8 Iconic Songs by Cancer Artists That Capture the Zodiac Sign’s Spirit

Cancer is one of the emotional water signs of the zodiac, and their unique sensitivity and deep feelings are at the center of everything they do. No wonder they feel things so profoundly and know how to write such moving and relatable songs.

Cancers are born at the start of summer between June 21 and July 22, and though they're deeply loyal and protective of those they love, they don't tend to let just anyone get close to them. They're positively bursting with emotion, and when they learn how to channel everything inside into music, they can become practically unstoppable. To demonstrate what we mean, we've gathered a list of eight of our favorite Cancer artists and their iconic songs that showcase what they're all about.

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Ariana Grande – 'no tears left to cry'

Before we get to the archetypal songs about Cancer heartbreak on this list, we're kicking things off with a more empowering twist in the form of Ariana Grande's "no tears left to cry." The song cuts to the good part, when Ariana has decided she's done wallowing in the pity and melancholy of a breakup and has chosen hope and optimism instead. It's an upbeat dance-pop anthem that highlights that, though Cancer may be sensitive, they're also resilient and capable of bouncing back from just about anything.

 

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sombr – 'undressed'

Cancer can be a creature of habit, and once they let someone into their heart and open up to them fully, their sense of loyalty doesn't wane—even in the face of a breakup. sombr's indie rock breakout hit "undressed" explores these feelings, and his unwillingness to learn to be with a brand new person, when he put so much time and energy into being in love with his ex. There's a wariness of this futility in his vocal performance as he comes to realize he's simply clinging to the past.

 

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Selena Gomez – 'Back to You'

In a way, Selena Gomez's "Back to You" is the other side of the coin to "undressed." Bathed in an upbeat and sunny sound, it's a love song about unconditional love for her partner, and the idea that no matter what they might do to break her heart, again and again, she knows she won't be able to resist going back to them. Cancer can be loyal to a fault, and while being a perpetual ride-or-die doesn't always lead to happiness, we have to respect it.

 

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Tate McRae – 'One Day'

There's no denying that Cancers can be hopeless romantics, and as introverts who don't always make their true feelings heard, this can often manifest as unrequited love. Tate McRae's debut single "One Day" is a beautiful ballad that examines a situation from the perspective of a guy and a girl who'll both never confess their powerful feelings for each other, and instead living in their heads as they imagine what could be and lament their inability to make the first move.

 

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Benson Boone – 'Beautiful Things'

While we've talked a lot about Cancers and emotions, they can also be major overthinkers, sometimes borrowing grief from the future as they imagine losing the things that matter to them most today. Benson Boone's soaring and emotional "Beautiful Things" is a passionate plea begging someone he loves to always stay in his life, because they're so important to him that he can't think of anything more frightening than losing them.

 

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Lana Del Rey – 'Young and Beautiful'

The similarities in some of these hit songs make us more and more convinced that astrology is the real deal, because Lana Del Rey's "Young and Beautiful" is yet another song about the angst around love and keeping special people in your life forever. The romantic and orchestral pop song bursts to life with Lana wondering if her love will stand the test of time and whether she'll still be loved in return once her beauty fades. In true Cancer fashion, she decides that yes, she knows they will.

 

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Kali Uchis – 'Loner'

Cancer's zodiac symbol is a crab because they can appear tough on the outside while being quite sensitive on the inside, and many of them have a tendency to become hermits. That's certainly the case with Kali Uchis's "Loner," a sleek and moody R&B track with a romantic sound that contrasts its message—that sometimes, connection is overrated and the best thing you can do to take care of yourself is to learn to appreciate your own company.

 

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Alessia Cara 'Here'

As one of the most introverted signs of the zodiac, many Cancers will immediately relate to Alessia Cara's antisocial anthem, "Here." The darkly cinematic pop-R&B track describes the feeling of going to a party and wishing you were literally anywhere else. We've all experienced the awkwardness that comes with attending a party where you don't feel you belong. Homebody Cancer would much prefer to have stayed in bed.

 

We're not at all shocked that Cancers make excellent songwriters. Click HERE to discover more of the Cancer personality types you're likely to discover in life.