Sunday might bring peace and pancakes, but it’s also tangled up with all kinds of feelings, like restlessness, regret, romance, or just plain laziness. It’s the one day of the week that can feel like the beginning and the end at the same time, which probably explains why so many artists have turned to Sunday when writing songs. From soul to indie rock, country to hip-hop, these tracks use the day in many different ways.
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Best Songs About Sunday
1. “Sunday Morning” – Maroon 5
Lyric Sample: “Sunday morning, rain is falling, steal some covers, share some skin.”
This laid-back pop hit is all about spending a slow morning with someone you care about. It captures that warm mix of calm and connection that Sundays can bring.
2. “Sunday Bloody Sunday” – U2
Lyric Sample: “I can’t believe the news today, oh, I can’t close my eyes and make it go away.”
U2’s protest song turns Sunday into a symbol of tragedy. Inspired by the Bloody Sunday shootings in Northern Ireland, it became one of the most recognizable political songs in rock history.
Related: “Sunday Bloody Sunday” Song Meaning
3. “Easy” – Commodores
Lyric Sample: “I wanna be high, so high, I wanna be free to know the things I do are right.”
This soul classic uses Sunday as a symbol for letting go and starting fresh. It’s about walking away from something that used to matter and not looking back.
4. “Sunday” – Sonic Youth
Lyric Sample: “Sunday comes and Sunday goes, Sunday always seems to move so slow to me.”
This ’90s alt-rock track captures the strange mix of calm and confusion that Sundays can bring. It feels like drifting through the day with someone who’s always just out of reach.
5. “Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon” – Queen
Lyric Sample: “I go off to work on Monday morning, Tuesday I go off to honeymoon.”
Freddie Mercury turns a casual Sunday into a quirky, theatrical moment. At just over a minute, it’s a charming musical detour on A Night at the Opera.
6. “Sunday Kind of Love” – Etta James
Lyric Sample: “I want a Sunday kind of love, a love to last past Saturday night.”
Etta James isn’t chasing a fling; she’s after something that sticks. This jazz-soul classic set the standard for slow-burning romance songs with Sunday at the heart.
7. “Blue Sunday” – The Doors
Lyric Sample: “I found my own true love was on a blue Sunday.”
This short ballad from the Doors puts Sunday at the center of a love story. It’s a rare soft song from the band.
8. “Sunday Rain” – Foo Fighters
Lyric Sample: “Sunday rain, never seemed to wash away the pain.”
With Taylor Hawkins on lead vocals, this track deals with distance, confusion, and feeling stuck in someone else’s storm. Sunday becomes the setting for a slow unraveling.
9. “Sunday Best” – Surfaces
Lyric Sample: “Feeling good, like I should, went and took a walk around the neighborhood.”
“Sunday Best” is an upbeat pop track that turns Sunday into a carefree, sunny mood full of small wins. It’s one of those feel-good songs that became a viral hit.
10. “Sunday Candy” – Nico Segal
Lyric Sample: “You gotta move it slowly, take it in my body like it’s holy.”
Chance the Rapper and Donnie Trumpet created something joyful and reverent here. It’s a love letter to grandmothers, family, and Sunday church traditions wrapped in gospel-infused hip-hop.
Related: Best Songs About Grandmothers
11. “Everyday Is Like Sunday” – Morrissey
Lyric Sample: “Everyday is like Sunday, everyday is silent and grey.”
Morrissey turns Sunday into a symbol of boredom and isolation. It’s a gloomy take on the day’s stillness, delivered with his trademark melancholy.
12. “Groovin’” – The Young Rascals
Lyric Sample: “Groovin’ on a Sunday afternoon, really couldn’t get away too soon.”
This 1960s hit is one of just a few songs on this list without “Sunday” in the title, but it’s pure Sunday sunshine. It’s a snapshot of a lazy weekend date that feels just right.
13. “Sunday” – The Cranberries
Lyric Sample: “You’re spinnin’ me around, my feet are off the ground, I don’t know where I stand.”
This one captures the confusion that hits when someone pulls away but won’t say why. Sunday becomes the backdrop for mixed signals and unspoken feelings.
14. “Sunday Morning Coming Down” – Kris Kristofferson
Lyric Sample: “There’s something in a Sunday, makes a body feel alone.”
Kris Kristofferson paints a picture of a man at rock bottom, using Sunday’s quiet to highlight his emptiness. It’s a country classic that many other artists have covered.
15. “Sunday Drive” – Brett Eldredge
Lyric Sample: “Man, I thought we were only wasting time out on a Sunday drive.”
This country ballad turns a simple drive into a generational story about love, family, and growing up. Sunday becomes the time when life lessons sneak in without anyone saying a word.
16. “Sunday Morning” – No Doubt
Lyric Sample: “You came in with the breeze on Sunday morning, you sure have changed since yesterday without any warning.”
Gwen Stefani serves up a breakup song wrapped in ska-pop energy. The song shows how quickly something comfortable can turn unfamiliar.
17. “Sunday” – Bloc Party
Lyric Sample: “I love you in the morning, when you’re still hungover.”
Bloc Party’s post-punk approach makes Sunday feel raw and real. It’s about vulnerability and sticking around even when things aren’t picture-perfect.
18. “Beautiful Sunday” – Daniel Boone
Lyric Sample: “Sunday morning, up with the lark, I think I’ll take a walk in the park.”
This cheerful 1970s pop tune pairs a sunny day with someone special. Sunday becomes the perfect excuse for a carefree ride, a walk in the park, and hearing someone say they love you.
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19. “Sunday Morning” – The Bolshoi
Lyric Sample: “Oh, how we kneeled down, oh, we were so quiet, never any light there.”
This post-punk track takes aim at the rituals of Sunday with bitterness and burnout. It’s about growing disillusioned with the routines you were told to follow.
20. “Sunday in the South” – Shenandoah
Lyric Sample: “I can almost hear my momma pray, ‘Oh Lord, forgive us when we doubt.’”
This country song brings Sunday to life with fried chicken, gospel, and front porch memories. It’s a nostalgic song about the rhythms and rituals that define small-town Southern life.
21. “Sunday Morning Call” – Oasis
Lyric Sample: “Here’s another Sunday morning call, you hear your head-a-banging on the door.”
Oasis taps into the come-down after a party-heavy weekend. It’s a moody take on trying to pull yourself together.
22. “Sunday” – Earl Sweatshirt ft. Frank Ocean
Lyric Sample: “Loving you’s a little different, I don’t like you a lot.”
This hip-hop track is about love and personal struggles. Sunday is less about the day and more about moments of truth and tension in a fractured relationship.
23. “Why Are Sundays So Depressing” – The Strokes
Lyric Sample: “I love you in the morning, so you know it’s no lie.”
“Why Are Sundays So Depressing” captures the restless, lonely mood that sometimes hits on Sundays. It’s about wanting to be close but feeling far apart.
24. “Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)” – Moby
Lyric Sample: “Sunday was a bright day yesterday.”
Moby’s ambient piece has a lonely edge. It makes Sunday feel like a pause before something big, and maybe disappointing.
25. “Sunday Morning” – The Velvet Underground
Lyric Sample: “Watch out, the world’s behind you, there’s always someone around you who will call.”
Lou Reed’s vocals and that glockenspiel intro make this one unforgettable. It captures a strange kind of paranoia and tenderness all at once.
26. “Sunday Girl” – Blondie
Lyric Sample: “Dry your eyes, Sunday Girl, hey, I saw your guy with a different girl.”
This new wave hit tells the story of a girl dealing with heartbreak and jealousy. Sunday becomes the day she waits, hopes, and faces the ups and downs of love.
27. “On a Sunday Afternoon” – A Lighter Shade of Brown
Lyric Sample: “Sittin in the park on a Sunday afternoon, me and the crew just jammin the oldy tune.”
This laid-back early ’90s hip-hop track paints a picture of cruising, hanging out, and enjoying time with friends. Sunday is all about easy moments and good company before the week starts again.
28. “Sunday Morning” – Earth, Wind & Fire
Lyric Sample: “Sunday morning, I’ll be waiting, to your love I’m dedicated.”
This EWF song is about waiting patiently and feeling grateful for love on a Sunday morning. It shows how the day can be a fresh start with someone special.
29. “Another Park, Another Sunday” – The Doobie Brothers
Lyric Sample: “Another lonely park, another Sunday, why is it life turns out that way?”
This 1970s rock song captures the feeling of loss and loneliness on a Sunday. It’s about trying to move on but facing the lonely moments that make it hard to do.
30. “Lazy Sunday” – The Small Faces
Lyric Sample: “Lazy Sunday afternoon, I’ve got no mind to worry, I close my eyes and drift away.”
This upbeat, cheeky song shows a relaxed Sunday filled with neighborhood gossip and easygoing moments. It’s playful and captures the feeling of taking it slow while having a little fun.
31. “Raining on Sunday” – Keith Urban
Lyric Sample: “Pray that it’s raining on Sunday, storming like crazy, we’ll hide under the covers all afternoon.”
This country song uses a rainy Sunday as an excuse to slow down and focus on love instead of the usual stresses. It’s about taking a break together, no matter what Monday brings.
Related: Best Songs About Storms
32. “Another Sunday in the South” – Miranda Lambert
Lyric Sample: “Just another Sunday in the South, wanna put on some Shenandoah and crank it loud.”
Lambert’s song captures the laid-back, hot Southern Sundays where the simple things like good music, fishing, and sitting on the porch make the day special. It is about enjoying a slow, easy day away from the busy world.
33. “Sunday Sunday” – Blur
Lyric Sample: “You dream of protein on a plate, regret you left it quite so late.”
“Sunday Sunday” is about a slow Sunday where things feel stuck and a little frustrating. It’s about those small, everyday moments that don’t quite go right.
34. “Sunday Will Never Be The Same” – Spanky & Our Gang
Lyric Sample: “Sunday will never be the same, I lost my Sunday song.”
This one is about the sadness of losing someone who made Sundays special. It shows how a day once full of warmth can suddenly feel cold and empty.
35. “Never on Sunday” – Connie Francis
Lyric Sample: “You can kiss me on a Monday, a Tuesday, even Saturday, but never, never on a Sunday.”
This ’60s pop cover of a Greek classic has Connie Francis delivering a playful, fun tune about keeping Sunday sacred. It’s all about taking a break from romance and treating Sunday as a day of rest.
Conclusion
Sunday is weird. It’s peaceful until it’s not, lazy until the pressure of Monday starts creeping in. Maybe that’s why it keeps showing up in songs. It’s a free pass to write about love, loss, routine, and rebirth, all in one place. Whether you’re spending your Sunday dancing, crying, praying, or driving with the windows down, there’s probably a song (or 35) on this list that works for you.
If you liked this list, check out our picks for Songs About Saturday and our other Songs About Days of the Week lists!
