The 125 Best Song Lyrics to Use in Your Instagram Captions

If you're having a hard time coming up with the perfect words to pair with your photos, why not use some famous song lyrics for captions on your Instagram posts instead? In this article, our editors have curated a list of over 100 lyrics for photos to use in your next IG post.

From timeless classics to contemporary hits, these song lyric captions offer a myriad of sentiments, making them the fab accompaniment to your posts—no matter the occasion. Whether you're capturing the splendor of a sunset or snapping selfies on a trip abroad, we've got you covered with the following song lyrics to caption your photos and reels with.

In this article:

• Good Song Lyrics for Couple Photo Captions
• Cute Song Lyrics Captions for Selfies
• Fun Song Lyrics Captions for a Night Out
• Song Lyrics Captions for Outfit Pics
• Country Song Lyrics for Captions
• Song Lyrics for Travel Captions
• Song Lyrics for Birthday Captions
• Love Song Lyrics for Anniversary Captions
• Song Lyrics Captions From Popular Artists

Good Song Lyrics for Couple Photo Captions

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When it comes to choosing song lyrics for captions on your cute couples pics, there are plenty of love songs that fit the bill. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or capturing the sweet moments of day-to-day life, these couple captions will add that certain cool factor to your next lovey-dovey IG dump.

• "If you hadn't been there, where would I be?" — "If You Hadn't Been There," Dolly Parton, If You Hadn't Been There
• "If it's now or never, would you be there to take my hand?" — "Vertigo," Zeds Dead, Return to The Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness
• "Young and fine and dark and handsome." — "BMF," SZA, SOS Deluxe: LANA
• "If I broke my arm, would you sign my cast?" — "Scared Of Loving You," Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, I Said I Love You First
  
• "Hash brown, egg yolk, I will always love you." — "Keep Driving," Harry Styles, Harry's House
• "You call the shots, babe, I just wanna be yours." — "I Wanna Be Yours," Arctic Monkeys, AM
• "I just called to say I love you." — "I Just Called to Say I Love You," Stevie Wonder, The Woman in Red Soundtrack
• "If the world was ending, I'd wanna be next to you." — "Die With A Smile," Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, MAYHEM
  
• "It's the beat my heart skips when I'm with you." — "Crazy in Love," Beyoncé, Dangerously in Love
• "In the next one, will you find me?" — "We're In Love," Boygenius, The Record
• "Hot summer nights, mid-July, when you and I were forever wild." — "Young and Beautiful," Lana Del Rey, Young and Beautiful
• "You're still the one I run to." — "You're Still the One," Shania Twain, Come On Over
• "Oh I won't be afraid, just as long as you stand, stand by me." — "Stand By Me," Ben E. King, Don't Play That Song
• "We've been doin' all this late night talking." — "Late Night Talking," Harry Styles, Harry's House
• "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day." — "My Girl," The Temptations, The Temptations Sing Smokey
• "'Cause your love is my love." — "My Love is Your Love," Whitney Houston, My Love is Your Love
• "I just want you close, where you can stay forever." — "No One," Alicia Keys, No One
• "Doesn't matter what dreams come true, I was born for loving you." — "Born For Loving You," Big Thief, Vampire Empire/Born For Loving You
• "Just thinking of you and the way you look tonight." — "The Way You Look Tonight," Tony Bennett, Rarities, Outtakes & Other Delights, Vol. 2
• "Meet me in the afterglow." —"Afterglow," Taylor Swift, Lover
• "Bring your sweet loving, bring it on home to me." — "Bring It On Home To Me," Sam Cooke, The Man Who Invented Soul
• "Darling, you send me." — "You Send Me," Aretha Franklin, Aretha Now

Cute Song Lyrics Captions for Selfies

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Are you in search of the best song lyrics to caption your selfies on social media? Look no further. We've gathered a few music quotes for Instagram (including some Taylor Swift captions, obviously) that'll give your next photo dump a little extra pizzazz.

• "I wanna feel the rush." — Madison Beer, "May You Mine," Make You Mine
• "So take it like a taker, 'cause, baby, I'm a giver." — "Giver," Chappell Roan, CR2*
• "My cheeks are red like cherries in the spring." — "Diet Pepsi," Addison Rae, Diet Pepsi
• "I trip and fall in love, just like a Tuesday drunk." — "Handlebars," JENNIE, Dua Lipa, Ruby
• "I'm one of one." — "ALIEN SUPERSTAR," Beyoncé, Renaissance
• "It's me, hi." —"Anti-Hero," Taylor Swift, Midnights
• "I'm not here for long, catch me or I go Houdini." — "Houdini," Dua Lipa, Houdini
• "I'm just a soul whose intentions are good." — "Feeling Good," Nina Simone I Put a Spell on You
• "I'm your favorite reference, baby." — "360," Charli xcx, Brat
• "Lacy, oh Lacy, skin like puff pastry." — Lacy," Olivia Rodrigo, Guts
• "She is like a cat in the dark." — "Rhiannon," Fleetwood Mac, Fleetwood Mac
• "I-T-G-I-R-L." — "IT GIRL," Aliyah's Interlude, IT GIRL
• "I don't do too much talking these days." — "These Days," Nico, Chelsea Girl
• "I'm someone to hold true." — "Pink + White," Frank Ocean, Blonde
• "You know it's not the same as it was." — "As It Was," Harry Styles, Harry's House
• "Oh my, my, my, I'm feeling high." — "On & On," Erykah Badu, Baduizm
• "Vintage tee, brand new phone." — "Cardigan," Taylor Swift, Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions
• "Pop pop, it's show time! Show time! Guess who's back again?" — "24k Magic," Bruno Mars, 24K Magic
• "You keep me walking on the same line." — "Back On 74," Jungle, Volcano
• "'Cause my love is mine, all mine." — "My Love Mine All Mine," Mitski, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We

Fun Song Lyrics Captions for a Night Out

Make your night unforgettable and your photos pop with the perfect song lyrics for captions, setting the stage for a night of fun and unforgettable memories. From iconic one-liners by David Bowie to Dua Lipa captions that'll make your photos sing, here are a few fun song lyrics to pair with your night-out photos.

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• "Roman numeral seven, bae, drop it like it's hot." — "Luther," Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye, SZA, GNX
• "Future trippin'." — "Future Tripping," Kelsea Ballerini, PATTERNS (Deluxe)
• "You know I'm impatient." — "Messy," Lola Young, This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway
• "You're out of candy, I can get you mo-o-ore." — "Garden of Eden," Lady Gaga, MAYHEM
• "Send him to the moon, that's just how I feel, yellin'." — "tv off," Kendrick Lamar, GNX
• "Now, I've had the time of my life." — "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes, Dirty Dancing Soundtrack
• "I just want to dance the night away." — "Blame It on the Boogie," The Jacksons, Destiny
• "How'd we end up on the floor anyway?" —"Maroon," Taylor Swift, Midnights
• "Finally I found the smiles." — "Church Girl," Beyoncé, Renaissance
• "It feels like one of those nights we won't be sleeping." —"22," Taylor Swift, Red (Taylor's Version)
• "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time." — "Don't Stop Me Now," Queen, Jazz
• "Baby, you can find me under the lights, diamonds under my eyes" — "Dance The Night," Dua Lipa, Barbie: The Album
• "Girls just wanna have fun." — "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," Cyndi Lauper, She's So Unusual
• "If you dance, I'll dance." — "Say Yes To Heaven," Lana Del Rey, Say Yes To Heaven
• "If I was you, I'd wanna be me too." — "Me Too," Meghan Trainor, Thank You
• "I'm dancing barefoot, heading for a spin." — "Dancing Barefoot," Patti Smith, Wave
• "Lights out, follow the noise, baby, keep on dancing like you ain't got a choice" — "Physical," Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia
• "Let's dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues." — "Let's Dance," David Bowie, Let's Dance
• "The night is still young and so are we." ― "The Night Is Still Young," Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint

Song Lyrics Captions for Outfit Pics

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Elevate your outfit pics by using famous song lyrics for captions on Instagram. Whether you're strutting your stuff in a glamorous gown or showcasing your casual, everyday ~lewk~, these music quotes will take your posts to the next level.

• "And by the way, I'm going out tonight," — "Bejeweled," Taylor Swift, Midnights
• "I'm 14 carat. Doing it up like Midas." — "Good For You," Selena Gomez, Revival
• "Stilеttos kicking vintage crystal off the bar." — "ALIEN SUPERSTAR," Beyoncé, Renaissance
• "Darling I'm a nightmare dressed like a daydream." — "Blank Space," Taylor Swift, 1989
• "Ten different looks and my looks all kill." — "Money," Cardi B, Money
• "Ain't you ever seen a princess be a bad bitch?" — "Bad Decisions," Ariana Grande, Dangerous Woman
• "I'm every woman, it's all in me." — "I'm Every Woman," Chaka Khan, Chaka
• "Don't call me angel. You can't pay my price." ― "Don't Call Me Angel," Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus, Charlie's Angels: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
• "You haven't seen the best of me."— "Masterpiece," Jessie J, Sweet Talker
• "It should cost a billion to look this good." — "PURE/HONEY," Beyoncé, Renaissance
• "A little less conversation, a little more action." — "A Little Less Conversation," Elvis Presley, Elvis: 30 #1 Hits
• "Put on that red dress." — "Lady in Red," Chris De Burgh, Into the Light

Country Song Lyrics for Captions

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Boast about your love for country music with our collection of Tim McGraw captions and other country song lyrics for captions. Whether you're sharing your adventures in the great outdoors, celebrating life's simple pleasures or celebrating new love, use these cool song phrases to strike a chord with your followers.

• "We got somethin' goin' on." — "Islands In the Stream," Dolly Parton Ft. Kenny Rogers, Eyes That See in the Dark
• "She knows the high stakes." — "Wide Open Spaces," The Chicks, Wide Open Spaces
• "Don't think I can keep it all in." — "It's Your Love," Tim McGraw ft. Faith Hill, Everywhere
• "Long hair, slow eyes, I like your style," — "Daytona Sand," Orville Peck, Bronco: Chapters 1 & 2
• "Sunshine mixed with a little hurricane." – "Perfect Storm," Brad Paisley, Moonshine in the Trunk
• "I've been everywhere, man." — "I've Been Everywhere," Johnny Cash, Unchained
• "Makes me wanna take a back road." — "Take a Back Road," Rodney Atkins, Take A Road Back
• "Here you come again," — "Here You Come Again," Dolly Parton, Dumplin' Soundtrack
• "Oh, a sailor sky made a perfect sunset." — "Something Like That,"
• "Life is good today." — "Toes," Zac Brown Band, Live - The Rock Bus Tour
• "Always stay humble and kind." — "Humble and Kind," Tim McGraw, Damn Country Music
• "This is a drop everything kind of thing." — "Crash My Party," Luke Bryan, Crash My Party

Song Lyrics for Travel Captions

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Elevate your wanderlust-filled Instagram feed with these travel-inspired song lyrics for captions. Whether you're exploring far-off destinations or rediscovering your local gems, these cool song lines will add an extra layer to your travel captions and photos.

• "Rainbow gelato in the streets." — "COZY, " Beyoncé, Renaissance
• "Pink moon is on its way." — "Pink Moon," Nick Drake, Pink Moon
• "Find me where the wild things are." — "Wild Things," Alessia Cara, Know-It-All
• "If you're traveling to the north country fair." — "Girl From the North Country," Bob Dylan ft. Johnny Cash, Nashville Skyline
• "Wake me up before you go-go." — "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," Wham!, Make It Big
• "Headed down south to the land of the pines." — "Wagon Wheel," Old Crow Medicine Show, Old Crow Medicine Show
• "I got my head checked by a jumbo jet." — "Loser," Beck, Mellow Gold
• "I wanna go where nobody's been." — "CUFF IT," Beyoncé, Renaissance
• "Climb, climb around on the front seat." — "Riding in My Car," Elizabeth Mitchell, You Are My Sunshine
• "Take me down to the Paradise City, where the grass is green and the girls are pretty." — "Paradise City," Guns N' Roses Appetite for Destruction
• "I love it when we're cruising together." — "Cruisin'," Smokey Robinson, A Quiet Storm
• "She needs wide open spaces." — "Wide Open Spaces," The Chicks, Wide Open Spaces
• "Truckin' — got my chips cashed in." — "Truckin'," Grateful Dead, American Beauty

Song Lyrics for Birthday Captions

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Make your birthday Instagram posts even better by using our collection of fun, silly and funny music captions below.

• "Light my candles, gotta make a wish."— "B-Day Song," Madonna, MDNA
• "I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22." — "22," Taylor Swift, Red (Taylor's Version)
• "We're gonna have a good time." — "Birthday," The Beatles, The Beatles
• "It's your birthday, you don't have to do nothin'." — "Birthday," Destiny's Child, Destiny's Child
• "Tell 'em that it's my birthday!" — "Birthday," Selena Gomez, Stars Dance
• "Fallin' and laughin' at the drinks we spilled."— "Birthday," Kings of Leon, Come Around Sundown
• "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to."— "It's My Party," Lesley Gore, I'll Cry If I Want To
• "We gonna party like it's your birthday." — "In Da Club,' 50 Cent, Get Rich or Die Tryin'
• "Turn my birthday into a lifestyle." — "Pop Style," Drake, Views
• "You're another year older and wiser and you're still so damn cute." — "Better Get to Livin'," Dolly Parton, Dumplin' Soundtrack
• "Make it like your birthday everyday."— "Birthday," Katy Perry, Prism
• "Come on, Barbie, let's go party."— "Barbie Girl," Aqua, Aquarium
• "It's my birthday, Imma live my fantasy."— "It's my Birthday," will.i.am ft. Cody Wise, It's My Birthday

Love Song Lyrics for Anniversary Captions

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From the best rap lyrics for captions to sweet heartfelt lines from the classics, these anniversary captions are sure to make your Instagram post unforgettable. Use these love song lyrics for captions on your next celebratory post.

• "You still do it for me, babe." — "False God," Taylor Swift, Lover
• "The best is yet to come and won't that be fine." — "The Best Is Yet to Come," Frank Sinatra, It Might as Well Be Swing
• "I can't lose when I'm with you." — "Snooze," SZA, SOS
• "Love me tender, love me sweet." — "Love Me Tender," Elvis Presley, Love Me Tender
• "Hold up, they don't love you like I love you." — "Hold Up," Beyoncé, Lemonade
• "Unforgettable in every way." — "Unforgettable," Nat King Cole, Unforgettable
• "You're still the one I run to." — "You're Still the One," Shania Twain, Come On Over
• "And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while." — "Just the Way You Are," Bruno Mars, Doo-Wops & Hooligans
• "I'm in love with the shape of you." — "Shape of You," Ed Sheeran, ÷ (Divide)
• "You make it easier when life gets hard." — "Bless the Broken Road," Rascal Flatts, Feels Like Today
• "If I could turn back time." — "If I Could Turn Back Time," Cher, Heart of Stone
• "'Cause baby, we ain't got nothing without love." — "1+1," Beyoncé, 4
• "Baby, we've come a long way." — "You Are the Best Thing," Ray LaMontagne, Gossip in the Grain

Song Lyrics Captions From Popular Artists

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Dive into the lyrics of popular artists with these collections of captions and love song quotes—you're bound to find a few that'll fit your next photo dump. Whether you're in the mood for a Taylor Swift call-out or a moody one-liner by Drake, there are plenty of music quotes for Instagram to choose from.

• Taylor Swift Captions
• Sabrina Carpenter Captions
• Chappell Roan Captions
• Charli xcx Captions
• Drake Captions
• Beyoncé Captions
• Usher Captions
• Jonas Brothers Captions
• Dua Lipa Captions
• Ed Sheeran Captions
• Tim McGraw Captions
• Kelsea Ballerini Captions