Anderson Cooper did a dramatic reading of the lyrics to Taylor Swift's "Wood," the singer's The Life of a Showgirl track said ...

In the lead-up to Christmas 2025, a purported risqué song in the style of 1940s or 1950s "oldies" tunes spread online. Its ...

Behind beautiful melodies and iconic choruses are stories of grief, addiction, death, regret, and loss that often go ...

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

NPR Music critics reflect on the lyrics that captured the year's mood, sparked emotions and stayed with them long after the music stopped.

Poetic allusions makes for the best song lyrics, and these three songs manage to say "I love you" without using the phrase at ...