Pisces (born between February 19 and March 20) are known for believing in the impossible and channeling their rich, complex emotions into masterpieces, including timeless music. The imaginative water sign tends to be led by the heart, rather than the head, and we're not at all surprised that many of our favorite musical artists of all time belong to the sign of the fish.
But where would you find such a collection of songs, you ask? Right here-convenient, right? Now that we’ve established that you are in the right place for a Pisces-themed playlist, we have to address the bigger question: What exactly makes a song worthy of such a playlist? The best songs for Pisces and people looking to celebrate their spirit are songs that epitomize the qualities that Pisces people are most known for.
First, there’s Pisces’ symbol to consider. Pisces is ruled by Neptune and represented by two fish, which are usually swimming in opposite directions to represent the duality of a Pisces’ nature. Another important fact (both in general and specifically for the purposes of this playlist): Pisces is the mutable water sign of the zodiac, meaning people born under this sign tend to be marked by adaptability, flexibility, and empathy. Pisces are also lifelong dreamers with creative streaks that run deep and amazing listeners and advice givers. Basically, if you don’t already have a Pisces in your life, you’ll want to get one, STAT.
So what does all that mean for a Pisces playlist? It means that any playlist meant to evoke the spirit of Pisces needs to feature songs befitting a water sign and must include tracks that inspire the creativity, dreaminess, adaptability, flexibility, empathy, and general “feeling all the feels all the time”-ness of Pisces people.
As a Water element, this sign is rather emotional and sensitive. They are known to be rather mysterious yet intuitive. A Water sign is typically supportive and loves intimacy. This sign is known to relate well to healing, friendship, purity, and love. A Pisces, more specifically, tends to be artistic, imaginative, and musical. They are often fearful and sometimes can be a martyr but are quite selfless, tolerant, and gentle. They are loyal, compassionate companions and are known to be wise, despite being over trusting.
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A Pisces enjoys being alone, but also admires romance and time with close friends or family. An artistic Pisces enjoys art and visual media but also prefers sleep and downtime. They dislike criticism and cruelty, given their positive, sacrificing nature and ability to easily read a situation.
Exploring the Musical Landscape of Pisces
The deep and intuitive nature of Pisces lends itself seamlessly to a profound connection with music. As natural empaths, Pisceans are highly attuned to the emotional currents that flow through the melodies and lyrics of songs, allowing them to find solace, inspiration, and guidance in the power of music. Whether seeking to align their energies, navigate complex emotions, or simply find moments of tranquility amidst life’s turbulent waters, Pisces often turn to music as a source of comfort and clarity. Through the melodies that resonate with their souls and the lyrics that speak to their innermost truths, Pisces find a sense of belonging and understanding that transcends the boundaries of words alone.
Furthermore, the influence of music on Pisces extends beyond mere enjoyment - it often serves as a guiding force in their decision-making process. Drawing upon the emotional resonance of certain songs, Pisceans are able to tap into their intuition and inner wisdom, allowing the melodies to inspire their choices and actions in both practical and spiritual matters.
Songs that capture the Pisces Essence
Pisces are the hopeless romantics of the zodiac. They're likely to fall in love hard and often, which can also leave them more susceptible to crushing heartbreak than most (in a trend you'll be seeing a few times on this list). Again, few can capture all of the nuance of heartache quite like Pisces.
No sign is more dreamy and idealistic than Pisces, and Tyler, The Creator's "See You Again" feels like the perfect fusion of the sign's love for love and vivid fantasies. In the song, Tyler must confront the fact that his dream girl doesn't really exist and the gulf between her place in his mind and his place in reality.
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Of course, not every Pisces love song is about losing it. Chappell Roan's "HOT TO GO!" is a feel-good, chanted celebration of infatuation. She's so stuck on them that she's happy to be with them any way she can, stepping into her boldest and most confident self tin order to woo them.
Yep-that sentimental Pisces nature can even make an artist as powerful and self-assured as Rihanna act like a fool, as demonstrated by "Love on the Brain." The track's doo-wop sound transports us to the past with pure, dreamy nostalgia as she yearns for a love that's taken over her thoughts.
The unique perspective of Pisces can often make them feel at odds with the rest of the world, explored through the lens of a relationship in Hozier's "Too Sweet." The singer and his partner approach life in two different ways, so he's criticized for enjoying small pleasures, such as sleeping in and indulging his vices.
We think a lot of Pisces would find life much simpler if their exes would simply drop off the face of the planet, and love the way the idea is explored in Madison Beer's "Dead." The song reflects on a past lover who said they couldn't live without Madison, leading her to wonder why abandoning her hasn't left him dead.
While the typical emotional Pisces could probably admit that they have cried in the club, we like that Camila Cabello's "Crying in the Club" serves as a promise not to give in to sadness, and to find the joy in life even when you're down.
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It can be a struggle for Pisces to let go of the past, but it gets easier once they see that they're better off and ready for something new. Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" is an unusual approach to the breakup anthem, sounding moody and romantic even as he sings about no longer caring and having already moved on.
Olivia Rodrigo's "drivers license" made her an overnight star with its gorgeously vivid depiction of a broken heart.
A Playlist for the Soulful Pisces
Here's a curated list of songs that resonate with the Pisces spirit:
- “Daydream Believer,” by The Monkees
- “Unwritten,” by Natasha Bedingfield
- “Brave,” by Sara Bareilles
- “Empire State of Mind,” by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
- “Wildest Dreams,” by Taylor Swift
- “Ivy,” by Frank Ocean
- “Sweet Dreams,” by Beyoncé
- “Tenerife Sea,” by Ed Sheeran
- “How Far I’ll Go,” by Alessia Cara from Moana
- “Wake Me Up,” by Avicii
- “You Make My Dreams (Come True),” by Hall & Oates
- “Only the Ocean,” by Jack Johnson
- “Cry Me a River,” by Justin Timberlake
- “Adaptation,” by The Weeknd
- “The Adventure,” by Angels & Airwaves
- “Breakaway,” by Kelly Clarkson
- “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,” by Coldplay
- “Imagine” by John Lennon
- “Waterfalls” by TLC
- “Fountains” by Drake and Tems
- “Champagne Poetry” by Drake
- “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac
- “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish
- “Ripple” by Grateful Dead
- “Water” by Tyla
- “Hold Back the River” by James Bay
- “Across the Universe” by The Beatles
- “Water” by Kanye West feat. Ant Clemons
- “Waves” by Miguel feat. Kacey Musgraves
- “Family Ties” by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar
- “Will You There” by Michael Jackson
- “Higher Love” by Kygo and Whitney Houston
- “Ironic’ by Alanis Morisette
- “Gold” by Prince
- “I Can” by Nas
- “Lucky Me” by Jay-Z
- “The River” by Bruce Springsteen
- “ That’s The Way It Is” Celine Dion
- “Sail On” by Lionel Richie
- “Water” by ScHoolboy Q feat. Lil Baby
- “Come Sail Away” by Styx
More Songs to Dive Into
Here are some additional tracks that capture the essence of Pisces:
- Alvvays - "Dreams Tonite": This Alvvays track offers a diverse yet relatable perspective on the timeline of a romance. Featured synths create a nostalgic dream-pop sound that is found in other tracks on the Antisocialites album and allows for a dreamy melody throughout the song. Lead singer Molly Rankin’s vocals are rather composed until the end when she lets this front fall and reveals underlying pain described in the lyrics that tell a story of coincidental or purposeful forces that separate lovers.
- The Smashing Pumpkins - "Tonight, Tonight": This song might be the most iconic Smashing Pumpkins track because of its melody and lyrics that create an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. Guitars and drums are the only instruments featured and when combined, a light, distant melody is created that draws you in to the soothing nature of the song. The lyrics signify a coming of age story, complete with the emotions that highlight this full circle feeling.
- Gus Dapperton - "First Aid": This Gus Dapperton track is a dreamy ode to his girlfriend in the form of a musical melody love letter. The sound of this track is unique compared to Dapperton’s previous work that toyed with soft-rock, new wave, bedroom pop sounds and instead, this catchy tune combines R&B and pop to create this slowed down song.
- illuminati hotties - "MMMOOOAAAAAYYY": Many of the tracks on Burch’s album, Please Be Mine, are about heartbreak and loss, but they are reshaped to be love songs for moving forward and this track specifically embodies this hopefulness. Burch’s expressive lyrics and warm, gentle vocals create a pure, simple sound that resembles Fifties pop and is supported by a mellow guitar, bass, and slowed tempo.
- Talking Heads - "Artists Only": This Talking Heads track is featured on More Songs About Buildings and Food, the band’s second studio album. This album was a greater step towards a danceable style and singer David Byrne’s unusual rhythmic style. This song explores many different styles and features rapid rhythm while the lyrics sarcastically expose the problems prompted by art schools teaching artists to prove their creativity in uniform ways, which Byrne opposes.
- Dr. Dog - "My Old Ways": This Dr. Dog track is reminiscent of 60’s guitar pop, and the choppy piano, rhythmic tambourine, and bass add to the catchiness of the melody. The lyrics express a fear of reverting to past habits, and lead singer Scott McMicken’s cries combined with backing vocals’ harmonies creates a charismatic sound.
- Cage the Elephant - "Teeth": This final track on Cage the Elephant’s album, Melophobia, is a lyrically reflective yet inconclusive song that layers piano, strings, and acoustic guitar to create a hopeful, bittersweet melody.
- Hippo Campus - "Violet": This Hippo Campus song features simplistic yet meaningful lyrics that express ideas of rebellion and dissatisfaction with American cultural ideals, humorously hinting that the American dream is unobtainable.
- BADBADNOTGOOD - "Velvet": This track is an instrumental, funky instrumental groove that was self-produced by BADBADNOTGOOD.
- Dream Girl - "Sometimes": This Dream Girl track is a perfect blend of indie pop and surf rock that embodies devotion throughout the song. Featuring lead singer Lacey Hopkins’ wispy vocals that wail powerful lyrics of obsessive admiration, a steady dreamy guitar riff, and soft rhythmic drumline, this track delivers the euphoric emotion of first love.
- Porches - "Underwater": This Porches album is an introspective one and follows a theme of water. This track specifically features crisp snares, shaky basslines, melodic synths, and lead singer Aaron Maine’s expressive voice singing lyrics that allude to a playful dialogue in response to Frankie Cosmos’ song “High There Ronni Underwater”.
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Celebrating Latine Pisces Artists
There are many famous Latine Pisces - including Bad Bunny, undoubtedly one of the biggest mainstream pop icons we’ve seen in the last decade. Based on his thoughtful album rollouts, emotional lyrics, and empathy towards his Puerto Rican community, the superstar checks out all the common traits our Pisces friends share. He even reminded us of his sun sign’s tendency to fall in love easily in “Aguacero.” But there are more popular boricua artists we’re celebrating this month.
We’re also toasting Puerto Rican icon Ivy Queen, a fierce and empathetic feminist whose birthday lands on Mar. Besides our aforementioned favorites, more artists who are blowing out candles this month include Mexican-American songstress Becky G, New York City-based Puerto Rican duo Nina Sky, and Dominican rapper and singer Tokischa, who have all given us creative and sensual bangers throughout the years.
What else do we adore about Pisces? Their music brings out our sentimental side but also takes us straight to the dancefloor. Here's a look at some incredible Latine Pisces artists:
- Bad Bunny: Born on Mar. 10, 1994, Benito is one of the “most Pisces” Pisces in mainstream radio. As previously mentioned, he tends to give us imagination, empathy, and romantic lyrics via albums and projects. His most recent music video and single “TURiSTA,” explores post-breakup sentiments with lyrics like, “En mi vida fuiste turista / Tú solo viste lo mejor de mí y no lo que yo sufría,” comparing a past lover to a “tourist” after the relationship is over. Moreover, his latest album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS shows his creativity by meshing reggaeton and dembow music with traditional Puerto Rican music.
- Becky G: Born on March 2, 1997, Becky G poured her heart into her two last música mexicana albums ESQUINAS (2023) and ENCUENTROS (2024). Both albums showed how sentimental this Pisces could be, all while injecting nostalgia into her songs. A solid reference? “GOMEZX4” which is an emotional ode to her siblings. Moreover, during this música mexicana era, she was also imaginative with her album rollout by using street vendors to help promote her LP and, at the same time, give back to her local community. Besides music, the Mexican-American singer is also thriving in fashion collaborations. She recently dropped her active lifestyle collab with Fabletics. And how can we forget about her makeup line Treslúce Beauty?
- Nina Sky: With the catchy earworm “Move Ya Body” (released in 2004), the duo continues to thrive in the music realm, bridging the world of reggaeton, pop, and dance. “It is cool to see just how the power of music and how great music transcends time, and we feel very blessed to have contributed to that,” they said about the song’s success in a previous conversation with Remezcla. Last year, they kicked off their Y2QUÉ party series, which was designed to commemorate the most popular sounds of the turn of the millennium.
- Residente: Born on February 23, 1978, Residente is another Pisces to celebrate this month. Known for his empowering songs, thoughtful lyrics, and unapologetic point-of-views, the Calle 13 icon is one of the most famous Pisces rappers in our Latine community. A trait that shines in this Pisces is his imagination, which is prominent in this cinematic music video for “313.” In the past, he’s also let his creativity soar in other music videos like “Ron En El Piso,” where he features an AI-generated version of a younger René Pérez Joglar.
- Young Miko: Castillo translates her romance and sensuality into music. “Ojos Lindos” is a bachata-inspired track that oozes passion with hypnotizing lyrics like, “Esos ojos, como me miran / Te juro que son una delicia / Esos ojos como me excitan / No se puede negar.” And it’s not by accident. Castillo’s music has been previously described as “ethereal siren core,” which she agrees with. “I’ve always been a bit of a dreamer, being a Pisces and all, so that ethereal siren vibe has been my thing for as long as I can remember,” she said.
- DannyLux: DannyLux is one of the most popular and emo sierreño songwriters out there. And yes, he’s a certified Pisces who is celebrating his birthday on Mar. 12. In songs like “Ya No Estás,” he croons about being misunderstood. With lyrics like, “Tal vez es necesario que sienta tanto daño / Este frío en el alma y el duro desengaño / Nunca pude expresarlo, por eso escribo y lo canto,” he puts his feelings in paper, like many Pisces we know.
- Tokischa: Besides perreo and explicit lyrics, Tokischa also makes songs with empowering messages. In the recent reggaeton pop and dance track “SOL,” the Dominican rapper and singer delivers an uplifting message about the sun coming out after dark times. This also marked her first single via her own record label with the same name. “We are thrilled to launch SOL, a label that will be a home for misunderstood artists,” Angelica Piche, the record label’s co-founder in charge of the label’s development, said in a press statement. “It’s very important for us to give a voice and a space to people who, like us, started from scratch.” Launching a record label meant for misunderstood artists?