Top 10 Best Theory of a Deadman Songs
Theory of a Deadman came out swinging in the early 2000s with gritty vocals, angsty lyrics, and a knack for crafting songs that make you want to crank the volume and question your last relationship. Emerging from North Delta, British Columbia, and becoming the first act signed to Chad Kroeger's 604 Records, Theory took its post-grunge roots and mixed in hard rock muscle, country-leaning swagger, pop hooks, and a whole lot of attitude.
They've been riding that wave ever since, evolving from raw and rowdy rock into something slicker and more radio-friendly at times, without losing the emotional punch fans connected with in the first place. Their later work, including Dinosaur, has also shown the band leaning back into bigger guitar riffs, because apparently the volume knob still had room to suffer.
Over the years, they've delivered breakup ballads that make you want to drunk-text your ex, hard rock anthems built for speeding down the highway with the windows down, and radio staples that have kept their name planted firmly in modern rock playlists.
Some of their songs have climbed the charts, soundtracked sports broadcasts, or become that one track you play on repeat when you're in your feelings. Subtle? Not always. Effective? Absolutely.
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Bad Girlfriend
This song needs to be number one! It's by far their most recognizable song. How it isn't at least in the top 5 is beyond me. Vote it up!
Wow. This song is wickedly awesome. Hardcore badass. Deserves a number 1 for sure. PS: Wonder why Angel is not up the list yet... That's pretty amazing.
Come on, man, just see the first line of the lyrics: "My girlfriend is a dick magnet, my girlfriend is gonna have it" and now decide whether it should be 1st or 3rd!
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All or Nothing
All or Nothing is my top favorite song ever. I listen to it all the time and have never gotten sick of it. This song is how I found my love for Theory of a Deadman! Definitely deserves the #1 spot!
This song is so catchy and such a cute song to listen to! I listened to this song with my mom for the first time, and we were already dancing to it! I think this song should be #1!
It's got all anyone needs from a song: the drive, the motivation, and all that comes with it. Take a chance, and you'll never be the same since then.
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Not Meant to Be
Probably my favorite breakup song of all time, mostly because the words "Maybe we're not meant to be" sum up so much in so few words. Other than that, no downsides as far as I'm concerned.
I was stuck between this and All or Nothing, but I think this song has got to be more depressing. Just the lyrics make me sad! Should really be number one, right?
My absolute fave is Make Up Your Mind, but it wasn't an option, so this song places a high second! But in my opinion, every song they do is their best song ever!
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Angel
I remember hearing you play this in London this year. Love the song, the words. Perfect soundtrack.
Absolutely love this song and love Theory of a Deadman. They are by far my favorite band ever!
I don't really like Theory of a Deadman, but this song made my heart drop. Absolutely amazing.
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Santa Monica
Not only their best song pre-Scars and Souvenirs, but just such a good, quality acoustic-driven song. This song made me a fan of the band. As someone who owns all their records and has heard all their songs, I still think this song stands out among the best.
Plus, it's a really good song to impress if you can play and sing it.
I'm a huge Theory of a Deadman fan! Love all their albums and songs, but nothing compares to one of their very first hits and songs.
This song should be higher just because I feel this is where Theory's foundation started to build. No Santa Monica, no Bad Girlfriend.
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Hate My Life
This is the song I introduce everyone to Theory of a Deadman with, as everyone can relate to it. It is done in such a cool, funny way. I love it. It should be number 1.
This song is so darn cool. It's one of those songs that come together from an awesome jam session.
First song that turned me on to "the Theory." In turn, I used it to turn my brother on to them.
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By the Way
This is my favorite by far! I have to listen to it any time it comes up on my iPod shuffle!
My favorite song by them! One of their best!
Very heartfelt. Awesome sounds!
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Lowlife
This is an awesome song. It totally fits all the people in the county I am from. It's like it's the theme song here. I love it!
This is an awesome song and reminds me of the people I travel to work with. They clearly are the reason why you wrote the song.
Fantastic start to a fantastic album! Every song in this album is great, but this one starts it all off in the best way.
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Make Up Your Mind
This song is amazing. It's so good. I just love it. 110% would recommend!
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Bitch Came Back
The Truth Is... this album rocks. It's by far their best. Scars and Souvenirs has some great songs, my favorite being Hate My Life, but I can't say it's flawless, and I don't like every song. However, each song in The Truth Is flows with the one before and remains unique. What more can you really want?
How can this awesome song be in this position!? This should be in the top 5.
This song is the first song I heard by them, and it should be in the top 10!
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RX (Medicate)
Pretty real song, hits home for a lot of people. Much better than their bubblegum pop/rock crap they usually do.
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Invisible Man
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Nothing Could Come Between Us
This was the song that got me to dig deeper into Theory of a Deadman.
Nothing should come between this and the number one spot!
The song that started it all. Should be top 3.
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Head Above Water
This is a beautiful song, actually! I'd sing this to my girl!
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Savages
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Wait for Me
All these are great songs. Tough to pick a favorite. What about Country Song?
This song is almost perfect for anyone that is away from their family.
I love this song. It has that amazing feeling that the singer actually feels what he's singing about.
"You wait for me,
Ever so patiently."
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Since You've Been Gone
This song was the second Theory of a Deadman song I ever heard!
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Hurricane
I just love Hurricane. It's on my list of favorites and accurately describes relationships with the perfection of TOAD's musical talent.
The lyrics really resonate with a lot of people. This song should be way up the list.
I listened to this. It is musically awesome, and the lyrics are amazing. My opinion: should be number 1!
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Say Goodbye
This song, Santa Monica, Make Up Your Mind, Better Off, and Hate My Life. Top 5. That might change tomorrow.
Say Goodbye is in my top 3 Theory of a Deadman songs. I don't go one day without listening to this song or Santa Monica.
This and Santa Monica must be on the top.
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Drown
Their newest single, in which they return to their older, grungier style that has an Alice in Chains vibe to it. It's their best song yet!
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Out of My Head
This song is great because it shows the variety of songs that Theory of a Deadman has. This song is very soft and gentle, which is the exact opposite of most of their music, proving that they are very diverse in their capabilities.
I cannot believe this is so low! It's a beautiful song and, in my opinion, their only true masterpiece! How can a misogynistic song like Bad Girlfriend be #1 over this?
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Love Is Hell
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World War Me
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No Surprise
I heard them play this live in Belleville, Ontario, and they rocked it. They said it was a favorite, as it was one of the first songs they wrote.
I love this song as one of my top TOAD songs!
How is this song not higher on the list? This is a great song. Vote right, people.
It just makes me want to sing along! Terribly, of course, but sing nonetheless.
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Blow
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Hello Lonely
How is this 22? What kind of crap? This is easily top 5, if not their best song. Probably the best chorus they've ever put together.
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Better Off
