Budapest is an inspirational city, so it should come as no surprise that it has inspired artists, including a few musicians and lyricists. There are a number of songs that are either about Budapest or at least mention the city in passing. Whether it's because it's a great city or because the name is perfect for a rhyme, we're super happy to hear the word "Budapest" on the radio in songs. We've collected some of our favourites here, and as you go through the article make sure you play the videos, and crank it up!
The Lonely Island - Meet The CrewIt was my mom’s birthday so I had to fly home, We’re the Booty Twins, all we smoking Budapest, Never proposes, Budapest is the best.
Who wouldn't agree with The Lonely Islands? And how cool is that one of the funniest group of our time mentions the capital as one of the best places on Earth? Listen to the track here.Future Brown - Talkin' Bandz
I got an iced out crucifix, Fans out in Budapest,I don't speak that language, but they say it mean, you the best.
Yep, we are big fans of the future-electro-dance-pop band of Fatima Al Qadiri, J-Cush and the Nguzunguzu duo, and even more so for these lyrics.King Diamond – The Puppet Master
Night time in Budapest, So many people are waiting in line, Darkness without a glow, What a night to be watching the Christmas show.George Ezra – Budapest
My house in Budapest, My, my hidden treasure chest, Golden grand piano,My beautiful Castillo...” In his breakthrough hit, Budapest, George Ezra sings about a girl for who he would leave everything behind – including his house in Budapest. While we would never give up our house in Budapest for a girl, we're super thrilled about what Ezra chose to title the whole song.Necro – You're Dead
Shove the knife in deep coz life is cheap, Like hookers in Budapest...Jethro Tull – Budapest
...and a hot night in Budapest, it was a hot night in Budapest.
In this song, Ian Anderson sings about a girl he met in Budapest „skin of satin sea” and her cotton panty. The girl was helping out backstage and had really nice legs and the perfect smile. She made his night more than memorable.Pain Of Salvation – Beyond The Pale
"Budapest, you're burning me.” This is another song about the famous girls of Hungary. The band also wrote another song about the capital, Ending Theme, which included the lyrics "Budapest, you tore my world apart.”Ignite – Taken Away
Budapest, Hungary 1991, I met a boy named János, Confined to a wheelchair with multiple sclerosis, Solely on the movement of his chin, But he had so much to teach me, When I showed him some friendship, When I stopped to talk.Poni Hoax – Budapest
A chest with no breath creeping through a darkness, An iced game of chess melting in Budapest. Building a gambling house in my head, Near the castle a cold hunter lays, In Budapest.
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