'll be miles from Minnesota then
Writing letters we won't send
For no words shall contain what will be
Well your sweet voice and my rough hands
When darkness prowls we will dance
Through bluffs and fields and orchards with the moon
Yes next year we will leave this place summer's kiss is just a taste
Fall's warm embrace is coming to us soon
Oh! We've got everywhere to go
You should sleep, I'll see you in the morning
52. Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver
Almost heaven, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
53. Miles Away – The Maine
I took a trip up the west coast
Was searching for a temp so low
And a summer high
The Sun swayed and set slow
Made waves with some friends I know
Got lost in the ebb and flow
Of the drifting tide
I didn't ever want to come down
From that west coast rush and summer high
And easy, peaceful sense of time
54. Brazil – Declan McKenna
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game while out in Brazil
'Cause it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?
55. Under African Skies – Paul Simon
Joseph's face was as black as the night
And the pale yellow moon shone in his eyes
His path was marked
By the stars in the Southern Hemisphere
And he walked the length of his days
Under African skies
56. Take It Easy – The Eagles
Well I'm a standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona
Such a fine sight to see
It's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed
Ford slowin' down to take a look at me
Come on baby
Don't say maybe
I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me
We may lose and we may win
Though we will never be here again
So open up, I'm climbin' in
Take it easy
26 awesome international songs
A song’s title or lyrics don’t need to explicitly mention a specific place; sometimes it's the artist, the melody, the language, or simply the emotion of the song that ties it in our memories to a place we love.
Whether it’s the sultry sounds of Gotan Project’s Amor Porteno taking us back to a tango club in Buenos Aires, or the ethereal sounds of Hoppípolla from Sigur Rós transporting us to the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland, these international songs make us think of the places they are from or written about.
Listen when: you're on your cheap flight to Iceland, or packing for your trip to Seoul, or strolling the streets of Paris, or driving the backroads of Scotland, or...
57. The Last – Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
58. let the music play – shamur, 59. la vie en rose – edith piaf, 60. gangnam style – psy.
61. Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin
62. money (that's what i want) – cheryl k, 63. royals – lorde, 64. rewrite – asian kung fu generation, 65. redemption song – bob marley, 66. dreams – the cranberries, 67. little busters – the pillows, 68. jai ho – a.r. rahman.
69. Counting Stars – Nujabes
70. i’m gonna be (500 miles) – the proclaimers, 71. sni bong – dengue fever, 72. jungle drum – emiliana torrini.
73. On and On – VIXX
74. beds are burning – midnight oil, 75. amor porteño – gotan project, 76. dui bu qi – transition, 77. sirocco – ulrich schnauss and jonas munk, 78. mi gente – j balvin.
79. Hoppípolla – Sigur Rós
80. somewhere over the rainbow – israel kamakawiwoʻole, 81. land down under – men at work, 82. guantanamera – celia cruz.
18 great songs about travel and wanderlust
Finally, the last songs on the list are those that inspire us to get out and see the world, that commiserate with those us of suffering from the travel bug, and that celebrate the beauty of a life less ordinary.
Listen when: you're suffering from an acute case of wanderlust or dreaming of your next great adventure.
83. Born to be Wild – Steppenwolf
Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space
84. Roam – The B52s
Roam if you want to
Roam around the world
Without wings, without wheels
Without anything but the love we feel
85. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For – U2
I have climbed the highest mountains
I have run through the fields
Only to be with you
I have run, I have crawled
I have scaled these city walls
These city walls
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
86. Come Fly with Me – Frank Sinatra
Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away
If you can use some exotic booze
There's a bar in far Bombay
Come on fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away
87. On the Road Again – Willie Nelson
On the road again
Goin' places that I've never been
Seein' things that I may never see again
And I can't wait to get on the road again
88. Road to Nowhere – Talking Heads
We're on a road to nowhere
Come on inside
Taking that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
I'm feeling okay this morning
And you know
We're on the road to paradise
Here we go, here we go
89. Life is a Highway – Tom Cochran
Life's like a road that you travel on
When there's one day here and the next day gone
Sometimes you bend, sometimes you stand
Sometimes you turn your back to the wind
There's a world outside every darkened door
Where blues won't haunt you anymore
Where the brave are free and lovers soar
Come ride with me to the distant shore
We won't hesitate, break down the garden gate
There's not much time left today
90. When I’m Gone (Cups Song) – Anna Kendrick
I’ve got my ticket for the long way ‘round
The one with the prettiest of views
It’s got mountains, it’s got rivers, it’s got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you
When I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me by my walk
You’re gonna miss me by my talk, oh
91. Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen
Someday girl I don't know when
We're gonna get to that place
Where we really wanna go
And we'll walk in the sun
But till then tramps like us
Baby we were born to run
92. Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root
Well, I would like to hold my little hand
And we will run, we will, we will crawl, we will
I would like to hold my little hand
And we will run, we will, we will crawl
Send me on my way (on my way)
93. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
I blew out my flip flop
Stepped on a pop top
Cut my heel had to cruise on back home
But there's booze in the blender
And soon it will render
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on
Wastin' away again in Margaritaville
Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame
But I know it's my own damn fault
94. Moon River – Audrey Hepburn
Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me
95. Leaving on a Jet Plane – Peter Paul, and Mary
My bags are packed
I'm ready to go
I'm standing here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin'
It's early morn
The taxi's waitin'
He's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome
I could cry
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
I'm leavin' on a jet plane
I Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go
96. The Passenger – Iggy Pop
I am a passenger
And I ride and I ride
I ride through the city's backside
I see the stars come out of the sky
Yeah, they're bright in a hollow sky
You know it looks so good tonight
I stay under glass
I look through my window so bright
I see the stars come out tonight
I see the bright and hollow sky
Over the city's ripped-back sky
And everything looks good tonight
97. Vacation – The Go-Go's
All I ever wanted
Had to get away
Meant to be spent alone
98. Homeward Bound – Simon & Garfunkel
Every day's an endless stream
Of cigarettes and magazines
And each town looks the same to me, the movies and the factories
And every stranger's face I see reminds me that I long to be
Homeward bound
I wish I was
Home where my thought's escaping
Home where my music's playing
Home where my love lies waiting
Silently for me
99. No Roots – Alice Merton
I like standing still, but that's just a wishful plan
Ask me where I come from, I'll say a different land
But I've got memories and travel like gypsies in the night
I count gates and numbers, then play the guessing game
It's just the place that changes, the rest is still the same
And a thousand times I've seen this road
A thousand times
I've got no roots, but my home was never on the ground
100. Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz
I want to get away
I want to fly away
Yeah, yeah, yeah
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Katie is Going's Director of Content Marketing. She has been to 30+ countries, prefers markets to museums, hates cucumbers, and dreams of one day living in a small cabin by the sea in Iceland. Originally from Detroit, she lived in Seattle and Chicago before settling in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their two cats.
Published July 18, 2023
Last updated December 28, 2023
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80 Best Songs About Traveling: The Ultimate Travel Playlist?
Music can put you in the mood for many things, and one of those is travel! This list of the best songs about traveling will inspire you to hit the road and take the path less traveled!
Travel Songs
There’s something about travel that just begs for a good song. Maybe it’s the excitement of new places and experiences, or the nostalgia for past trips. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of great songs out there about travel.
A fantastic song about travel can make you feel like you’re already on your way to your next adventure. It can also be the perfect way to reminisce about a past trip. And, of course, a good travel song is the perfect addition to any road trip playlist.
On our last road trip around the Mani Peninsula of Greece , we collected some of our favourite songs to play along the way!
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Best Road Trips Songs
Why not put together the ultimate travel playlist to either inspire you to travel or to play while you're out on the road? Here's over 80 of our favorite songs about travel:
1. “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
The song “Sweet Home Alabama” is about the band's hometown of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The opening line “Big wheels keep on turnin'” definitely makes us think of long road trips!
2. “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson
This song captures the essence of living life on the road, and is an ode to the open road and the nomadic life of a touring musician. It’s been covered by many artists over the years, but we love the original version by Willie Nelson.
3. “Life on the Road” by Mumford & Sons Song
This song, from Mumford & Sons' album “Wilder Mind”, is a beautiful and nostalgic look at life traveling on the road. It's definitely one of our all-time favorites for road trips!
4. “Take the Long Way Home” by Supertramp Song
The song talks about the scenic route and enjoying the journey. It's a great one for road trips!
5. “Drivin' My Life Away” by Eddie Rabbit
This song is a classic driving anthem about being on the road and longing for home.
6. “I've Been Everywhere” by Johnny Cash
This music is a country classic that lists all the places in the United States that Johnny Cash has been. It's a fun and adventurous tune that will have you dreaming of new destinations !
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7. “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons Song
This upbeat, positive song is an ideal pick for your travel playlist. It's about dreaming big and going out into the world to get what you want.
8. “City of New Orleans” by Arlo Guthrie Song
This folk song by Arlo Guthrie is a nostalgic look back at train travel in America in the 1970s. It's an upbeat, heartwarming tune that will have you dreaming about your own train adventures.
9. “I'm Outta Here” by Shania Twain Song
This song is all about the excitement of hitting the road and heading out on an adventure. It's a great travel anthem no matter where you're going!
10. “Route 66” by Nat King Cole Song
This classic song by Nat King Cole is all about the iconic American road trip. It's a fun and easy-going tune that will put you in the mood for your own adventure.
11. “The Wanderer” by Dion Song
It tells the story of the nomadic life of a traveler. It's an energetic and upbeat tune that celebrates the freedom of just going where the road takes you.
13. “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman
This powerful ballad is all about the struggle to break free from the circumstances that hold you down, and it perfectly encapsulates the spirit of travel. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or an experienced adventurer, this song will speak to your soul.
14. “The Times They Are A-Changin'” by Bob Dylan
The classic song by Bob Dylan is all about social change, but it also perfectly captures the feeling of wanderlust. It's a great pick for anyone who's looking to explore the world and see something new.
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15. “Don't Stop Believin'” by Journey
This iconic song by the rock band Journey is all about following your dreams and never giving up. It's a great pick for those times when you need a little extra motivation to keep moving forward. Whether you're on a road trip or just trying to stick with your travel plans , this song will inspire you to keep going.
16. “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers
This catchy, upbeat song is all about the freedom and excitement of traveling on your own terms. It's a great pick for anyone who's embarking on a solo adventure or just looking for some inspiration to get out there and explore the world. No matter where you're going, this song will make you want to keep moving forward.
17. “Road to Nowhere” by Talking Heads Song
A song about the uncertainty of travel and how you never really know what's around the corner. It's a powerful, introspective ballad that will make you think deeply about your adventures. If you're looking for something that will challenge you and give you a new perspective on travel, this is a perfect choice.
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18. “The Weight” by The Band Song
This song is all about the burdens we carry with us on our travels. It's a reflective and introspective tune that will make you think about the things you're carrying with you, both physically and emotionally. If you're looking for a song that will help you process your own travel experiences, this is a great choice.
19. “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by John Denver
This classic song by John Denver is all about the heartbreak of leaving home and heading out into the world. It perfectly captures that bittersweet feeling of travel, when you know that things will never be quite the same once you leave.
20. “Midnight Train to Georgia” by Gladys Knight and the Pips Song
This iconic song by Gladys Knight and the Pips is all about traveling to a better, brighter future. It's a great anthem for anyone who's chasing their dreams or just looking for something new in life. Whether you're on your way to a new destination or just trying to make sense of your journey, this song will give you the inspiration and motivation you need to keep moving forward.
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21. “Ramblin' Man” by The Allman Brothers Band
This song is all about the joys and challenges of the nomadic life. It's a great pick for anyone who's feeling restless and looking to hit the open road. If you're looking for a song that will make you want to jump in your car and start driving, this is the perfect choice.
22. “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley
This classic song by Elvis Presley is all about the excitement and energy of Sin City. It's a great pick for anyone who's looking to let loose and have a good time. Whether you're headed to Vegas for a weekend or just looking for a little bit of escapism, this song will give you the perfect soundtrack.
23. “One Night in Bangkok” by Murray Head
The song talks about the exotic appeal of Bangkok . It's a great pick for anyone who's looking to experience something new and exciting. If you're headed to Thailand or just dreaming of far-off destinations, this song will take you there.
24. “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” by U2
This classic song by U2 is all about the search for meaning and purpose in life. It's a great pick for anyone who's feeling lost or just looking for something more. Whether you're on a journey of self-discovery or just trying to find your place in the world, this song will resonate with you.
25. “Wherever I May Roam” by Metallica
This song is all about the freedom and flexibility of the nomadic lifestyle. It's a great pick for anyone who's feeling restless and looking to hit the open road. If you're looking for a song that will make you want to jump in your car and start driving, this is the perfect choice.
26. “Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling
This song is all about the feeling of being lost and alone while traveling. It's a beautiful and introspective ballad that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt lost while on the road. If you're looking for a song that will help you process your own travel experiences, this is a great choice.
27. “Road Trippin’ ” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
This upbeat, carefree tune is all about the joys of road tripping. It's a great pick for anyone who's hitting the road and looking for something that will put them in a good mood. No matter where your travels take you, this song will give you the energy and spirit to keep going.
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28. “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show
This infectiously catchy folk-rock song is all about the thrill of adventure and seeing new places. It's a great pick for anyone who's looking to travel and explore, whether it's their first time or their hundredth. This song will pump you up and get you ready for anything that comes your way.
29. “The Wanderer” by Dion
This song is all about the feeling of being lost and alone while traveling. It's a reflective and introspective tune that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt lost while on the road. If you're looking for a song that will help you process your own travel experiences, this is a great choice.
30. “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
This upbeat, cheerful and fun song is all about being content and happy with where you are in life. It's a great pick for anyone who's on the road or just starting a new journey in life. No matter where your travels take you, this song will help you keep a positive attitude and just enjoy the ride.
31. “Easy” by Lionel Richie / Faith No More
This pop ballad is all about the feeling of being on the road and embracing all of the surprises that come along with it. It's a great pick for anyone who's looking to travel and explore, whether it's their first time or their hundredth. This song will help you keep a positive attitude and just enjoy the ride.
32. “Dreamers of the Shore” by Volcan Peaks
This hauntingly beautiful tune is all about the feeling of being on the road and facing your fears. It's a powerful ballad that will resonate with anyone who's ever set foot on a plane, train or automobile to look for something new. If you're looking for something that will help you process any travel-related fears, this song is a great choice.
33. “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane
The song, Somewhere Only We Know, is a piece of nostalgia. The lyrics circle around about something, someone, and somewhere he used to love. It is about finding and travelling back to the feelings he used to feel, activities he used to do, and the people and places he used to see. At the same time, this song will unfold a new emotion of how past look like and how it can change drastically that will make you reflect the temporariness in this world.
34. “The Longest Road” by Morgan Page feat. Lissie
This upbeat music will boost your excitement while travelling. This song will talk about the journey of life, and how it can affect you life. It is about enjoying, trying new things, create bonds, build memories, and making mistakes. This will make you feel the urge of always chasing things in order to live and create a meaningful life out of it.
35. “I Travel” by Simple Minds
This song is all about the feeling of homesickness while traveling. It's a beautiful and introspective ballad that will resonate with anyone who's ever left their home behind to travel. Whether you're far from home or just missing your loved ones, this song is slightly melancholic but nice.
36. “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
In travelling, this song will comfort you as it will present the feeling of missing home while living in a different environment. It will likewise bring you motivation with the gratefulness of being in a new place. It will ignite different emotions, specifically the feeling of attachment, nearly love to someone, some place, or a moment that will keep you moving.
37. “Running to Stand Still” by U2
This song is all about the feeling of being on the road and facing your fears. It's a powerful ballad that will resonate with anyone who's ever set foot on a plane, train or automobile to look for something new. If you're looking for something that will help you process any travel-related fears, this song is a great choice.
38. “The Road to Reno” by Guy Clark
This sad country tune is all about the feeling of traveling on the road with no end in sight. It's a powerful ballad that will resonate with anyone who's ever left their home behind for an open-ended journey.
39. “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys
This fun and upbeat song is all about the feeling of being on a tropical island, far away from your troubles. It's a great pick for anyone who's looking to travel to a new and exotic location. Whether you're planning a trip or just dreaming of one, this song will help you relax and escape the everyday grind.
40. “California Dreaming” by The Mamas & The Papas
This song is all about the feeling of longing for home while you're on the road. It's a beautiful and introspective ballad that will resonate with anyone who's ever left their home behind to travel. Whether you're far from home or just missing your loved ones, this song will make you feel right at ease.
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41. “Somewhere over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
This beautiful and haunting song is all about the feeling of longing for home while you're on the road. It's a great pick for anyone who's ever left their home behind to travel, whether they're far from home or just missing their loved ones.
42. “Adventure of a Lifetime” by Coldplay
This fun and groovy dance song is about feeling the emotions of being alive, again. This disco inspired music will motivate you to always carry on in life because it is an adventure, there's trouble and joy in it. This song will awaken us to the energy of life while travelling and to not lose it, hence the adventure of a lifetime.
43. “Paris” by The Chainsmokers
This electronic dance music is about finding independence with the ones you love and to live with. Paris is what the couple's trying to go and live the life they wanted away from the obstructions of their family, environmental trauma, and anxiety. Even though this song is about searching for the fantasy they wanted to live, this song gives people to motivation to dream, work on that dream and to make it come true, whether it's travelling or not.
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44. “Sleep on the Floor” by The Lumineers
This feel good music with its country tune and calming arrangement is about travelling away to the big bustling cities and making the most out of that impulsive decision even you're feeling out from you comfort zone. It will give you courage that in the journey of life, there's always the presence of troubles and unavoidable circumstances that you can overcome as long as you have someone with you.
45. “Heading Home” by Gryffin feat. Josef Salvat
Heading Home, an electronic dance music is a feel good music talking about the feeling of always longing to feel the comfort of a home. It will make you feel the known feeling of a traveller, being a lost person, yet pushes you to always move forward and enjoy the things life has thrown at you.
46. “Havana” by Camila Cabello
Havana is a song paying tribute to the artist's home country, Cuba. This dance music gives you the vibes of their culture, warmth, and love to their place. This song is associated to a love of a country by praising its beauty, romanticizing the relationships you can build, and treasuring the moments of travelling.
47. “Autumn Dawn” by Volcan Peaks
This music will serenade your ears while travelling a long road as bring comfort and calmness with the lyrics and its tune. Even though this song will give you comfort, the lyrics much more emphasize the feeling during a separation. This will bring enough sadness to the listeners to realize the growth you will encounter separating from a place, person, and moment among others.
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48. “Take Me Back To London ” by Ed Sheeran
This upbeat music is a vibe starter when travelling. It's about reminiscing a place where they grow up and travelling back to those moments through sharing their different stories. It's about realizing that a person can move forward in life and still be the person dreaming of what they have become.
49. “Travel Song” by Teleman
Travel Song, a feel good music, is a comforting music to hear when driving towards a destination. This song is about affection and risk, drawing matches between a widespread fire and a destined relationship. The music reflects the tone of the verses, as well — an incredible, irresistible harmony among poppy and fun-loving sentimentalism and serious, sobering acknowledgements
50. “Beach Bonfire” by Sandro
This comforting song is good lullaby during downtime or hours for siesta. From the title itself, it's about igniting your travel with beach bonfire and find comfort with it while enjoying the sea breeze and the sound of the waves. This song freezes a moment as it's very calm, and can make you realize and internalize the events during a trip.
51. “Stargazing” by Kygo feat. Justin Jesso
This is a hopeful song to everyone who's thinking they cannot get through something. The song is best for travelling especially when you're burn out or unmotivated to do such, it will give you courage to look forward of what's gonna happen. This was intentionally about the artist's ex-girlfriend finding her way to fix their relationship, but at the same time knowing that it will be okay otherwise, since there's always hope when you look up to the sky and see stars keep blazing.
52. “I’m like a Bird” by Nelly Furtado
This fun beat music will bring your feet on the move. The song talks about the freedom of a human as a bird has, but at the same time recognizing the impermanence of the abilities a human can do with that freedom. It's a good music during a trip on a summer knowing you're free from hectic schedule and heavy responsibilities.
53. “Anywhere” by Passenger
Passenger never really disappoint, especially with this song, giving us the feel good vibe when hitting off the road. It's about devotion, love, and commitment to someone when travelling, believing that it will always be remarkable as long it's with that significant other. Anywhere talks about a destination that can fulfill the dream and goal of couples driven by the want to travel and escape.
54. “Fly Away ” by Lenny Kravitz
This rock music will bring to a different dimension when travelling. The song purposively gives out a different feeling, yet so relatable as it is about escaping and going to a different place that you wish different from what you are currently living. It's a feel good music for people travelling objectifying their want for escape and adventure.
55. “Africa” by Toto
This song age like fine wine, it's really a very well-created piece of music, with driving drum circles, layered harmonies, and an anthemic tune. The comforting voice of the singer really gives you a good film moment while travelling. Not only that it pays tribute to the beauty of Africa , it will definitely give you the feeling of warmth and ease when travelling.
56. “Good Life” by One Republic
This upbeat song is best when you're travelling for your self's improvement. It's tied in with discarding your burdens and stresses and having a decent life, since you can as it centers around being the individual you need to be and not what others believe you should be. This tune truly radiates a great deal of sentiments, yet it's elevating and brings a peculiar inclination to the listeners.
57. “Wanderlust ” by Frank Turner
This country feel music will make you feel the moment while travelling. The song portrays one of Frank's heartfelt limbo, it puts to differentiate the reasonable and satisfying relationship he has with this young lady with his ceaseless desire for tour and travelling. With this song, you will feel motivated on the decisions you will be encountering regarding travels and tours.
58. “Ocean” by Martin Garrix feat Khalid
This calming, downtempo dance track highlights instrumentation by Dutch DJ Martin Garrix and vocals by American artist Khalid. This electronic dance music mainly talks about the power of love, using the ocean as metaphor that can't break a relationship. This music sets the active mood while travelling, it pumps your heart, break the awkwardness, and develop a strong start on a trip.
59. “Catch & Release” by Matt Simons
This song has an incredibly calming tune in any trip, when it discusses survival strategies through the battles in our lives. This discusses going to where without help from anyone else, yet it isn't forlorn… where someone can act naturally and find solace in self-reflection even in obscurity. This song resonates with every last one of us, the melody having a profound importance with its care meaning.
60. “Traveling On” by Kongos
Traveling On is a calming music that's best when travelling in a non-touristy village. It's a breathtaking song that soothes you blood, bones, and soul. It helps you to remember the little moments while travelling, at the same time makes wanna seize the day.
61. “Dreaming” by Smallpools
The song gets going with a tranquil sound that crescendos into a beat to set the bass of the tune that fits when you listen clearly when travelling. The tune has an exceptionally electronic sound to it, yet the artist's voice is genuine. All through the melody there is a feeling of anxiety and urgency of attempting to make a spot for yourself. The melody for the most part catches the inclination that the world is against you.
62. “These Days” by Foo Fighters
This rock music is best when travelling long serene roads, with its developing style from calm to rock. The song divulges on the idea that we must live life to the fullest, knowing and acknowledging that it's temporary and it may or will end these days. When going on a trip, we must not forget to always take risks, create memories, and be spontaneous.
63. “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
Like any travel songs, this rock anthem is made for highways and unplanned trips. This song resonates the drive of motor riders travelling across countries by road, being wild and fun. The song, nonetheless represents to those who think they're born to be wild, being carefree, and worry less.
64. “Send Me On My Way” by Rusted Root
Send Me on My Way is a magical song that motivates you to keep moving forward when travelling with the warmth it expresses, and the soothing feeling it gives. This sets your happy mood when travelling, redefines your vision to the beauty of the traveled places, generates wonderful narratives when interacting with locals of you destinations, and releases your stress.
65. “Perfect Strangers” by Jonas Blue
This dance music will give you the vibe and mood when travelling in summer. It may originally be about two strangers found their charm with one another while travelling, it's nonetheless a summer anthem way back when it was released, with its catchy lyrics, and undeniably good electronic accompaniment.
66. “Let the Sun Shine” by Labrinth
Originally a country song, Let the Sun Shine was produced wonderfully to a hip-hop music, generating a new good travel music. It's about the new beginnings in our life every day, giving us another time to renew, enjoy, and live. This upbeat music is best when travelling with friends, and strangers as it will connect your thoughts and mood during a trip.
67. “Beautiful Day” by U2
This iconic song is amazing when travelling alone, to be able to reflect that life may take away a lot from you, there will always be joy on what remained. This rock music gives you the vibes and good mood going abroad. This song will make you look for hope and beauty in this world even with its existing nightmares.
68. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
This timeless song really resonates with the ones always travelling and always on the hope to be home as soon as possible. This may be a song about home-sickness, the tune will always be remembered and used while travelling long roads. The undeniably good rhythm and its meaningful lyrics will always have a special place in all traveller's heart.
69. “Heart Of Gold” by Neil Young
This classic song expresses the longing for love and hope to never give up. This calming music is best when travelling with the car windows down while feeling the wind brushing your skin and listen as it whispers your wind. The soothing voices and mellow rhythm of the song is also good when you're taking a rest after a long day of a trip.
70. “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel
The Sound of Silence may be an empowering song to those oppressed and unprivileged, it likewise encourages people to not be afraid to talk to people especially when travelling alone. This song is the best company when having a down time during a trip, as it recognizes the importance of solo time when overwhelmed, especially during a travel.
71. “With or Without you” by U2
With or Without You, is a song about moving forward that's translated by travellers into a good solo travel song. This rock classic is a good jam of any ages, since it's relatable at some point in life. The sentimental foundation of the song makes it a great song when going for a trip, best played in a radio on a random setting.
72. “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by CCR
This timeless country music is about having a beautiful, sunny, and vibrant life and knowing that there will be rainy times as well. This music is a vibe when driving on a countryside moving across borders. It's best when travelling with friends and deciding on spontaneous stops for fun and adventure. It is an anthem for a road trip.
73. “Linger” by The Cranberries
The love song turned to a travel anthem is about the things you do when in love. This classic song has become the anthem of most travellers crossing borders and going out their comfort zone. With the soothing voice and beautifully arranged dynamics, makes this song a remarkable to any ages when going for a trip.
74. “Days of Silence” by Las Lunas
This calm music is great way to feed your ears with ease and help your mind find sanity when travelling. The beautifully written lyrics and its soothing tune will bring you peace of mind. When travelling, it's best to listen it at night, to wrap up the day with good music and deep reflection of the trip.
75. “I'm Thinking About You” by Windshield
I'm Thinking About You is a great song when unwinding, just sitting on your rented cabin, chilling with the sound of nature, and live on your thoughts. It's best when camping with friends or any of your love ones, as it will unleash your authenticity as your principle for love. This song will bring you to your thoughts that can help you generate reflections throughout.
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76. “Like Stone” by Daniel Gunnarson
This acoustic song will bring you a smile when travelling as it will set your positive mood when travelling. The calming arrangement of the song soothes your soul and washes all you stress and worries. This will ignite you drive on documenting the trip to freeze the moments and treasure it with all you heart.
77. “Feel your Blue Sky” by Bothnia
The song may start melancholic, the song delivers a powerful message of courage. This song is calming and comforting to the heart, and best when travelling to an isolated island or listened with radios on long quiet road. The song is best company for couple or solo travellers, as it will give you sanity and ease.
78. “Cornelia” by The Eastern Plain
This angelic song is best when you're travelling for peace and sanity. This song will bring you in a different beautiful dimension, and reframes your vision to the positive thoughts when travelling. The song is great when going to high altitudes and look down to the beautiful scenery of the city.
79. “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton
Some of the riffs for this hit song were written when Vanessa Carlton was just 17 years old. First released in 2002, the music video sees Vanessa being driven on a cross country road trip in America playing a piano.
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80. “Roam” by The B-52's
I've added this thanks to a reader's comment! The unmistaken style of the B-53's hits you from the opening, and the up-beat catchy chorus and melody quickly puts you in a happy place – no matter where you are in the world!
Roam if you want to Roam around the world Roam if you want to Without anything but the love we feel
Did the B-52's ever get the lasting recognition they fully deserve? Probably not, which is a real shame. Check it out on YouTube here: Roam
What makes a good travel song?
We think a good travel song should either inspire wanderlust or evoke memories of past trips . It should also have a catchy melody that will stay in your head long after the journey is over!
Why do people love songs about travel so much?
Songs about travel have a way of capturing the excitement, adventure , and sense of possibility that comes with hitting the open road. They can also be incredibly nostalgic, reminding us of past trips and all the places we’ve been.
How to make a perfect traveling playlist ?
To make the perfect traveling playlist, start by thinking about what kinds of travel experiences you want to evoke. Do you want a playlist that will get you pumped up for your next big adventure? Or one that will soothe homesick feelings and help you relax while on the road?
You might also consider choosing songs with lyrics that reflect your own feelings about travel, whether it’s excitement at the unknown or a sense of longing for home.
Once you have your ideas in place, put together a playlist that incorporates a variety of different artists and genres to keep things interesting! And don’t forget to pack your headphones so you can enjoy your songs in style on your next trip .
Tips for using music to enhance your travel experience :
1. Take some time to think about the kind of experiences you want to have while traveling, and then create a playlist that will help you get in the right mindset.
2. Consider choosing music with lyrics that reflect your own feelings about travel, whether it’s excitement at the unknown or a sense of longing for home.
3. Prioritize listening to your playlist while on the road, whether you’re driving or flying. This can help you get in the right mindset for your trip and make it more enjoyable.
4. Don’t forget to pack a good set of earbuds so you can enjoy your music in style at any time during your travels.
5. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the journey! Music can play a big role in making any trip more memorable and enjoyable.
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Travel Songs Playlist Final thoughts
Travel and music go together like peanut butter and jelly. Whether you're hitting the open road on an epic road trip or jetting off to a new and exotic destination, music can help set the mood and enhance your travel experience.
If you're looking for some great songs about travel, we recommend checking out tracks by Guy Clark, The Beach Boys, and The Mamas & the Papas. And don't forget to pack your headphones so you can enjoy your music in style on your next trip!
What's are your best road trip songs? What do you consider to be the ultimate travel song? Let us know in the comments below!
5 thoughts on “80 Best Songs About Traveling: The Ultimate Travel Playlist?”
After a year on the road, these suggestions, and the songs they brought to mind, has expanded my traveling playlist from a few dozen to more than a hundred. Thanks a million, Dave!
Shocked not to see Roam by the B52’s?!
So am I! I’ll try to add it in over the next week or so!
Another great tune that I have never seen on any “Travel Song” list is “Born to Wander” by the Rare Earth on their 1970 album “Ecology”.
The members of Lynyrd Skynyrd did not grow up in muscle shoals Alabama. They grew up in Jacksonville, Florida.
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12 best train songs of all time (greatest hits).
I’ve put together a collection of the best Train songs of all time, highlighting their greatest hits that have captivated audiences with catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
This article is a journey through the tracks that have made Train a beloved staple in the music world.
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Top Train songs of all time
- “Drive By”
- “Bruises”
- “Hey, Soul Sister”
- “Meet Virginia”
- “Angel In Blue Jeans”
- “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)”
- “50 Ways To Say Goodbye”
- “Save Me, San Francisco”
- “Marry Me”
- “Play That Song”
1. “Drive By”
Train’s “Drive By” is an undeniable classic that has earned its spot among the best Train songs of all time.
You know you’re in for a treat from the moment the song starts.
The driving guitars and powerful drums create anthemic energy, while Pat Monahan’s vocals are soulful and sincere.
Lyrically, it’s a perfect blend of nostalgia and optimism – celebrating life on the road while looking forward to brighter days ahead.
It’s filled with optimism and heartache in equal measure, making it a timeless anthem that will stand the test of time.
2. “Bruises”
Bruises” is a heartfelt song by the American rock band Train, featuring country music artist Ashley Monroe.
The song was released in 2012 as part of the band’s sixth studio album, “California 37”.
“Bruises” tells the story of two people who have been hurt in the past and are struggling to trust again, but find solace in each other’s company.
The lyrics are emotional and relatable, and the vocals by lead singer Pat Monahan and Monroe are beautifully harmonized.
The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning critical acclaim for its poignant lyrics and memorable melody.
“Bruises” is a testament to Train’s ability to create timeless music that resonates with audiences of all ages.
3. “Hey, Soul Sister”
“Hey, Soul Sister” by Train is an iconic and timeless song that has been enjoyed by generations of music lovers.
Its infectious melody, uplifting lyrics, and catchy chorus make for an irresistibly upbeat tune that never fails to get people singing along.
The use of acoustic guitar and mandolin gives the song its unique folk-rock sound, while the cleverly crafted bridge and memorable organ solo keep listeners engaged.
A true classic, it’s no wonder why “Hey, Soul Sister” remains one of Train’s most beloved hits to this day.
It’s a feel-good anthem that will surely remain popular for many years to come.
4. “Meet Virginia”
“Meet Virginia” is a timeless classic that deserves its place among the greatest Train songs of all time.
It’s instantly recognizable, with its infectious melody and driving rhythm.
The lyrics tell a haunting story of love and dreams unrealized, filled with vivid imagery and raw emotion.
Even after all these years, it still has the power to move listeners in ways few other songs can achieve.
It’s no wonder “Meet Virginia” remains one of the most beloved and widely covered songs in modern music history.
5. “Angel In Blue Jeans”
“Angel In Blue Jeans” is a classic, up-tempo track by the American rock band Train.
It’s one of the most recognizable tunes by the group and has been featured on countless greatest hits compilations.
The song boasts a catchy chorus that features lead singer Patrick Monahan’s unmistakable voice, while its driving rhythm and guitar riffs evoke the spirit of the American Midwest.
Its lyrics focus on a man’s longing for an “Angel In Blue Jeans”, creating a narrative that speaks to the hearts of listeners everywhere.
With its infectious melody and relatable story, “Angel In Blue Jeans” is sure to remain one of Train’s most beloved songs and will continue to be a staple on radio stations around the world for years to come.
6. “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)”
One of the best Train songs of all time is “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)”, an instant classic that has been loved by listeners for two decades.
Its bouncy, lyrical melody and iconic music video combine with its thought-provoking lyrics to create an unforgettable experience.
The song’s message speaks to the power of love and the beauty of nature, leaving audiences with a feeling of hope and optimism even during difficult times.
7. “50 Ways To Say Goodbye”
Following the dreamy, nostalgic reverie of “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)”, Pat Monahan and Train take a more direct route for their next hit, “50 Ways To Say Goodbye”.
The band’s tender approach to the subject is a refreshing change from other love songs which often focus on happy endings.
With strong guitar riffs and echoing drums, the song captures all of the confusion and sadness that can occur when one says goodbye.
The track is honest and heartfelt as it deals with the complex emotions of separation, providing listeners with an intricate portrait of what it means to say goodbye.
Monahan’s simple but effective lyricism conveys the rawness of these emotions as he sings.
“50 Ways To Say Goodbye” is an emotional rollercoaster that has resonated with audiences since it was released in 2012.
8. “Save Me, San Francisco”
Train’s “Save Me, San Francisco” is an iconic hit that has endured the test of time.
From its poignant lyrics to its awe-inspiring guitar riffs, this song captures the spirit of the city and its inhabitants in a way that no other can match.
The combination of Pat Monahan’s powerful vocals and Jimmy Stafford’s sublime guitar playing creates an atmosphere that is both uplifting and melancholic.
It is a timeless piece of music that will continue to touch lives for years to come.
9. “Marry Me”
Train has released a number of hits over the years that have become staples in many people’s playlists, and one of their most beloved songs is “Marry Me”.
This beautiful track from the band’s album Save Me, San Francisco perfectly encapsulates the feeling of wanting to propose to a significant other.
Lead vocalist Pat Monahan sings about how he longs to take his relationship with his love to the next level, and his lyrics are full of heartfelt emotion.
The song also features an upbeat tempo and some wonderful guitar riffs which make it an absolute pleasure to listen to.
As a result, “Marry Me” is easily one of Train’s best tracks and is sure to be a favorite for many years to come.
10. “Play That Song”
Moving from Train’s romantic classic “Marry Me” to their more upbeat hit, “Play That Song”, you can be sure that the dance floor will be filled with swaying couples.
This uplifting track has a catchy chorus and plenty of energy that will get any party started.
With a funky guitar solo, smooth vocal harmonies, and some great drum beats, this number is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face.
An easy-to-follow groove and cheerful lyrics make it an excellent choice for any event.
Whether you’re looking for something to lift your spirits or just want to have a good time, Train’s “Play That Song” should do the trick!
11. “Hopeless”
Switching gears from the folksy vibes of “Play That Song”, we now turn to the somber sounds of “Hopeless”.
This song paints a portrait of heartbreak and despair in its lyrics, with a slow and steady rhythm that reflects its melancholic mood.
The instrumentals are sparse yet hauntingly effective, allowing the listener to focus on the weight of the words they convey.
The vocal performance is simultaneously emotive and subtle, adding an extra layer of depth to an already powerful track.
Without a doubt, “Hopeless” stands as one of the greatest Train songs of all time due to its ability to encapsulate feelings of sorrow within an unforgettable sonic landscape.
12. “I Wish You Would”
“I Wish You Would” is a song by the American rock band Train, released in 2001 as part of their album, Drops of Jupiter .
The song features a driving beat and catchy chorus, with lead singer Pat Monahan’s vocals expressing the longing and regret of a lost love.
The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has ended, but the singer wishes that the other person would come back and give them another chance.
The song is a great example of the band’s ability to combine catchy melodies with emotional lyrics to create a memorable and relatable song.
Best Train Songs – Final Thoughts
Overall, this collection of songs is a fantastic representation of the best songs from the band Train
From classic rock anthems to modern pop hits, each song has its own unique flavor that makes them stand out as great tunes.
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The 10 best: pieces inspired by trains
Bruckner and Dvořák loved them, Wagner hated them and Mendelssohn found a trip on a free-wheeling locomotive “agony for the nerves”. On the day that fares rise while many services fail to satisfy, we look at which composers have got steamed up about trains
Johann Strauss I: Eisenbahn-Lust Waltz (Railway Delight Waltz), 1836
The elder Johann Strauss’s Eisenbahn-Lust celebrated the opening of the first public railway line out of Vienna, to Breclav (now Břeclav, in the Czech Republic). It begins – and sort of ends – with steam locomotive sounds and is the first of several railway pieces by members of the Strauss family, keen as they were to cash in on this fast-expanding industry.
Glinka: Travelling Song (The Train Song), 1840
Described by the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians as “probably the first ever railway song”, Glinka’s express Travelling Song is a setting of a text by his friend Nestor Kukolnik. It contains such lines as “The train shoots forward and speeds through the countryside / freer than the wind .” The music is suitably clickety-click.
Alkan: Le Chemin de Fer, 1844
Charles Alkan was a friend of Chopin and Liszt who composed piano music of considerable technical complexity and adventurousness. An example of this (though hardly the greatest) is Le Chemin de Fer, a five-minute moto perpetuo evoking what was then an entirely new speed.
Berlioz: Le Chant des Chemins de Fer, 1846
Berlioz’s grand cantata for tenor and six-part chorus was commissioned by the Chemin de Fer du Nord to mark the opening of the Paris to Lille and Brussels railway line in June 1846. Having just undertaken an arduous European tour largely by stagecoach, Berlioz was an enthusiastic advocate of train travel and jumped at the chance, completing the work in a few days. It was performed in 1975 at a concert in the Royal Albert Hall celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway and in 1994 at the launch ceremony of the Eurostar service.
Dvořák: Humoresque No 7, 1894
Dvořák was, literally, a trainspotter: he loved nothing more than visiting the Franz-Josef Station in Prague and loved chatting with locomotive engineers. Although he never expressed this passion in music, in the 1930s the tune of his popular Humoresque No 7 became the setting of a mildly scatological verse about one of the more potentially uncomfortable restrictions of train travel: “Passengers will please refrain from flushing toilets while the train is standing in the station.”
Grainger: Arrival Platform Humlet, 1908
Percy Grainger adored travelling by train, and during journeys loved to spread his manuscripts out and compose. In his own words, Arrival Platform Humlet (Humlet being a little ditty to hum) derived from: “awaiting the arrival of a belated train bringing one’s sweetheart from foreign parts: great fun! The sort of thing one hums to oneself as an accompaniment to one’s tramping feet as one happily, excitedly, paces up and down the arrival platform.” It was said to have been composed at London’s Liverpool Street and Victoria Stations in 1908.
Ives: From Hanover Square North, 1915-19, rev circa 1929
On 7 May 1915, the day the Lusitania was sunk by a German torpedo at the cost of more than 1,000 lives, Charles Ives was standing on an elevated railway platform listening to a barrel organ playing the song In the Sweet By-and-By. One by one, everyone in the station joined in. Ives recorded this extraordinary collective experience in From Hanover Square North, at the End of a Tragic Day, the Voice of the People Again Arose. Ives’s The Celestial Railroad , however, is arguably a more genuine piece of train music. The work was inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s fantastical short story in which a passenger boards a supposedly heaven-bound train.
Honegger: Pacific 231, 1923
“I have always loved locomotives passionately,” said Arthur Honegger. “For me they are living creatures, and I love them as others love women or horses.” The most famous railway-related piece was the result, although Honegger denied it was descriptive music. Nevertheless, in 1949, he didn’t object when Jean Mitry’s award-winning film Pacific 231, a tribute to the steam locomotive, used the work as its soundtrack.
Villa-Lobos: The Little Train of the Caipira, 1930
Part of Villa-Lobos’s Bachianas Brasileiras No 2, The Little Train of the Caipira colourfully replicates the sounds of an ageing and rusting steam locomotive as it gradually stutters its way up to full speed across the Brazilian plain. Train music from the first-class compartment.
Britten: Night Mail, 1936
In 1936, Britten and the poet WH Auden were commissioned to provide music and text for the GPO documentary Night Mail. The film records the transport of mail by train from London, through the English shires and the industrial north, to early morning in rural Scotland and finally to Glasgow. To create the effect of a steam locomotive accumulating energy with the pistons driving the wheels, Britten utilised a most unorthodox percussion section, which included “Steam”, “Rail”, “Siren” and “Coal falling down shaft”. His research involved a freezing night on a railway platform. Dvořák, no doubt, would have loved it.
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45 Best Songs About Traveling and Experiencing the World
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Looking for songs about traveling that make you excited to see the world?
Traveling makes people happy . It’s one way of understanding yourself , life, and the world.
Embark on a trip with us today where we share a collection of songs that capture the essence of travel .
The songs in this collection highlight the exciting prospect of experiencing something new , the thrill of adventure , and the anticipation that anything is possible .
You may also find that some of the songs featured today allow you to travel back in time. They envelope you in a sense of nostalgia, bringing up memories of travels you’ve enjoyed before.
If you’re ready, pack up your things and let’s check out the songs we’ve found for you.
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1. Roads Go Ever On , Clamavi De Profundis
“ The Road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must follow, if I can. ”
Let’s begin with a song inspired by poems written by J. R. R. Tolkien for his Middle Earth stories.
According to Clamavi De Profundis, “ This is a compilation of poems that J.R.R. Tolkein wrote throughout his books: the first stanza coming from The Fellowship of the Ring, the middle two stanzas from The Hobbit, and the last from the Return of the King. We took a creative approach to this, sort of weaving in the tale of Bilbo, since it is he around whom most of this text is centered. ”
2. Anywhere , Rita Ora
“ Over the hills and far away, a million miles from L.A. Just anywhere away with you. I know we've got to get away someplace where no one knows our name. We'll find the start of something new. ”
First released in 2018, this upbeat song is an awesome addition to your travel playlist.
The narrator is tired of seeing the same old city and wishes to get away with her beloved. The destination isn’t important, she just wants them to be together, wherever they end up going.
3. The City of New Orleans , Arlo Guthrie
“ Nighttime on the City of New Orleans. Changing cars in Memphis, Tennessee. Halfway home, we'll be there by morning. Through the Mississippi darkness, rolling down to the sea. ”
Here’s a song that evokes feelings nostalgia for the old times, when people weren’t always in a hurry and everything seemed simpler.
The song is an ode to train travel, which began to disappear from America toward the end of the 20 th century.
There was an actual train called City of New Orleans that made trips between Chicago and Louisiana. Steve Goodman, who composed the song, was a passenger on the train on its last journey before it was decommissioned.
4. Roam , The B-52’s
“ Roam if you want to. Roam around the world. Roam if you want to. Without anything but the love we feel. ”
Need a happy song to keep the vibe cheerful during your travels? Here’s a song that urges you to get out there and check out what the world has to offer.
5. Traveling On , Kongos
“ So long, my flame, my warmth, my fear, my fight. The road's calling again tonight. Maybe I'll catch a train to Rome. See the world until I can't go on. Or maybe I'll come traveling home. ”
Here’s a song about being unable to resist wanderlust. One must answer the call to travel and leave everything else behind.
6. Wanderlust , Frank Turner
“ Darling, I'm leaving. The distance keeps calling me on. Darling, come morning, I'll be gone. ”
Here’s another song that pays tribute to wanderlust. This song from Frank Turner is about a man who can’t resist the call of the road, saying goodbye in advance to his lover, telling her it’s most likely he’ll be gone by morning.
7. Good Life , OneRepublic
“ To my friends in New York, I say hello. My friends in L.A., they don't know where I've been for the past few years or so. Paris to China to Colorado. ”
This song is about meeting friends in different parts of the world. It’s a celebration of the freedom to constantly travel in order to grow and learn.
8. On the Road Again , Willie Nelson
“ On the road again. Goin' places that I've never been. Seein' things that I may never see again. And I can't wait to get on the road again. ”
Here’s a song about a touring musician who loves what he does. Performing and traveling to do it make him feel alive.
Play this song for good vibes on your own travels.
9. I’ve Been Everywhere , Johnny Cash
“ …I've been everywhere, man. Crossed the deserts bare, man. I've breathed the mountain air, man. Of travel I've had my share, man. I've been everywhere. ”
What places have you already visited? Which ones are your favorites?
Here’s a song about an intrepid traveler. A large portion of the song recounts all the places he’s been to.
10. Leaving on a Jet Plane , Chantal Kreviazuk
“ All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go. I'm standing here outside your door. I hate to wake you up to say goodbye. But the dawn is breaking, it's early morn. The taxi's waiting, he's blowin' his horn. Already I'm so lonesome I could die. ”
This song is a cover of John Denver’s iconic goodbye song, and it is part of the soundtrack for the movie Armageddon . In it, a lover bids farewell to their beloved, not sure when they’ll see each other again.
11. Anywhere , Passenger
“ If you get up in a jet plane or down in a submarine. If you get onto the next train to somewhere you never been. If you wanna ride in a fast car and feel the wind in your hair. Darling, just look beside you. Oh, I'll go with you anywhere. ”
Traveling is more fun when we’re with people we love. Here’s a song that serves as an invitation for you to travel with the person you love the most.
12. Road Trippin’ , Red Hot Chili Peppers
“ Road trippin' with my two favorite allies. Fully loaded, we got snacks and supplies. It's time to leave this town. It's time to steal away. Let's go get lost anywhere in the USA. Let's go get lost. Let's go get lost. ”
Looking for a mellow road trip song? This song from RHCP fits the bill. It is about the band’s own road trip.
13. Explore the World , Brainheart ft. Sis
“ Explore the world in your way. Create memories that you won't forget. You only live once, so don't waste your time. Please don't waste your time. ”
Life is short, and this song understands that.
It appeals to the principle that you only live once (YOLO) and encourages you to experience everything the world has to offer, and explore as much as you can.
14. The Open Road , Hollow Coves
“ It's been years since I've been gone. I miss the way it feels to roam. This urge that's grown inside my heart to pack my bags and hit the road. ”
Sometimes, the urge to travel hits just when you’ve decided it’s time to settle down.
You may have established a good reputation for yourself in your community. Perhaps, you’re raising a family or flying high in a fulfilling career.
But suddenly, it’s as if the road calls you to go on new adventures.
This is the case for the narrator in this song. If you were in his shoes, what would you do?
15. Traveler , Chris Stapleton
“ And I'm just a traveler on this earth. Sure as my heart's behind the pocket of my shirt, I'll just keep rollin' 'til I'm in the dirt. ‘Cause I'm a traveler. Oh, I'm a traveler. ”
This song won a Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance.
Chris Stapleton was inspired to write this song after his father passed away in 2013. According to him, this song is about the cycle of life we all go through.
16. Little Wanderer , Death Cab For Cutie
“ You sent a photo out your window of Tokyo. Told me you were doing fine. You said the cherry blossoms were blooming. And that I was on your mind. ”
This song depicts a situation where one of the partners has wanderlust. The other one insists on being the lighthouse to his wanderer.
17. Barcelona , Ed Sheeran
“ And you and I we're flying on an airplane tonight. We're going somewhere where the sun is shining bright. Just close your eyes and let's pretend we're dancing in the street in Barcelona… ”
Travel to foreign countries can elevate the feeling of romance. In this song, a couple dancing together imagines they’re in Barcelona.
The references to cultural landmarks in that city give the couple’s time together an exotic appeal. It also sets the mood for a very romantic evening for the two of them.
18. Sleep on the Floor , The Lumineers
“ Pack yourself a toothbrush, dear. Pack yourself a favorite blouse. Take a withdrawal slip. Take all of your savings out. ‘Cause if we don't leave this town, we might never make it out. ”
This song encourages listeners to embrace impulsivity. It tells you that adventure awaits those who are brave of heart .
19. Hard Travelin’ , Woody Guthrie
“ I've been havin' some hard travelin', I thought you knowed. I've been havin' some hard travelin', way down the road. ”
Traveling is often associated with going to exotic places and experiencing local cultures. But this is typically only possible for those who can afford it.
This song is not about vacations or holidays overseas. It’s about workers who travel for their livelihood.
Although most people focus on the romantic side of the traveling life, this song highlights the struggles of the workers traveling to make a living.
20. Malibu , Hole
“ Hey, hey, you know what to do. Oh, baby, drive away to Malibu. ”
Travel can be a form of healing . This song is about going to a healing place, away from negativity. It makes you think of sunrise and being reborn.
21. (Motor) Way of Life , Lower Than Atlantis
“ And we are miles away from the place where we're playing. We won't abide by the law. We are lads on tour. ”
A lot of musicians are inspired to write songs about their life while touring. In this song, Lower Than Atlantis describes the gritty reality of the life of a touring band.
22. California Bound , Carolina Liar
“ There's a southern bound train tomorrow. Takes us out of this dirty town. Chase the sun back to the west coast. In eight hours we're California bound. We're California bound. ”
Sometimes, being stuck in a place where you feel limited can inspire you to travel. This song is about escaping a dead-end place to go to sun-drenched California.
23. Carolina in My Mind , James Taylor
“ In my mind, I'm gone to Carolina. Can't you see the sunshine? Now can't you just feel the moonshine? And ain't it just like a friend of mine to hit me from behind? Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind. ”
Homesickness can sometimes encourage a person to travel and go back home. In this song, the narrator dreams of going back to his home state and experiencing the things that he misses the most while he’s away.
24. I Have Been Around the World , Dar Williams
“ I have been around the world. There's so much there to see. And the story never ends. You're all the world to me. ”
There are people who travel from place to place because they’re searching for something. Perhaps it’s a place they can call home, or a person who they think will complete their life.
In this song, a person with wanderlust travels all over the world and experiences many wonders. However, she’s not satisfied. Only after meeting someone does she realize where home truly is.
25. Travel the World Song , Spookiz
“ Let's go to Rio, Paris, Tokyo. Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, New York and Mexico. We see Ibiza, Seoul, Beijing and Rome. Travel 'round the world, come on, let's go. ”
Here’s an upbeat song about travel that will give you good vibes during your trip. Its joyful melody encourages you to travel to the places you want to see.
If you need a cheerful song that leads you out of your comfort zone into exciting experiences, this song’s for you!
26. Happy Trails , Roy Rogers
“ Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Happy trails to you. Keep smiling until then. ”
This is a blessing for those on the road. With so many things that could go wrong during your travels, it’s nice to know that there are those who wish you well.
27. White Line Fever , Merle Haggard
“ I wonder just what makes a man keep pushing on. What makes me keep on hummin' this old highway song. I've been from coast to coast a hundred times or more. And I ain't found one single place where I ain't been before. ”
Do you ever wonder what it feels like to live your entire life on the road, answering the call of wanderlust and never settling anywhere?
“White line fever” is a term for the state of mind many car drivers have after traveling for an extended period of time. While in the grip of white line fever, a driver may manage to drive safely without remembering that they’ve done so.
28. Africa , Toto
“ I bless the rains down in Africa. Gonna take some time to do the things we never had. ”
Here’s a classic song to remind you that when you travel, it’s more than just seeing exotic places and learning about new cultures. It helps you develop a deep love and appreciation for the diversity around you.
29. Every Day Is a Winding Road , Sheryl Crow
“ Every day is a winding road. I get a little bit closer. Every day is a faded sign. I get a little bit closer to feeling fine. ”
This song teaches us to cherish every second of our lives— to live mindfully . In it, a hitchhiker’s trip aboard a guy’s truck is a metaphor for life—full of twists and turns. Sometimes, it has unexpected stops and detours.
30. Marrakesh Express , Crosby, Stills, and Nash
“ Looking at the world through the sunset in your eyes. Travelling the train through clear Moroccan skies. ”
If you’re stuck in a rut, traveling can help you gain a fresh perspective. A trip, especially to a foreign place, encourages you to get out of your comfort zone
This song is about what happens when you step out of your comfort zone. You start noticing interesting things that add richness to your travel experience.
31. Paris, Texas , Lana Del Rey
“ I went to Paris (Texas) with a suitcase in my hand. I had to leave. Knew they wouldn't understand. ”
Sometimes, we take a trip to get away from painful memories or experiences. Here’s a song that describes this type of healing journey.
The song also plays on the names of the American cities mentioned in the lyrics. When you hear the names, you might think of their European namesakes. At first, it seems like the narrator is traveling overseas. But as it turns out, the narrator didn’t have to travel that far.
32. Mountain Trip to Japan, 1959 , The Trachtenburg Family Sideshow Players
“ Mountain trip to Japan. Going to see the mountains on a mountain trip. He's a very fine man. He is so well rounded and he'd like to see the world before it ever started. ”
Here’s a cheery, quirky, catchy song you can play on a road trip. I can almost guarantee that you’ll find this song stuck in your head for days!
33. Paris Nights/New York Mornings , Corinne Bailey Rae
“ Ooh, we crash into love-filled nights (Paris nights and New York mornings). ”
This song describes the exhilaration of traveling to new places. It also highlights the romance and excitement of experiencing what these new places have to offer.
34. No Roots , Alice Merton
“ I build a home and wait for someone to tear it down. Then pack it up in boxes, head for the next town running. ‘Cause I've got memories and travel like gypsies in the night. And a thousand times I've seen this road… ”
This catchy, upbeat song actually belies the sad origin of the lyrics. This song is about someone who does not feel they have a place to call home, as she’s constantly moving from place to place.
Alice Merton drew inspiration for her hit single from her personal experience of having a nomadic lifestyle. By the time she was 24, she had moved 12 times .
35. The Longest Road , Morgan Page
“ Giddy up and gold mine. Different place, different time. All the stars are in their prime. Pastel trailer park, stars so bright to hide the dark. All is quiet in the yard. ”
The primary concept of this song is the desert. It evokes images of long trips and being surrounded by a desolate landscape.
36. Vienna , Billy Joel
“ When will you realize Vienna waits for you? ”
In this song, Vienna serves as a metaphor for the rest of your life. The song asks listeners, “When are you going to start living your life?”
37. Midnight Memories , One Direction
“ Straight off the plane to a new hotel. Just touched down, you could never tell. ”
This song describes a group of young jetsetters ready to party wherever they land. It highlights making memories and living life to the fullest.
38. On the Road to Find Out , Yusuf/Cat Stevens
“ Well, I hit the rowdy road and many kinds I met there. Many stories told me of the way to get there. So on and on I go, the seconds tick the time out. There’s so much left to know, and I’m on the road to find out. ”
This song is about traveling “in search of freedom and purity.” The narrator is spurred forward by his hunger for spiritual balance.
39. New Horizons (Ultima Thule Mix) , Brian May
“ New horizons to explore. New horizons no one's ever seen before. Limitless wonders in a never ending sky. We may never, never reach them. That's why we have to try. ”
So far, the songs in this collection have been about traveling in different places within the planet. But here’s a song about traveling beyond our world.
It is about traveling to and exploring new places in outer space. It might not be long before commercial space travel is available to humans!
40. Highway Song , Blackfoot
“ It's a highway song. You sing it on and on. On and on. Highway song is as lonely as the road I'm on. ”
This song is about a musician on tour. He feels lonely and homesick.
However, the exhilaration of performing and being on the road prevents him from going home.
41. Hotel California , Eagles
“ On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair. Warm smell of colitas rising up through the air. Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light. My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim. I had to stop for the night. ”
Many travelers report having at least one strange experience during their travels. Have you had one?
In this iconic song, a wayward traveler discovers dark secrets in a hotel set in the desert.
42. Trains, Boats, and Planes , Dionne Warwick
“ Trains and boats and planes are passing by. They mean a trip to Paris or Rome for someone else, but not for me. The trains and the boats and planes took you away, away from me. ”
What’s your favorite mode of transportation when going on long trips?
In this song, almost all modes of transportation are seen in a negative light by a woman who was left by a man eager to see the world.
43. The Love Boat Theme , Jack Jones
“ The Love Boat soon will be making another run. The Love Boat promises something for everyone. Set a course for adventure. Your mind on a new romance. ”
The Love Boat is a TV show that aired from 1977 to 1986. It is about the hilarious romantic experiences of the crew and passengers of the cruise ship MS Pacific Princess .
The show has a theme song that highlights the possibilities of romance and adventure while on board the love boat.
44. Lost in Japan , Shawn Mendes
“ Do you got plans tonight? I'm a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I, I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight 'cause I-I-I can't get you off my mind. ”
This song is about traveling for the sake of love. In it, Mendes shows his commitment to his beloved by offering to fly to Japan so that they can be together.
45. Hitch Hike , Marvin Gaye
“ I've got to find that girl if I have to hitchhike 'round the world. ”
In the same vein as the previous song, a guy hitchhikes all across the country, determined to find his girlfriend, even though the girl’s been unfaithful to him.
Final Thoughts on Songs About Traveling
Each time you pack your bags and head to new places, you become a new person.
Traveling is one of the best ways for you to grow in wisdom and experience. It helps you develop a deeper understanding of yourself , the world, and life in general.
Hopefully, you’ve found a favorite or two among the songs about traveling featured in this collection.
If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check out the following articles of song collections for specific topics:
- 57 Best Songs About Home: Leaving, Missing, and Coming Home
- 43 Best Songs About Happiness and Good Times
- 33 Best Songs About Family & Being with Loved Ones
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65 Songs About Travel & Adventure For The Ultimate Wanderlust Playlist
Add these songs to your travel playlist to fuel your wanderlust..
Last updated on Jun 28, 2023
There's nothing better than having music in your life that encompasses what you are doing or how you are feeling. And what better time to have music explain your feelings than on vacation?
Whether you're looking for the perfect songs to accompany your travel videos or are putting together a playlist for your vacation, these songs about traveling will fuel your wanderlust and set the tone for adventure.
65 Best Songs About Wanderlust, Travel & Adventure
1. "go your own way" by fleetwood mac.
If you haven't heard this song before, it will likely become your favorite travel song. It's one of those travel songs that's infused with the best travel tips: go your own way.
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2. "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by Peter, Paul, and Mary
You can listen to music while traveling by downloading songs to your phone. If you're traveling by plane, this song will definitely set the mood for you. John Denver also has a popular recording of it.
3. "On The Road Again" by Willie Nelson
This song is absolutely perfect for road trips . Pump up the music and sing along with your friends.
4. "Come Sail Away" by Styx
You don't have to be literally sailing away for this song to resonate. Sailing away, metaphorically speaking, can represent leaving home to jump into the unknown.
5. "Road To Nowhere" by Talking Heads
This is a great song to rock out to when you're traveling to a new destination for the foreseeable future. When moving, you might have to wrestle with a lot of bittersweet, complex emotions. This song is perfect for coping with those changes.
6. "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips
This Grammy Award-winning song is about traveling from L.A. to Georgia on a train that departs at midnight.
7. "Travelin’ Man" by Ricky Nelson
Or a traveling woman, or traveling person, of course. This song is quite literally about traveling, so it will be perfect for any travel-themed playlist.
8. "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel
Ever wanted to travel so you could avoid home? This song is about leaving home and constantly being reminded of it.
9. "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root
This is a song about moving forward in life — but being happy and hopeful about it.
10. "Life Is A Highway" by Rascal Flatts
"Life Is A Highway" is a metaphor for living life to the fullest and taking big risks.
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11. "Space Oddity" by David Bowie
"Space Oddity" came out the same year that astronauts landed on the moon: 1969.
12. "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman
If you're driving down the road in a fast car — or even a slow one — this song will be perfect for your travel playlist.
13. "Orinoco Flow" by Enya
In this song, the narrator fantasizes about sailing away and traveling the world.
14. "See The World" by the Kooks
Want to see the world? Turn this song up to the full blast.
15. "Road Trippin'" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
This song is perfect for your road trip playlist, as it is all about going on a road trip.
16. "Hot Fun in the Summertime" by Sly & The Family Stone
Nothing screams summer vacation like hot fun summertime.
17. "Malibu" by Kim Petras
"Malibu" is such a good vacation song. It's perfect for relaxing and chilling by the beach.
18. "Island in the Sun" by Weezer
"Island in the Sun" is all about sailing away to a fantasy beach. If only escaping your problems could be so easy.
19. "Surfin’ USA" by The Beach Boys
The music was based on “Sweet Little Sixteen” by Chuck Berry. This song covers all of the best surfing locations in the United States.
20. "California Gurls" by Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg
California Girls — they're undeniable! If you've ever been — or lived — in California, it might not ring true. But it definitely covers all of the California stereotypes that potential tourists might assume are accurate.
21. "School’s Out" by Alice Cooper
Nothing better than the end of the school year! What's more fun than celebrating the beginning of summer with a little Alice Cooper?
22. "Don’t Worry, Be Happy" by Bob Marley
This carefree song will perfectly put your work-life woes on pause. Close your eyes, take a breath, listen to this song, and enjoy yourself.
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23. "Soak Up The Sun" by Sheryl Crow
Traveling to a sunny place? This song is perfect for listening to by the pool or beach.
24. "Vacation" by The Go-Go's
What better way to celebrate your vacation than with a song that's literally called "Vacation"?
25. "It's Nice To Go Trav'ling" by Frank Sinatra
It's nice to go traveling, don't you think? Rocking out to this song is the best way to enjoy your travels.
26. "Meet the Parents" by Kim Petras
In this song, Kim Petras sings about taking someone to the beach, Paris, Miami, and New York.
27. "Galway Girl" by Ed Sheeran
The song is about a narrator that falls in love with a girl from Galway, Ireland.
28. "New York, I Love You" by LCD Soundsystem
What better way to embrace the Big Apple than with this song? Though it's about contradictions and a love/hate relationship with New York City, it's a reminder for anyone traveling that this city has a lot of heart.
29. "Night in Bangkok" by Murray Head
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and this song is great for traveling, as it describes what a literal night in Bangkok looks like.
30. "Free Man In Paris" by Joni Mitchell
Ever been to Paris? Ever been to Paris listening to this song? It's perfect for the first or next time your plane lands there.
31. "Paris, Tokyo" by Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco said he wrote this song because he loves Paris and Tokyo!
32. "American Boy" by Estelle ft. Kanye West
In this song, one of the narrators asks the other to take her to New York and L.A. And if either of those locations is your destination, you can rock out to this jam on the way there.
33. "Destination Calabria" by Alex Gaudino ft. Crystal Waters
This song is about leaving home without a plan set in stone.
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34. "Havana" by Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello is from Havana, so who better to sing a song about this beautiful city than a native?
35. "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Whether you're visiting Alabama or just love the tune, it's a great song about never forgetting your roots.
36. "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton
"A Thousand Miles" is a fun travel song, especially if you're traveling a thousand miles (or more!) away from home.
37. "I’ve Been Everywhere" by Johnny Cash
This song is great if you've been traveling all over the place and is known to inspire wanderlust in anyone who listens.
38. "Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac
Though "Everywhere" may not be about travel specifically, it conveys the lovely feeling of being anywhere in the world with your love by your side.
39. "Roam" by the B52s
This song invites you to explore the world, wherever you want, whenever.
40. "My Traveling Star" by James Taylor
"My Traveling Star" explores the tension between home and the road.
41. "Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones
This song is all about asking someone to leave with you.
42. "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna
Definitely consider adding this to your road trip playlist, especially if the driver talks too much.
43. "The Long Way Around" by The Chicks
Any song by The Chicks will suffice for your road trip blues.
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44. "Route 66" by Nat King Cole
Route 66 is one of the most famous routes in the United States. So if you're planning to drive the entire 2,000-mile stretch, consider adding this one to your wanderlust playlist.
45. "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" by Tony Bennett
This is the perfect song when moving feels more bittersweet than sweet.
46. "Montego Bay" by Amazulu
Montego Bay is Jamaica's third most populous city, and this song is all about relaxing.
47. "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner
Originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival, this song is about a steamboat traveling up and down the river. But its deeper meaning has an encouraging message to appreciate the simple things in life outside of bills and work.
48. "On Top of The World" by Imagine Dragons
This song is all about moving forward and letting go of the past . It's an anthem that radiates positivity, and its upbeat energy and empowering message of triumph make it a perfect choice for a road trip or adventure.
49. "I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers
This song is perfect for road trips. It's one of those songs that everyone loves to sing along to in a car.
50. "Runaway" by Kanye West
This song is perfect for any trip, especially if you're traveling to get away from your problems.
51. Bruno Mars TikTok Song
This Bruno Mars remix is a staple for travel TikTokers.
52. TikTok Snapping Song
Transition your travel videos with a snap with this song in the background for a cool effect.
53. "Sunny Day" by Ted Fresco
This upbeat song adds a fun, lighthearted mood to your travel videos or wanderlust playlist.
54. "Vacation" by The Dirty Heads
This has quickly become the ultimate vacation video song thanks to TikTok.
55. "Paradise" by Bazzi
Show everyone a piece of your own paradise with this wanderlust song.
56. "Knee Deep" by The Zac Brown Band ft. Jimmy Buffet
An ultimate vacation goal is what this song represents. The Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffet paint a picture of a peaceful oceanfront property and not worrying about anything.
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57. "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
Anyone going to New York City will be inspired by the glamorous and freeing descriptions of the concrete jungle.
58. "Traveling Alone" by Passenger
The song discusses wanting to travel all over, even if you're alone. So, if you have wanderlust this song is right up your alley.
59. "Down Under" by Men at Work
This classic 80s hit is all about how amazing Australia is. Once you hear it, you'll definitely want to visit the land down under.
60. "Guaranteed" by Eddie Vedder
This song was written for the film "Into The Wild" and won a Golden Globe. Why not add an award-winning hit to your playlist?
61. "Vienna" by Billy Joel
"Vienna" by Billy Joel discusses the importance of slowing down in life and enjoying the moment. It reminds us to take a break and smell the flowers.
62. "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf
If you love riding along the open road, this song is for you. Originally recorded in 1968, it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
63. "Graceland" by Paul Simon
This recording is a timeless masterpiece that has a vibrant and uplifting musical journey. Its introspective lyrics capture the essence of growth and exploration.
64. "Come Fly With Me" by Frank Sinatra
"Come Fly With Me" was written specifically for Frank Sinatra, and is a romantic song where Sinatra invites listeners to visit exotic places with him, like Peru and Bombay.
65. "Travelin Band" by Creedence Clearwater Revival
This is a high-energy rock and roll classic that captivates listeners with its infectious rhythm and spirited guitar riffs. You have to tap your feet when you hear it!
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30 Road Trip Hindi Songs to Ad in Your Travel Playlist
We went ahead and made the complete list on Spotify for you here - Holidify's Road Trip Playlist .
1. Yunhi Chala Chal (Swades)
If you're treading along the lesser travelled roads of India, make sure you have this song on your playlist to keep your spirits up when you are squashed in a bus full of locals. Bonus fun if you can find a 'baba' to sing along on the trip.
2. Dil Chahta Hai (Title Track)
It's hard to leave this one of the list. Farhan Akhtar's 2001 debut film is when travel took a front seat in a Bollywood film than just as a backdrop to a scene. Dil Chahta Hai in our opinion will always remain the ultimate hindi travel song for road trips, especially if during from Mumbai to Goa through the Konkan coast, where this song was shot.
3. Khwabon Ke Parindey (ZNMD)
Exactly ten years later, Farhan Akhtar's sister Zoya comes out with an extension of the road trip vibe movie, only this time on a much larger scale. As a result, we have a film that not only has travel as the central theme but inspires you to travel . Haven't you all tried waving your hand against the wind, as Hrithik did?
4. Tanha Dil (Shaan)
5. Suhana Safar Aur Ye (Madhumati)
There is a reason why 'old is gold', it's because of classics like this song. From the 1958 movie Madhumati, picturized on Dilip Kumar and Vyjantimala, the tune is so melodious you can't help but hum along with it - A must add on your list of road trip songs.
6. Hum Jo Chalne Lage (Jab We Met)
7. Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana (Andaaz)
8. Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara (Jewel Thief)
Another of Kishore Kumar's best songs, add to that the evergreen Dev Anand's classic strut and you can't help but tap your feet to tunes of S.D. Burman's music while taking in the scenic beauty of the trip. We wholeheartedly approve that this song be added to the greatest list of best hindi travel songs ever.
9. Aaj Kal Zindagi (Wake up Sid)
Whether you're trying to scale the Mt. Everest or take a plunge in the Arabian Sea, this feel-good song is all the pep talk you need. From the movie Wake up Sid, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's beautiful composition!
10. Ilahi (YJHD)
Admit it, you wished for Bunny aka Kabir aka Ranbir's life in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. You repeated this dialogue, " Main udna chahta hoon, daudna chahta hoon, girna bhi chahta hoon bus rukhna nahi chahta" , to anyone who asked you why you want to travel !
11. Patakha Guddi (Highway)
This song from Highway won everyone's heart with its catchy lyrics and music and awesome video showing an actual road-trip ! Put on your headphones, turn up the volume and take a lift on the back of a truck for the best experience.
13. Musafir Hoon Yaaron
14. Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara - Solva Saal
One of the best songs to bounce to, this number so aptly reverberates with the ethos of our generation, that it is impossible to not be in love with. All the more so when we have our travelling boots on! It is surely one of the best Hindi travel songs from the bygone era.
15. Kabira (Ye Jawani Hai Deewani)
Bunny was pretty nomadic, and boy wasn't his life awesome! Kabira is perfect for when you're leaving a tiny part of your heart in a new place and are dealing with all the blues of separation.
You can also check out this Playlist of English Travel Songs
16. Azaadiyan (Udaan)
Strict mucchhadd dad, cute son, a cuter younger son, and a lovely song all about freedom. The travel playlist is just incomplete without this contemporary classic from Bollywood.
17. Oh Gujaria (Queen)
Free, fun and lively, Gujariya from Queen is one of those songs that will make your head bounce back and let you soak in the joy of the lovely beats! What's more, it celebrates your aawaarapan ! Perfect road-trip song; isn't it?
18. Chhod Aaye Hum Wo Galiyaan (Maachis)
19. Kyon (Barfi)
20. Dekha Hai Aisa Bhi - Lucky Ali
A waylaid breeze, a road trip, and this blasting in your car? Isn't that the mantra for a great holiday! Last I heard, Lucky Ali was listed as a community favourite among us. We're sure you shall like the guy too!
21. Chala Jaata Hoon Kisi Ki Dhun Mein (Mere Jeevan Saathi)
22. Hairat (Anjaana Anjaani)
23. Safarnama (Tamasha)
24. Banjarey (Fugly)
25. Chota Sa Fasana (Karwaan)
26. Phid Se Ud Chala (Rockstar)
27. Journey Song (Piku)
28. Sooraj Dooba Hain (Roy)
29. Maeri - Euphoria
30. Udd Gaye (Bacardi House Party Sessions) - Ritviz
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Phish at the Sphere: All the songs they played on opening night in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – As the second band to play the Sphere following a triumphant 40-show run by U2 , Phish had a high bar to clear.
The band – Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon and Page McConnell – kicked off their four-show run April 18 with the mellow groove of “Everything’s Right" and kept rolling for four trippy hours presented in two sets and an encore. But the focus was as much about what the eternal jam-rockers would do in the enveloping arena as the adored band itself.
Towers of lights (on video) weaved and danced around the walls of the Sphere like a screensaver for the opening song. The visuals then expanded across the width of the mammoth curved walls with scenes of beaches and grassy expanses during “Back on The Train.”
Phish made clever use of the surroundings, whether mesmerizing with repetitive swirls of shapes or sending lighted fabric pods toward the roof during the ethereal “Leaves.” Floating antenna TVs, silhouettes of the band members in film-negative form, spectacular bursts of color and cars morphing in size and shape complemented songs including "Life Saving Gun" and "Tweezer."
Anastasio recently told SiriusXM that he wanted a "psychedelic" experience for fans attending the shows. Mission fully achieved.
But for a band more about music than personality, the quartet, which sounded crisp, could sometimes blend in with the oval stage and awe-inducing graphics. During the first set, Anastasio’s vocals were often difficult to decipher, but the multi-generational crowd eagerly compensated until the mixing was tweaked and the immersive sound kicked in.
Phish's sold-out Sphere run continues Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While the venue's website notes that these are the first performances of a "new relationship" between Phish and the Sphere, they are the only 2024 dates the band will play there.
A word of caution: Entering the venue can be a slog. It took a solid hour leading up to Thursday’s show for the herds of fans to inch their way toward the entrance down poorly ventilated hallways, so prepare accordingly.
Also, as even casual Phish followers know, the band will mix up their setlist for each show, presenting not only a unqiue run of material, but specialized graphics every night. Here is a look at the songs from their epic first Sphere concert.
More: Mariah Carey's new Vegas residency manages to be both dazzling and down-to-earth
Phish's opening night setlist at the Sphere
“Everything’s Right”
“Back on the Train”
“Wolfman’s Brother”
“Life Saving Gun”
“My Friend, My Friend”
“Mike’s Song”
“Weekapaug Groove”
"Fluffhead"
"Farmhouse"
"Run Like An Antelope"
Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here
KYIV, Ukraine — Even amid war, Ukraine finds time for the glittery, pop-filled Eurovision Song Contest . Perhaps now even more than ever.
Ukraine’s entrants in the pan-continental music competition — the female duo of rapper alyona alyona and singer Jerry Heil — set off from Kyiv for the competition on Thursday. In wartime, that means a long train journey to Poland, from where they will travel on to next month’s competition in Malmö, Sweden.
“We need to be visible for the world,” Heil told The Associated Press at Kyiv train station before her departure. “We need to show that even now, during the war, our culture is developing, and that Ukrainian music is something waiting for the world” to discover.
“We have to spread it and share it and show people how strong (Ukrainian) women and men are in our country,” added alyona, who spells her name with all lower case letters.
Ukraine has long used Eurovision as a form of cultural diplomacy, a way of showing the world the country’s unique sound and style. That mission became more urgent after Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied that Ukraine existed as a distinct country and people before Soviet times.
Ukrainian singer Jamala won the contest in 2016 — two years after Russia illegally seized the Crimean Peninsula — with a song about the expulsion of Crimea’s Tatars by Stalin in 1944. Folk-rap band Kalush Orchestra took the Eurovision title in 2022 with “Stefania,” a song about the frontman’s mother that became an anthem to the war-ravaged motherland, with a haunting refrain on a traditional Ukrainian wind instrument.
Alyona and Heil will perform “Teresa & Maria,” an anthemic ode to inspiring women. The title refers to Mother Teresa and the Virgin Mary, and the lyrics include the refrain, in English: “All the divas were born as the human beings” — people we regard as saints were once flawed and human like the rest of us.
Heil said the message is that “we all make mistakes, but your actions are what define you.”
And, alyona added: “with enough energy you can win the war, you can change the world.”
The song blends alyona’s punchy rap style with Heil’s soaring melody and distinctly Ukrainian vocal style.
“Alyona is a great rapper, she has this powerful energy,” Heil said. “And I’m more soft.”
“But great melodies,” alyona added. “So she creates all the melodies and I just jump in.”
Ukraine has been at the forefront of turning Eurovision from a contest dominated by English-language pop songs to a more diverse and multilingual event. Jamala sang part of her song in the Crimean Tatar language, while Kalush Orchestra sang and rapped in Ukrainian.
Ukraine’s Eurovision win in 2022 brought the country the right to host the following year, but because of the war the 2023 contest was held in the English city of Liverpool, which was bedecked in blue and yellow Ukrainian flags for the occasion — a celebration of Ukraine’s spirit and culture.
Thirty-seven countries from across Europe and beyond — including Israel and Australia — will compete in Malmö in two Eurovision semifinals May 7 and 9, followed by a May 11 final. Ukraine currently ranks among bookmakers’ top five favorites alongside the likes of singer Nemo from Switzerland and Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna.
Russia, a long-time Eurovision competitor, was kicked out of the contest over the invasion.
The Ukrainian duo caught a train after holding a news conference where they announced a fundraising drive for a school destroyed by a Russian strike.
The duo is joining with charity fundraising platform United 24 to raise 10 million hryvnia (about $250,000) to rebuild a school in the village of Velyka Kostromka in southern Ukraine that was destroyed by a Russian rocket in October 2022. The school’s 250 pupils have been unable to attend class since then, relying on online learning.
Teacher Liudmyla Taranovych, whose children and grandchildren went to the school, said its destruction brought feelings of “pain, despair, hopelessness.”
“My grandchildren hugged me and asked, “Grandma, will they rebuild our school? Will it be as beautiful, flourishing, and bright as it was?” she said.
From the rubble, another teacher managed to rescue one of the school’s treasured possessions — a large wooden key traditionally presented to first grade students to symbolize that education is the key to their future. It has become a sign of hope for the school.
Alyona and Heil have also embraced the key as a symbol, wearing T-shirts covered in small metal housekeys.
“It’s a symbol of something which maybe some people in Ukraine won’t have, because so many people lost their homes,” Heil said. “But they’re holding these keys in their pockets, and they’re holding the hope.”
This story has been corrected to show that Ukraine’s Eurovision song is titled “Teresa & Maria.”
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Ukrainian rapper alyona alyona, left, and singer Jerry Heil hold the Ukrainian flag as they pose for the media before departing from the main train station in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, April 25, 2024.