This is our ultimate compilation of songs with months in the title and in it, we have featured over a hundred songs. When choosing the title of a song there are various factors to consider and it usually reflects the theme, mood, or message of the song.
Song titles are sometimes not the easiest thing to come up with in a song as they sometimes require so much thought. There are times when the song is written before the title and vice versa but what is clear is that a song must have a title. When choosing a title for a song
The title of a song is typically chosen by the songwriter or the artist(s) who is going to have the song on his/her album or as a single. Sometimes, the record producer(s), artist manager(s), or other collaborators could also provide suggestions for the song title. However, the final decision usually rests with the creator(s) of the song.
We have put together this playlist of songs with months in the title using the following variables. (One) The title must either include the word “month” or “months in it to qualify.” Or (Two) the title mentions a specific month by name. There is also a Spotify playlist of all songs featured here on our Spotify page.
Country Songs With Months In The Title
If We Make It Through December – Merle Haggard
If you are looking for a country song that reflects the financial struggles that working-class folks face during the winter months, then this is your song.
Rainy Day in June – Alan Jackson
This is a song that paints a picture of a cold rainy day in June. Actually, the rain could be the tears of a man whose lover just left him as the lyrics seem to refer to heartache and then looking forward to being with someone else.
September When It Comes – Jonny Cash and Rosanne Cash
September When It Comes is a song by the famous country singer Jonny Cash and his daughter. This song is about the transition in life from birth to one’s last breath.
8th of November – Big & Rich
If you love history, then you would like the story in this song. It is told from the viewpoint of someone who actually experienced the Vietnam War. It tells a detailed experience of soldiers involved in the battle, highlighting their courage, and sacrifice.
Back To December – Taylor Swift
Need a country pop song to offer an apology to someone you love but you have hurt? Try Back To December it might just do the trick. Taylor Swift reflects on her mistakes and regrets in letting go of a relationship she had.
4th of July – Shooter Jennings
This is a country rock song about having a good time with someone special to you. Shooter Jennings sings about being on a road trip from city to city with someone who has dedicated their life to them.
Dance Songs With Months In The Title
4th of July (Fireworks) – Kelis
It is one of the great tracks on the 2010 album Flesh Tone. The lyrics of this electronic dance song are that of a person who is deeply in love with the person they are with and can’t see themselves with him/her.
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
The group seems to remind someone in December of how they met in September and feel in you with one another. This is a very danceable 80s disco track that is still a special song to date.
Folk Songs With Months In The Title
April's Love – Court Yard Hounds
In this song, the artist shows her disappointment in her lover for not putting effort into their relationship as it came to an end. She has a bittersweet feeling as she recalls some good times with pictures of them together.
February Seven – The Avett Brothers
Not all relationships have a happy ending but no matter how it ends, you need to dust yourself up and try again. This is the story of this song as the artist said he has taken time to heal and is ready to try out love again.
July Bones – Richard Walters
When you are the reason, a relationship is over do not feel too big or proud to apologize. This simple folk song can help break the ice. It narrates a breakup in the month of July.
Late November – Sandy Denny
Next in our folk category of songs with months in the title is a 1971 folk song. She sings about what happened at sea, on land, and in the air as she recalls the events.
November Blue – The Avett Brothers
A lot of the songs with months in the title are songs about love or heartbreak and this one is not an exception. Although the brothers profess their love for someone special but seems like they must leave her.
October the Twelfth – Roy Harper
A lot of questions in this sober folk song to think about. Roy Harper asked so many questions that are still relevant till this day. I guess if these questions are answered then we would have a better world.
The Last Day of June 1934 – Al Stewart
This folk song recounts the story of a man who recalls the night when Ernst Roehm died. Ernst Roehm was an ally of the German Leader Adolf Hitler and leader of the Sturmabteilung.
Third of May/Odaigahara – Fleet Foxes
This is a song that reflects on personal growth and friendship with his fellow band members. The lyrics show that they have come a long way in supporting each other.
April Come She Will – Simon & Garfunkel
This is a short folk song with the month of April in its title. The band references the months of April to September and the events that happened during that time.
Black Day in July – Gordon Lightfoot
You may be familiar with the tragic Detroit riots of 1967, if not this song addresses some of the events that happened in that time. Gordon used this folk-rock song to describe the chaos, violence, and racial tension that was at play at the time.
Cold Wind In August – Van Morrison
The song describes a time when a lover met up with his partner in her garden in California. The lyrics of this folk rock song are smooth and share his memories of the times he had spent with the love of his life.
Fourth of July – Sufjan Stevens
One day we would all make our exit from this world but we all hope is later than sooner. This is a sad indie folk song in which the artist recounts his time with his mum while she lay in her bed in ICU.
January Hymn – The Decemberists
The cold winter months are December, January, and February. This song reflects the mood of winter in those cold months. As the lyrics of this indie folk song paint a picture of these months, the instruments are calm and soothing.
July Flame – Laura Veirs
Laura Veirs uses this indie folk song to draw parallels between a fleeting romantic connection and the beauty of the season in July. This beautiful indie folk song has a joyous feel to it.
June Hymn – The Decemberists
This is a song that welcomes you to the month of June. The Decemberists paint a picturesque scene of folks coming together to enjoy the season and what it brings with it.
Contemporary Instrumental Songs With Months In The Title
August Sings – Pieter de Graaf
This is the one song in this category of instrumental. It is a piano-based instrumental composition that captures the essence of the month of August with its warm composition.
Hardcore Songs With Months In The Title
Alone in December – Underoath
If you are not into hardcore, then it might take you a few listens to get the gist of this song. Nevertheless, it is a song that touches on one’s emotional and mental struggles.
Maybe Next May – Secrets
Even though the love is not reciprocated, he is still willing to give his love to her on the condition that if she is ready to walk away, she does so without breaking his heart.
Hip-Hop/Rap Songs With Months In The Title
December 4th – Jay-Z
The Black Album was supposed to be Jay-Z's last album but he has since released serval albums after it. This song is an autobiography of the artist himself as he was born on December 4th.
1st of Tha Month – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
This group put together by Eazy-E was one of the best things he did before his untimely departure from this world. They have provided us with tongue-twisting songs and this is no exception. This song celebrates good times in the hood.
Flavor Of The Month - Black Sheep
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Although Black Sheep was not talking about ice cream flavors when they referred to the flavor of the month here. See if you can decode what flavor means.
Gone till November – Wyclef Jean
This song tells the story of someone who had to go away for work but wasn’t sure if he would come back alive or in a bag. However, he was certain that if he returned alive then money would no longer be an issue for them.
November 18th – Drake
Drake samples The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 song Warning on this track. He takes us down memory lane, through events that happened on this day in the month of November. This is a chopped-up song produced by DJ Screw.
November Has Come – Gorillaz
This song featuring MF Doom touches on how hip-hop has changed over the decades. Produced by Danger Mouse this song wondered where did hip-hop go.
Jazz Songs With Months In The Title
April in Paris – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
There are many versions of this song and our favorite is April in Paris. This is the calm after the storm as the voices of these two legends serenade us with their sweet and calm voices. The lyrics describe what it is like in Paris in spring.
The September of My Years – Frank Sinatra
What is Jazz without a Frank Sinatra song. This song refers to the later years of a man’s life as he reflects back on his journey in life as well as looking forward to the remaining part of his journey.
April Showers – Al Jolson
This is a simple traditional pop song about the season in the month of April and what it brings.
Metal Songs With Months In The Title
September Sun – Type O Negative
The emotional weight of grief when you lose someone close to you. This is a song with a theme of loss and mourning, asking questions and wanting answers. Type O Negative was released in 2007 and it is almost 10 minutes long.
April Ethereal – Opeth
Next up on this list of songs with months in the title is that metal song by Opeth. Produced by Fredrik Nordstrom, this song is about someone who found himself in a strange land.
At the End of August – 36 Crazyfists
This is a strange way to appreciate fans and family but nevertheless, it is a song with the month of August in its title. 36 Crazyfists recalls how they came from the bottom up.
Pop/Dream Pop/Indie Pop
Through the Dark Months of April and May – Cocteau Twins
This is a dream pop song that talks about how and what happens to them in the months of April, May, and June.
Day in June – Kid Astray
Here is another great indie pop song with months in the title. Kid Astray seems to be pleading to have his relationship back after feeling remorse about his actions.
June – Florence and the Machine
This is a great song about standing united together to face whatever the world throws at you. The lyrics talk about the intensity of the romantic relationship and the up and downs of it too. This is one of our favorite indie pop songs of the artist.
End of May – Michael Buble
Not one of his popular songs but it makes our list because of the month of May in the title. This is a story told from the viewpoint of a guy whose partner just walked out of his life.
February Air – Lights
She is in a place that she knows too well and with the person she would like to be with too. In the music video, she seems to be on a spaceship in a winter town.
February Song – Josh Groban
Josh Groban is in search of an old friend who seems to be bedbound due to an unknown sickness or illness. He begs for his forgiveness if he has offended him and promises to be by his side when he opens his eyes.
Five Months, Four Days - Mackenzie Nicole
Mackenzie Nicole is a female artist signed to the independent label Strange Music Inc. which is owned by Tech N9ne and his business partner Travis O'Guin. This song is about the topsy-turvy relationship she has with her boyfriend as she recalls good days and very bad ones too.
It Might As Well Rain Until September – Carole King
Carole King wished it would rain till September as she is not looking forward to the summer months without the one she loves. From the lyrics, we cannot tell where he went, but one thing we know is that he would be returning to her in September.
January, February – Barbara Dickson
This is a tale about a relationship where one party clearly feels distant from the other. She must have been through a few heartbreaks as she senses this relationship is leading to that point yet again.
July – Noah Cyrus
Noah Cyrus released this song as the first single from her album The End Of Everything and it was accompanied by a musical video that has 72 million views on YouTube. This is yet another heartbreak song with the name of a month in it.
June is as Cold as December – The Everly Brothers
Actually, June is the name of a girl who was on every boy’s mind as they all wanted to date her. But she was never interested in any one of them as she had once had her heart broken. So now, she is as cold as the winter month of December.
My October Symphony – Pet Shop Boys
The Pet Shop Boys wondered what they were going to do in October as the weather is never friendly. They wondered whether to just drink their way through to December to survive those months.
October – Alessia Cara
This pop song is about not wanting the summer to end as she wishes October never come. Alessia prefers to live in the bubble of the summer months as these are the months she spends on tour.
Pale September – Fiona Apple
Next up on our songs with months in the title is this song about loss and finding new hope from Fiona Apple. She recalls how empty her heart was but then a new beginning beacons upon her.
Permanent December – Miley Cyrus
This upbeat pop song by Miley Cyrus is about someone who had traveled the world but never met anyone who compares favorably to her boyfriend who she seems to take for granted.
Pieces of April – Three Dog Night
A song about all the good memories of April, the time two lovers spent together in a blissful union. Pieces of April is the 4th track of Three Dog Night’s 1972 album Seven Separate Fools.
Remember December – Demi Lovato
Remember December is the 11th track of her 2009 album Here We Go Again. It is a different type of song from the others on the album. This song is about somebody trying to save a relationship by reminding the other party of the great times they shared in December.
September Gurls – Big Star
This track tells us how September girls are good lovers and December boys are not that lucky in love. Do you agree with this?
September Song – JP Cooper
Have you ever looked back at a romance you had when you were young? Well, this is what JP Cooper did in this song as he remember someone he fell in love with when he was just 15.
Six Months In A Leaky Boat – Tim Finn, The Wiggles
This is a song about sailing around the world on a boat that had a leak. It is almost impossible to sail when there is a breach or hole in the hull of the boat. This is potentially a dangerous situation that can sink a boat however The Wiggles and Tim Finn sing about sailing in the boat for 6 months.
Something about December – Christina Perri
We are deep into this playlist of songs with months in the title and we are having our first song about Christmas. Christina Perri sings about the fun and celebrations we have during the festive season of Christmas.
April Love – Pat Boone
This is an Oscar-nominated song that has the month of April in its title. It was written for the 1957 movie title April Love directed by Henry Levin and starred Pat Boone, Shirley Jones, and Dolores Michaels
December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas) – George Michael
We reviewed our first Christmas song a few songs ago and we are back to that season again. George Michael paints an interesting picture of what it is like at Christmas time.
December Will Be Magic Again – Kate Bush
We love the album cover of this 1980 pop-rock song by Kate Bush. The artwork features two reindeer and a lion as Santa. Yet another Christmas song on our list of songs with months in the title.
April Fools – Rufus Wainwright
Love is a sweet thing to experience until it starts to turn sour. This is the theme of this 1998 song by Rufus Wainwright. If you look closely you will spot a famous face, yes that of Gwen Stefani.
R&B Songs With Months In The Title
July – Kris Wu
How do you express the emotions of a passionate romance you have with someone special when it is mutual? Kris Wu’s lyrics paint a picture of his desires and attraction to this one girl.
Fourth of July – Mariah Carey
What is a playlist that includes R&B songs without one from Mariah Carey? This song is not one of the A-list songs of the 1997 Butterfly album which contains songs like Honey, My All, and Breakdown. Mariah describes events that took place on the 4th of July between her and a significant other.
June – Prince
Prince sings about falling in love with a married woman whom he has a great connection with but wonders why he got to meet her. He calls her and they speak about everything and anything. It is a song with an interesting twist on our list of songs with months in the title.
Sometimes It Snows in April – Prince
Another song by Prince on our playlist of songs with months in the title is Sometimes It Snows In April. This song shows a different side of Prince from his usual sexual nature. The lyrics tell a story of tragedy and the loss of someone special.
Sweet November – Troop
This is a story of love going south as the lyrics tell us a story of two people in love at the beginning of autumn. However, come October, things were not the same again. He still loves her and hopes November is the turning point of their love again.
October Song – Amy Winehouse
The world surely misses the big voice of Amy Winehouse as it is a testament to this track. Amy pays tribute to her pet bird she named Ava. In the song you can hear tweets from a bird, it is not clear if it was that of her pet canary or another.
Reggae Songs With Months In The Title
April 29, 1992 (Miami) – Sublime
This is a punk-reggae song about events that took place in 1992 and the riots that followed. Sublime takes us back to when police officers were acquitted in the case of Rodney King.
July – Natty
Natty recounts spending time on the road with some of his friends and all the great fun they got up to. One notable fact is that this song is set in England, UK.
Rock Songs With Months In The Title
4th of July – Soundgarden
This is an Alternative Rock song that explores the theme of isolation and mental struggles. This is a story of someone who heard voices, but he was all alone.
April – PJ Harvey and John Parish
April is track 5 from the 2009 album A Woman a Man Walked. It is about the rains that fall in the month of April and what it brings with it.
April Sky – Jesus and Mary Chain
Another song that involved a heartbreak is April Sky by Jesus and Mary Chain. The group recounts the bittersweet love experience with more bitter than sweet love.
Flowers in December – Mazzy Star
The lyrics suggest a yearning for something that seems unattainable. Mazzy Star wishes that the man who stole her heart would remain with her for a lifetime.
November Spawned a Monster – Morrissey
November Spawned a Monster tells the story of a child who is alienation and rejected by society due to her disabilities. Morrissey hopes that although the person does not fit conventional standards of beauty, but one day she will grow up and be independent.
Sunset in July – 311
"Sunset in July" by 311 is a feel-good song that celebrates the joys of summer and the simple pleasures of life. 311 recounts watching their significant other dance into the night. This is a happy song that meets our criteria for songs with months in the title.
One Month Off – Bloc Party
This is a song about someone who is fed up with the way he is been treated by his lady friend. He professes that he can treat her just as bad as he gets from her however he would not do that.
Month of May – Arcade Fire
Month of May is a fast-paced rock song by the Arcade Fire that captures a sense of urgency and restlessness. This is not a typical song by the group as it offers something different from their usual discography.
August is Over – We The Kings
This song is about the end of a summer romance between two lovebirds. They both deny that their love will come to an end when they travel back to their respective residency.
A Lonely September – Plain White T’s
"A Lonely September" captures the heart of someone longing to get over the feeling of a broken relationship. Everything around him just reminds him of her and that makes him empty and sad.
February Stars – Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters explore the idea of seeking solace and answers within oneself while time passes by. This rock song slowly builds from a calm to full-rock explosiveness.
First of May – Bee Gees
Oh, what some folks would do to have someone they love, love them back. The Bee Gees recounts the experience of a young love that never died.
Five Days in May – Blue Rodeo
This is a song about two people who met on a rainy day and ended up spending 5 great days together. They were inseparable for the entire 5 days and folks wondered what kept their bond so strong.
July – Ocean Color Scene
Have you ever felt cold when others are feeling warm or warm when others are cold? This is a song about someone who wants to get away but is not sure if it is the right decision.
July Morning – Uriah Heep
July Morning is a 10-minute plus song about a person searching for love any and everywhere. This is one of the longest songs with months in the title. The best part of this song is the last 4 minutes in which you can enjoy the instruments.
My December – Linkin Park
This is one of Linkin Park’s early releases and you could see that they were experimenting with Soft Rock at on this tune. The group sings about giving up everything to have just true love.
November Rain – Guns n’ Roses
November Rain peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs and is one of the group’s top-selling songs of all time. The group highlighted the fact that love does not last forever.
October – U2
This is a short song from the multi-award-winning group U2. The group described what it's like in the month of October.
Rose in December – Halestorm
Halestorm sings about someone who dedicates his life to someone they love dearly. Even though the love is not reciprocated yet, he believes that she will come to love him eventually.
September – Daughtry
It is never easy to address a failing relationship or a heartbreak. Daughtry attempts to recall all the good times the couple spent together.
Stormy May Day – AC/DC
AC/DC is an Australian Rock band that has been around since the early 70s and brought many great songs to our listening pleasure. Stormy May Day is about a dark gloomy day in the month of May.
Then Came the Last Days of May – Blue Oyster Cult
Next on our songs with months in the title is a tragic song. Then Came The Last Days of May is a soft-rock song by the Blue Oyster Cult that touches on a drug transaction gone bad which resulted in tragedy.
Two Days in February – The Goo Goo Dolls
This 1990 song reminisces about a loved one who lives halfway around the world but is still loved by one.
Wake Me Up When September Ends – Green Day
Green Day mourns the painful loss of his father seven years before they made this track. It would seem the pain and hurt is still fresh in their memories.
Winds of March – Journey
This song is from the perspective of a parent to a child. No love compares to the love a parent has for their own child or children.
4th of July – U2
The next song on our list of songs with months in the title is an instrumental by U2 that is titled 4th of July. This song has no vocals just a nice and calm instrumental.
4th of July, Ashbury Park (Sandy) – Bruce Springsteen
Ashbury Park is a town in New Jersey and Bruce Springsteen goes down memory lane with this track.
April Fool – Patti Smith
Great lyrics by Patti Smith in a song about being Bonnie and Clyde with someone who is so dear to her heart. This song is the 2nd track on her 2012 album Banga.
August 7, 4: 15 – Jon Bon Jovi
The thought of a mother losing a child is unbearable and no one should have to bear this pain especially if it is from an avoidable circumstance. This song is about a little girl who lost her life in front of her home. She was the daughter of Jon Bon Jovi’s manager in the 90s.
April Sun in Cuba – Dragon
We all need a holiday every now and then, and as a matter of fact, I need one right now. This is the first track of the 1977 album Running Free, it is a pop-rock track about someone who is tired of his environment and wants to go somewhere warm.
January – Pilot
It is not clear if January is the name of someone or based on the month of the year. What is clear is that it is a 1975 pop-rock song that catchy and fun to sing.
Final Thoughts On Songs With Months In The Title
There you have it a hundred-plus songs with months in the title. As we explained in the intro these songs are based on the following facts. One is that the word “month” or “months” features in the title or the title actually mentions the specific month by name that is songs with months of the year in the title. We have featured songs from various genres and also provided you with a link to our ultimate Spotify playlist featuring these songs.
If you like this playlist, do check out Karaoke Duet, Happy Birthday Songs For Adults, and many other lists we have put together for your reading and listening pleasure.
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