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

Wait a minute, hey, I’m comin’ home this Christmas (Oh, yeah), I’m gettin’ the last plane home Hey, you won’t be alone this Christmas, hey, I’m comin’ home Wait a minute, hey, I’m comin’ home this ...

Trey Hill & Ryan Corn (Younger Sun) are the American Songwriter Home Sweet Home Song Contest Promotion winners for their song “I Wanna Go Home.” American Songwriter caught up with them to get the ...

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When comparing today’s hit tunes with the top 40 of past decades, strong opinions are never in short supply. Every generation seems to lament its successor’s musical tastes and listening habits.