Listen to These Songs About Food While You Dance Your Way Into the Kitchen
Have you ever noticed just how many songs there are that mention food? Seriously! There are so many hit tunes out there that use the concept of family meals, singular dishes, or other delectable treats to carry on a message of some sort. As it turns out, you don't have to become a celebrity chef like Ree Drummond to sing the praises of your favorite foods. Anyone can put on this playlist when they want some inspiration in the kitchen, so check out this list of songs inspired by food!
Whether it's included in the title, lyrics, or used as a metaphor—these songs mention food at one point or another. Yes, classics like "American Pie" by Don McLean and '70s songs like "Coconut" by Harry Nilsson made the cut. (That was practically a given.) But this list is filled with other hidden gems, too. Keep an eye out for country songs like "Biscuits" by Kacey Musgraves and "Music For a Sushi Restaurant" by Harry Styles. (There are even a few songs about beverages in here that were too good to pass up!) As a whole, this list of songs about food is bound to make you hungry. So after you're done scrolling through, it might be worthwhile to check out The Pioneer Woman's list of easiest 30 minute meals to whip something up in no time!
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"Cheeseburger in Paradise" by Jimmy Buffett
For obvious reasons, this one deserved the top spot on this list. Who doesn't want a cheeseburger (or a veggie-burger) in paradise? Fun fact: Jimmy Buffet and his crew wrote this song after being stuck on a boat for a while, with only nonperishables and other mundane pantry items as food. So to them, a cheeseburger truly was paradise!
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"Chicken Fried" by Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown Band may or may not have been aware that they created an entire anthem with "Chicken Fried." An anthem for what, you ask? That's not entirely clear, but that doesn't stop crowds from absolutely belting out the lyrics when it comes on.
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"Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" by Hank Williams
There's never a wrong time for some jambalaya on the bayou. We're talking about both the song and the literal meal, here! Seriously, though, this sounds like something anyone could get behind.
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"Savoy Truffle" by The Beatles
The Beatles created one funky tune with "Savoy Truffle." While songs with food titles in their names often are a metaphor, this one is genuinely about chocolate. (And also what eating too much candy could do to your dental hygiene... 😂)
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"Coconut" by Harry Nilsson
Logistically speaking, putting a lime inside of a coconut doesn't make that much sense. That hardly matters, though. Especially when you make a hit song out of it that pretty much everyone knows.
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"The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
This one goes out to those who love a sweet treat after dinner (or before, if you like to live on the edge). Sammy Davis Jr. was able to create an iconic set of lyrics with an equally memorable tune. Remember, folks... if you think can't do something, just remember that "The Candy Man can!"
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"Raspberry Beret" by Prince & The Revolution
Have you ever noticed how often the color of an object is described with certain type of food? A raspberry beret sounds like the perfect summer wardrobe addition. Thanks for the advice, Prince!
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"Mashed Potato Time" by The Ronettes
"Mashed Potato Time" may be a metaphor for dancing to a groovy tune, sure. But if your parents told you it was "mashed potato time" when you were children, you'd probably come running down the stairs, all excited for dinner.
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"Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes
"If you like piña coladas... and gettin' caught in the rain," just might the most known set of words ever created. Not exaggerating, either. (Anyone craving one now?)
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"Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson
Listen, Ree Drummond may not like bananas—but this song has such a cool way of having listeners feel nostalgic for peaceful, carefree mornings... and enjoying a plate full of banana pancakes. (If you're like Ree and hate bananas, then just pretend the breakfast choice in question is a breakfast casserole or something! 😂)
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"Biscuits" by Kacey Musgraves
Oh, biscuits! Here's another Kacey Musgraves song that'll surely get stuck in your head. She has a way of doing that, but honestly, it's nothing to complain about.
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"American Pie" by Don McLean
Here it is. You were expecting this song to make it on the list, and you were right. How could it not? Consider this your sign to play the tune each and every time you take a slice of your favorite pie.
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"Vegetables" by The Beach Boys
Yes, there's an entire song about eating vegetables. Make sure to eat your broccoli, carrots, and all that other good stuff. If not, you'll have to face the judgement of The Beach Boys. (Kidding!)
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"Chocolate" by The 1975
Dark chocolate? Milk chocolate? Unsweetened chocolate? Whatever your favorite is, it doesn't seem like 1975 will care too much. They're all solid choices, after all.
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"Sugar" by Maroon 5
Sugar will do things like make your coffee sweeter. "Sugar" by Maroon 5 will do things like make your day sweeter! Maybe they did that on purpose when making this song?
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"Honey, Honey" by ABBA
ABBA may be using "honey" as a term of endearment, but you get the point here. Also, anyone else going through an ABBA playlist withdrawal? Time to start putting them on repeat for the 100th time this year.
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"Music For a Sushi Restaurant" by Harry Styles
One listen to the trumpets that play during the chorus and you, too, will want to continue hearing music made for a sushi restaurant. Phew, Harry Styles sure knows how to get people on their feet (and how to get people to order from their local sushi joint for dinner).
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"I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow
Candy. 👏 Is. 👏 Food. 👏 People! 👏 How many more songs does this list need to include in order for you to believe that? Bow Wow Wow made this song as a means to support candy-lovers everywhere.
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"Fresh Strawberries" by Franz Ferdinand
Being compared to a batch of fresh strawberries sounds cute at first. Just forget about the part where Franz Ferdinand explains that things that are sweet will soon turn rotten. 😅
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"Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter
Having an espresso in the morning is the perfect kickstart to your day, and Sabrina Carpenter seems to understand that. (Because she's clearly talking about the coffee order, right?)
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