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

Megadeth are now three songs deep into their self-titled final album and we’ve got the new song and lyrics for “Let There Be Shred.” ...

As it passes a sun (By a wind off the sea) Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

A devastating couplet is every pop star’s secret weapon. Whether it’s Morrissey grumbling about having to go to bed with nothing but a Sylvia Plath anthology for warmth or Kate Bush crooning sweet ...

The Carpenters ' music has become a source of joy for generations of listeners, but there is one song in particular that ...

These three country songs were all big hits in the 90s, likely because they all have stunning and unexpected lyrics.

From Adele, The Beatles, Selena Gomez, Jimi Hendrix and Bon Jovi, these artists couldn't escape from having one of their song's lyrics mistaken by fans. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor It’s not ...