The 20 best songs of 2025

The article discusses the best songs of 2025, according to various music critics and experts. Here are some highlights:

1. **Rosalía - Berghain**: This song is considered one of the best of the year, with its unique blend of classical and opera elements, combined with Rosalía's powerful vocals and lyrics that explore themes of love, fear, and power.
2. **PinkPantheress - Illegal**: This song is a highlight of the year, with its catchy hooks, sped-up synths, and explorations of paranoia and shame in a relationship.
3. **Chappell Roan - The Subway**: Chappell Roan's song is a standout track, with its electrifying gift for subverting pastiche and her lovelorn Celtic pop epic that explores themes of heartbreak and longing.
4. **Lady Gaga - Abracadabra**: This song is a fan favorite, with its catchy hooks, winking country style, and powerful vocals that explore themes of love, heartbreak, and identity.
5. **PinkPantheress - Illegal** (also mentioned as one of the best songs of the year)
6. **Jade - Plastic Box**: Jade's song is a highlight of the year, with its stomping synth beat, lovelorn lyrics, and exploration of insecurity and heartbreak in relationships.
7. **Pulp - Spike Island**: This song is a nostalgic throwback to Pulp's classic sound, with its catchy hooks, disco rhythm, and Jarvis Cocker's powerful vocals that explore themes of love, identity, and coming-of-age.
8. **Lily Allen - Pussy Box**: Lily Allen's song is a standout track, with its sweet and sour lyrics, prettily detailed synths, and exploration of heartbreak and infidelity.
9. **Addison Rae - Headphones On**: This song is a catchy and sugary pop anthem that explores themes of love, anxiety, and escapism.
10. **Chappell Roan - The Giver**: Chappell Roan's song is an electrifying gift for subverting pastiche, with its winking country hoedown style and lovelorn lyrics that explore themes of heartbreak and longing.

These songs are just a few examples of the many amazing tracks from 2025. Each one has its own unique qualities and explores different themes and emotions, making them stand out as some of the best songs of the year.
 
I think they're gonna make that list too long lol 🤣, but seriously, I'm surprised more female artists are not on this list, especially with all the amazing music coming from women like Rosalía and Lily Allen. And what's up with the repeat mention of PinkPantheress - Illegal? Is it really that good to be mentioned twice? 😂
 
I don’t usually comment but I gotta say, it’s wild to see how diverse this list is 🤯. I mean, you've got classical vibes from Rosalía, country-pop from Chappell Roan, and even a throwback to Pulp's classic sound from Spike Island 🎸. And then there are these new artists like PinkPantheress and Jade who are bringing their own unique styles to the table 🔥.

I love how each song on this list has its own special something that sets it apart from others. Whether it’s Rosalía's powerful vocals or Lily Allen's sweet and sour lyrics, every track here feels like a true standout 🎵.

But what really gets me is how these songs are all about exploring different emotions and themes - love, heartbreak, anxiety, identity... it's like they're speaking to each other in some way 💭. I don’t know if that’s just a product of 2025's musical landscape or something deeper, but either way, I'm here for it 🎶
 
OMG, I'm like totally loving this playlist!!! 🎵 I've been listening to Rosalía's Berghain nonstop, it's like whoa... the way she blends classical and opera is insane! 💥 And PinkPantheress - Illegal is so catchy, I find myself singing along every time I hear it. 🤣 Chappell Roan is a genius, her music is like a rollercoaster of emotions 😂. Lady Gaga's Abracadabra is also giving me life, that country vibe is everything! 💃 But honestly, I'm still trying to figure out what's up with Pulp's Spike Island... it's like a trip back to the 90s 🕰️. What about you guys, who are your top picks from this list? 🤔
 
omg i'm so glad to see pink pantheress on that list 🤩 her "illegal" track is literally my jam all year round! but idk how rosalia's "berghain" made it - i mean don't get me wrong its a sick song and all, but for me personally its just not as catchy as ppantheress's stuff 😎 chappell roan and lily allen are also making some amazing tracks this year tho 🙌 gotta give it up to those lady gaga and pulp fans too 👍
 
🎵 thinkin' about these top songs of the year makes me wonder what is it about music that can evoke such strong emotions and connections in us? for example, take Rosalía's "Berghain", her powerful vocals are like a release of all this built-up emotion, but at the same time, it's like she's tapping into something deeper - love, fear, power... what is it about music that can access those feelings so easily? 🤔
 
omg i'm literally obsessed with this list 😍 pinkpantheress is like my spirit animal right now she's so raw and real in her lyrics it feels like she's speaking directly to me about all my anxiety and shame issues 🤯 chappell roan is another fave of mine her song the subway gives me major 90s vibes and i am HERE. FOR. IT 💖 rosalia is a godess btw berghain is such a masterpiece it's like she's tapping into this ancient power and I am low-key terrified 🙌
 
idk how this list is even possible lol these songs are all overplayed rn like who's counting? i feel like all rosalia fans are gonna freak out when they see her song at number one tho im not mad tho it makes sense considering she's been killing the game lately 💁‍♀️ anyway, have you listened to chappell roan's music before? i've been listening to her songs nonstop and i'm obsessed 🤩
 
🎶 these song picks got me thinking - what's behind the selections? is it just a case of critics going for commercial appeal or are there deeper connections being made? i'm loving rosalia's berghain tho 🙌, her genre-bending sound is so exciting. but pinkpantheress' illegal feels like a lot of hype to me... isn't that song just a sped-up version of something we've heard before? 💔 addison rae's headphones on is so catchy though - can we really separate art from its mainstream appeal? 🤷‍♀️
 
omg i'm so glad they mentioned pinkpantheress illegal like i was literally obsessed with that song all year lol 💖 I love how all these artists are pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds but at the same time still making music that's super catchy and fun to listen to 🤩 it's amazing to see how some of these songs can be both nostalgic and modern at the same time like pulp spike island gave me major 90s vibes but with this fresh twist 🌟 and chappell roan is just a genius when it comes to subverting pastiche i mean have you heard her other songs? 👀
 
omg I'm so stoked to see Rosalía's **Berghain** on this list!!! that song is like, whoa its so emotional and powerful i love how it blends classical and opera elements with her vocals - gives me chills every time! 😍 also I'm loving the diversity of tracks here, from PinkPantheress' upbeat vibes to Lily Allen's sweet & sour lyrics... there's something for everyone on this list 💖 and Chappell Roan's songs are like, my jam 🎸🎶 what do you guys think?
 
🎵 I'm loving the vibe of these top picks! Rosalía's 'Berghain' is giving me life with its bold fusion of classical and opera elements 💥. And can we talk about PinkPantheress's 'Illegal'? That song's got more hooks than a TikTok dance challenge 🤣. Chappell Roan's 'The Subway' and 'The Giver' are like two sides of the same coin, both bringing that Celtic pop magic 🔮. Lady Gaga's 'Abracadabra' is always a party starter 🎉! What I love about this list is how it showcases so many unique voices and styles - there's something for everyone here 😊. And let's not forget Jade's 'Plastic Box', Addison Rae's 'Headphones On', or Lily Allen's 'Pussy Box'... these tracks are all winners in my book 🎉💖
 
omg u gotta listen to pink pantheress' illegal it's literally the banger of the year 🤩 the way she blends paranoia & shame in a relationship is just so relatable... i think ppl r underestimating rosalia's berghain too, her vocals are insane 💥 and chappell roan's subversion of pastiche on "the subway" is like a masterclass in songwriting 🎵
 
🤔 I love how music always seems to tap into what's going on in our lives right now. This year's top tracks are all about exploring those tough feelings like love, fear, power & heartbreak... 🎶 It's like these artists are giving voice to our own thoughts & emotions! For me, it's the ones that feel super personal, like Rosalía's song "Berghain" - there's something raw & emotional about her performance. And I'm also loving PinkPantheress's vibes on "Illegal"... she has this crazy ability to make you wanna dance while still feeling those feelings of paranoia 😂. Can't wait to see what other amazing tracks come out in 2025! 🎵
 
OMG, I'm loving these playlist faves for 2025 🎶! Rosalía's "Berghain" is giving me LIFE 💖, that classical opera vibe is everything! And can we talk about PinkPantheress' "Illegal"? The way it captures that paranoia and shame in a relationship is EVERYTHING 😩. I'm also loving Chappell Roan's "The Subway" - her Celtic pop epic is the perfect blend of lovelorn heartbreak 🌹. Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" is so iconic, and those country vibes are giving me all the feels 💃. And Jade's "Plastic Box" is just... wow 💖. I'm not surprised to see Pulp on this list - their classic sound never gets old 🙌. Addison Rae's "Headphones On" is such a catchy pop anthem, and it's so relatable with those anxiety vibes 😩. And lastly, Chappell Roan's "The Giver" just... what can I say? The queen of pastiche is on fire 🔥 #BestSongsOf2025 #MusicLovers #NewMusicObsessed
 
I'm so over these top 10 lists, you know? Like, who gets to decide what's the "best" song? It's all subjective, right? But I gotta say, there's one thing that bothers me - how many PinkPantheress tracks made the list 🤯. It's like they were trying to make her the queen of 2025 or something 😂. Anyway, I'm loving Rosalía's 'Berghain' though - that song is giving me LIFE 💥. And Chappell Roan's 'The Subway' is like a breath of fresh air in a world of copycat pop music 🌬️. But honestly, I think the real hero of 2025 is just... finding new music 🎶. Can't wait to see what other bops this year has in store for us!
 
Ugh 🤕, another year, more heartbreak songs 🎶... I mean, I guess it's nice that people are creating music about their feelings, but 5 songs from the same artist? PinkPantheress is literally everywhere right now 🚀. And what's up with all the "lovelorn" and "heartbreak" themes? It's like everyone's having some kind of existential crisis or something 😔. I mean, can't we just listen to something happy for once? Like, I know life is hard and stuff, but do we have to hear about it in every single song? 🎧.
 
I'm loving the playlist vibes 🎵🔥! It's like they took all the feels and mashed 'em into these sick tracks 💔😂. Rosalía's "Berghain" is straight fire 🔥, like a classical-club-banger fusion that'll leave you breathless 😲. And PinkPantheress's "Illegal" is just so addictive 🤪, I can already imagine myself lip-syncing it in my car 🚗😂. Chappell Roan's got some serious songwriting skills 🎶, her Celtic pop vibes are giving me all the heartbreak feels ❤️. Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" is like a country-pop party in your ears 🎉, and Pulp's "Spike Island" takes me back to the good ol' days of Britpop 🙌. Lately I've been stuck on "The Subway" by Chappell Roan - that piano riff is just 🔥... what's not to love about it? 😍
 
I'm loving the vibes of this year's music scene 🌟! You know what's wild is how Rosalía's **Berghain** is giving me life with its bold fusion of classical and opera elements... it's like a rollercoaster ride of emotions 🎠! And have you heard **PinkPantheress - Illegal**? It's like she's tapping into our collective anxiety about relationships, but in the most catchy way possible 🤯. I also wanna give some love to Chappell Roan's **The Subway**, which is like a Celtic pop epic that'll leave you feeling all the feels 😩. And what's up with Lady Gaga's **Abracadabra**? That song has got some serious sass and I am HERE for it 💁‍♀️! But at the same time, I feel like PinkPantheress - Illegal was kinda mentioned twice... maybe a nod to how amazing it is? 😂
 
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