20 Songs That Start With the Letter X - Musical Mum (2023)

Songs that start with X are hard to find because X is one of the rarely used letters in the English language. You can browse a dictionary, and it will only give you at least three to five pages of words starting with this letter. Thus, you might think that there are not a lot of songs written that start with the letter X. Besides, not everyone can use the letter in their sentences because there are only a few words that start with this letter.

You might be surprised to find out that there are actually many songs written using the letter X to start the verse or as a song title. You should try compiling them in your “Songs that Start With X” Playlist” and share it with your friends too. Have fun listening to these songs in different genres and find your new favourites, too!

1. “X-Static Process” by Madonna

Madonna – X-Static Process (Album Version)

The Queen of Pop never disappoints with her song which shared a message on how she dealt with the near-existential crisis she experienced herself. So many people also experience this and it is also during this time when being alone is the best solution so that you have all the time by yourself to reflect.

2. “XO” by Beyonce

Beyoncé – XO (Video)

From one pop queen to another, this song never fails to disappoint every fan existing around the world as Beyonce showcased her signature vocals her own way. This song is a surefire hit which even conquered music charts more than once.

3. “XIX” by Slipknot

Slipknot – XIX (Audio)

XIX is the roman numeral of 19. This song from Slipknot’s Iowa album also signified their nineteen years in the music industry. Further, it is a signature Slipknot track as it represents a new start for more successes in the band’s overall career. Lastly, a must-listen for every Slipknot fan.

4. “X” by Chris Brown

Chris Brown – X (Audio)

On this song, Chris Brown talks about moving on from his past relationship with a girl who played games with his heart. It can have a lot of different meanings and people can interpret it as a song of being rejected or moving on. Regardless, many people know this song as one of the best breakup songs written on the record.

5. “XYZ” by Hiromi Uehara

HIROMI UEHARA “XYZ”

This song is included in Hiromi Uehara’s debut album which shows why everyone loves her. The jazz notes are sweet and they are in no way too mellow or too bland. Furthermore, the piano accompaniment makes it an excellent choice for a rainy day at home wherein you are just simply gazing down the window as you watch the raindrops fall.

6. “XXX” by Kendrick Lamar

XXX.

This song showcases a collaboration of Kendrick Lamar’s smooth beats and the Irish band U2’s collective quirk in an exciting fashion. This song talks about how human rights are still shelved and not accessible to the members of the black community.

At the same time, U2 sings about the American dream of getting lost somewhere. This is a pretty intense song packed with a deep meaning that you will surely enjoy.

7. “X-Static” by Foo Fighters

X-Static

Now people should not get this confused with a song sung by Madonna simply because they share the same title. Nevertheless, this song is still dope and it is the only song that features another musician, Greg Dulli. He also saw how the first Foo Fighters album was made. That’s why it’s special for him.

8. “Xoxoxo” by Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas – XOXOXO (HQ)

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If you are a kid from the 90s and early 2000s who used to woo women and men by text messages, you might relate to the Black Eyed Peas song. This is about pursuing a girl using the power of text messaging, and XOXO is an old-fashioned way of saying “hugs and kisses” over the phone. This is an actual nostalgic beat that sends you to cool places once you listen to it.

9. “Xtal” by Aphex Twin

Xtal

A fantastic song and an underrated gem, as not many people know about this song. This is a delightful mix of vocals and EDM which is a good thing if you want something that will get your groove going without having too overwhelming notes in it.

10. “X Marks the Spot” by Coldplay

Coldplay – X Marks The Spot (Audio)

This is actually a hidden track as it was not a publicly released track by Coldplay. It sends a message to those who are expecting them to be the typical rock band. This song became a way as the band discovered themselves as an artist.

11. “Xtabay” by Yma Sumac

Yma Sumac – Xtabay (Lure of the Unknown Love)

If you want a song that can give that exotic feel without feeling creeped out, this song is for you. Sung by the iconic Yma Sumac, this song totally captured the vibe expected from her, given that her stunning vocals are indeed ageless and timeless.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if a lot of people would still love listening to her songs 60 years from now. It is one of the greatest examples of Central and North American folk music that is loved by generations.

12. “X-Kid” by Green Day

Green Day – “X-Kid” – Album: ¡TRE!

This is another heavy song from Green Day, which talks about a suicide done by a friend of Billie Armstrong, one of the songwriters of the hit track. It also talks about Generation X who might be experiencing a lot of rough time these days. This is a heavy song, indeed, but we hope that you won’t let the message deter you from appreciating how good this song is.

13. “Xscape” by Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Xscape (Audio)

This song is included in his posthumous album, and it talks about feelings of individuality and freedom. The King of Pop, as in icon, has always been known for his deep love for originality. The song talks about the time when he escaped from the “imprisonment” he experienced within him.

14. “X.Y.U.” by Smashing Pumpkins

[HQ] The Smashing Pumpkins – XYU

It is known as one of the favourites during their concerts which shows how really good this song is. So many people have described it as one of the loudest yet one of the best songs the band has produced. The song talks about how in the end, everything ends with you (U).

15. “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John

Xanadu | Olivia Newton-John & Gene Kelly’s ’80s/’40s Hybrid E.L.O. Roller Disco

This song is one of the tracks used in the movie musical of the same name. “The girl from Grease” was really stunning in her vocals in this song as she was able to send the message of the song to the listeners. While the film got a lot of mixed reviews, the song was undeniably one of the best things that came out of it.

16. “X-Offender” by Blur

Blur – X-Offender (Damon / Control Freak’s Bugman Remix)

This song talks about drugs and the “bugman” as the drug supplier of the one singing in the music. It is a bit heavy to digest and not many people are familiar with this song either. Still, the vocals are decent and the music is still interesting which shows that it can still appeal to a lot of people.

17. “X-Ray Girls” by Zoogz Rift

X-Ray Girls by Zoogz Rift

This is also one of the undiscovered gems for heavy metal fans as it is not known by many people. The sick beats of the song complemented the vocals and it is indeed a treat to anyone who enjoys metal and heavy metal music.

18. “Xanny” by Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish – xanny

The song talks about Xanax and how the people around her misused it to achieve their inner peace. In an interview, Billie Eilish said that the song is not necessarily a “don’t do drugs” song but more of a “be safe” song. This song does not encourage you to do drugs, still, but this song gives you a perspective on what it’s like to live with people who are constantly high and stoned.

19. “X-Ray Man” by Liz Phair

Liz Phair – X-Ray Man

For those who had enough experience of dating cheaters, you might relate to this song a lot. This talks about the singer’s boyfriend, who seems insatiable in terms of intimacy and sex.

Thus, he keeps on craving more to the point that he welcomes cheating just to have his desires fulfilled. Of course, this is not a song to glorify infidelity, but this is also worth listening to.

20. “Xplosion” by Outkast

Outkast – Xplosion (Official Audio) ft. B-Real

This last song on the list is a little bit rated for some people but if you are not that sensitive, you might still find this one cool and fun to listen to. This song shows a characteristic of every Black American rapping style – fun, explicit, yet sends a message. Many people love this kind of rapping style as it is one of the known examples of how great early rap music is.

Summary

The abovementioned songs have different genres, messages and artistic styles. Still, they all have a common denominator as all of these songs are fantastic to listen to and are known as gems, whether popular or underrated ones.

Of course, there are still a lot of song titles starting with the letter X in so many different languages. It is enjoyable to discover pieces that we never usually hear or listen to on the radio. Thus, having knowledge of these songs and creating a playlist can be so much fun.