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 ...

A new comprehensive analysis suggests that the words embedded in songs do far more than simply provide a narrative for a ...

The lyrics of modern-day music has become more repetitive over the past 40 years, a new study has found. The study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that lyrics of English-language ...

The most popular songs are not always lyrically deep. Think of “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter. The melody is the most important part of the songwriting process, according to MasterClass, a catchy one ...

Researchers found that lyrics in each of five popular music genres were becoming more repetitive and charged with negative emotions. Desi Mendoza via Wikimedia Commons In recent years, the growing ...

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

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.

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

Kelly Jakubowski does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

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