65+ Best Songs With the Word "You" in the Title
Carson suffers from a serious case of melophilia. Geeking out on her favorite music artists is her guilty pleasure.
Carson McQueen
Every time I hear a song with You in the title, it reminds me of that special someone. It makes me wonder how a single word can evoke so many emotions. Or is it the entire song that brings out the best of that word? I think it's both. For example, Pink Floyd's evergreen song, "Wish You Were Here," tells you a lot of things without even listening to the song. Your heart aches for that person, and you wish that person was with you at that very moment.
There are probably thousands of songs with You in the title. But why do you think lyricists keep going back to this word? It's because they can express their feelings without naming a person. And the beauty of this word is you can use it for your lover, friend, family member, or even a total stranger.
From The Beatles to Eminem, bands and songwriters never think twice before using You in their song titles. It's almost like a successful formula that works literally every time for every song. When you see You in a song's title, you immediately know it refers to a special person.
Sometimes, You also refer to beloved pets. But it's that deep sense of personal feeling, the personal attachment, that makes these songs stand out. The lyricist may talk about his special someone in a song, but the same lyrics have a different effect on you. And it's these moments of broad perspectives that make songs with You in the title special.
Best "You" Songs
1. “I’ll Be There For You” by The Rembrandts
2. “With You” by Chris Brown
3. “Hold You Down” by Jennifer Lopez
4. “You Got Me” by Mariah Carey
5. “You” by Shaggy
6. “Want U Back” by Cher Lloyd
7. “My Love is With You” by Stevie Wonder
8. “You” by Snoop Dogg
9. “Now I Need You” by Donna Summer
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10. “What You Do to Me” by Kanye West
11. “My Feelings For You” by Sebastien Drums and Avicii
12. “Thank You” by Wawlter Hawkins
13. “Thought You Said” by Brandy
14. “Do You Mind” by Future
15. “You Found Me” by The Fray
16. “Are You Ready” by Billy Ocean
17. “I Know What You Want” by Busta Rhymes
18. “I Miss You” by Harold Melvin
19. “You Better You Bet” by The Who
20. “You Made Me Love You” by R. Kelly
21. “Lord How I Love you” by Fred Hammond
22. “I Love You More” by Eminem
23. “You’re Fooling You” by The Dramatics
24. “You Don’t Know Me” by Meghan Trainor
25. “I Want You” by Kelly Clarkson
26. “You Better You Bet” by Pete Townshend
27. “The Way You Do (The Things You Do)” by Smokey Robinson
28. “Spoil You” by T.I.
29. “Anything You Can Do” by Barbra Streisand
30. “Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
31. “You’re the Top” by Adam Carroll
32. “Thank You” by Boyz II Men
33. “You Want It, You Got It” by Alice Cooper
34. “I Wanna Love You” by Snoop Dogg
35. “You Don’t Know What To Do” by Mariah Carey
36. “Better Without You” by Kelly Rowland
37. “You can get It” by Clara
38. “Wanna Love You Girl” by Pharrel Williams
39. “What Are You Waiting For?” by Nickelback
40. “Baby You” by Game
41. “I Want You” by Babyface
42. “I Feel For You” by Chaka Khan
43. “You Rascal You” by Dr. John
44. “Only You” by Teddy Pendergrass
45. “If I Let You Go” by Westlife
46. “Let Me Love You” by Marlo
47. “There You Go” by P!nk
48. “Do You” by The Everly Brothers
49. “Whatever You Like” by T.I.
50. “You Won’t See Me Tonight” by Nas
51. “Boy (I Need You)” by Mariah Carey
52. “Do You Love Me?” by Kiss
53. “Think About You” by Luther Vandross
54. “Only You” by Zebraville
55. “Satisfy You” by R. Kelly
56. “Missin You” by Trey Songz
57. “Do You” by DMX
58. “If You Wanna Have Some Fun” by Spice Girls
59. “You On You” Yella Beezy
60. “Don’t Say You Love Me” by M2M
61. “Everything About You” by One Direction
62. “You Played Yourself” by Ice-T
63. “You Stopped Loving Me” by Luther Vandross
64. “I Wanna Grow Old With You” by Westlife
65. “Kiss You Back” by Digital Underground
66. “You Say” by Lauren Daigle
67. “Missing You” by John Waite
68. “Someone Like You” by Adele
69. “When I Look At You” by Miley Cyrus
70. “You Are the Reason” by Calum Scott and Leona Lewis
71. “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift
72. “We Will Rock You” by Queen
73. “Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis, Huey Lewis and the News
74.”You are my Sunshine” by Johnny Cash
75. “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
