Music just has a way of moving people. Whether to motivate, console or inspire, there is something about song lyrics that really makes a person think differently. And when it comes to the best song ...

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

Love makes the world go 'round... and it also helps sell music. Whether the best love songs are crushing classics that could make a generation of babies, or are a nausea-inducing love ditty, we can't ...