Autistic songs?

[AprilR]

A beautiful song, if i did not know i was autistic i could relate to the lyrics even more.

 

[GrownupGirl]

I suppose every song, fictional character and celebrity is autistic now in some way. And that's why NTs say that aggravating line, "Aren't we all just a little autistic?"

 

[Thinx]

I suppose every song, fictional character and celebrity is autistic now in some way. And that's why NTs say that aggravating line, "Aren't we all just a little autistic?"

How do you mean?

 

[Outdated]

I’ve been watching a lot of youtube videos lately, mostly music reaction videos, and one that keeps popping up in searches is a very talented Aussie musician who describes himself as having a personality disorder.

Tim Minchin. He may not be autistic but there certainly seems to be a lot of overlap. I noticed it when listening to his song Rock And Roll Nerd, which he wrote about himself. I found I was able to relate to a lot of his descriptions, and he also hates wearing shoes.

Language warning, he is Australian.

If you want to see what serious talent is watch this one, he’s having a go at Sony because they wouldn’t sign him up, and he has a dig at the singer from Pearl Jam while he’s at it.

 

[Outdated]

These songs are from back in the early 80s when none of us knew anything about autism, yet the songs seem fairly relevant.

Social isolation:

ADHD:

 

[tlc]

I'm not that good with lyrics, but I've wondered about this one since I bought the album in 1992.

https://genius.com/Wilson-phillips-alone-lyrics

 

[Ronald Zeeman]

How much more of an anthem can you get than this describes my journey through life. love her voice. Incredible singer. Great album lots of other great songs some very relevant. first time I heard this song at a party 6 years ago I was stunned, immediately bought the CD to hear more songs What a voice lots of great songs why is she not a major singer. last time I heard a voice like this was Janice Joplin conveys so much emotion.

 

[Captain Jigglypuff]

A lot of people say Wonder by Natalie Merchant is about an autistic person.

 

[MROSS]

The 1978 Andrew Gold song, 'Thank-you For Being a Friend."

 

[Ronald Zeeman]

Being on this forum for a while now Someone to love Jefferson Airplane, like watching younger people as listen to Grace Slick sing for the first time. What a voice most powerful female voice you will ever hear. Crank it up.

 

[Glennwood Road Ent 21]

Hot jalapeño performed by Jahri's World for children who diagnosed with autism

 

[MROSS]

Do you know any songs that you feel are about autism and/or autistic people and/or describe things that you as an autistic person can particularly relate to?

Personally, I think "A Most Peculiar Man" by Simon & Garfunkel could be interpreted that way.

The twentieth-century (before Autism Awareness) produced songs on characters who might be on the Autism Spectrum.

"A Most Peculiar Man" by Simon & Garfunkel is a good example. Simon & Garfunkel's 'Sound of Silence' may be another example. Personally, I remember always remember associating with 'Sound of Silence.'

Any other twentieth-century songs to recommend?