We assure you that no quantitative methodologies were damaged in the creation of this list; we are just having a little fun. The songs are only offered based on arbitrary personal preferences, however if you believe we’ve missed a hidden treasure, please let us know.
The roofing industry joins forces to raise awareness of the importance of roofs on every house and business during National Roofing Week. Roofs not only shield what we cherish most, but they have also served as the basis for numerous well-known songs and movie scenes.
Although there aren’t many songs specifically about roofing, there are surprisingly many songs that mention roofs in their lyrics or names, and they can be found in almost every decade and genre. This highlights the value of rooftops and roofs, as well as the significance of the roofing sector.
Depeche Mode – Here Is the House
Even though the English electronic band Depeche Mode is best known for songs like “Personal Jesus” and “Just Can’t Get Enough,” there is a vast discography to explore. Fans believe the group’s 1986 album Black Celebration track “Here is the House,” a somber piece with harmonizing lyrics addressing memories that all occurred “under this roof,” is undervalued.
Green Day – Meet Me on the Roof
On their album 2020, the venerable punk musicians Green Day delivered this entertaining song. The narrator encounters a girl who seems out of his league while hanging out with pals at a bar in the song’s opening scene. In an effort to get her to date him, he asks her to “meet me on the roof tonight.” In addition, the song features Gaten Matarazzo from the hit TV show “Stranger Things” in a fun music video.
Mariah Carey – The Roof
Even if you don’t like Mariah Carey’s music, you have to appreciate the woman. But we most certainly are, and this is without a doubt her best song. We listen to this song all year long, even though Mariah only makes an appearance with her infamous Christmas song once a year. We won’t lie; hearing a gorgeous woman sing about a roof is a match made in heaven. Please do more of this! If Mariah is reading this, kindly send us some more.
The Drifters – Up on the Roof
This timeless song by the Drifters, which was first released in 1962, is a laid-back ballad about escaping the stress of daily life by ascending some stairs to find tranquility on a roof. The song was later listed as number 114 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and is also one of the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll listed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three – The Roof is on Fire
You had to be aware of this one coming! This hip hop music, which was released as a single in 1984, is well known for its chant, which has been used in numerous quotes and songs.
An honor from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers was given to the song and its well-known chant in 2006.
Marshmello – Rooftops
Turning to the present, DJ Marshmello, a creator of electronic music, launched this dance hit in 2018. In the same year this song was released, Marshmello was nominated for the Top Dance/Electronic Artist category in the Billboard Music Awards. Despite being a little repetitive, the lyrics express a couple’s unhappiness with one another and their “screaming from the rooftops / Screaming till our hearts stop / Let it out.”
The Del-Satins – Drip Drop
This rendition, which was recorded in 1963, features Dion and the Del-Stains doo-wooping about heartbreak. The original song was sung by the Drifters in 1958. Their leaking roof is adding insult to injury for the song’s narrator, who is getting wet on his head. The Billboard Hot 100 charted The Drifters’ version at number 58, whereas this version peaked at number six the year it was published.
Parliament – Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)
This 1976 P-Funk classic begins with an intro that repeats how the group is “going to tear the roof off the mother sucker,” suggesting they’ll party so hard the roof will come off. While the song may be best known for its catchy chorus of “We want the funk, give up that funk,” it actually has a longer intro. The song was Parliament’s first certified million-selling record and has been included in numerous films.
Phil Collins – The Roof is Leaking
Phil, you need to call us if your roof is dripping! We appreciate that you composed a song about it, but all it would have taken was one phone call to resolve the issue in less than 24 hours. Perhaps 12 hours for you, Phil! Our skilled roofers provide installation and ongoing maintenance repairs for a quality roofing service. Leaks should be fixed as soon as possible because ignoring them can cause more serious structural issues in the future. So Phil, put the piano away the next time, and give us a call instead!
