Alternative

Soothe My Soul

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on October 25, 2012

"The Indigo Girls"
Cold Beer And Remote Control
1999

Cold beer can be a very good thing, in moderation. But it's not just the beer that should be taken in moderation; it's the cold, too. Read more about Soothe My Soul

Call Out Your Name

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on September 26, 2012

"Here Comes A Regular"
The Replacements
1985

In "Here Comes a Regular," Paul Westerberg and the Replacements explore the sad, lonely side of the local bar where, as another song says, "everybody knows your name." Read more about Call Out Your Name

Alternative

Rock

Punk

Too Slow

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on November 28, 2011

"World At Your Feet"
Embrace
2006

"Hurry Up England"
Motty's Sheepskin
2006

"Hurry Up England"
Sham 69 & The Special Assembley
2006

As we saw with Scotland's 1998 ballad-anthem Don't Come Home Too Soon, the British public is suspicious of official team songs that are slow or reflective. And as we also saw with Scotland, the reaction in the other direction can be extreme. Read more about Too Slow

Songs about national teams

England

Official songs

2006 World Cup

Blame

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on October 9, 2011

"S.Y.M.M."
Manic Street Preachers
1998

Sports inspire musicians because they inspire people. Usually, triumphs and even the tragedies on the playing field are a distraction from everyday life. "S.Y.M.M" is about a real life tragedy that shook the world of sports. Read more about Blame

Alternative

Liverpool

The New World

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on July 3, 2011

"My Day Is Coming"
Rivers Cuomo
2006

"Represent"
Weezer
2010

It's Independence Day weekend in the United States, and what better time to look at the state of that rare bird, the American soccer song? Read more about The New World

Ballads

Alternative

2006 World Cup

2009 Confederations Cup

2010 World Cup

Songs about national teams

United States

Sheffield Wednesday

Los Angeles Galaxy