While the lyrics of “One of These Nights” are centered around pursuing a woman, they also serve as a metaphor for chasing one’s dreams. In between the dark and the light / Comin’ right behind you / ...

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

Rod Stewart left little to the imagination in his 1976 hit "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)." "C'mon, angel, my hearts on fire / Don't deny your man's desire," he sings. "You'd be a fool to ...

Swift did release at least one “Taylor’s Version” Reputation track: “Look What You Made Me Do,” which appeared in a May 2025 ...