The song is a critique of warfare and questions the reasons for conflict.
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The song is about sexual experiences with multiple partners.
View background statusThe song contrasts how different people can perceive the same person.
View background statusThe song is about the pursuit of success and recognition.
View background statusThe song is about realizing a relationship has run its course.
View background statusGaga wrote the song about her fear of commitment and toxic relationships.
View background statusThe song compares the struggles in a relationship to a battlefield.
View background statusJLS is the English vocal quartet assembled by Oritsé Williams with Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes and JB Gill. Originally called UFO, the group adopted JLS for its 2008 appearance on The X Factor. Its recordings...
View background statusEminem wrote the song during a period of depression and drug addiction.
View background statusThe song uses caveman references as metaphors for sexual attraction.
View background statusDrake wrote the song about a past relationship and his rise to fame.
View background statusThe song is a playful country tune about a romantic date on a tractor.
View background statusThe song is about celebrating a birthday with intimate moments.
View background statusThe song is about using alcohol as an excuse for behavior in social situations.
View background statusBonkers joins Dizzee Rascal's vocal performance with Armand Van Helden's production and mixing on Tongue N' Cheek. Its composition is credited to Van Helden and Dylan Mills. The recording also credits Dizzee as an...
Read background and sourcesThe song is about the group's futuristic sound and their dominance in the music industry.
View background statusThe song is about the end of a relationship and moving on.
View background statusThe song is a warning about getting involved with a heartbreaker.
View background statusThe song is about the uneven emotional toll of a breakup.
View background statusNelly Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, in a family of Portuguese heritage. Singing in English and Portuguese and learning instruments including guitar, ukulele and trombone preceded her recording...
View background statusThe song is about emotional resilience after heartbreak.
View background statusThe song is about the joy of dancing and celebrating life.
View background statusZac Brown Band formed in Georgia in 2002 and built its audience through recording and touring before The Foundation brought Chicken Fried, Toes and Highway 20 Ride to wider attention. The band combines guitars and a...
View background statusThe song compares the entertainment industry to a circus.
View background statusThe song warns about charming but deceptive men.
View background statusThe song is a collaboration celebrating the return of these three rap icons.
View background statusCudi wrote the song about his struggles with loneliness and drug use.
View background statusDead and Gone
T.I. featuring Justin TimberlakeReported release: 2008Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song reflects on T.I.'s past struggles and his desire to change.
View background statusThe song explores themes of anxiety and mental distress.
View background statusThe song celebrates female empowerment and success.
View background statusDo You Remember
Jay Sean featuring Sean Paul and Lil JonReported release: 2009Date needs verification
The song is about reminiscing about a past relationship.
View background statusKeys wrote the song about realizing material possessions are meaningless without love.
View background statusThe song is a commentary on party culture and relationships.
View background statusThe song is about pursuing a romantic interest at a party.
View background statusThe song is an ode to New York City and its impact on the artists' lives.
View background statusThe song is about the power of music to control the dancefloor.
View background statusYoung Money is the recording collective associated with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Mack Maine and other artists from the Young Money roster. Every Girl and the album We Are Young Money introduced the ensemble's releases...
View background statusThe song celebrates the universal feeling of being in love.
View background statusThe song is about the excitement of falling in love.
View background statusThe song is about the pressures and pitfalls of fame.
View background statusSwift wrote the song about her experiences as a 15-year-old high school student.
View background statusThe song is inspired by the energy of dance clubs and attractive women.
View background statusAdam Young wrote the song about his insomnia and imagination.
View background statusThe song was created for LeBron James' documentary "More Than a Game."
View background statusGives You Hell
The All-American RejectsReported release: 2008Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song is about wishing ill on an ex-partner who has moved on.
View background statusGood Girls Go Bad
Cobra Starship featuring Leighton MeesterReported release: 2009Date needs verification
The song is about the excitement of corrupting someone who's typically well-behaved.
View background statusThe song is about moving on from a toxic relationship.
View background statusThe song is about the search for a soulmate.
View background statusGreen Light pairs John Legend with André 3000 on Evolver. Synthesizers and a club-oriented rhythm give the recording a brighter, more dance-focused setting than the ballads closely associated with Legend's earlier...
Read background and sourcesThe song is about a relationship that's falling apart.
View background statusThe song is a love ballad inspired by Beyoncé's relationship with Jay-Z.
View background statusThe song is about Rihanna's strength and resilience.
View background statusBublé wrote the song about his then-fiancée, now wife.
View background statusWest wrote the song about his breakup with designer Alexis Phifer.
View background statusRob Thomas combines a solo career with his work as a singer, songwriter and co-founder of Matchbox Twenty. His first solo album, Something to Be, appeared in 2005, followed by Cradlesong and The Great Unknown. For...
View background statusLead singer Pat Monahan was inspired by his first experience at Burning Man festival.
View background statusPerry wrote the song about an ex-boyfriend's inconsistent behavior.
View background statusThe song is about a romantic encounter in a hotel room.
View background statusLudacris is the stage name of Christopher Brian Bridges, a rapper whose career developed in Atlanta. His delivery combines Southern rap with comic exaggeration and punchlines. The independently released Incognegro...
View background statusThe song promotes self-respect and not engaging in casual relationships.
View background statusThe group wanted to create an upbeat, party anthem to lift people's spirits during tough economic times.
View background statusThe song is inspired by Miami's Latin culture and nightlife.
View background statusAsher Roth is a rapper from Morrisville, Pennsylvania, who developed an online following while attending West Chester University. Work with manager Scooter Braun led to a major-label deal, the Greenhouse Effect...
View background statusLady Antebellum, later renamed Lady A, is the country trio of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. The group formed in 2006 and released its debut album in 2008. Its vocal harmonies and country-pop...
View background statusI Wanna Know You
Hannah Montana featuring David ArchuletaReported release: 2009Date needs verification
The song is about wanting to get to know someone better.
View background statusCalvin Harris is a Scottish producer and DJ whose recording career has connected electronic dance music with prominent vocal collaborators. Albums including 18 Months, Motion and Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 trace...
View background statusThe song is a parody of hip-hop excess and materialism.
View background statusMraz wrote the song about opening oneself up to love and life's experiences.
View background statusThe song explores gender roles and stereotypes in relationships.
View background statusMraz wrote the song about unrequited love for a friend.
View background statusThe song encourages listeners to live life to the fullest and make the most of every day.
View background statusBritney Spears was born in Mississippi and raised in Louisiana, and appeared on The Mickey Mouse Club before her recording debut. Her 1998 single ...Baby One More Time led into a catalog of melodic pop and dance...
View background statusThe song is about self-confidence and future success.
View background statusThe song is about the pain of loving someone who's unfaithful.
View background statusThe song uses jumping out of a window as a metaphor for taking risks.
View background statusGaga wrote the song about being drunk at a club and losing her keys.
View background statusKiss Me Thru the Phone
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em featuring SammieReported release: 2008Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song is about maintaining a long-distance relationship.
View background statusKnock You Down
Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West and Ne-YoReported release: 2009Date needs verification
The song explores the unexpected nature of falling in love.
View background statusLet It Rock
Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil WayneReported release: 2008Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song is about following your dreams and not letting others hold you back.
View background statusThe song is about realizing the value of a relationship after it's over.
View background statusLive Your Life
T.I. featuring RihannaReported release: 2008Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song encourages listeners to live life to the fullest and not worry about critics.
View background statusThis is the Spanish version of "She Wolf," about unleashing one's wild side.
View background statusThe song compares the euphoria of love to intoxication.
View background statusWest wrote the song about the challenges of balancing fame and relationships.
View background statusSwift based the song on a boy she was dating who wasn't popular with her family and friends.
View background statusGaga wrote the song about her attraction to a stranger in a club.
View background statusNe-Yo wrote the song about the challenges of maintaining a relationship.
View background statusThe song is about making compromises in a relationship.
View background statusThe song was written for the "Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack.
View background statusThe song compares finding true love to winning a million dollars.
View background statusMorning After Dark
Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and SoShyReported release: 2009Date needs verification
The song is about the excitement of nightlife and partying.
View background statusThe song is about a tumultuous but passionate relationship.
View background statusThe song is about a relationship that feels effortless and natural.
View background statusThe song is about longing for an ex-partner late at night.
View background statusThe song is about being there for someone through tough times.
View background statusThe song is about perseverance in the face of adversity.
View background statusThe song was written for the film "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."
View background statusThe song is about the end of a relationship that both parties saw coming.
View background statusThe song is about appreciating a special person despite other temptations.
View background statusNumber 1 brought Tinchy Stryder together with N-Dubz on a single released in April 2009. Fraser T. Smith produced and mixed the recording, with Beatriz Artola credited as engineer. Its writing credits include...
Read background and sourcesThe song is rumored to be about Carey's alleged relationship with Eminem.
View background statusThe song is about young love and was Bieber's debut single.
View background statusThe song is about leaving a toxic relationship.
View background statusGaga wrote the song about the price of fame and the relationship between celebrities and the media.
View background statusThe song reflects Cyrus's experiences moving from Nashville to Los Angeles.
View background statusBilly Currington moved from church singing and local bands toward Nashville nightclub work, songwriting and singing demonstration recordings. Those jobs preceded his self-titled Mercury debut in 2003, which included...
View background statusPink wrote the song about the fear of losing someone you love.
View background statusThe song was inspired by Gaga's love for gambling and her experiences in relationships.
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Jim Jones featuring Ron Browz and Juelz SantanaRelease year not establishedDate review open
Jim Jones is a Harlem rapper whose career combines solo recordings with work as a collaborator and record executive. He helped establish the Diplomats before developing his own album catalog. On My Way to Church...
View background statusThe song is a sarcastic take on wishing ill upon an ex-partner.
View background statusMaxwell wrote the song about letting go of a relationship that wasn't meant to be.
View background statusThe song compares a romantic interest to a favorite song on repeat.
View background statusThe song is about living in the moment and enjoying life.
View background statusThe song samples Dead or Alive's 1985 hit "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)."
View background statusAdmiration for a woman's confidence and style
View background statusThe song is about dominance in the music industry and urban culture.
View background statusThe song uses Russian roulette as a metaphor for a dangerous relationship.
View background statusSay Hey (I Love You)
Michael Franti & Spearhead featuring Cherine AndersonReported release: 2009Date needs verification
The song is a joyful expression of love and positivity.
View background statusThe song is about seizing opportunities and not living with regrets.
View background statusThe song celebrates attractive women in the club scene.
View background statusShakira wrote the song about unleashing one's inner wild side.
View background statusThe song was inspired by Beyoncé's marriage to Jay-Z and the idea of commitment in relationships.
View background statusThe song is about Pink's struggles with alcohol and finding happiness without substances.
View background statusThe song uses sugar as a metaphor for a sweet romantic relationship.
View background statusThe song explores the duality of love as both a beautiful dream and a potential nightmare.
View background statusThe song is about overcoming obstacles and was written for the Hannah Montana movie.
View background statusLily Allen built an early audience by sharing demos on MySpace while signed to Regal Recordings. Her debut album Alright, Still joined reggae-influenced rhythms and hip-hop phrasing with direct, observational pop...
View background statusThe Official BBC Children in Need Medley
Peter Kay's Animated All Star BandRelease year not establishedDate review open
The Official BBC Children in Need Medley is the 2009 charity recording credited to Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band. Kay performs as Big Chris in a chorus bringing together characters from children's television,...
Read background and sourcesPaisley wrote the song about his wife and their evolving love story.
View background statusPerry wrote the song about comparing a current partner to an ex.
View background statusThrow It in the Bag features The-Dream alongside Fabolous on Loso's Way. The-Dream also shares production duties with Tricky Stewart, and the writing credits connect their names, Terius Nash and Christopher Stewart,...
Read background and sourcesThe song is about Kesha's carefree party lifestyle.
View background statusThe song is about confidence and self-empowerment.
View background statusThe song is about intense physical attraction and desire.
View background statusThe song is about resistance against oppressive systems.
View background statusThe song is about loneliness and the desire for meaningful connections while on tour.
View background statusThe song is inspired by the wild experiences one might have in Las Vegas.
View background statusThe song is about overcoming alcohol addiction.
View background statusWatcha Think About That
The Pussycat Dolls featuring Missy ElliottReported release: 2008Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song is about female empowerment and independence.
View background statusThe song is about the challenges of a new relationship.
View background statusThe song samples Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek" and is about infidelity.
View background statusZac Brown Band formed in Georgia in 2002 and built its audience through recording and touring before The Foundation brought Chicken Fried, Toes and Highway 20 Ride to wider attention. The band combines guitars and a...
View background statusThe song is about spoiling a romantic partner with a lavish lifestyle.
View background statusWhen Love Takes Over
David Guetta featuring Kelly RowlandRelease year not establishedDate review open
When Love Takes Over features Kelly Rowland on One Love, David Guetta's fourth album. Apple's album essay describes the track as piano house and highlights Rowland's vocal performance. The album also includes...
Read background and sourcesSwift wrote the song about realizing a relationship isn't a fairy tale.
View background statusThe song is about a man who manipulates multiple women.
View background statusThe song is about finding happiness and beauty in life.
View background statusYou Are Not Alone was recorded by the twelve finalist acts from the 2009 series of The X Factor to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. The collaboration covered the Michael Jackson hit and was prepared for...
Read background and sourcesSwift wrote the song about a male friend who was in a bad relationship.
View background statusLead singer Isaac Slade wrote the song about his challenging relationship with God.
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