So, you’ve got some pictures to post on Instagram. But before you can officially post the photos, you’ll need to think of a creative Instagram caption. Instagram captions can range from cringe-y to cool, and this can be a very delicate line. Plus, it’s really hard to be creative sometimes! If you’re in a bit of a creative rut, instead of writing something witty, you can write a song lyric for your Instagram caption – one that really captures the mood and essence of your photos. But what lyrics should you choose out of the millions of songs out there?
That’s where I come in! I’ve compiled the ultimate list of 200 super fun song lyrics perfect for your Instagram captions. Ready to spruce up your Instagram?
Rap song lyric Instagram captions
There are a TON of rap song lyrics that make perfect Instagram captions. I mean, it makes sense if you think about it because Rap songs tend to have a lot more lyrical content than other genres. Here are some of my favorite rap song lyrics.
1. “I got 99 problems but a b***h ain’t one” – 99 Problems by Jay Z
2. “I have hustle, though, ambition, and flow inside my D.N.A” – DNA by Kendrick Lamar
3. “I never sleep, because sleep is the cousin of death” – N.Y. State of Mind by Nas
4. “Sunny days wouldn’t be special if it wasn’t for rain, Joy wouldn’t feel so good if it wasn’t for pain” – Many Men (Wish Death) – 50 Cent
5. “We write songs about wrong ‘cause it’s hard to see right” – The Corner by Common
6. “I don’t want to grow old, so I smoke just in case” – Small Worlds by Mac Miller
7. “I got a mirror in my pocket, and I practice lookin’ hard” – Practice Looking Hard by E-40
8. “Even in the dark, baby, Imma shine bright” – Way Too Gone by Jeezy
9. “I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that b***h” – Truth Hurts by Lizzo
10. “I’m buyin’ the buildin’ of every door that closed on me” – Omerta by Drake
11. “If I don’t make money, it don’t make sense” – Where My Bag At by City Girls
12. “I know you think that Brad Pitt is hot, but you know I’m hotter” – Harry Potter by Foggieraw
13. “Started from the bottom now we’re here” – Started From The Bottom by Drake
14. “Don’t ever change, keep your essence, the power is in the people and the politics we address.” – Me Against The World by Tupac Shakir
15. “Stay far from timid, only make moves when your heart’s in it and live the phrase sky’s the limit” – Sky’s The Limit by Notorious BIG
16. “Sh**t don’t change till you get up and wash yo a**” – Institutionalized by Kendrick Lamar
17. “If they don’t know your dreams, then they can’t shoot ‘em down” – Too Deep For The Intro by J. Cole
18. “I’m trying to right my wrongs, but it’s funny them same wrongs helped me write this song” – Touch The Sky by Kanye West
19. “If I was you, I wouldn’t like me either” – Views by Drake
20. “I’m so ahead of my time, my parents haven’t even met yet” – Freestyle by Big L + Jay Z
21. “Birthdays was the worst days, now we sip champagne when we’re thirsty” – Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G.
22. “What’s the difference between me and you? About five bank accounts, three ounces, and two vehicles” – What’s the Difference by Dr. Dre
23. “A Louis belt will never ease that pain” – Money Trees by Kendrick Lamar
24. “Seasons go by like I’m binge-watchin’” – Do Not Disturb by Drake
25. “Truth is, we mess up ’til we get it right” – Marilyn Monroe by Nicki Minaj
Inspiring song lyric captions
There’s really no shortage of inspiring song lyrics out there. Here are my absolute favorite inspiring song lyric Instagram captions you’ve got to use for those moody and vibe-y posts!
26. “Welcome to wherever you are, this is your life, you’ve made it this far” – Welcome to Wherever You Are by Bon Jovi
27. “The sky’s your home, there’s no limit, you know you gotta find your wings” – FIND YOUR WINGS by Tyler, the Creator
28. “Find your peace in a place unknown” – Vagabond by Polaris
29. “Aren’t you tired of all of the violence inside of you? Just let go” – Gravity by Architects
30. “Souls don’t break, they bend, but I sometimes forget, I have to do this for you, and the only way out is through” – Doomsday by Architects
31. “I get knocked down but I get up again, you’re never gonna keep me down” – Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
32. “Life’s swinging hard, but I’m swinging harder” – Mercy by The Ghost Inside
33. “I’ve seen rock bottom, and I’ve smashed my fists against it” – Strength of the Mind by Killswitch Engage
34. “I believe I can fly” – I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly
35. “Risin’ up to the challenge of our rival” – Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
36. “If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make that change” – Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson
37. “You gotta get up and try, try, try” – Try by Pink
38. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson
39. “No one else can feel it for you. Only you can let it in” – Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
40. “’Cause baby, you’re a firework. Come on, show ’em what you’re worth” – Firework by Katy Perry
41. “Success is my only motherf***ing option, failure’s not” – Lose Yourself by Eminem
42. “Don’t be trapped in someone else’s dream” – N.O. by BTS
43. “High heels off, I’m feelin’ alive” – Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey
44. “Ain’t about how fast I get there. Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side. It’s the climb” – The Climb by Miley Cyrus
45. “I’m happier than ever” – Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish
46. “Stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive” – Stayin’ Alive by Bee Gees
47. “You shoot me down, but I won’t fall, I am titanium” – Titanium by David Guetta ft. Sia
48. “Like keep grindin’ boy, your life can change in one year. And even when it’s dark out, the sun is shining somewhere” – Premeditated Murder by J. Cole
49. “This opportunity comes once in a lifetime” – Lose Yourself by Eminem
50. “’Cause every little thing gonna be all right” – Three Little Birds by Bob Marley
51. “And if at first you don’t succeed, then dust yourself off and try again” – Try Again by Aaliyah
52. “I dreamed it all ever since I was young” – Congratulations by Post Malone
53. “In a world that keeps on pushin’ me around, but I’ll stand my ground, and I won’t back down” – I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty
54. “It’s a beautiful day, don’t let it get away” – Beautiful Day by U2
55. “There will be an answer, let it be” – Let It Be by The Beatles
Taylor Swift song lyric captions
Of course, Taylor Swift lyrics require a whole section on their own! Her lyrics really resonate to women around the world, so it’s no wonder her lyrics make popular captions for Instagram. Here are some of my favorites.
56. “You’ve got no reason to be afraid. You’re on your own, kid. Yeah, you can face this” – You’re on Your Own, Kid by Taylor Swift
57. “It’s okay, life is a tough crowd, 32 and still growing up now” – Innocent by Taylor Swift
58. “How can a person know everything at 18 but nothing at 22?” – Nothing New by Taylor Swift
59. “Sometimes, givin’ up is the strong thing” – it’s time to go by Taylor Swift
60. “Today is never too late to be brand new” – Innocent by Taylor Swift
61. “And if you never bleed you’re never gonna grow” – the 1 by Taylor Swift
62. “I could build a castle out of all the bricks they threw at me” – New Romantics by Taylor Swift
63. “We’re getting stronger now, find things they never found. They might be bigger, but we’re faster and never scared” – Change by Taylor Swift
64. “But I got smarter, I got harder in the nick of time” – Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift
65. “What a shame she’s f***ed in the head” – champagne problems by Taylor Swift
66. “Shake it off, shake it off” – Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
67. “Honey, life is just a classroom” – New Romantics by Taylor Swift
68. “You are the best thing that’s ever been mine” – Mine by Taylor Swift
69. “I swear I don’t love the drama, it loves me” – End Game by Taylor Swift
70. “I’m drunk in the back of the car” – Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift
71. “We never go out of style” – Style by Taylor Swift
72. “Today was a fairytale” – Today Was a Fairytale by Taylor Swift
73. “And by the way, I’m going out tonight” – Bejeweled by Taylor Swift
74. “And I don’t know how it gets better than this” – Fearless by Taylor Swift
75. “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me” – Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift
76. “Flying in a dream, stars by the pocketful” – Snow on the Beach by Taylor Swift
77. “Still bejeweled” – Bejeweled by Taylor Swift
78. “Darling, I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream” – Blank Space by Taylor Swift
79. “Too busy dancing to get knocked off our feet” – New Romantics by Taylor Swift
80. “Got nothin’ in my brain” – Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
81. “Argumentative, antithetical dream girl” – Hits Different by Taylor Swift
82. “I once was poison ivy, but now I’m your daisy” – Don’t Blame Me by Taylor Swift
83. “Draw the cat eye, sharp enough to kill a man” – Vigilante S*** by Taylor Swift
84. “I come back stronger than a 90s trend” – willow by Taylor Swift
85. “I got that red lip classic thing that you like” – Style by Taylor Swift
Country song lyric Instagram captions
Are you a big country fan? If you want to add some country lyrics as your Instagram captions, these are some amazing lyrics to consider.
86. “I got my toes in the water, a** in the sand. Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand.” – Toes by Zac Brown Band
87. “They say behind every man is a good woman, but I think that’s a lie—’cause when it comes to you, I’d rather have you by my side.” – Your My Better Half by Keith Urban
88. “Them cinder block walls ain’t never been cleaned, still ain’t as dirty as you done me” – Cold As You by Luke Combs
89. “’Cause it’s alcohol abuse, if you pour one down the sink” – Why We Drink by Justin Moore
90. “I know everybody says money can’t buy happiness, but it could buy me a boat” – Buy Me A Boat by Chris Janson
91. “Money can’t buy my soul cause it comes from a hard earned place” – Southside of Happiness by Ryan Bingham
92. “Whatever you do today, you’ll have to sleep with tonight” – You’ve Got to Stand for Something by Aaron Tippin
93. “I wish coke was still cola and a joint was a bad place to be” – Are The Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver) by Merle Haggard
94. “God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy” – People Are Crazy by Billy Currington
95. “You say it best when you say nothing at all” – Say It Best by Keith Whitley
96. “Running till you’re nothing sounds a lot like being free” – The River Jason Isbell
97. “When a flower grows wild, it can always survive. Wildflowers don’t care where they grow” – Wildflowers by Dolly Parton
98. “Got skeletons in your closet and I got bones to pick with them” – Skeletons by Brothers Osborne
99. “Ain’t no point in getting out of bed if you ain’t living the dream” – Living the Dream by Sturgill Simpson
100. “If youth is wasted on the young, have I wasted mine?” – 29 by Carly Pearce
101. “Fighting off my demons but they’re not quite dead” – Sorry for the Things by Benjamin Tod
102. “Happiness ain’t prison, but there’s freedom in a broken heart” – Runnin’ Just in Case by Miranda Lambert
103. “I’ll be where my reputation don’t proceed me” – Vice by Miranda Lambert
104. “May be the queen of broken hearts But I don’t hide behind the crown” – I’m a Survivor by Reba McEntire
105. “Any man of mine better be proud of me. Even when I’m ugly, he still better love me” – Any Man of Mine by Shania Twain
106. “She said, “I don’t drink, but sometimes I need a stiff drink sipping from a highball glass. Let the world fade away”” – Smoke Break by Carrie Underwood
107. “It is what it is till it ain’t anymore” – It Is What It Is by Kacey Musgraves
108. “Yeah, we fancy like Applebee’s on a date night” – Fancy Like by Walker Hayes
109. “He wore that cowboy hat to cover up his horns” – Brokenheartsville by Joe Nichols
110. “She put him out like the burning end of a midnight cigarette” – Whiskey Lullaby by Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley
111. “Love’s a gamble, love’s a curse. Love’s a b****, but it could be worse” – Hell Bent On A Heartache by Guy Clark
Song lyric captions for selfies
Have you got a fire selfie to post on Instagram and looking for the perfect song lyrics to encapsulate you and your vibe? Here are some of my favorite song lyric captions for selfies.
112. “But, first, let me take a selfie” – #SELFIE by The Chainsmokers
113. “Didn’t they tell you that I was a savage?” – Needed Me by Rihanna
114. “Tell me I’m your national anthem” – National Anthem by Lana Del Rey
115. “Ain’t you ever seen a princess be a bad bitch?” – Bad Decisions by Ariana Grande
116. “You’ll believe God is a woman” – God is a woman by Ariana Grande
117. “Paint me happy in blue” – Venice B**** by Lana Del Rey
118. “I drop a picture, now these b****es feel attacked” – Savage by Megan Thee Stallion
119. “I take it nice and slow, feeling good on my own” – Love Myself by Hailee Steinfeld
120. “I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire” – Roar by Katy Perry
121. “I’m walking on sunshine” – Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves
122. “Shine bright like a diamond” – Diamonds by Rihanna
123. “Hello from the other side” – Hello by Adele
124. “But I see your true colors shining through” – True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
125. “I keep dancing on my own” – Dancing On My Own by Robyn
126. “I’m a Barbie girl in a Barbie world” – Barbie Girl by Aqua
127. “Oops, I did it again” – Oops, I Did It Again by Britney Spears
128. “Say you’ll remember me” – Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift
129. “I’m a genie in a bottle, baby” – Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera
130. “I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine” – Pocketful Of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield
131. “I woke up like this” – ***Flawless by Beyonce
132. “Strike a pose, there’s nothing to it” – Vogue by Madonna
133. “I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it” – 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
134. “Who run the world? Girls” – Run The World (Girls) by Beyonce
135. “I’m still standing better than I ever did” – I’m Still Standing by Elton John
136. “I’m a savage” – Savage by Megan Thee Stallion
137. “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22” 22 by Taylor Swift
138. “I’m unstoppable. I’m a Porsche with no brakes” Unstoppable by Sia
139. “I’m a grown woman; I can do whatever I want” Grown Woman by Beyonce
140. “I’m every woman, it’s all in me” – I’m Every Woman by Whitney Houston
141. “You’re so vain” – You’re So Vain by Carly Simon
142. “I’m a motherf***ing woman, baby” – Woman by Ke$ha
Group picture song lyric captions for Instagram
Group pictures deserve some fun song lyric captions as well. Whether it’s a picture from a wild party or a reunion, these are the best song lyrics for groups on Instagram.
143. “Girls just wanna have fun” – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
144. “We are family, I got all my sisters with me” – We Are Family by Sister Sledge
145. “We’re all in this together” – We’re All In This Together by High School Musical
146. “Living young and wild and free” – Young, Wild & Free by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa
147. “We are the champions, my friends” – We Are The Champions by Queen
148. “We’re the kids in America” – Kids In America by Kim Wilde
149. “We’re cool for the summer” – Cool For the Summer by Demi Lovato
150. “We gonna party like it’s your birthday” – In Da Club by 50 Cent
151. “We’re beautiful like diamonds in the sky” – Diamonds by Rihanna
152. “We’re happy, free, confused, and lonely in the best way” – 22 by Taylor Swift
153. “We’re bigger than we ever dreamed” – Royals by Lorde
154. “Okay, okay, ladies, now let’s get in formation” – Formation by Beyonce
155. “Cheers to the freakin’ weekend” – Cheers by Rihanna
156. “These are the days we won’t forget” – The Days by Avicii
157. “Rollin’ with my homies” – Rollin’ With My Homies by Coolio
158. “We’ve no time for getting old.Mortal body, timeless souls” – Youth by Troye Sivan
159. “Five buddies all herded up on a Thursday” – No More Parties In LA by Kanye West
160. “Don’t stop me now, I’m having such a good time” – Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen
161. “Dance the night away” – Dance The Night by Dua Lipa
162. “The night is still young and so are we” – The Night Is Still Young by Nicki Minaj
163. “Toast to the ones here today, toast to the ones that we lost on the way” – Memories by Maroon 5
164. “Here’s a toast to my real friends” – This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things by Taylor Swift
165. “We can be heroes, just for one day” – Heroes by David Bowie
166. “Our days and nights are perfumed with obsession” – The Louvre by Lorde
167. “Daisy Dukes, bikinis on top, sun-kissed skin, so hot we’ll melt your popsicle” – California Girls by Katy Perry
168. “Let’s celebrate with a toast and get lost in tonight” – Light Up by Drake
169. “You know we’re gonna be legends” – Young God by Halsey
170. “I’ll be there for you like I’ve been there before” – I’ll Be There For You by The Rembrandts
Couples Instagram song lyric captions
There are so many love songs out there that encapsulate what it feels like to be in love, so it’s hard to whittle down my favorites. But here are the absolute best couples’ Instagram song lyric captions you should use to show off your significant other.
If you’re looking for some romantic songs for your first dance at your wedding, I’ve also got a list of the best first dance songs!
171. “I like me better when I’m with you” – I Like Me Better by Lauv
172. “Hot summer nights, mid-July, when you and I were forever wild” – Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Rey
173. “In the next one, will you find me?” – We’re in Love by boygenius
174. “Now I’ve got you in my space. I won’t let go of you” – Latch by Disclosure ft. Sam Smith
175. “We’ve been doin’ all this late night talking” – Late Night Talking by Harry Styles
176. “Nothing lasts forever, but this is getting good now” – Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift
177. “I love you like a fat kid loves cake” – 21 Questions by 50 Cent
178. “If there’s no one beside you when your soul embarks. Then I’ll follow you into the dark” – I Will Follow You Into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie
179. “I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you” – First Day of My Life by Bright Eyes
180. “You are the smell before rain, you are the blood in my veins” – The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot by Brand New
181. “Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down. Never gonna run around and desert you” – Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
182. “Come what may, I won’t abandon you or leave you behind because love is a loyalty sworn, not a burning for a moment” – The Weight by Thrice
183. “All that I am, all that I ever was is here in your perfect eyes, they’re all I can see” – Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol
184. “I’ll miss you more than anyone in my life. I love you more than anyone in my life” – Something About Us by Daft Punk
185. “Changing my life with a wave of her hand” – Here, There and Everywhere by The Beatles
186. “I love you like Kanye loves Kanye” – I love Kanye by Kanye West
187. “I wanna scream “I love you” from the top of my lungs, but I’m afraid that someone else will hear me” – The (Shipped) Gold Standard by Fall Out Boy
188. “She’s made of outer space and her lips are like the galaxy’s edge and her kiss the color of a constellation falling into place” – Arabella by Arctic Monkeys
189. “My baby’s sweet as can be. She’d give me toothaches just from kissin’ me” – Work Song by Hozier
190. “You and me, forevermore” – New Year’s Day by Taylor Swift
191. “Heaven is not fit to house a love like you and I” – Francesca by Hozier
192. “Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can’t help falling in love with you” – Can’t Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley
193. “Breathe out, so I can breathe you in, hold you in” – Everlong by Foo Fighters
194. “At my most beautiful, I count your eyelashes secretly with every one, whisper, “I love you” – At My Most Beautiful by R.E.M
195. “However far away, I will always love you. However long I stay, I will always love you. Whatever words I say, I will always love you.” – Lovesong by The Cure
196. “At last my love has come along, my lonely days are over, and life is like a song” – At Last by Etta James
197. “I will wash your hair at night and dry it off with care” – I Will by Mitski
198. “I would walk five hundred miles” – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers
199. “I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you’re in the world” – Your Song by Elton John
200. “No grave can hold my body down I’ll crawl home to her” – Work Song by Hozier
