A solid structure, a memorable chorus, a catchy title. Tons of elements add up to the recipe for a great song, but lyrics are the one that usually get the most attention. As we know, great song lyrics can make an artist’s career — just take a look at Ed Sheeran, Adele, and other songwriters who have won countless awards for their albums. Does this mean that singers must pen deep and meaningful lyrics all the time to make a hit song? Nope, not really.
You know when a song gets stuck in your head, and you find yourself humming it non-stop and maybe even dancing to it? That’s what we’re talking about! So many tracks released over the years have delivered funny, catchy, or memorable lyrics without driving their audience to tears.
Today we’re celebrating the famous song lyrics we just can’t get enough of, whether they’re fun, captivating, or just plain clever. From hit songs to oldies, here are some of the catchiest lyrics ever written!
#41 When Mom’s words hit different
"This ain't dinner it's paint thinner." - "My Mom" by Eminem
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#42 That’s not how physics works—but okay
"Slowly walking down the hall, faster than a cannonball." -
"Champagne Supernova" by Oasis
"Champagne Supernova" by Oasis
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#43 Bag Goals, No Cap
“You gotta’ Prada bag with a lotta’ stuff in it.” - "Getting Jiggy with It" by Will Smith
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#44 Oops, I’m walkin’ now
"You told your mama I'd get you home, but you didn't say I had no car." - "Dancing Days" by Led Zeppelin
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#45 The Ultimate Seat Showdown
"Kickin' in the front seat
Sittin' in the back seat
Gotta make my mind up
Which seat can I take?" - "Friday" by Rebecca Black
Sittin' in the back seat
Gotta make my mind up
Which seat can I take?" - "Friday" by Rebecca Black
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#46 Caught in this eternal jam session
"I’ve been watching you!
A La La La La Long
A La La La La Long Long
Li Long Long Long." - "Sweat" by Inner Circle
A La La La La Long
A La La La La Long Long
Li Long Long Long." - "Sweat" by Inner Circle
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#47 When Your Genes Aren’t Playing Nice
"And you're the reason our kids are ugly, little darlin." - "You're the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly" by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty
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#48 This Hit Me Harder Than You Think
"Don't say you're easy on me
You're about as easy as a nuclear war." - "Is There Something I Should Know?" by Duran Duran
You're about as easy as a nuclear war." - "Is There Something I Should Know?" by Duran Duran
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#49 Wait, who hurt you at the buffet?
“New Kids on the Block had a bunch of hits
Chinese food makes me sick.” - "Summer Girls" by LFO
Chinese food makes me sick.” - "Summer Girls" by LFO
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#50 Mood: terrified but honest
"You say you sleep when you're dead, I'm scared I'll die in my sleep." - “Nobody really cares if you don’t go to the party" - by Courtney Barnett
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#51 Own It, Lease Not Included
“You own my heart, he just renting.” – "Right By My Side" by Nicki Minaj
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#52 Gerald’s homeless tour bus vibes
“I know a mouse and he hasn’t got a house. I don’t know why, I call him Gerald.” - "Bike" by Pink Floyd
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#53 Priorities: Selfie Before Smoke
"After we go to the bathroom, can we go smoke a cigarette?
I really need one
But first, Let me take a selfie." – #SELFIE by The Chainsmokers
I really need one
But first, Let me take a selfie." – #SELFIE by The Chainsmokers
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#54 That Moment You’re Questioning Reality
"Am I asleep?
No, I’m alive." – "Wild" by Jessie J
No, I’m alive." – "Wild" by Jessie J
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#55 Second place but still first rate
“If you won’t be my number one,
Number two on you.” - by Roger Miller
Number two on you.” - by Roger Miller
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#56 Paradise or Plot Twist?
"Some people call it a one night stand,
But we can call it paradise." - "Save A Prayer" by Duran Duran
But we can call it paradise." - "Save A Prayer" by Duran Duran
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#57 Mood: Confessions of a Mess
"Don't ask me why I smoke
I don't know
But I drink to get drunk." - "Drink to get drunk" by Sia
I don't know
But I drink to get drunk." - "Drink to get drunk" by Sia
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#58 When love turns into a full-on soap opera
"I hate your friends and family
They're trying to take you from me
Oops I forgot to take the pill again!" - "Psycho Girlfriend" - by Jessie James
They're trying to take you from me
Oops I forgot to take the pill again!" - "Psycho Girlfriend" - by Jessie James
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#59 When you really don’t care about table manners
"I guess nobody ever taught her not to speak with a full mouth." - "Animals" by Nickelback
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#60 Romantic, but Make It Sci-Fi
"Darling, will you take my metal hand,
It's cold." - "Chaos Space Marine" by Black Country, New Road
It's cold." - "Chaos Space Marine" by Black Country, New Road
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