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!
#1 Morning mood: existential crisis edition
“And so I wake in the morning and I step outside,
And I take a deep breath and I get real high,
And I scream from the top of my lungs
“What’s going on?” – “What’s up?” by 4 Non Blondes
#2 This Instant Throwback Hit
“I’ll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna,
I wanna really really really wanna zigazig ha.” – “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
#3 Mood: Forever Floating
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? – “Firework” by Katy Perry
#4 Caught Between Piña Coladas and Champagne Dreams
“Yes, I like piña coladas,
And gettin’ caught in the rain.
I’m not much into health food,
I am into champagne.” – “Escape” by Rupert Holmes
#5 Can’t Stop, Won’t Cool Down
“I’m too hot (hot damn)
Call the police and the fireman.” – “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars
#6 Classic dilemma, classic chaos
“If I go there will be trouble,
If I stay it will be double.” – “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash
#7 Mood: Singing to my ex in the car
“Why you gotta be so rude?
Don’t you know I’m human too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I’m gonna marry her anyway.” – “Rude” by Magic!
#8 This One Hits Different
“Hello, it’s me.” – “Hello” by Adele
#9 In Bed with My Inner Demon
“I’m friends with the monster that’s under my bed.” – “The Monster” by Eminem and Rihanna
#10 Could This BE Any More Relatable?
“So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Your job’s a joke, you’re broke
Your love life’s DOA.” – “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts
#11 Brain’s definitely on vacation
“I’m not as think as you drunk I am.” – “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time” by Panic at the Disco
#12 Not Just a Mom’s Spaghetti Moment
“There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti!” – “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
#13 Plot twist: I already missed you
“Before you came into my life,
I missed you so bad.” – “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen
#14 Science says we’re all just animals
“You and me baby ain’t nothin’ but mammals
So let’s do it like they do on the Discovery Channel.” – “The Bad Touch” by The Bloodhound Gang
#15 Adulting in a nutshell
“I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay
And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me
That’s too bad.” – “Money Money Money” by Abba
#16 Plot twist: Jaws wasn’t chill
“You say ‘black’ I say ‘white’
You say ‘bark’ I say ‘bite’
You say ‘shark’ I say ‘hey man ‘Jaws’ was never my scene!’” –
“Bicycle Race” by Queen
#17 Mood: sky-high and roofless
“Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof.” – “Happy” by Pharrell
#18 The Tooth Fairy’s Holiday Wishlist
“All I want for Christmas
is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth,
see my two front teeth.
Gee, if I could only
have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you
“MeRRy Christmas!” – “All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth” by DPEE
#19 Low-Key and Low Maintenance
“Lucky that my breasts are small and humble
So you don’t confuse them with mountains.” – “Whenever, Wherever” by Shakira
#20 Weekend vibes hit different
“Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Saturday to Sunday.” – “I Got a Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
#21 Unexpected nostalgia hit right here
“Look at this photograph
Every time I do it makes me laugh.” – “Photograph” by Nickelback
#22 Existential Crisis, But Make It Musical
“I’m down on my knees, searching for the answer
Are we human or are we dancer?” – “Human” by The Killers
#23 Dream Big, or Just Dream
“I want a brand new house on an episode of Cribs
And a bathroom I can play baseball in.” – “Rockstar” by Nickelback
#24 Twelve Times and Still Not Tired
“And I know you love Shrek
Because we’ve watched it 12 times.” – “Wake me up” by Ed Sheeran
#25 Born with extra sparkle
“God must have spent a little more time on you.” – by NSYNC
#26 Classic road trip wisdom, am I right?
“Watch out where the huskies go, don’t eat the yellow snow.” – “Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow” by Frank Zappa
#27 Everyone’s Just Vibing, Honestly
“What else could I say?
Everyone is gay.” – “Feature” by Nirvana
#28 This Teletubby’s mood is on point
“Chuba chuba chuba chuba chuba chuba chubby
I don’t have any lines to go right here, so chuby Teletubby.” – “Just Lose It” by Eminem
#29 Pain in the View
“Now you get to watch her leave out the window
Guess that’s why they call it window pane.” – “Love the Way You Lie” by Eminem
#30 Sweetest way to say it
“I love you like a fat kid loves cake.” – by 50 Cent
#31 Mood: Invisible Vibes
“I am I said to no one there
And no one heard at all, not even the chair.” – ” I Am I Said” by Neil Diamond
#32 Plot twist: therapist’s got receipts
“I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me.” – “The Last of the Real Ones” by Fall Out Boy
#33 Mood but make it indie
“I’ve got soul but I’m not a soldier.” – “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers
#34 Skin Smooth, Sneaker Fresh Vibes
“Girl, your skin is so smooth,
And you smell good just like some new shoes.” – “Pillow Talk” by Kid Cudi
#35 Mood: Purple Haze Vibes
“Excuse me while I kiss the sky.” – “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix
#36 Plot twist: Dad’s got game
“And if daddy plays his cards right
He’ll bring home your new mommy tonight.” – “Lullaby” by Stephen Lynch
#37 Selective spirituality vibes
“I do whatever The Bible tells me to
Except for the parts that I choose to ignore.” – “The Loophole” by Garfunkel and Oates
#38 Brutally Honest but Still Chill
“You ain’t a beauty, but hey you’re all right.” – “Thunder Road” by Bruce Springsteen
#39 Time’s just playing tricks on you
“Oh man, I think the clock is slow. I don’t feel tardy.” – “Hot For Teacher” by Van Halen
#40 Well, that escalated quickly
“Lightning crashes, a new mother cries
Her placenta falls to the floor.” – “Lightning Crashes” by Live
#41 When Mom’s words hit different
“This ain’t dinner it’s paint thinner.” – “My Mom” by Eminem
#42 That’s not how physics works—but okay
“Slowly walking down the hall, faster than a cannonball.” –
“Champagne Supernova” by Oasis
#43 Bag Goals, No Cap
“You gotta’ Prada bag with a lotta’ stuff in it.” – “Getting Jiggy with It” by Will Smith
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#51 Own It, Lease Not Included
“You own my heart, he just renting.” – “Right By My Side” by Nicki Minaj
#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
#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
#54 That Moment You’re Questioning Reality
“Am I asleep?
No, I’m alive.” – “Wild” by Jessie J
#55 Second place but still first rate
“If you won’t be my number one,
Number two on you.” – by Roger Miller
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#62 That’s a rhythm I didn’t see coming
“What rhymes with hug me?” – “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke
#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
#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
#65 Confidence Level: Off the Charts
“If you ain’t a 10, you’re a 9.9.” – “Drunk On You” by Luke Bryan
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#71 Heartstrings Got Notes Too
“Can’t you play my head and not my heart?” – “How Long” by Charlie Puth
#72 This Stings More Than It Should
“Your words are like Chinese water torture.” – “Déjà vu” by Katy Perry
#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
#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
#75 This Hit’s Too Real
“Why you sleeping with your eyes closed?” – “Get on the Bus” by Destiny Child
#76 Chain Reaction: Tatum Vibes Only
“Got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum.” – “Pop Style” by Drake
#77 Beatles Who? Try Run-DMC
“There’s three of us but we’re not the Beatles.” – “King of Rock” by Run-DMC
#78 When the beat drops harder than your pants
“Take my thong off and my ass go boom!” – “Work It” by Missy Elliott
#79 More than just background noise
“Sing me a song with social significance.” – by Rose Marie Jun
#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
#81 Love confessions that actually stick
“I love you in the morning, so you know it’s no lie.” – “Why Are Sundays So Depressing” by The Strokes
#82 Breathing? You’re basically perfect
“Oh, you got a pulse and you are breathing
You-you-you’re just my type” – “My Type” by Saint Motel
#83 The Pasta Rebellion
“No, I don’t like macaroni
No, you can’t cook it for me.” – “Macaroni Time” by Chief Keef
#84 Plot twist: Vulnerable and still here
“I’m afraid you’ll run away if I tell you what I wanted to tell you.” – “Last First Kiss” by One Direction
#85 When Nostalgia Hits Different
“I’m tired of blood and overpriced bubble gum.” – “Symbolistic White Walls” by Matthew Good
#86 Mood: Vengeful but poetic
“I pray your brakes go out running down a hill
I pray a flowerpot falls from a window sill
And knocks you in the head like I’d like to
I pray your birthday comes and nobody calls
I pray you’re flying high when your engine stalls
I pray all your dreams never come true
Just know wherever you are honey, I pray for you.” – “I Pray for You” by Jaron and the Long Road to Love
#87 Romance, but Make It Inbox
“Email my heart and say our love will never die.” – “Email My Heart” by Britney Spears
#88 Unexpected scent goals
“Smells like a cologne and candy lotion” – “Slumber Party” by Britney Spears
#89 Tell Me Why the DJ Did It
“Don’t blame the world,
It’s the DJ’s Fault.” – by Cobra Starship
#90 When Your Wish List Nails It
“You’re the single item on my list
You’re my one and only Christmas wish” – “Only Thing I Ever Get for Christmas” by Justin Bieber
#91 Future throwback vibes
“We gonna party like it’s 3012 tonight.” – “Beauty And A Beat” by Justin Bieber
#92 Breakfast mood, but make it musical
“Aw, you look malnourished
Let’s get some bread, fry it in egg, yolk
and drown it in syrup.” – “WUSYANAME” by Tyler, The Creator
#93 Traffic jams never sounded so catchy
“I’m stuck in traffic, bumper to bumper, babe.” – “Beep Beep” by Little Mix
#94 Wait, That’s Not a City?
“England is my city.” – “It’s Everyday Bro” by Jake Paul
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