Behind beautiful melodies and iconic choruses are stories of grief, addiction, death, regret, and loss that often go ...

Sure, we all love a good bop, but more substantial songs — the kind built around characters and narratives — can be just ...

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

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Artists referenced included Lady Gaga, Drake, Harry Styles and Morgan Wallen. Songs that describe substance use ...

Over the past 50 years, U.S. pop music lyrics have become simpler, more repetitive, and increasingly focused on stress and negative emotions.

Santana seemed destined for a long chart drought. And then "Winning" came along and changed their fortunes in a hurry.

When we listen to a song on the radio or in a soundtrack, we tend to assume the voice we’re hearing is the same person who brought the song into existence. In reality, many steps need to happen before ...