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Why Don't We – Cold In LA
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In “Cold In LA,” Why Don’t We beg their love interest to stay with them, metaphorically comparing this person’s warmth to the temperature in the city which they live – Los Angeles
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Why Don't We – Chills
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Why Don’t We close their 2019 project – in which they release a single each month – with “Chills.” In the track the five-piece sing about the way their love interest simultaneously
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One Direction – Why Don't We Go There?
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[Verse 1: Harry Styles] / I know you want, know you wanna take it slow / Think about all the places we could go / If you give in tonight, just let me set you free / We'll touch the
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Billie Marten – La Lune
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[Verse 1] / Breaking my back in the heart of this land / Feet above water and softened in sand / I could have wanted any part of this / [Verse 2] / But I find the heat is too harsh
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Ed Sheeran – Don't
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Written about a relationship Sheeran went through, “Don’t” is believed to be about Ellie Goulding, though it’s never been officially confirmed.
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Colony House – Cannonballers
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[Verse 1] / Pulled behind a car with one hundred different bumper stickers on / In the left lane, crawling fifty-eight on the freeway / Ear's a ringing keychain, pressure in the
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Why Don't We & Macklemore – I Don't Belong in This Club
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“I Don’t Belong In This Club” is a collaborative effort between Why Don’t We and Macklemore. It marks the band’s second-ever collaboration, following a feature on Logan Paul’s
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Genius English Translations – ZICO - 아무노래 (Any Song) (English Translation)
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“아무노래 (Any Song)” by ZICO has all the makings of a genre-bending hit which debuted at number four on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, and, popular video apps aside.
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OutKast – Hey Ya!
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“Hey Ya!” is the first single from André 3000’s half of OutKast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below double album. André said the following about the concept of this genre-bending song:
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Frank Ocean – Pink + White
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Produced by Pharrell Williams and featuring uncredited backing vocals from Beyoncé, “Pink + White” details Frank’s memories of his youth and someone close to him who passed away
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Pavement – Harness Your Hopes
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“Harness Your Hopes” was originally an incredibly obscure B-side by the band present on the Spit on a Stranger single quietly released in 1999. It was also released as a separate
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LUCKI – SYRUP TALK
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[Intro] / On my way home / I'm on my way home / I just got lost, on my way home / Again and / I'm in cold LA / I'm in Dallas, Texas / I'm back in South Florida, I feel home now / 3
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The Weeknd – Escape From LA
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“Escape From LA” is one of After Hours‘ most dark and lethargic moments, with Abel dismissively addressing his partner and her infidelity within their relationship. He eventually
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Rick James – Cold Blooded
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“Cold Blooded” is a funk song written and recorded by Rick James in 1983. James wrote the song about his relationship with actress Linda Blair (The Exorcist).
Released as a
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Luke Chiang – Shouldn't Be
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[Intro] / I can't stop feeling like none of this matters at / [Verse 1] / Fool around, tell me words / That you don't mean / I'm already numb to it / I'm already numb to it / Feed
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Lydia Liza and Josiah Lemanski – Baby, It's Cold Outside [Consent]
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I really can't stay (Baby I'm fine with that) / I've got to go away (Baby I'm cool with that) / This evening has been (Been hoping you get home safe) / So very nice (I'm glad you
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Jason Derulo (Ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign) – Swalla
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Jason Derulo teams up with Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign for “Swalla,” a Caribbean-driven track that serves as the first single for Derulo’s highly anticipated fifth studio album
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Lou Reed (Ft. Bruce Springsteen) – Street Hassle
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The title song from 1978’s Street Hassle is a three-part description of the nuanced lifestyles found in the backstreets of New York.
The song is included in the soundtrack of the
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BROCKHAMPTON – 1999 WILDFIRE
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“1999 WILDFIRE” is the first song to be released from the band’s Beats One radio show, “Things We Lost in the Fire.” The song was premiered live at the Ottawa Bluesfest the night
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Jason Joshua – La Vida Es Fría
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Fria / The world can be so cold / La vida es fria / Her heart is turned to stone / Nobody wants to stay together / Nobody wants to make it better / But we can work it out / If you
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Travis Scott (Ft. Drake) – SICKO MODE
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“SICKO MODE” refers to Travis and Drake’s work ethic, showing they’re a cut above the competition by going into “sicko” or “beast” mode.
“Sicko,” or “6icko” (the 6 referring to
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Kanye West – We Don't Care
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In response to a request to sing a song for the kids in The College Dropout’s “Intro,” Kanye gets the kids to sing a song to celebrate dealing drugs out of desperation. In fact
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Summer Walker (Ft. NO1-NOAH) – White Tee
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[Intro] / CrackGod made it / [Verse 1: NO1-NOAH] / Treat me like white tees (Treat me like white tees) / Don't get me dirty (Don't get me dirty) / Love, love, love on me (Love
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Bryson Tiller – Don't
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“Don’t” is the pinnacle of Bryson’s fresh R&B career, receiving over 70 million plays on his Soundcloud in under a year. The narrator of this vibey track speaks on how he wishes to
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Coldplay – Viva La Vida
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Revered as an essential rock song of the 2000s, “Viva La Vida” tells the story of a monarch who’s lost his kingdom. In another aspect, the song is also seen as a narrative on the
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Joji – I Don't Wanna Waste My Time
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“I Don’t Wanna Waste My Time” is about someone who is cheating on their girlfriend with another person. The person is wondering if it’s worth it to keep the affair going or not.
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Katy Perry – Hot N Cold
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Coming in ‘hot’ as her second single from One of the Boys “Hot N Cold” is a song about a boy who is constantly changing his mind and going through mood swings – and how all of this
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Genius: Song Lyrics Finder
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Genius English Translations – Bad Bunny - La Romana ft. El Alfa (English Translation)
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“La Romana” is a collaboration between Bad Bunny and El Alfa. The song includes the two musical genres where both artists achieved fame, trap and dembow.
The song does not have a
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alt-J – In Cold Blood
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In Cold Blood is the second single off of Alt-J’s third full length LP, “Relaxer”. It premiered on March 29th, 2017 live on Mistajam’s show on BBC Radio One. The band introduced
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Melanie Martinez – I Scream
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“I Scream (Solo Demo)” is a scrapped unreleased song by American singer/songwriter singer Melanie Martinez. That was originally going to be part of Martinez’s debut studio album
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boygenius – We're In Love
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“We’re in Love” is the tenth song on the record, debut album by indie supergroup boygenius.
A more self-referential track, it sees Lucy Dacus singing to and with her bandmates
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Drake – Marvins Room
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The title is a reference to Marvin Gaye’s studio (popularly known as “Marvin’s Room”) where Drizzy recorded the track.
In the song, a drunk Drake calls up an old flame and vents
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!!! (Chk Chk Chk) – Even When the Water's Cold
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Friends told her she was better off at the bottom of a river / Than in a bed with him / He said "Until you try both, you won't know what you like better / Why don't we go for a
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Sabrina Carpenter – Why
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“Why” is a single by Sabrina Carpenter, released on July 7th, 2017. The song is about her and a guy being completely opposite, but they’re made for each other.
She talked to
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Get Scared – Don't You Dare Forget the Sun
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[Verse 1] / You're a mess, tangled with your confidence / You think you haven't sinned / Well, you're unstoppable / Your walls are impassible, oh / [Verse 2] / Oh, I think you're
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Kendrick Lamar – PRIDE.
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“PRIDE” is an introspective track that continues the album’s strong religious themes. Consider Proverbs 11:2:
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
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Mac Miller (Ft. Kendrick Lamar) – God Is Fair, Sexy Nasty
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The last track off The Divine Feminine showcases Mac’s strong lyricism with a powerful, passionate Kendrick Lamar feature. The sexual ballad ends this album with a powerful message
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Tom Petty – You Don't Know How It Feels
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“You Don’t Know How It Feels” is a song and the lead single from Tom Petty’s 1994 album Wildflowers. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and
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Genius English Translations – HYUNJIN - ice.cream (English Translation)
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[Chorus] / Ice to cream / (I see) Ice as a cream / Melts in a flash / I can't pull myself together / Ice to cream / (I see) Ice as a cream / After the breathtaking taste
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Cold War Kids – Can We Hang On ?
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[Verse 1] / I've come here nine times asking you, do not make it ten / I'm peelin' off all the armor that protected my skin / Apologize, I'm layin' down my ego to rest / Could you
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Kanye West & DJ Khaled – Cold
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“Cold,” originally known as “Theraflu” and then “Way Too Cold,” is the second single from the G.O.O.D. Music album, Cruel Summer. On the braggadocious track, Ye raps about his love
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Cage The Elephant – Cold Cold Cold
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The fifth track on Tell Me I’m Pretty, this song is somewhat dark as it canvasses depression, comparing the feelings of sadness and melancholy to cold and darkness.
“Sweetie
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