Songs generally concern Christian life and giving praise, worship, and thanks to God and usually take one of two forms: praise, which has a fast tempo and is strong and loud, or worship, which is slower, subtler and more devout.

Songs are frequently referred to as "praise songs" or "worship songs" and are typically led by a "worship band" or "praise team", with either a guitarist or pianist leading. It is becoming a common genre of music sung in Western churches.

Songs feature a wide array of instruments including: synthesizers, piano, drums, drum machines, bass, violin, guitar and many others. Most songs are very catchy and have upbeat tempos.

Inspirational music, by definition, is music that inspires. Songs blend pop, contemporary, AC, hymns and even praise and worship, without the corporate worship elements.