Behind beautiful melodies and iconic choruses are stories of grief, addiction, death, regret, and loss that often go ...

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

Lyrics of successful songs in the United States have become simpler and more negative over recent decades, according to a ...

Though music is proven to speak to all of us, according to experts, there are two different types of listeners: those who ...

Sometimes, you only need a few intentional words to get a point across. These three songs say more in one line than entire tracks often do.

Even casual Beatles fans are aware that “Hey Jude” was written in honor of Julian Lennon, but did you know there are several other songs from the Fab Four that were inspired by real people? From ...

Ever belted out a favorite song at the top of your lungs, only to discover later that you've been singing the wrong words for years? You're definitely not alone! Mishearing song lyrics is incredibly ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

The Oscar-nominated song “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” by Scott George has a deep meaning. The lyrics, sung in Osage, invite listeners to stand up, be tall and be proud. “We’re still here after ...

People Watching is the third Sam Fender album, released February 21, 2025 through Polydor Records. A follow-up to 2021's award-winning Seventeen Going Under, the album sees the English artist ...