15 Striking Husband & Wife Songs features songs by Eli, Kehlani, Meghan Trainor, RAYE, RYANN, and Walker Hayes.
Where is my husband? Where is my wife? Those are the questions! Or perhaps, if you are me, you’ve resolved yourself to the fact that marriage isn’t in the cards… not to bring down the mood or kill the vibe… Moving on! For the first time, in the nine years of The Musical Hype’s existence, I have compiled a playlist of songs focused on spouses! It’s giving husband and wife songs! There have been plenty of songs written about husbands and or wives, some of which specifically include the word husband or wife. That is the case with 15 Striking Husband & Wife Songs. Yes, I know, Eminem wrote a song about his ex-wife, Kim, but that controversial track doesn’t make the cut because it doesn’t feature the word wife or husband in its title. The husband and wife receipts, hence, must be explicit!
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15 Striking Husband & Wife Songs features songs by Eli, Kehlani, Meghan Trainor, RAYE, RYANN, and Walker Hayes. Also, worth noting, Eminem does appear on this list, so Kim is referenced! Another Kim is also referenced, via Kanye West… Enough introductory blurb! Let’s dive into these 15 Striking Husband & Wife Songs, shall we?!

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1. RAYE, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”
“WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” » RAYE / Human Re Sources » 2025
The loneliness has really gotten to RAYE in the second verse, where, “I’m doing lonely acrobatics, unzipping my dress at 2 am / And I’m tired of living like this.” Her loneliness and yearning are our listening pleasure. From start to finish, RAYE wows with her commanding, distinct, expressive, and nuanced instrument. The melodies are rhythmic and tuneful, while the lyrics are engaging, memorable, and in most instances, relatable. Further fueling her fire is a colorful musical accompaniment, which has some jazz, soulful, and vintage touches. Though old-school is easily perceptible, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” sounds incredibly refreshing in the year of our Lord, 2025. All told, RAYE knocks it out of the park with this joint. Hopefully, you find your man, gurl!
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2. RYANN, “Housewife”
“Housewife” » RYANN » 2025
“Housewife” features warm, pop production. The warmth of the musical backdrop is matched by beautiful, cool, calm, and collected vocals by RYANN. Love is the modus operandi, with Adriaens willing to be his housewife. Naturally, he references cleaning and even goes so far as to assert he’ll give birth to his children (“And I’ll give birth to your children as many as you would like”). Adriaens is expressing his dedication to his love. As mentioned earlier, this previously convinced ace sings about great sex: “We lie naked in bed / We had our moment in the dark / You told me it was the best you’ve ever had / And I agreed.” The bridge provides contrast. RYANN sings about how it didn’t feel right with his ex (“I didn’t want to be his housewife”). The centerpiece of “Housewife” is the chorus, which acknowledges how strongly he feels about his boyfriend.
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3. Meghan Trainor, “Dear Future Husband”
Title » Epic » 2015
Despite the ‘innocence’ and clean-cut sound of the record, it has been criticized, along with Trainor, for stereotyping female roles (“‘Cause if you’ll treat me right, I’ll be the perfect wife / Buying groceries, buy-buying what you need”). That said, the follow-up lyric might have you believe she’s more feminist than previously assumed 🤷 (“You got the 9 to 5, but baby, so do I / So don’t be thinkin’ I’ll be home and baking apple pies”).

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4. Kehlani, “Lose My Wife”
CRASH » TSNMI / Atlantic » 2024
From the jump, “Lose My Wife” is a certified, surefire vibe. The guitar accompaniment is perfect fuel for the fire. Kehlani sings with a beautiful, expressive, ear-catching tone. Their upper register (falsetto-like) is splendid. They get great support from the background vocals. Previously mentioned, the titular lyric (the catchline) and pre-chorus/chorus are memorable. The melodies are tuneful. During the verse, Kehlani is delivers memorable, rhythmic lyrics and melodies. They admit their wrongs, including “And I’ve been dancin’ on my homegirls / Throwin’ ass on a few strangers / I been being way too friendly / It’s a part of my love language.” Ooh-wee! But, Kehlani knows that they have to make it up: “I ain’t even kiss her on the mouth / You should know it’s yours without a doubt / You won’t ever catch me crashin’ out.” All told, the semi-infidelity-driven “Lose My Wife” is a marvelous closer on CRASH as well as another fab addition to the LGBTQ+ catalog.
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5. ¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign, “HUSBAND”
VULTURES 2 » YZY » 2024
“Let him touch you, let him rub you, let him hug you
Let him thug you, let him hold you down (Hold you down)
All you need is a husband who gon’ touch you, who gon’ rub you, hug you
Who gon’ kiss you, who gon’ miss you with no issue
With no issue, ain’t no issue
(And I’m with you).”
😶… And that’s all I have to say about that.
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6. Eli, “Wife Pleaser”
“Wife Pleaser” » Zelig Music / RCA » 2024
“Wife Pleaser” features a sweet music backdrop, complete with great guitar accompaniment, keys, and contemporary R&B-infused pop vibes. Eli’s vocals are smooth, sensual, and playful throughout. The melodies are both rhythmic and tuneful. In the second verse, she asserts, “I don’t cook or clean / But I fuck so mean / His whole body scream.” Gah-day-um, Eli! She concludes the verse, “Fuck a homophobe / Pleaser to the throat.” Fuck yeah! The crème de la crème, the centerpiece, is the chorus, which dives into gender and gender expression:
“I’m in a mini skirt and a wife pleaser
‘Is that a boy or a girl?’ Bitch, I’m the either
I’ma put your man in a chokehold
John is such a fan, I’m Yoko
I’m in a mini skirt and a wife pleaser.”
Eli, as quote, “the either” makes it crystal clear “I know how to treat ya,” with plenty of fuck its, lick its, and hit its for emphasis. “Wife Pleaser” is a fun, must-hear queer pop bop!
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7. Mitski, “Me and My Husband”
Be the Cowboy » Dead Oceans » 2018
“Me and my husband
We are doing better
It’s always been just him and me
Together
So, I bet all I have on that
Furrowed brow
And at least in this lifetime
We’re sticking together
Me and my husband
We’re sticking together
Me and my husband
We are doing better.”
Is better ideal, though? Food for thought! Regardless, the brief “Me and My Husband” is quite enjoyable, well-penned, well-performed, and well-produced.
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8. Walker Hayes, “Next Wife”
17 Problems » Monument / RCA » 2025
“‘Cause if you were my ex-wife
And I saw you at Walmart
And I was with my next wife
Girl, it would be so hard
Even if she had a diamond body and a gold heart
I’d be wishing I was pushing your cart.”
Never change, Walker Hayes, never change! Hayes penned “Next Wife” with Micah Carpenter and Lee Thomas Miller.
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9. Loo-Loo Belle, “I’ve Locked Hubby in the Red Room”
This Is My Kingdom (I Reign Supreme) » Rocker » 2024
“I’ve Locked My Hubby in the Red Room” is brief, running two minutes and change. Even so, despite being AI, many elements of the song are impressive. The instrumental is drenched in soul, sounding like it could’ve easily hailed from the 1970s. Loo-Loo Belle embodies a soul diva, delivering a strong, passionate vocal performance. The main reason the song is wild is the explicit, unapologetic, and outlandish lyrics. There weren’t many ‘70s soul divas who dropped f and s-bombs in the music they released, even if they were potty-mouthed in private (“I don’t mess around / I fuck hard”). Still, the energy is high-flying, particularly in the chorus, where Mrs. Belle sings:
“He’s tied up
And I’m the boss
With feathered whips
He’s at a loss
Fifty shades
Of fucking fun
Teaching him not
To leave shit undone.”
👀… Women’s empowerment, but also, a heaping dose of BDSM (“Now he’s in leather / Feeling the stress”)… 👀. Other offenses that earned the hubby being tied up: Not doing dishes and a messy car. “I’ve Locked Hubby in the Red Room” is best taken with a grain of salt. One thing’s for sure, though – Loo-Loo Belle is NOT vanilla.
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10. Kacey Musgraves, “good wife”
star-crossed » UMG Recordings, Inc. / MCA Nashville » 2021
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11. Eminem, “Bad Husband” (Ft. X Ambassadors)
Revival » Aftermath » 2017
As always, Eminem delivers a compelling cadence and flow. He acknowledges Kim’s strengths in the second verse, describing her as “my lightning rod when the sky gets dark.” He is contrite in the third verse, asserting, “We brought out the worst in each other / Someone had to make the sparring end / ‘Cause I loved you, but I hated that me / And I don’t wanna see that side again.” X Ambassadors frontman Sam Harris sums up the rapper’s shortcomings, highlighted by Kim previously, in the chorus, which suits the song’s sound and vibe.
“How come you can be a lord and a loser?
How come, how come, you can be a liar and a good father?
A good dad, but a bad husband
Why are you a good father?
A great dad, but a bad husband.”
Beyond the rapping and singing, the production by Alex da Kid is intriguing. Give Eminem credit for owning up to his flaws on “Bad Husband.”
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12. Russ, “Wife You Up”
“Wife You Up” » Russ My Way Inc. / Columbia » 2017
Throughout “Wife You Up,” Russ delivers a smooth, easygoing melodic rap performance. In the first verse, he recollects their past, asserting, “You were tryna love way before I had it all,” hence, before he became Russ, the famous rapper/singer. But, he didn’t have his shit together: “Looking back ashamed, we were only a phase.” In the second verse, he embraces a more standard rap flow, even if pitch is still in the mix. More mature, he informs her, “If they call us foul, I’m fighting all the refs for you.” He adds, “All eyes on me, but you loved me when I had seven views / You lookin’ like I should go half on a baby with you.” Word. In addition to lyrics excerpted earlier (also from the second verse), the chorus is memorable to the nth degree:
“Baby, you’re a one of one to me
I know that I should probably wife you up
And baby, I swear I’m done with these
Other women, they don’t mean shit to me, yeah.”
Russ came to his senses about her late, but better late than never, right? “Wife You Up” is a surefire winner that shockingly never touched the pop charts.
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13. Shirley Murdock, “Husband”
A Woman’s Point Of View » Elektra Entertainment Company » 1988
Shirley Murdock has strong feelings for this man – somebody else’s husband. “You satisfied a real desire in me,” she admits in her dynamic second verse, and adds, “I still have those needs.” Not unfounded in the least. However, despite these desires and urges, she describes herself as “a lady with class,” making it crystal clear, “This cannot occur.” On the bridge, she is transparent about past foolishness. However, she drops banger lyrics singing, “If Shirley’s gonna be a fool / A fool for any man / That man has got to be my…” Fill in the ellipsis… HUSBAND, of course! The chorus is the crème de la crème, intact with marvelous vocal harmonies carried by background vocals.
“Because you are my husband
My desire for you is strong
And I won’t do wrong
‘Cause I know in my heart that you are hers
I know, I know you are her husband
That’s why I got to let you go
Desire says I should, but I say no
I say no.”
That’s right, Shirley – “Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin”! Beyond Murdock’s refined, lead vocals, memorable songwriting, and tuneful melodies, “Husband” thrives on its smooth, adult contemporary R&B instrumental. There are plenty of cool, playful music cues. Perhaps, listening back, some of the synths and sounds are somewhat dated, but the sound of “Husband” remains striking. Old-school, the mature position that Shirley Murdock takes despite the temptation to cheat is admirable. This should’ve impacted the pop charts!
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14. Next,“Wifey”
Welcome II Nextasy » Arista » 2000
“Wifey” is groovy from the get-go. The drum programming is lit, while the bass line is active and robust. Nearly 25 years later, the production still sounds sleek. Beyond the instrumental, the vocals are smooth and nuanced. Next does a fabulous job of bringing the rhythmic, tuneful melodies to life. The chorus (excerpted above) is stellar. So are the verses. T-Low performs the first verse, where he asserts his wifey “had my mind blown,” and informs us when she caught his eye. The pre-chorus follows, highlighting her beauty and leading into the irresistible, wife-driven chorus. Remember, she’s a “Freak, but only when it comes to me.” R.L. performs the second verse, keeping the same energy as T-Low (“Either braids or weave / Skirt or jeans, you’re still my queen / Baby girl, go do your thing / I’m so glad you’re on my team.”). There is also the bridge, which extends the narrative of the verses, highlighting how special wifey is (looks, emotionally, sexually, etc.). Notably, Lil Mo provides some additional vocals. All in all, “Wifey” by Next is the sugar honey iced tea. A timeless aughts contemporary R&B song.

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15. Roger Miller, “Husbands and Wives”
Words and Music by Roger Miller » UMG Recordings, Inc. » 1966
Miller is accompanied by a sweet instrumental on “Husband and Wives.” Fueling his fire is piano, bass, guitar, and light drums. His vocal performance is warm and easygoing. Even if Miller is chill, his performance is potent, bringing his tuneful melodies and thoughtful songwriting to life. It begins in the verses, where there are “Two broken hearts lonely,” and “Two people each havin’ so much pride inside / Neither side forgives.” Oh, snap! Then, there’s the unforgettable chorus, where Miller never spoke truer words:
“The angry words spoken in haste
Such a waste of two lives
It’s my belief pride is the chief cause in the decline
In the number of husbands and wives.”
“Husbands and Wives” is an oldie – it hails from the 1960s. But, is this song an anachronism thematically? Absolutely not. Love and heartbreak are universal, and have been for a long, long time. This country gem right here is timeless.
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15 Striking Husband & Wife Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aftermath, Arista, Atlantic, Columbia, Dead Oceans, Elektra Entertainment Company, Human Re Sources, MCA Nashville, Monument, RAYE, RCA, Rocker, Russ My Way Inc., RYANN, TSNMI, UMG Recordings, Inc., YZY, Zelig Music; Alex Green, Arda Öztürk, Bárbara Marques, Kampus Production, King Shooter, Mikhail Nilov, Moose Photos, Polina Tankilevitch, Trần Long from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay] |
![RAYE, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” [📷: RAYE / Human Re Sources] RAYE, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” [📷: RAYE / Human Re Sources]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/raye-where-is-my-husband.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![RYANN, Housewife [📷: RYANN] RYANN, Housewife [📷: RYANN]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ryann-housewife.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Meghan Trainor, Title [📷: Epic] Meghan Trainor, Title [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/meghan-trainor-title.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Kehlani, Crash [📷: TSNMI / Atlantic] Kehlani, Crash [📷: TSNMI / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/kehlani-crash.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign, VULTURES 2 [📷: YZY] ¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign, VULTURES 2 [📷: YZY]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ys-kanye-west-ty-dolla-sign-vultures-2.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Eli, Wife Pleaser [📷: Zelig Music / RCA] Eli, Wife Pleaser [📷: Zelig Music / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/eli-wife-pleaser.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Mitski, Be the Cowboy [📷: Dead Oceans] Mitski, Be the Cowboy [📷: Dead Oceans]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/mitski-be-the-cowboy.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Walker Hayes, 17 Problems [📷: Monument / RCA] Walker Hayes, 17 Problems [📷: Monument / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/walker-hayes-17-problems.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Loo-Loo Belle, This Is My Kingdom (I Reign Supreme)[📷: Rocker] Loo-Loo Belle, This Is My Kingdom (I Reign Supreme)[📷: Rocker]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/loo-loo-belle-this-is-my-kingdom-i-reign-supreme.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Kacey Musgraves, Star-Crossed [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.] Kacey Musgraves, Star-Crossed [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/kacey-musgraves-star-crossed.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Eminem, Revival [📷: Interscope] Eminem, Revival [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/eminem-revival-interscope.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Russ, Wife You Up [📷: Russ My Way Inc. / Columbia] Russ, Wife You Up [📷: Russ My Way Inc. / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/russ-wife-you-up.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Shirley Murdock, A Woman's Point Of View [📷: Elektra Entertainment Company] Shirley Murdock, A Woman's Point Of View [📷: Elektra Entertainment Company]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shirley-murdock-a-womans-point-of-view.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Next, Welcome II Nextasy [📷: Arista] Next, Welcome II Nextasy [📷: Arista]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/next-welcome-ii-nextasy.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Roger Miller, Words And Music By Roger Miller [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.] Roger Miller, Words And Music By Roger Miller [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/roger-miller-words-and-music-by-roger-miller.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)

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