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Geography often serves as a muse for songwriters. Singing about one's homeland can reflect pride or critique, while referencing foreign lands transports audiences across the globe. Naming songs after places is so widespread that nearly every nation has a track dedicated to it. Budget Direct has curated a map highlighting the most popular songs inspired by country names.
To create this visual, the insurance platform scoured Spotify for tracks featuring country names and selected those with the highest play counts. Leading the list is Anuel AA's "China," boasting 631,980,232 streams. Despite the lyrics not directly referencing the country, the artist asserts that China's cultural influence resonates in the song's beat.
Bruce Springsteen's "Born in The U.S.A." stands as the most iconic track named after the United States, ironic given its critical undertones. Other notable entries include "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" from Evita, Rihanna's "Russian Roulette," and The Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian." Some selections, like Bosnia and Herzegovina's national anthem, offer a more niche appeal.
Explore the complete map showcasing popular songs inspired by country names below. For those eager to continue their global musical journey, Budget Direct has curated a Spotify playlist featuring these tracks, available here.
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