A key element of almost any top pop song is the set of lyrics. The words connect with pop music fans at times in a powerful fashion. This year’s top song lyrics deal with a wide range of topics from body image to powerful imagery of the aftermath of a relationship gone bad. These are 17 great song lyrics from 2014 with key excerpts.
01 of 17
Hozier - “Take Me To Church”
Hozier - Take Me To Church. Courtesy Island
Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne
My lover’s got humour
She’s the giggle at a funeral
Knows everybody’s disapproval
I should’ve worshipped her sooner
If the Heavens ever did speak
She is the last true mouthpiece
Watch Video
02 of 17
Meghan Trainor - “All About That Bass”
Meghan Trainor - “All About That Bass”. Courtesy Epic
Written by Meghan Trainor and Kevin Kadish
I’m bringing booty back
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches Hey
No, I’m just playing I know you think you’re fat,
But I’m here to tell you that,
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top
Yeah, my momma she told me don’t worry about your size
She says, boys they like a little more booty to hold at night
Watch Video
03 of 17
Taylor Swift - “Blank Space”
Taylor Swift - “Blank Space”. Courtesy Big Machine
Written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback
So it’s gonna be forever
Or it’s gonna go down in flames
You can tell me when it’s over
If the high was worth the pain
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They’ll tell you I’m insane
‘Cause you know I love the players
And you love the game
Watch Video Read Review
04 of 17
Tove Lo - “Habits (Stay High)”
Tove Lo - “Habits (Stay High)”. Courtesy Universal
Written by Tove Lo, Ludvig Soderberg, Jakob Jerlstrom, and Daniel Ledinsky
I eat my dinner in my bathtub
Then I go to sex clubs
Watching freaky people getting it on
It doesn’t make me nervous
If anything I’m restless
Yeah I’ve been around and I’ve seen it all
Watch Video
05 of 17
Sia - “Chandelier”
Sia - “Chandelier”. Courtesy Monkey Puzzle
Written by Sia Furler and Jesse Shatkin
Party girls don’t get hurt
Can’t feel anything, when will I learn
I push it down, push it down
I’m the one “for a good time call”
Phone’s blowin’ up, they’re ringin’ my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
Watch Video
06 of 17
Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”
Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge
When my hair’s all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds don’t remember my name
When my hands don’t play the strings the same way, mm
I know you will still love me the same
‘Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it’s evergreen
Baby your smile’s forever in my mind and memory
Watch Video
07 of 17
Sam Smith - “Stay With Me”
Sam Smith - “Stay With Me”. Courtesy Capitol
Written by Sam Smith, James Napier, and William Phillips
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love ‘cause I’m just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
Watch Video
08 of 17
Coldplay - “Magic”
Coldplay - “Magic”. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and Chris Martin
And if you were to ask me
After all that we’ve been through
“Still believe in magic?”
Well yes, I do
Watch Video
09 of 17
Ella Henderson - “Ghost”
Ella Henderson - “Ghost”. Courtesy Syco
Written by Ella Henderson, Kenan Williams, Ryan Tedder, Noel Zancanella, and Michael Daley
I keep going to the river to pray
‘Cause I need something that can wash all the pain
And at most I’m sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake
Watch Video
10 of 17
Vance Joy - “Riptide”
Vance Joy - Dream Your Life Away. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by James Keogh
Oh lady, running down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you’re singing that song and
I got a lump in my throat because
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
Watch Video
11 of 17
Lorde - “Yellow Flicker Beat”
Lorde - “Yellow Flicker Beat”. Courtesy Republic
Written by Ella Yelich-O’Connor and Joel Little
This is the start of how it all ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I’m speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We rip the start, the colours disappear
I never watch the stars there’s so much down here
12 of 17
Selena Gomez - “The Heart Wants What It Wants”
Selena Gomez - “The Heart Wants What It Wants”. Courtesy Hollywood
Written by Antonina Armato, Tim James, Selena Gomez, and David Jost
This is a modern fairy tale
No happy endings
No wind in our sails
But I can’t imagine a life without
Breathless moments
Breaking me down
Watch Video Read Review
13 of 17
Pharrell Williams - “Happy”
Pharrell Williams - “Happy”. Courtesy Back Stop
Written by Pharrell Williams
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
Watch Video Read Review
14 of 17
5 Seconds Of Summer - “She Looks So Perfect”
5 Seconds Of Summer - “She Looks So Perfect”. Courtesy Capitol
Written by Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford, and Jake Sinclair
You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I’m so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I’m so down
Watch Video
15 of 17
Iggy Azalea - “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX
Iggy Azalea - “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX. Courtesy Island
Written by Amethyst Kelly Charlotte Aitchison, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, and Kurtis McKenzie
I’m so fancy
You already know
I’m in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I’m so fancy
Can’t you taste this gold
Remember my name, ‘bout to blow
Watch Video Read Review
16 of 17
One Direction - “Night Changes”
One Direction - “Night Changes”. Courtesy Columbia
Written by Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson
We’re only getting older baby
And I’ve been thinking about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy
Just how fast the night changes
Everything that you’ve ever dreamed of
Disappearing when you wake up
But there’s nothing to be afraid of
Even when the night changes
It will never change me and you
Watch Video
17 of 17
Shakira - “Empire”
Shakira - “Empire”. Courtesy RCA
Written by Steve Mac and Ina Wroldsen
Like the empires of the world unite
We are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
You’re my wildfire every single night
We are alive
Watch Video
A key element of almost any top pop song is the set of lyrics. The words connect with pop music fans at times in a powerful fashion. This year’s top song lyrics deal with a wide range of topics from body image to powerful imagery of the aftermath of a relationship gone bad. These are 17 great song lyrics from 2014 with key excerpts.
01 of 17
Hozier - “Take Me To Church”
Hozier - Take Me To Church. Courtesy Island
Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne
My lover’s got humour
She’s the giggle at a funeral
Knows everybody’s disapproval
I should’ve worshipped her sooner
If the Heavens ever did speak
She is the last true mouthpiece
Watch Video
02 of 17
Meghan Trainor - “All About That Bass”
Meghan Trainor - “All About That Bass”. Courtesy Epic
Written by Meghan Trainor and Kevin Kadish
I’m bringing booty back
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches Hey
No, I’m just playing I know you think you’re fat,
But I’m here to tell you that,
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top
Yeah, my momma she told me don’t worry about your size
She says, boys they like a little more booty to hold at night
Watch Video
03 of 17
Taylor Swift - “Blank Space”
Taylor Swift - “Blank Space”. Courtesy Big Machine
Written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback
So it’s gonna be forever
Or it’s gonna go down in flames
You can tell me when it’s over
If the high was worth the pain
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They’ll tell you I’m insane
‘Cause you know I love the players
And you love the game
Watch Video Read Review
04 of 17
Tove Lo - “Habits (Stay High)”
Tove Lo - “Habits (Stay High)”. Courtesy Universal
Written by Tove Lo, Ludvig Soderberg, Jakob Jerlstrom, and Daniel Ledinsky
I eat my dinner in my bathtub
Then I go to sex clubs
Watching freaky people getting it on
It doesn’t make me nervous
If anything I’m restless
Yeah I’ve been around and I’ve seen it all
Watch Video
05 of 17
Sia - “Chandelier”
Sia - “Chandelier”. Courtesy Monkey Puzzle
Written by Sia Furler and Jesse Shatkin
Party girls don’t get hurt
Can’t feel anything, when will I learn
I push it down, push it down
I’m the one “for a good time call”
Phone’s blowin’ up, they’re ringin’ my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
Watch Video
06 of 17
Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”
Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge
When my hair’s all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds don’t remember my name
When my hands don’t play the strings the same way, mm
I know you will still love me the same
‘Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it’s evergreen
Baby your smile’s forever in my mind and memory
Watch Video
07 of 17
Sam Smith - “Stay With Me”
Sam Smith - “Stay With Me”. Courtesy Capitol
Written by Sam Smith, James Napier, and William Phillips
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love ‘cause I’m just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
Watch Video
08 of 17
Coldplay - “Magic”
Coldplay - “Magic”. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and Chris Martin
And if you were to ask me
After all that we’ve been through
“Still believe in magic?”
Well yes, I do
Watch Video
09 of 17
Ella Henderson - “Ghost”
Ella Henderson - “Ghost”. Courtesy Syco
Written by Ella Henderson, Kenan Williams, Ryan Tedder, Noel Zancanella, and Michael Daley
I keep going to the river to pray
‘Cause I need something that can wash all the pain
And at most I’m sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake
Watch Video
10 of 17
Vance Joy - “Riptide”
Vance Joy - Dream Your Life Away. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by James Keogh
Oh lady, running down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you’re singing that song and
I got a lump in my throat because
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
Watch Video
11 of 17
Lorde - “Yellow Flicker Beat”
Lorde - “Yellow Flicker Beat”. Courtesy Republic
Written by Ella Yelich-O’Connor and Joel Little
This is the start of how it all ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I’m speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We rip the start, the colours disappear
I never watch the stars there’s so much down here
12 of 17
Selena Gomez - “The Heart Wants What It Wants”
Selena Gomez - “The Heart Wants What It Wants”. Courtesy Hollywood
Written by Antonina Armato, Tim James, Selena Gomez, and David Jost
This is a modern fairy tale
No happy endings
No wind in our sails
But I can’t imagine a life without
Breathless moments
Breaking me down
Watch Video Read Review
13 of 17
Pharrell Williams - “Happy”
Pharrell Williams - “Happy”. Courtesy Back Stop
Written by Pharrell Williams
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
Watch Video Read Review
14 of 17
5 Seconds Of Summer - “She Looks So Perfect”
5 Seconds Of Summer - “She Looks So Perfect”. Courtesy Capitol
Written by Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford, and Jake Sinclair
You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I’m so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I’m so down
Watch Video
15 of 17
Iggy Azalea - “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX
Iggy Azalea - “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX. Courtesy Island
Written by Amethyst Kelly Charlotte Aitchison, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, and Kurtis McKenzie
I’m so fancy
You already know
I’m in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I’m so fancy
Can’t you taste this gold
Remember my name, ‘bout to blow
Watch Video Read Review
16 of 17
One Direction - “Night Changes”
One Direction - “Night Changes”. Courtesy Columbia
Written by Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson
We’re only getting older baby
And I’ve been thinking about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy
Just how fast the night changes
Everything that you’ve ever dreamed of
Disappearing when you wake up
But there’s nothing to be afraid of
Even when the night changes
It will never change me and you
Watch Video
17 of 17
Shakira - “Empire”
Shakira - “Empire”. Courtesy RCA
Written by Steve Mac and Ina Wroldsen
Like the empires of the world unite
We are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
You’re my wildfire every single night
We are alive
Watch Video
A key element of almost any top pop song is the set of lyrics. The words connect with pop music fans at times in a powerful fashion. This year’s top song lyrics deal with a wide range of topics from body image to powerful imagery of the aftermath of a relationship gone bad. These are 17 great song lyrics from 2014 with key excerpts.
01 of 17
Hozier - “Take Me To Church”
Hozier - Take Me To Church. Courtesy Island
Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne
My lover’s got humour
She’s the giggle at a funeral
Knows everybody’s disapproval
I should’ve worshipped her sooner
If the Heavens ever did speak
She is the last true mouthpiece
Watch Video
02 of 17
Meghan Trainor - “All About That Bass”
Meghan Trainor - “All About That Bass”. Courtesy Epic
Written by Meghan Trainor and Kevin Kadish
I’m bringing booty back
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches Hey
No, I’m just playing I know you think you’re fat,
But I’m here to tell you that,
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top
Yeah, my momma she told me don’t worry about your size
She says, boys they like a little more booty to hold at night
Watch Video
03 of 17
Taylor Swift - “Blank Space”
Taylor Swift - “Blank Space”. Courtesy Big Machine
Written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback
So it’s gonna be forever
Or it’s gonna go down in flames
You can tell me when it’s over
If the high was worth the pain
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They’ll tell you I’m insane
‘Cause you know I love the players
And you love the game
Watch Video Read Review
04 of 17
Tove Lo - “Habits (Stay High)”
Tove Lo - “Habits (Stay High)”. Courtesy Universal
Written by Tove Lo, Ludvig Soderberg, Jakob Jerlstrom, and Daniel Ledinsky
I eat my dinner in my bathtub
Then I go to sex clubs
Watching freaky people getting it on
It doesn’t make me nervous
If anything I’m restless
Yeah I’ve been around and I’ve seen it all
Watch Video
05 of 17
Sia - “Chandelier”
Sia - “Chandelier”. Courtesy Monkey Puzzle
Written by Sia Furler and Jesse Shatkin
Party girls don’t get hurt
Can’t feel anything, when will I learn
I push it down, push it down
I’m the one “for a good time call”
Phone’s blowin’ up, they’re ringin’ my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
Watch Video
06 of 17
Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”
Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge
When my hair’s all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds don’t remember my name
When my hands don’t play the strings the same way, mm
I know you will still love me the same
‘Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it’s evergreen
Baby your smile’s forever in my mind and memory
Watch Video
07 of 17
Sam Smith - “Stay With Me”
Sam Smith - “Stay With Me”. Courtesy Capitol
Written by Sam Smith, James Napier, and William Phillips
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love ‘cause I’m just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
Watch Video
08 of 17
Coldplay - “Magic”
Coldplay - “Magic”. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and Chris Martin
And if you were to ask me
After all that we’ve been through
“Still believe in magic?”
Well yes, I do
Watch Video
09 of 17
Ella Henderson - “Ghost”
Ella Henderson - “Ghost”. Courtesy Syco
Written by Ella Henderson, Kenan Williams, Ryan Tedder, Noel Zancanella, and Michael Daley
I keep going to the river to pray
‘Cause I need something that can wash all the pain
And at most I’m sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake
Watch Video
10 of 17
Vance Joy - “Riptide”
Vance Joy - Dream Your Life Away. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by James Keogh
Oh lady, running down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you’re singing that song and
I got a lump in my throat because
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
Watch Video
11 of 17
Lorde - “Yellow Flicker Beat”
Lorde - “Yellow Flicker Beat”. Courtesy Republic
Written by Ella Yelich-O’Connor and Joel Little
This is the start of how it all ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I’m speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We rip the start, the colours disappear
I never watch the stars there’s so much down here
12 of 17
Selena Gomez - “The Heart Wants What It Wants”
Selena Gomez - “The Heart Wants What It Wants”. Courtesy Hollywood
Written by Antonina Armato, Tim James, Selena Gomez, and David Jost
This is a modern fairy tale
No happy endings
No wind in our sails
But I can’t imagine a life without
Breathless moments
Breaking me down
Watch Video Read Review
13 of 17
Pharrell Williams - “Happy”
Pharrell Williams - “Happy”. Courtesy Back Stop
Written by Pharrell Williams
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
Watch Video Read Review
14 of 17
5 Seconds Of Summer - “She Looks So Perfect”
5 Seconds Of Summer - “She Looks So Perfect”. Courtesy Capitol
Written by Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford, and Jake Sinclair
You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I’m so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I’m so down
Watch Video
15 of 17
Iggy Azalea - “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX
Iggy Azalea - “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX. Courtesy Island
Written by Amethyst Kelly Charlotte Aitchison, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, and Kurtis McKenzie
I’m so fancy
You already know
I’m in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I’m so fancy
Can’t you taste this gold
Remember my name, ‘bout to blow
Watch Video Read Review
16 of 17
One Direction - “Night Changes”
One Direction - “Night Changes”. Courtesy Columbia
Written by Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson
We’re only getting older baby
And I’ve been thinking about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy
Just how fast the night changes
Everything that you’ve ever dreamed of
Disappearing when you wake up
But there’s nothing to be afraid of
Even when the night changes
It will never change me and you
Watch Video
17 of 17
Shakira - “Empire”
Shakira - “Empire”. Courtesy RCA
Written by Steve Mac and Ina Wroldsen
Like the empires of the world unite
We are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
You’re my wildfire every single night
We are alive
Watch Video
A key element of almost any top pop song is the set of lyrics. The words connect with pop music fans at times in a powerful fashion. This year’s top song lyrics deal with a wide range of topics from body image to powerful imagery of the aftermath of a relationship gone bad. These are 17 great song lyrics from 2014 with key excerpts.
01 of 17
Hozier - “Take Me To Church”
Hozier - Take Me To Church. Courtesy Island
Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne
My lover’s got humour
She’s the giggle at a funeral
Knows everybody’s disapproval
I should’ve worshipped her sooner
If the Heavens ever did speak
She is the last true mouthpiece
Watch Video
02 of 17
Meghan Trainor - “All About That Bass”
Meghan Trainor - “All About That Bass”. Courtesy Epic
Written by Meghan Trainor and Kevin Kadish
I’m bringing booty back
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches Hey
No, I’m just playing I know you think you’re fat,
But I’m here to tell you that,
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top
Yeah, my momma she told me don’t worry about your size
She says, boys they like a little more booty to hold at night
Watch Video
03 of 17
Taylor Swift - “Blank Space”
Taylor Swift - “Blank Space”. Courtesy Big Machine
Written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback
So it’s gonna be forever
Or it’s gonna go down in flames
You can tell me when it’s over
If the high was worth the pain
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They’ll tell you I’m insane
‘Cause you know I love the players
And you love the game
Watch Video Read Review
04 of 17
Tove Lo - “Habits (Stay High)”
Tove Lo - “Habits (Stay High)”. Courtesy Universal
Written by Tove Lo, Ludvig Soderberg, Jakob Jerlstrom, and Daniel Ledinsky
I eat my dinner in my bathtub
Then I go to sex clubs
Watching freaky people getting it on
It doesn’t make me nervous
If anything I’m restless
Yeah I’ve been around and I’ve seen it all
Watch Video
05 of 17
Sia - “Chandelier”
Sia - “Chandelier”. Courtesy Monkey Puzzle
Written by Sia Furler and Jesse Shatkin
Party girls don’t get hurt
Can’t feel anything, when will I learn
I push it down, push it down
I’m the one “for a good time call”
Phone’s blowin’ up, they’re ringin’ my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
Watch Video
06 of 17
Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”
Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge
When my hair’s all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds don’t remember my name
When my hands don’t play the strings the same way, mm
I know you will still love me the same
‘Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it’s evergreen
Baby your smile’s forever in my mind and memory
Watch Video
07 of 17
Sam Smith - “Stay With Me”
Sam Smith - “Stay With Me”. Courtesy Capitol
Written by Sam Smith, James Napier, and William Phillips
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love ‘cause I’m just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
Watch Video
08 of 17
Coldplay - “Magic”
Coldplay - “Magic”. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and Chris Martin
And if you were to ask me
After all that we’ve been through
“Still believe in magic?”
Well yes, I do
Watch Video
09 of 17
Ella Henderson - “Ghost”
Ella Henderson - “Ghost”. Courtesy Syco
Written by Ella Henderson, Kenan Williams, Ryan Tedder, Noel Zancanella, and Michael Daley
I keep going to the river to pray
‘Cause I need something that can wash all the pain
And at most I’m sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake
Watch Video
10 of 17
Vance Joy - “Riptide”
Vance Joy - Dream Your Life Away. Courtesy Atlantic
Written by James Keogh
Oh lady, running down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you’re singing that song and
I got a lump in my throat because
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
Watch Video
11 of 17
Lorde - “Yellow Flicker Beat”
Lorde - “Yellow Flicker Beat”. Courtesy Republic
Written by Ella Yelich-O’Connor and Joel Little
This is the start of how it all ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I’m speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We rip the start, the colours disappear
I never watch the stars there’s so much down here
12 of 17
Selena Gomez - “The Heart Wants What It Wants”
Selena Gomez - “The Heart Wants What It Wants”. Courtesy Hollywood
Written by Antonina Armato, Tim James, Selena Gomez, and David Jost
This is a modern fairy tale
No happy endings
No wind in our sails
But I can’t imagine a life without
Breathless moments
Breaking me down
Watch Video Read Review
13 of 17
Pharrell Williams - “Happy”
Pharrell Williams - “Happy”. Courtesy Back Stop
Written by Pharrell Williams
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
Watch Video Read Review
14 of 17
5 Seconds Of Summer - “She Looks So Perfect”
5 Seconds Of Summer - “She Looks So Perfect”. Courtesy Capitol
Written by Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford, and Jake Sinclair
You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I’m so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I’m so down
Watch Video
15 of 17
Iggy Azalea - “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX
Iggy Azalea - “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX. Courtesy Island
Written by Amethyst Kelly Charlotte Aitchison, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, and Kurtis McKenzie
I’m so fancy
You already know
I’m in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I’m so fancy
Can’t you taste this gold
Remember my name, ‘bout to blow
Watch Video Read Review
16 of 17
One Direction - “Night Changes”
One Direction - “Night Changes”. Courtesy Columbia
Written by Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson
We’re only getting older baby
And I’ve been thinking about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy
Just how fast the night changes
Everything that you’ve ever dreamed of
Disappearing when you wake up
But there’s nothing to be afraid of
Even when the night changes
It will never change me and you
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Shakira - “Empire”
Shakira - “Empire”. Courtesy RCA
Written by Steve Mac and Ina Wroldsen
Like the empires of the world unite
We are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
You’re my wildfire every single night
We are alive
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Hozier - “Take Me To Church”
Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne
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My lover’s got humour
She’s the giggle at a funeral
Knows everybody’s disapproval
I should’ve worshipped her sooner
If the Heavens ever did speak
She is the last true mouthpiece
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Meghan Trainor - “All About That Bass”
Written by Meghan Trainor and Kevin Kadish
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I’m bringing booty back
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches Hey
No, I’m just playing I know you think you’re fat,
But I’m here to tell you that,
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top
Yeah, my momma she told me don’t worry about your size
She says, boys they like a little more booty to hold at night
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Taylor Swift - “Blank Space”
Written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback
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So it’s gonna be forever
Or it’s gonna go down in flames
You can tell me when it’s over
If the high was worth the pain
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They’ll tell you I’m insane
‘Cause you know I love the players
And you love the game
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Tove Lo - “Habits (Stay High)”
Written by Tove Lo, Ludvig Soderberg, Jakob Jerlstrom, and Daniel Ledinsky
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I eat my dinner in my bathtub
Then I go to sex clubs
Watching freaky people getting it on
It doesn’t make me nervous
If anything I’m restless
Yeah I’ve been around and I’ve seen it all
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Sia - “Chandelier”
Written by Sia Furler and Jesse Shatkin
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Party girls don’t get hurt
Can’t feel anything, when will I learn
I push it down, push it down
I’m the one “for a good time call”
Phone’s blowin’ up, they’re ringin’ my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
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Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”
Written by Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge
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When my hair’s all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds don’t remember my name
When my hands don’t play the strings the same way, mm
I know you will still love me the same
‘Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it’s evergreen
Baby your smile’s forever in my mind and memory
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Sam Smith - “Stay With Me”
Written by Sam Smith, James Napier, and William Phillips
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Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love ‘cause I’m just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
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Coldplay - “Magic”
Written by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and Chris Martin
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And if you were to ask me
After all that we’ve been through
“Still believe in magic?”
Well yes, I do
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Ella Henderson - “Ghost”
Written by Ella Henderson, Kenan Williams, Ryan Tedder, Noel Zancanella, and Michael Daley
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I keep going to the river to pray
‘Cause I need something that can wash all the pain
And at most I’m sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake
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Vance Joy - “Riptide”
Written by James Keogh
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Oh lady, running down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you’re singing that song and
I got a lump in my throat because
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
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Lorde - “Yellow Flicker Beat”
Written by Ella Yelich-O’Connor and Joel Little
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This is the start of how it all ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I’m speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We rip the start, the colours disappear
I never watch the stars there’s so much down here
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Selena Gomez - “The Heart Wants What It Wants”
Written by Antonina Armato, Tim James, Selena Gomez, and David Jost
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This is a modern fairy tale
No happy endings
No wind in our sails
But I can’t imagine a life without
Breathless moments
Breaking me down
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Pharrell Williams - “Happy”
Written by Pharrell Williams
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Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
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5 Seconds Of Summer - “She Looks So Perfect”
Written by Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford, and Jake Sinclair
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You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I’m so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
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Iggy Azalea - “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX
Written by Amethyst Kelly Charlotte Aitchison, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, and Kurtis McKenzie
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I’m so fancy
You already know
I’m in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
Can’t you taste this gold
Remember my name, ‘bout to blow
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One Direction - “Night Changes”
Written by Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson
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We’re only getting older baby
And I’ve been thinking about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy
Just how fast the night changes
Everything that you’ve ever dreamed of
Disappearing when you wake up
But there’s nothing to be afraid of
Even when the night changes
It will never change me and you
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Shakira - “Empire”
Written by Steve Mac and Ina Wroldsen
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Like the empires of the world unite
We are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
You’re my wildfire every single night
