From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR's music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay.

In the lead-up to Christmas 2025, a purported risqué song in the style of 1940s or 1950s "oldies" tunes spread online. Its ...

Which song lyrics from 2025 most moved our NPR Music critics?

The absolute best songs of 2025 include "Manchild" by Sabrina Carpenter, "Metal" by The Beths, and "Chains of Love" by Charli ...

Kendrick Lamar claimed the top lyric of the year with a moment from “Not Like Us,” the viral opening line “Ayy, Mustard on ...

Try this fun 2025 lyrics quiz and finish lines from the year’s biggest songs. Score your results with percentage feedback.

Taylor Swift brought 4.5 million page views to Genius thanks to the scandalous lyrics of her song "Wood" from 'The Life of a ...

Songs about love, sex, tax and demon hunters ranked among the best music of 2025, according to a "poll of polls" conducted by ...