If you’ve ever written a set of lyrics or a poem, you’ve probably imagined how it might sound as a song. But turning words ...

The track’s polished, mature production and gossip-stirring lyrics quickly catapulted “Style” to No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Top 40, Adult Top 40, and Adult Contemporary charts. In October, loyal ...

Soon you'll be able to sing along to Drake on your Mac, too. Apple Music’s lyric visualizer has arrived on Mac with the second beta release of macOS 10.15.4 Wednesday. The feature, which gives users ...

Which song lyrics from 2025 most moved our NPR Music critics?

From ‘80s new wave to ‘90s grunge to the latest pop single, music has changed a lot over the decades. Those changes have come not only in terms of sound, though; lyrics have also evolved as time has ...

Songs have gotten more repetitive and angrier since the 1980s, according to a new study, furthering research that suggested songs have gotten shorter, simpler and more negative over the years due to ...

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.

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