“The Beauty Within” – Dead Prez

Song year – 2010

Sticking with themes of beauty, Dead Prez comes through with another song about embracing who you are. The rap focuses on authentic love and respect for black women and the natural beauty of their hair. Struck by the beauty of a passing woman, the lyricist speaks about the beauty of black queens and hair kept to its natural glamor.

35 Best Songs About Hair

Hair is a sign of beauty and a symbol of power in countless cultures. It’s understandable why there are so many songs that focus on hair. Whether they’re cutting it, dyeing it, letting it down, whipping it, or just showing it off, there are more songs about hair than you probably realize!

It’s tough to narrow down the best ones, but we’re here to help. Read on for the best songs about hair and see if some of your familiar favorites made the list.

“Pull My Hair” – Bright Eyes

Song year – 1998

Conor Oberst’s work in Bright Eyes would lay the groundwork for the emo and indie scenes of the coming decades – a scene he’s still a prominent figure in. With the album “Letting Off the Happiness,” Oberst sings many mournful tracks. Often focusing on love, depression, and a reliance on substances, the album became a titan of emo.

Few are quite as emotional as this entry into the list. Wondering if his passion for his lover is gone, he sings about wanting to revive that passion and get rid of the boredom. Encouraging his lover to pull his hair, bite him, and treat him roughly, it’s a gripping track about replacing love with carnal desire.

“Flip My Hair” – Jessie James Decker

Song year – 2009

Coming in as a bonus track from Jessie James Decker’s second album, “Southern Girl City Lights,” this song quickly became an anthem of empowerment. The song begins with critiques from others, quoting people that have questioned the singer in the past and told them they need to be doing more with their life.

From there the song continues into a beautiful country anthem about discarding the views of others and flourishing for yourself. As Decker sings about flipping her hair to the other side to toss away the expectations of others, listeners can’t help but sing along. It’s a powerful story about getting revenge through finding success.