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

Song lyrics: confusing music lovers since the beginning of time. Whether you're among the hordes of lyrically challenged susceptible to such doozies as “I’m a lion, I’m a vinyl, I’m a skittle, I’m a ...

The pop charts used to be dominated by romantic love songs. Not so much anymore. Where did our love go? Sponsor Message MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: Love songs are so important. Think about all the songs ...