Stuttering is a speech impediment that makes it hard for someone to truly express themselves. Some celebrities, such as Elvis Presley and Ed Sheeran, have this impediment but have not let it stop them. Like them, you need to know that your stuttering doesn’t define you, don’t let it stop you from achieving your goals. Today, we will look at some songs about stuttering that address this situation.
Some musicians use stuttering to their advantage to elevate their songs, which can bring attention to this issue.
The songs also show other reasons why someone might stutter, such as nerves or because they are lying.
So, let’s get started!
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21 Songs About Stuttering
These are some of the songs about stuttering and songs that include stuttering that you will enjoy listening to:
1. You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet – Bachman Turner Overdrive
One of the Bachmann Brothers had a stutter, which was the reason for this song. This song was written and sung as a joke only meant for him.
It ended up being quite famous, being the first stuttering song to reach number one on Billboard Hot 100.
Here, the famous English rock band is using stuttering as a way to describe a young person on speed, a popular drug at the time.
The song in general is a revolt against the older generations that badmouth the young ones. We have to keep in mind that this song was released in the 60s, a time when a big sexual revolution was happening.
3. I Ain’t Never – Mel Tillis
Mel Tillis belongs in all lists of songs about stuttering. His strong stutter sometimes made it hard for him to sing. That did not stop him from making sweet music, though.
Mel would take to songwriting and singing to deal with his stutter, giving us songs like “I Ain’t Never.” The song talks about loving someone regardless of what they are like, showing that even those with stutters are loved.
4. Stuttering – Fefe Dobson
This song about stuttering showcases another reason why someone can stutter, and that is because they are lying. In this case, the man in question stutters because he is guilty and cannot find the words to defend himself.
He cannot be honest, so he stutters while trying to find an excuse. This actually happens in real life when some people lie. They do not want to admit their mistake and try to find ways to cover it up, only their mind does not work that fast to find an excuse, and they end up stuttering.
5. Stutter – Joe
Joe also sang of someone who stutters because they are lying. It is a comfort to get proven right when someone lies to you, especially if they are out of excuses.
Joe’s girlfriend is playing him, which is hurting him. She lies about where she is and where she goes. He catches her in a lie because she cannot keep her lies straight and starts stuttering.
6. My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) – Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy uses both stuttering and repetition to add to their song’s overall feel. The stuttering makes the song sound edgier and portrays the tone of the song.
The piece was a hit when it came out 10 years ago and is still a great song to listen to today.
7. Too Much Time on My Hands – Styx
Rocking out to “Too Much Time on My Hands” will have you stuttering when thinking of the time that is t-t-t-t-t-ticking away. This piece uses stuttering to make the song stand out.
It talks of how we can sometimes have too much time that we don’t know how to spend. The song will have you thinking about what you do with your time and maybe even encourage you to use your free time wisely.
8. Oh Helen! – Arthur Fields
This is one of the oldest examples of songs about stuttering that can be found today. Arthur Fields sings of someone who has always made songs about stammering.
Willie Meek falls in love with Helen, although he has a hard time getting his words out. Nobody knows whether Willie is a real person or someone Arthur came up with, but it is encouraging to know that his stammer did not stop Willie from professing his love to Helen.
In this piece, Little Mix makes use of the stutter to portray strong emotions. Sometimes what we feel can be so strong that we have trouble getting it out.
It is a beautiful piece that shows a strong love that is more than words can elaborate.
10. Stutter – Marianas Trench
Your confidence can sometimes completely abandon you, leaving you stammering out of nervousness. This is exactly what happens in this song.
The singer is attracted to this girl, and although he is always so confident, he starts stuttering when talking to her. You know just how nerve-wracking this can be if it has ever happened to you. The only thing to do is to fight through it.
11. Stuttering – Jazmine Sullivan
It is so easy to start stuttering when you see someone you like but don’t know how to approach. There is so much you want to say, but the words just won’t come out.
If someone you are attracted to has put you in such a situation before, Jazmine Sullivan will help you realize you are not alone.
12. Poker Face – Lady Gaga
As many will tell you, your stuttering does not define who you are. It does not stop you from achieving anything, and you should not let it stop you.
If iconic performers, such as Lady Gaga, have used stuttering in their performances, you shouldn’t be shy of it.
13. Stuttering – Loick Essien & N-Dubz
The singer is disarrayed by the woman he wants because of how she makes him feel. His confidence leaves him when she asks his name, and he starts stuttering.
The words are easy to come by when alone, but the moment he has to talk to her, he stutters. He does push through it in the end and talks to her, something we all should learn to do.
Don’t let your feelings stop you from expressing yourself; take your time, and the words will come.
14. The Stuttering Lovers – The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem
This traditional Irish song has been around since 1961 and is a popular song in Ireland. The song not only talks about the lovers but also uses stutters in the song.
You will have fun listening and singing along to this song that will uplift you with its catchy and folksy tune.
15. Bennie and the Jets – Elton John
Elton got the idea to use the stutter in the vocal, turning it to “B-B-B-Bennie,” and the other composer Bernie Taupin left it in as it seemed to fit with the song’s robotic theme.
The song is an ode to glam rock, a popular style in the early 70s that was used by many artists, such as Gary Glitter and David Bowie.
This rock song shows someone who stutters because they are lying. The singer suspects the other person of cheating. He can smell cologne on the other person and does not get a direct answer when asking them questions.
The crying and lying make him mad, and he knows the other person is lying because of the stuttering.
17. My Sharona – The Knack
My Sharona is one of those songs that will always pop up once in a while, earning it the label of a timeless song. The song mentions Sharona, someone the singer is yearning for.
The man stutters throughout the song, giving it a punch that elevates the performance and has contributed to the song’s overall popularity.
18. Stuttering – Jessica Sanchez
Jessica Sanchez sang this song on American Idol as a contestant. It was a powerful performance that was made all the better because of her beautiful voice.
The song was a cover of “Stuttering” by Jazmine Sullivan and is seen by many as the best performance of the original cover.
19. Stacy’s Mom – Fountains of Wayne
This is another case where the singer made use of a stutter to enhance the song. It is about a boy dealing with unrequited love with his friend’s mother.
He is just a young boy who loves hanging out with Stacy. While she thinks he is into her, the truth is that the boy only goes to her house so he can admire the mother.
The stuttering adds extra flavor to the song, regardless of the inappropriate nature of the relationship.
20. After Last Night – Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic
After Last Night shows stuttering during ecstasy. The singer reminisces what happened the previous night that got him stuttering. He even thinks he is in love with the woman he was with because he cannot get her out of his head.
21. Stutter – Gucci Mane
Disclaimer, this is an explicit song by rapper Gucci Mane. It contains some foul language, so viewer discretion is advised. The song shows another situation that can make someone stutter. Gucci Mane also utilizes stutters in the song to help put his point across.
Last Words
The songs about stuttering we covered have covered multiple genres, showing you that stuttering is not something that should hold you back.
They are quite fun to listen to. Give them a listen and let us know which ones stuck with you.
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