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Songs That Reference Themselves

Some songs can't help but wink at you. They break character, step outside the music, and remind you - hey, this is a song you're listening to.
Maybe it's a line about "singing this song" or a lyric that names itself. It's a tiny moment of self-awareness that feels clever when done right and corny when done wrong.
I started collecting these. Then I realized you probably know some I don't.So here's the list. Add to it if you know one.
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