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!
#61 Plot twist: priorities first
"We can't make any promises
Now can we, babe?
But you can make me a drink." - "Delicate" by Taylor Swift
Now can we, babe?
But you can make me a drink." - "Delicate" by Taylor Swift
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#62 That’s a rhythm I didn’t see coming
“What rhymes with hug me?” - "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke
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#63 Math class got personal
“The square root of 69 is 8 something, right?
Cause I’ve been tryna work it out.” - "What's My Name" by Rihanna
Cause I’ve been tryna work it out.” - "What's My Name" by Rihanna
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#64 Plot twist: it’s a breakup bop
“Get your tongue out of your mouth, because I’m kissing you goodbye,
Bye, Bye. Bye, Bye.” - by Ray Stevens
Bye, Bye. Bye, Bye.” - by Ray Stevens
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#65 Confidence Level: Off the Charts
"If you ain't a 10, you're a 9.9." - "Drunk On You" by Luke Bryan
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#66 Dream big or go home
"Santa is coming tonight
And I want a car, and I want a life
And I want a first class trip to Hawaii." - "My Christmas List" by Simple Plan
And I want a car, and I want a life
And I want a first class trip to Hawaii." - "My Christmas List" by Simple Plan
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#67 Ouch, My Ears Hate This
"Never go to loud clubs cause it's bad for your ears.
Your friends will all be sorry when they can’t hear." - "YOLO" by The Lonely Island
Your friends will all be sorry when they can’t hear." - "YOLO" by The Lonely Island
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#68 That’s the kind of late-night clarity we need
“Late spring and you’re drifting off to sleep, with your teeth in your mouth.” - "You Are The Everything" by REM
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#69 That’s the soundtrack of awkward introductions
"And I met a girl
She asked me her name
I told her what it was." - "Somewhere Else" by Razorlight
She asked me her name
I told her what it was." - "Somewhere Else" by Razorlight
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#70 Who’s she looking at?
"There's a girl in the mirror
I wonder who she is" - "Girl In The Mirror" by Britney Spears
I wonder who she is" - "Girl In The Mirror" by Britney Spears
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#71 Heartstrings Got Notes Too
“Can’t you play my head and not my heart?” – “How Long” by Charlie Puth
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#72 This Stings More Than It Should
"Your words are like Chinese water torture." - "Déjà vu" by Katy Perry
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#73 Big dreams, low reading level
"And while I'm impressed with the length of those legs
She's not an intellectual giant....
She'd like to model or maybe act
Or start a magazine
Before she signs any contracts
I think she better learn to read
But in her dreams she's the queen of the fashion regime." -"Airhead" by Thomas Dolby
She's not an intellectual giant....
She'd like to model or maybe act
Or start a magazine
Before she signs any contracts
I think she better learn to read
But in her dreams she's the queen of the fashion regime." -"Airhead" by Thomas Dolby
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#74 When life leaves you speechless
"A rich man once told me
"Hey life's a funny thing"
A poor man once told me
That he can't afford to speak
Now I'm in the middle like a bird without a beak 'cause." - "They Might Be Giants" by Number Three
"Hey life's a funny thing"
A poor man once told me
That he can't afford to speak
Now I'm in the middle like a bird without a beak 'cause." - "They Might Be Giants" by Number Three
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#75 This Hit’s Too Real
"Why you sleeping with your eyes closed?" - "Get on the Bus" by Destiny Child
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#76 Chain Reaction: Tatum Vibes Only
“Got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum.” – "Pop Style" by Drake
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#77 Beatles Who? Try Run-DMC
"There's three of us but we're not the Beatles." – "King of Rock" by Run-DMC
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#78 When the beat drops harder than your pants
“Take my thong off and my ass go boom!” - "Work It" by Missy Elliott
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#79 More than just background noise
“Sing me a song with social significance.” - by Rose Marie Jun
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#80 Big Mood, No Chit-Chat
“Ain’t got time to talk, just hi and bye." - "Im So Proud Of You" by Drake Ft. Nicki Minaj
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