Top 10 Best Cage the Elephant Songs

These guys are very talented artists and true rock stars in their own right. I vote this song #1 because it put them on the world map. For true music lovers, this is the song that initially made many of us immediately think, "Wow, this song rocks, and who are these guys?"

It was around the same time I started seeing the most beautiful girl in the world, or at least top 10, and she was from Colombia. This was back in July of 2009, and Cage the Elephant were relatively unknown or not yet recognized by the masses for their ability to compose such masterful music.

Ms. Colombia and I attended their 91X Show, which was part of the Street Festival in downtown San Diego, where Cage the Elephant played in the back of the park at the Padres' Petco Park. We got there 5 minutes before they started playing, and there may have been 50 people there, tops.

When they appeared on the small stage (if you could even call it a stage), we casually walked right to the front, with only a few other people bothering to stand up off the grass they were perched on. Eventually, all 50 of us were going nuts and dancing our hearts out.

That day was special. It cemented my love for my beautiful Colombian, and our "blended families" both love these gifted and talented artists. Thanks for making the planet a more entertaining place.

Ok, I'm so sick of EVERY top ten songs list having the most popular song at number one. Every band, Green Day, Papa Roach, Metallica, Coldplay. No way in hell is Ain't No Rest for the Wicked their best song. It's a good song, but it doesn't compete with Shake Me Down.

Shake Me Down is art, with beautiful lyrics that captivate, telling a story about the lead singer when he was caught in his drug addiction. The energy in the song and the emotion of his voice make this song truly their best.

I was going to vote for "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked," but I saw this and thought, "Hell, I'll listen to it again to see what all the fuss is about." I listened once and then again, and again. Great song, really needs to be the TOP of the TOP 10 list.

Lyrically and sonically haunting, I got full-body chills the first time I heard the song. Very powerful track with a very good chorus and absolutely fantastic verses.

Seriously shows the potential of Cage the Elephant's latest album. The lyrics are fantastic, and the song has great meaning as well.

Creative lyrics, musically beautiful, this is by far the best song of the album. But don't get me wrong, I still love Take It or Leave It.

I am a huge Cage the Elephant fan, and I think this is their best song.

My favorite songs by CTE are:

1. Cigarette Daydreams - Catchy and seems to be a very deep song.

2. In One Ear - The ultimate "F you" song. Love the line, "I'm only playing music 'cause you know I love it."

3. Shake Me Down - Very catchy and, in my opinion, the best CTE song lyrically. It's also very inspirational.

4. Ain't No Rest for the Wicked - The song that introduced many of us to the band. It's perhaps the most disrespected song by hardcore CTE fans. Be honest, guys, this song is awesome.

5. Back Against the Wall - I love the video of this song on YouTube with the gnome. To me, this song has a very similar style to Ain't No Rest for the Wicked.

6. Come a Little Closer - I would list this song higher, but I overplayed it and now I'm a little sick of it.

"Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" got me to take a look at this band (Borderlands, don't judge me), but this was the first song I checked out afterward, and it completely sucked me into the band. It has a good pace, wonderful lyrics, and that glorious punk mixed with indie sound. This song is the "sound" of this band.

CTE's debut album is definitely the one that most captures their garage rock essence. It carries such power and such lyrics. This particular song should be its highlight, for it fully shows its true sound and gives the listener a glimpse of Cage's potential.

Epic lyrics that everyone can draw their own unique meaning or realization from. I actually had an epiphany listening to this song for the first time. It was dope.

It's scary how good the lyrics to this song are. Everyone can determine their own meaning from the lyrics and relate to it. Amazing!

This song is unreal. The lyrics, the guitar, and how it's composed are absolutely amazing. The way Matthew Schultz writes this song is unparalleled.

Although it's a new song, it takes me back to the 90s when grunge was a very popular genre. Seeing as Aberdeen, Washington, was where the most famous grunge band of all time started: Nirvana. Great song, great band, I love this song!

Such a heart-moving song. I was addicted to Cage after this. Tichenor's bass, Parish's guitar work, and Matt's vocals all blend together amazingly to create a masterpiece.

I get that this isn't a hit single top song, but it deserves much more recognition nonetheless. This is one of the most beautiful, rawest, most punch-you-in-the-face songs that I've ever heard. When they're screaming/chanting the bridge before the last chorus, my whole life flashes before my eyes and everything makes sense.

This song just sounds and feels so IMPORTANT. The lyrics, the riffs. The passion.

This song is an anthem. It's one of those songs where even if you don't hear the lyrics, you get the song because of the rawness and passion.

It's like they're screaming the entire song right to you, and it's beautiful.

This song makes you think about your own control of life and the things that happen in it. The world cannot be predicted, and it will hurt you a lot of the time, but this song helps you realize that when everything else around you is failing and nothing is going right, there is always music, and it won't ever leave your side.

To all fans who want to know what's nice by Cage the Elephant, I definitely point this song to you!

My favorite song by them. The lyrics mean so much.

Black Madonna is a fantastic song for people who are new to the genre of alternative. Its lyrics are written after Matt Schultz's (the main vocalist) divorce from his wife. The lyrics reflect his depression, but the song is overall surprisingly fun to listen to.

The dynamics of this song, the lyrics (especially "I am the one you left for dead"), and everything just really leave me wanting to replay it. The unpeeled version of the song is just amazing too.

I just don't get how this could NOT be in the top 10. Not their best, but definitely top 10.

Cage the Elephant managed to take basic chords and turn them into a masterpiece.

One of the best songs on the new album! These guys have an energy that is missed by many bands. They rock!

When I listen to this song, "Wow." Wish I was in front of Matt so I could take him with me.

Why is this song 18 and not 1? My favorite.

Incredible, even better if listened to directly after Tiny Little Robots, since it starts off where that one began.

The song overall just has an excellent feel to it.

Punk rock vibe, beautiful sound. I listen to this song anytime, and the music video is hilarious.

Definitely underrated in the album!

This is the most underrated Cage the Elephant song, second only to Portuguese Knife Fight.

This right here is some top tier. I can understand maybe not top 5, but not even top 15? Come on, y'all.

I don't see how this isn't on the list! The story behind the song is so amazing. The meaning in the lyrics and how he shows the emotion in his voice really make this song stand out to me.

The chorus is especially heart-strumming, with the "you need love, you need love, you need love, you need la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-love." The ending part, where the music in the background dies out and it focuses on his voice and the guitar, is arguably the best part of the song.

If I ever need a song that'll make me sad, I'll just look up this one because it always gets me.

Great song, a little Black Keys influenced but a great catchy song. Not the absolute greatest though, would place among the top ten.

Best song on Tell Me I'm Pretty, no doubt about that!

So catchy, should be higher in my opinion!

My favorite off of Tell Me I'm Pretty.

It is awesome. Hands down, a head-banger.