Top 125 Best Songs About Ice Cream to Calm You Down

People write songs about just about anything, so why not Ice Cream. It can be used as an interesting metaphor for a variety of things. And it offers plenty of options for emphasizing its variety. Colors, flavors, sprinkled additions, could all be used as a descriptor.  

But Where Did Ice Cream Come From?

From Sicily, it was invented by an Italian chef named Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli in 1659. He sounds very posh, and at first, it was considered a dessert just for royalty. 

Twenty-seven years later, he decided to let us “common folk” into the secret and opened Le Procope. Guess what? It is still there. It is the oldest restaurant in Paris, in the heart of the Saint-Germain des Prés district. If you are ever in Paris, this ice cream parlor is well worth a visit.

A historical and cultural epicenter, it was favored by the artistic elite of Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. Ice cream, henceforth, became everybody’s favorite, and not just for desserts or just for the favored.

Largely Overlooked

Sadly, this is an area and a subject that hasn’t been visited in any depth by many songwriters. The imagination hasn’t run wild with examples of its value. But the only thing that prevents them from exploring and adding meaning is their imagination. 

However, some have used ice cream in the lyrics of a song. Let’s take a look at some of the best songs about ice cream.

Top 125 Best Songs About Ice Cream to Calm You Down

1

Ice Cream Man – Blur

This is a song that offers meaning on a variety of levels. Blur was one of the big Britpop bands along with Oasis and, to a lesser extent, Pulp. To say there was animosity between Blur and Oasis would be an understatement. But then, the mouthy Mancunian brothers of Oasis seemed to revel in animosity with anybody. Including each other.

Blur got on with it. Oasis tried to compare themselves with the Beatles. Dream on, boys, excuse me while I laugh. Blur was always more creative, in my view, and this track is a great example.

The Whip in Magic Whip

The “Magic Whip” was the title of Blur’s 8th album. It was their first album for 12 years and began its life in Hong Kong. Frontman Damon Albarn had witnessed the massacre in Tiananmen Square in 1989 on TV. He was inspired to use the “Ice Cream Man” in the context of protest. 

The Whip from the album title is a metaphor for being controlling. Ice cream is something we all love but used here as something else. The lyrics “Here Comes” offer a rather sinister feel. “Ice Cream Man” was released as a single.

There is a bass part that adds a spin to the “Mr. Softy” melody. Something that could be heard from the ice cream vans on the streets at the time. Despite its almost happy sound, there are some seriously dark undertones going on. Clever, imaginative songwriting.

2

Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice

This was a song by rapper Vanilla Ice from his first album, “To The Extreme,” released in 1990. It was first released as a B side to his cover version of “Play That Funky Music,” which flopped. 

It began to be played on its own and became his most successful song. Additionally, it had success around the world and introduced new audiences to hip hop. While not technically a song with an ice cream metaphor, the title and the performer’s name get it on this list of the best songs about ice cream.

The song was based around a Freddie Mercury song with a John Deacon bass line, “Under Pressure.” It was recorded by Queen with David Bowie. No writing credits or royalties were paid to them by Vanilla Ice’s people until after it had become well-known. Presumably, then, they had no choice.

3

Ice Cream Phoenix – Jefferson Airplane

This is a track from a band that has been consistently underrated in some quarters. It is taken from their 1968 album “Crown of Creation.” 

The song has “ice cream” in the title but appears to have absolutely nothing to do with the stuff at all unless there is some deeper meaning that I, and just about everyone else, appears to be missing.

That Slick Voice

Grace’s deep husky tones are prevalent in a song that is somewhat different from most of their other material. They have been called a “psychedelic rock band,” but I’m not sure exactly what that is supposed to mean. 

Pink Floyd was also called the same, but the two bands are dimensions apart. To me, Airplane was just a good solid rock band led by an excellent singer.

4

Ice Cream Cakes – Jeff Beck Group

This is a track featuring the inimitable Jeff Beck along with Colin Flooks (Cozy Powell) on drums. The Jeff Beck Group was a big influence on the blues/rock scene in the late 60s in the UK. But this was one of those stories of intrigues, lawsuits, and plotting that, if written in a book, no one would believe.

Mickie Most’s prodigy Peter Grant was involved in it all, and when this physical giant of a man spoke, you listened. There was subterfuge involving Jimmy Page, as Grant insisted he was present at every Beck rehearsal. Not to play, to “observe.” 

Next thing we hear 

Grant is trying to get Steve Marriott and then Paul Rodgers for a vocals job. Grant was finally introduced to Robert Plant, and all then became very clear what was going on. Jeff’s band went on the back burner somewhat.

This song is a simple tale of how we can feel when it all goes wrong, as it did for this excellent band. Released in 1972, it has a long intro and some good Bob Tench vocals that create a certain style and feel to the song. Not their best by any stretch of the imagination, but Ice Cream it is.

5

Ice Cream – Sarah McLachlan

This is a relaxing song about ice cream that puts you at ease with the world. Not the most complex of song structures you will hear or the most incisive lyric. She simply says, “Your love is better than ice cream.”

Now that might be a ridiculous analogy to some. But, if you really love your ice cream, it is a big deal. Released in 1994, it’s not meant to be complicated or too deep. Just kick back and enjoy a cup of coffee while pondering your emotions.

6

Ice Cream Man – Van Halen

If there is a chance of dragging out something from one of Amsterdam’s finest, then always take the opportunity. This is a cover of a song by Chicago Blues player John Brim that he originally recorded at Chess in 1953. On this track, the vocals were by David Lee Roth. He cited it as one of his favorite Van Halen tracks that he recorded with them.

A Quiet Enough Start

The beginning is him singing and playing an acoustic guitar for the first few verses. But then, of course, the others join in and let rip. This was the first album, and most of us weren’t quite prepared for a guitar played quite like this.

If it didn’t have your attention at first, it certainly gets it when Eddie lets rip as only he could. A basic blues song that has been borrowed from John Brim and brought into the world of Eddie and the boys. 

[nb7[/nb] Fudge Brownie – Lil Wayne

8

Brain Freeze – Lil Yachty

9

Ice Cream Truck – Montell Jordan

10

Sundae Driver – Pearl Jam

11

Neapolitan – Kodak Black

12

Soft Serve – Drake

13

Pistachio – Travis Scott

14

Butterscotch Ripple – Lil Uzi Vert

15

Cookies and Cream – Tyga

16

Strawberry Fields – Big Sean

17

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough – Post Malone

18

Rainbow Sherbet – Chance the Rapper

19

Mint Chocolate Chip – Lil Nas X

20

Bubblegum – Jay-Z

21

Salted Caramel – Kendrick Lamar

22

Vanilla Bean – Eminem

23

Black Raspberry – Childish Gambino

24

Mocha Almond Fudge – Busta Rhymes

25

Peppermint Patty – J. Cole

26

Mango Sorbet – Cardi B

27

Green Tea – Future

28

Pralines and Cream – Outkast

29

Rum Raisin – Lil Kim

30

Spumoni – The Notorious B.I.G.

31

Tiramisu – Missy Elliott

32

S’mores – Megan Thee Stallion

33

Caramel Cone – Drake & Future

34

Butter Brickle – Jeezy

35

Cotton Candy – Lil Baby

36

German Chocolate – Logic & Eminem

37

Carrot Cake – Biggie Smalls

38

Chubby Hubby – Jay Rock

39

Creme Brulee – French Montana

40

Hawaiian Punch – Ludacris

41

Heath Bar – Lil Scrappy

42

Hokey Pokey – DMX

43

Maple Syrup – Lil Twist

44

Lemon Meringue – Pusha T

45

Kool-Aid – Travis Barker & Run-DMC

46

Pecan Praline – Yelawolf

47

Pineapple Upside Down Cake – DaBaby

48

Reese’s Pieces – Lil Mosey

49

Sundae Smile – Lush

50

Pistachio Almond – Lil Keed

More 75 Best Songs About Ice Cream

51. 51. Cherry Garcia – Logic
    52. Rocky Mountain Road – Kanye West
    53. Raspberry Sorbet – Snoop Dogg
    54. Blueberry Cheesecake – Nicki Minaj
    55. Butter Pecan – Nipsey Hussle
    56. Dulce de Leche – Meek Mill
    57. Cinnamon – A$AP Rocky
    58. Lemon Sorbet – Rick Ross
    59. Orange Sherbet – T.I.
    60. Red Velvet – 2 Chainz
    61. Coffee Toffee – Wiz Khalifa
    62. Maple Walnut – Lil Pump
    63. Almond Joy – Lil Durk
    64. Blue Moon – Young Thug
    65. Birthday Cake – DJ Khaled
    66. Cinnamon Roll – Gucci Mane
    67. Coconut Cream Pie – A$AP Ferg
    68. Frozen Yogurt – YG
    69. Goo Goo Cluster – Lil Jon
    70. Grape Nut – Nelly
    71. Huckleberry – Nas
    72. Key Lime Pie – SZA
    73. Marshmallow – Lil Skies
    74. M&Ms – Machine Gun Kelly
    75. Nutter Butter – Lil Tjay
    76. Oreo – Lil Tecca
    77. Mint Julep – Duke Ellington
    78. Strawberry Letter 23 – The Brothers Johnson
    79. Dreaming Of Ice Cream – The Morning Benders
    80. Baskin Robbins – Jake Paul
    81. Sorbet – Mac DeMarco
    82. Butterscotch – Roy Ayers Ubiquity
    83. My Ice Cream Man – Rufus Thomas
    84. Sugar Cone – The Archies
    85. Nut Sundae – The Primettes
    86. Double Scoop – The Four Mints
    87. Fudge Cake – Max Roach
    88. Oreo Cookie Blues – Lonnie Mack
    89. In the Cone Zone – Yummy Bingham
    90. Cherry Pie – Sade
    91. Push-Up Man – Blind Melon
    92. Sweet Cream Ladies – The Box Tops
    93. Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino
    94. Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream – Twista
    95. Cold Cold Ice Cream – Eddie Hope & The Mannish Boys
    96. Coconut – Harry Nilsson
    97. Freeze Tag on the Beach – Brave Combo
    98. Jamoca Almond Fudge – Les Brown
    99. Just One More Sundae – The Four Preps
    100. Lemon Lime – Tricky
    101. Licorice Stick O Ricky – Riff Ruffin
    102. Malted Milk – Robert Johnson
    103. Peaches and Cream – Beck
    104. Sour Milk Cow Blues – Elvis Presley
    105. Strawberry Ice Cream Cone – The Dick Van Dyke Show Cast
    106. Vanilla Sky – Paul McCartney
    107. You Can’t Catch Me – Chuck Berry
    108. Banana Pudding – Big Daddy Kane
    109. Blackberry Blossom – Emmylou Harris
    110. Chocolate City – Parliament
    111. Coffee and Ice Cream – The New York Dolls
    112. Grape Jam – The Electric Prunes
    113. Lemonade – Beyoncé
    114. Mocha Locha Cha Cha – Rosemary Clooney
    115. Peppermint Twist – Joey Dee & The Starliters
    116. Red Berry Joy Town – Paul Weller
    117. Vanilla Fudge – Vanilla Fudge
    118. Watermelon Man – Herbie Hancock
    119. Whipped Cream – Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
    120. Blueberry Crumble – The Partridge Family
    121. Cherry Cherry – Neil Diamond
    122. Chocolate Salty Balls – Chef (South Park)
    123. Honeycomb – Jimmie Rodgers
    124. Marshmallow World – Brenda Lee
    125. Peaches – The Stranglers

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We have some suggestions. Have a look at our handy articles on Songs About Fighting, Songs About Water, Songs About Walking, Songs About Bravery, the Best Songs About Friendship, and the Best Songs About Clouds for more great songs with a specific subject.

Best Songs About Ice Cream – Final Thoughts

Not an extensive list, just six in total. I wanted to include some classic tracks about ice cream. There were quite a few I decided not to include, but in my view, these are the best of the bunch. I also tried to include some songs with ice cream in the title that had a bit of backstory.

But as we can see, in the eyes of the composers, there is more to ice cream than flavors and sprinkles. There can be a sadder side and a contemplative element to how it affects us. And, for some, it might be the last resort after a disappointment to gain a little relief from lingering bad feelings.

Until next time, let the music play.