Song prompts


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These used to be separated out into multiple 30-day song challenge lists, but here they are en masse so you can pick whatever daily prompt you want for whatever day you want for whatever purpose you like. For those not familiar, the idea is to choose a song you already know to illustrate each prompt. But if you want to take on making your own for each prompt, enjoy!

  • If your life was a song which would it be?
  • What song describes your ideal day?
  • What song reminds you of your worst fear?
  • What song makes you think of your future?
  • What song describes your current job?
  • What song makes you think of your family?
  • What song describes your friends?
  • What song describes your hobbies?
  • What's your favourite song to sing in the shower?
  • What song makes you dance?
  • What song makes you cry?
  • What song reminds you of your childhood?
  • What song makes you feel happy?
  • What song makes you sad?
  • What song makes you angry?
  • What song is peace?
  • What song is rage?
  • What song makes you feel 14 again?
  • What song motivates you?
  • What song relaxes you?
  • What song makes you nostalgic?
  • What song makes you feel like you're in love?
  • What song makes you feel you can conquer the world?
  • What's your favourite background noise?
  • What song do you hate that others love?
  • What song is hello?
  • What song is goodbye?
  • What song should never be covered by anyone but the person who originally sang it?
  • What song would you use as an introduction of you to a stranger?
  • If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, which would it be?
  • A song that makes you feel confident.
  • A song with a colour in the title.
  • A song that makes you want to road trip.
  • A song from your childhood.
  • A song with a political message.
  • A song from a movie soundtrack.
  • A song that makes you feel happy.
  • A song from a musical.
  • A song that makes you feel sad.
  • A song that is a cover of another artist's song.
  • A song that makes you want to dance.
  • A song with a one-word title.
  • A song that makes you feel like a bad ass.
  • A song from the '60s.
  • A song from the '70s.
  • A song from the '80s.
  • A song from a TV show.
  • A song by an artist you've seen live.
  • A song that has a special memory for you.
  • A song by a band that is no longer together.
  • A song from a favourite album.
  • A song from a band that has had multiple lead singers.
  • A song that you think is underrated.
  • A song that makes you happy.
  • A song that you always sing along to.
  • A song that makes you feel nostalgic.
  • A song that you can't listen to without crying.
  • A song that you used to love but now hate.
  • A song that you used to hate but now like.
  • A song that you can't get out of your head.
  • A song from your childhood.
  • A song that makes you happy.
  • A song that makes you sad.
  • A song that reminds you of someone.
  • A song that reminds you of a specific event.
  • A song you know all the words to.
  • A song that you can dance to.
  • A song that makes you fall asleep.
  • A song from your favourite band.
  • A song that no one would expect you to love.
  • A song that describes you.
  • A song from your favourite album.
  • A song you love to sing along to.
  • A song that has a new meaning to you every time you hear it.
  • A song you used to love but now hate.
  • A song you listen to when you're angry.
  • A song you listen to when you're happy.
  • A song you listen to when you're sad.
  • A song that you want (or did) play(ed) at your funeral.
  • A song that makes you laugh.
  • A song that you can play on an instrument.
  • A song you wish you could play.
  • A song from a band you wish were still together.
  • A song by an artist no longer living.
  • A song that makes you want to fall in love.
  • A song that breaks your heart.
  • A song by an artist with a voice you love.
  • A song you remember from your childhood.
  • A song that reminds you of yourself.
  • Your favourite song from childhood.
  • A song you hate.
  • A song that makes you happy.
  • A song that makes you sad.
  • A song that reminds you of someone.
  • A song that reminds you of somewhere.
  • A song that reminds you of a certain event.
  • A song you know all the words to.
  • A song that you can dance to.
  • A song that makes you fall asleep.
  • A song from your favourite band.
  • A song from a band you hate.
  • A song that is a guilty pleasure.
  • A song that no one would expect you to love.
  • A song that describes you.
  • A song you used to love but now hate.
  • A song you hear often on the radio.
  • A song you wish you heard on the radio.
  • A song from your favourite album.
  • A song that you listen to when you're angry.
  • A song that you listen to when you're happy.
  • A song that you listen to when you're sad.
  • A song you want to play at your wedding.
  • A song you want to play at your funeral.
  • A song that makes you laugh.
  • A song that you can play on an instrument.
  • A song that you wish you could play.
  • A song that makes you feel guilty.
  • A song from your childhood.
  • Your favourite song now.
  • A song that talks about your favourite season
  • A song that takes you to a place you've never been
  • A song that was popular the year you were born
  • A song that covers a non-musical piece of literature or poetry
  • A song you'd include in a time capsule to represent you
  • A song that lifts your spirits after a long day
  • A song you'd sing to a loved one
  • A song that has a complex or unusual structure
  • A song you'd add to a movie soundtrack
  • A song by an artist from a country you've never visited
  • A song that makes you want to bust a move
  • A song you're not sure if you love or hate
  • Your karaoke go-to, if you were going to
  • A song you discovered by accident
  • A song that challenges societal norms
  • Hit a random song finder. What was it?
  • A song that captures the essence of a wild and carefree night
  • A song you'd play to annoy people with
  • A song that makes you feel powerful
  • A song that has your favourite colour in the title
  • A song that evokes the open road and wanderlust
  • A song you think would make a good theme song
  • Your favourite song from a musical
  • A song with a powerful single word as its title
  • A song no one knows you like
  • A song that surprises you ever time
  • A song that captures a sensation of movement
  • The most surreal song you know
  • Your favourite song to fall asleep to
  • A song from the place you were born.


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