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

One of the most mutual feelings of being a music fan is knowing every word to a song but not knowing the title. It is a painful inconvenience, and if not for Google and Shazam, it would be quite ...

Celebrated artist James Blunt, known for his blend of poignant lyrics on stage and his sharp humor when off it, took to social media to share a comedic revelation about one of his biggest hits. The 51 ...

Over the past 50 years, the lyrics of popular songs in the U.S. have become simpler, more negative, and contain more stress-related words, according to an analysis published in Scientific Reports. The ...

Stevie Nicks had fans both buzzing and worrying after she fumbled the words to her most famous song during a recent concert.

In the past, singing along to a favorite song meant risking lyrical inaccuracies, especially with only AM radio as a guide. Thankfully, the Spotify era has neutralized this peril; a quick tap now ...