NPR Music critics reflect on the lyrics that captured the year's mood, sparked emotions and stayed with them long after the music stopped.

Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood — two-thirds of Lady A — wrote "Easier Gone" with Jimmy Robbins and Josh Kerr. The melody, ...

Indeed, the Grammy winner made some subtle revisions to her lyrics in "I Did Something Bad" and "Delicate," which were included in the version of Reputation with Dolby Atmos sound released by Apple ...

Back in 2021, Hannah’s love of all things nerdy collided with her passion for writing — and she hasn’t stopped since. She ...

Taylor Swift surprised fans with revised lyrics to two songs on her 2017 album, Reputation, via Apple Music. Eagle-eyed fans took to social media early Friday, December 12, to point out lyric changes ...

January 8, 2026 • Venezuela has a deep tradition of reflecting political change through music. This week, as the country reels from the seizure of its president by American forces, we explore the ...

Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big ...

IDK has recruited Pusha T for his Kaytranada-produced new song "LiFE 4 A LiFE," from his upcoming mixtape E.T.D.S - Even the ...

Check out the English translation to the new ending song for "Jujutsu Kaisen." The song captures the harrowing state of mind of Yuji Itadori.