It’s 47 days as of writing until Easter Sunday 2025, which means many are celebrating Shrove Tuesday as they wake up this morning - or as many more call it, Pancake Day.
Traditionally celebrated as the last day before Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter in the Christian calendar. The idea was to use up rich ingredients like eggs, butter, and sugar before the fasting period began—hence, making pancakes!
The name Shrove Tuesday comes from the old English word shrive, meaning to confess sins and seek absolution before Lent. While its religious significance has faded for many, Pancake Day is still widely observed, especially in the UK, as an excuse to flip, toss, and eat as many pancakes as possible.
So while you’re busy in the kitchen today flipping an assortment of fried goods, it might help to have a little working music to get you through the day; why not take a look at our 13 songs, many of which available on streaming platforms like Spotify, that are all themed around pancakes or breakfast foods?
What songs did we pick? Take a look now before getting back to flipping your next stack of pancakes today?
9. Supertramp - Breakfast in America
One of the most famous breakfast-themed songs ever, this track blends upbeat melodies with a satirical take on American culture. While the lyrics focus on fame and disillusionment, the song’s title and whimsical tone make it a must-have for any breakfast-inspired playlist. | Getty Images
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10. Prince - Breakfast Can Wait
Leave it to Prince to make breakfast sound sexy. This funky, playful track suggests that sometimes, there are more important things than eating in the morning. With his signature falsetto and smooth groove, it’s a cheeky reminder that not all mornings start with food. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Vince Staples - Big Breakfast
Vince Staples delivers introspective, hard-hitting lyrics over a laid-back beat in this track. While “Big Breakfast” isn’t literally about the morning meal, it carries themes of success, survival, and self-reflection—like sitting at the table, contemplating life over a plate of food. | Getty Images for Coachella
12. Booker T & The M.G's - Green Onions
A timeless instrumental jam that oozes cool. While green onions might not be a traditional breakfast staple, the song’s name feels right at home on a diner menu. Its smooth, bluesy groove is the perfect background music for sipping coffee and reading the paper in a retro café. | Deanie Parker Collection