12 Songs That INFJs Will Relate To
Have you ever wondered if your music taste might have something to do with your personality type?
One thing I’ve noticed while researching the hobby series I’m writing for Psychology Junkie is that every personality type lists music as one of their favorite hobbies. Even with that commonality, though, music taste can vary considerably between individuals, even when they have the same personality type. For this list, I tried to choose songs that either received multiple recommendations from INFJs or seemed to fit within larger trends I saw in INFJs’ favorite songs.
When I asked a group of INFJs what songs resonated with them I got far too many answers to include them all on this list. If you’re curious, I’ve compiled a Spotify playlist with the recommended songs, albums, and artists that you can click here to listen to. I’ve found several new favorites, and I hope you will too!
1. “Anyone” by Demi Levato
Intense loneliness isn’t a feeling exclusive to INFJs, but I’ve noticed we seem to feel more than our fair share of that emotion. I think this intensely vulnerable song will resonate with many INFJs who long for someone, anyone, to understand them and be there for them.
2. “Demons” by Imagine Dragons
A couple INFJs said they relate to songs by Imagine Dragons (“Demons” and “Radioactive” were both mentioned). Many INFJs feel that we have a “dark side” – something inside us that we hide from the people who think we’re sweet and peaceful people. I’ve actually had people tell me they don’t believe I have a dark side; that it’s all sunshine and unicorns inside my head. And then they wonder why I don’t let them get too close.
3. “Down The Line” by José González
Have you ever seen one of those memes where an INFJ has an “I told you so” look on their face because they accurately predicted something? That’s what this song reminds me of. There is a lot of music by José González on the INFJ playlist I put together because so many people recommended him. I’m only just now getting into his music, but I’m enjoying it so far and he has several songs that could have been a good fit for this list.
4. “Elastic Heart” by Sia
Two INFJs listed this song as one of their favorites. INFJs might have a reputation for being “too sensitive,” but most of us know that we’re stronger than people often think. For me, that’s the INFJ trait this song speaks to – the part of us that’s resilient and stays flexible instead of letting the world make us hard and bitter.
5. “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
I love this song in every version I’ve heard, and I found myself nodding in agreement when I saw it on another INFJ’s list. My mother can’t understand why I like it because “it doesn’t make sense,” but I think that’s partly why I find myself drawn to it. “Hallelujah” is a rather strange song with a complicated history but then we’re rather strange people, aren’t we? I love the abstractness of the lyrics, the feel of the music, and the fact that just about every time I hear it I have some new ideas about what it means.
6. “I will Spend My Whole Life Loving You” by Imaginary Future
This is another song that comes recommended by two INFJs. Many INFJs are romantics at heart, and this is a captivating love song. One thing I enjoy about this song is that it puts love in a lifetime context while also talking about the eventuality of death. I think it’s a very INFJ thing to keep that sort of big-picture in mind while marveling that we can choose to spend our one life loving someone else and being loved in return.
7. “Invisible” by Linkin Park
You’ll find a lot of Linkin Park on the INFJ playlist because, rather than recommending individual songs, several people recommended entire albums. For this list, I chose one of my own favorites. Like many songs INFJs find relatable, this one is about seeing people for who they truly are. It’s also about clarifying communication and creating harmony in a relationship; something INFJs hold very dear.
8. “Iris” by The Goo Goo Dolls
Three different INFJs recommended this song to me (two talked about the Goo Goo Dolls version, one suggested the version by Kina Grannis), and once I listened to the lyrics I understood why. Is there any INFJ who hasn’t wished someone could see them for who they really are, but also worried about being seen because they’re sure most people won’t understand?
9. “Just My Imagination” by The Cranberries
The song has a fun, light sound and celebrates imagination, something near and dear to the INFJ heart. And it also does something many INFJs would love to do in real life – it moves the imagination into reality. It’s one of the songs I discovered while writing this post that has made it onto my own favorites list.
10. “Let It Be” by The Beatles
This recommendation also comes from two INFJs (one just listed the song title and one specified the Imaginary Future version). While it might seem like a religious song on the surface, it was actually inspired by a dream Paul McCartney had of his deceased mother. I think INFJs relate to this song because we want there to be meaning in the world and hope for peace even when things seem like they’re falling apart. I also relate to the story of where the song came from since I’ve had some pretty meaningful dreams myself.
11. “Schism” by Tool
Tool’s music received a couple different recommendations from INFJs. I chose this song because INFJs are so in-tune with harmony and schisms in relationships, and we’re often motivated to find ways of repairing communication. We’re peacemakers who want to help people find ways of “fitting together.”
12. “Whole of the Moon” by Celtic Woman
This one’s from my personal list of relatable songs. Since I first heard this song, I’ve thought it “felt INFJ.” I’m guessing INFJs will identify most with the character the song is about (who sees the world in a beautiful, strange, personal way), but possibly also with the singer (who admires the other person’s unique perspective).
Your Turn
Did any of your favorite songs make this list? Which other songs would you recommend? Share them with us in the comments!
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I relate completely to ‘Within You Without You’ by the Beatles. ????
I like Fire on Fire by Sam Smith.
Mariposa by Peach Tree Rascals
Basically that’s it
This one – Highway to hell – ACDC. B-)
My favorite 2 go to songs are, Pink, singing Perfect, and More by Matthew West. Those two very different songs make me feel better after i listen to them. I no longer feel ‘ less than’ or so misunderstood. I feel like my different personality is unique and I am free to be me????.
Yes, some songs I really like made your list. Here are a few more songs that other INFJs may like:
* I Can Only Imagine – Mercy Me
* This is Me – The Greatest Showman Soundtrack
* Arms Wide Open – Creed
* Drops of Jupiter – Train
* I’ll Be There for You – Bon Jovi
* Listen to the Music – Doobie Brothers
* Demons – Imagine Dragons
* Truly, Madly, Deeply – Savage Garden
“The Whole of the Moon” made me cry! Seeing “too much, too soon” is so relatable! I’ve had to learn to keep to myself and pray about the thing I see about others, even if it could be so helpful, and let God bring it to them in the right time or give me the nudge when it’s time to say it. I also loved “Just My Imagination”! Her imaginary world sounds so nice…as is mine. 😀 In my imagination, the world would operate off the basis of N and F, not pounding us with all the sensory noise and demands. #INFJheart
This was an interesting article and contains some songs the INFJ protagonist of my book would enjoy.
I’m an INTJ, so if you start a poll for INTJ musical preferences, mine is anything by Johann Sebastian Bach, the king of INTJ composers, in particular, his “Toccata und Fuge in d-moll” and “Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 2,” but really, pretty much anything. I’m listening to “Das wohltemperierte Klavier” (The Well-Tempered Clavier) at the moment.
Thank you so much for this great feedback! I’ll pass this along to Marissa!
Lots of Pink Floyd…and anything by David Gilmour. Abney Park. Heilung.
Linkin Park & The Cranberries are in my list. My favorite albums are Roxette’s “Look Sharp”, “Joyride” & “Tourism”, the early albums from Bryan Adams & “Load” & “Reload” from Metallica. My INFJ dark side is drawn to music. I’m definitely checking out your playlist 🙂
Your choices fit, but you already knew that (O: The Lincoln Park statement is
https://youtu.be/eVTXPUF4Oz4 – In The End – My mother was dying and I took care of her and her husband was quite the individual and I endured him for the two years after her death like I promised and then I shut the door. Everyone around me thought I was stupid and did not understand what he was doing but my reasons were to help her die with dignity and not feel all alone. People around me excused me of not loving myself and allowing my mother and her husband to take advantage of me, but I knew and allowed it because the pain for her was too great. Although she had not lived with me since i was thirteen and for her entire life she was a drug addict. We did not live under the same roof until she was sick and dying, but a lesson, consequence, or reason must be administered when the opportunity to grow is present and the situation was not a time to learn, it was a time to love unconditionally as this was the only chance to decide if death would be dignity versus despair. It was hard at times to keep my mind on the end goal at times. It was like someone spitting in my face every day dealing with her husband.
https://youtu.be/IVNCmQFjCZQ – Empty – Until we begin to understand ourselves and accept that no matter if a person could have got someone to listen this all could have been avoided. – Unhealthy
https://youtu.be/6G1vgZ3y3Qk Tabula rasa – This song symbolizes that all the pieces must be factored in order to be quantified to anticipate what is coming and how to best combat or prepare.
https://youtu.be/ux3u31SAeEM – Moments in Love – Once all has been considered and includes all that makes the world around a person engage and brings forth an understanding the pieces are really one and we are a small fragment of one.
https://youtu.be/y8AWFf7EAc4 – It’s crazy how the songs are so on
https://youtu.be/vQPRFqWPWgE – This Cowboy’s Hat – I know it is country but there is a lot of stuff we will take, but we do have our breaking point. If we cannot shut a person out any other way, then it on!
True colours!
I also LOVE the Coldplay song “Fix You”. I think that is completely an INFJ song.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Xmac9l2RC_tDL8VwbpwP8e4L943l4Hr
Since my taste in music is old songs (80s, 70s, 60s), I don’t know most of these songs (except “Let It Be”, I listen to it every other day). But I’ll give the other songs a listen tho.. ❤️❤️
River Man – Nick Drake
Charlotte Sometimes – The Cure
Femme Fatale Velvet Underground & Nico
This article was really fun and interesting!! Will you compile songs for the other types? ^_^
Yes! We’re working on song lists for each of the personality types 🙂
Out of these songs, only Demons is in my favorite songs list. But i quickly fell in love with Whole of the moon. It’s catchy and described my staying on my moon personality really well.
I listen to Coldplay’s songs a lot. My favorites are The Scientist and Fix You.
Wrapped in your arms – Fireflight
The Call – Regina Spektor
There’s a place for us – Carrie Underwood
Only time – Enya
My Immortal – Evanescence
I Surrender- Celine Dion
Love the way you like Skylar Grey
Believer- Imagine Dragons
Hurt – Christina Aguilera
Bleeding Love- Leona Lewis
People Help the people- Birdy
Masterpiece- Madonna
Break My Heart, Let’s Fall in love for the night, I Lost a friend, Die Alone- Finneas ( most of his songs INFJ hype)
I Built a friend- Alec Benjamin
Show me the meaning of being lonely- Backstreet Boys
Be Alright- Dean Lewis
Take me to church- Hozier
Dust to Dust , Falling – The Civil Wars
Born Alone Die Alone- Madalen Duke
Game of Survival, The World We Made -Ruelle ( many of her songs are INFJ hype)
Older – Sasha Sloan
Too Good at goodbyes- Sam Smith
No time to die, Copy Cat, Ocean eyes, Six feet under, My Future, Lovely- Billie Eillish (many of her songs are INFJ hype)
Sweet dreams- Eurythmics
Faded , Alone- Alan Walker
Derniere Danse- Indila
You Raise Me Up- Westlife
You are the reason- Calum Scott
The list goes on…
Everglow by Coldplay
One of my favorite all time songs is Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O Sullivan. It super sad, but weirdly uplifting at the same time. It speaks to the reality of loss and suffering. It makes me cry everytime I hear it! The tears are cathartic though. So real!!
I would describe most of Jackson Browne’s songs as INFJ, especially “Before the Deluge,” “Fountain of Sorrow” and “In the Shape of a Heart.”
Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album is one of my all time favorites!
I think I do like all those songs one that I would add to the list is from a band that may be unknown to many , Lucius (pop) dusty trails, especially the version in the Minnesota Capitol rotunda.
I’ve always said that vindicated by dashboard was my anthem. The second I heard that song I felt it in a spot I didn’t know existed. Almost the same spot that was touched when I found out I was an INFJ and my childhood finally made sense.
It sucks that it’s considered by fans as a mainstream song by dashboard bc everyone thinks you are a poser if you say you like it…..but I think that any INFJ would say that this song makes them feel something akin to finding a kindred spirit. The fact that he finally feels like an intuition he has had for so long is finally validated and the strong hopeful undertones for the future makes me think this song was written for me.
You have to listen to A Hallelujah Christmas by Cloverton! It is, by far, the very best version of that song. I didn’t realize it was INFJ of me to like it! ????
Numb by Linkin park
In the end by Linkin park
Mirror on the wall by Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars
I’m a mess by Bebe Rexha
I don’t know why exactly but I like sparkle.the ost of your name. and I’ve seen other INFJs who have agreed.thanks for this list and all infjs in comments also.I found good music through you all!
Lana del rey is my favorite artist. I love her aesthetic. In the monologue in her song ” Ride” , she wrote: my mother told me I had a chameleon soul, no moral compass pointing to north, no fixed personality, just an inner indecisiveness that was as wide and as wavering as the ocean.
This line really hit me because I resonate a lot with it
These are all way too mainstream for the INFJ I know. Imagine Dragons? Are we 12?
“This River” by J.J. Grey and Mofro
Cautious by Max Leone
~ Must listen, at least once
Cautious by Max Leone
~ Give it a try, at least once
I would have to recommend also :
Tash Sultana – Notion
Michael Kiwanuka – Cold Little Heart
Death Cab for Cutie -Tiny Vessels
Coldplay – Shiver
The Stranglers – Golden Brown
Alt-J – Mathilda
Best,
Echoes in Rain by Enya… Feels like INFJ
Almost anything by Lana Del Rey.
god, yes!!
60 & Punk- Death Cab For Cutie
Someone New, Movement, Like Real People Do- Hozier (and more songs by this man, really)
Achilles Come Down- Gang of Youths
Crossfire- Stephen (maybe not relatable but I feel like INFJs would love this song)
Ruby- Foster The People
Fun.
Especially some nights, carry on.
From the inside – linkin park
This is a true classic infj song and really shows how we can get overwhelmed, but get over it by shutting out and letting go.
“Brighter than the Sun” – Brick + Mortor
This song identifies our complex and dual nature. It especially gives some insight on how can step back and take pleasure in relating reality to our inner world.
“Here” by Alessia Cara
Ironic by Alanis morissette
Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day
I can relate to it on a very deep level every time I listen to it.
Heart for Brains – Roar
I don’t identify with any of these songs except Tool. But i think i like metal more than most. I don’t know why infj would identify with such boring songs. I like mostly metal with some sad indie rock mixed in. I feel like most infjs have better taste than this list shows.