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Birds of a Feather
Billie EilishBillie Eilish sings of two soulmates sticking together like “Birds of a Feather” in her single track. The song features a notable belting section with Eilish's vocal range reaching new heights.
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Beautiful Things
Benson BooneBenson Boone's “Beautiful Things” has achieved the No. 1 spot in the UK for two weeks. The song recounts an early romance and the complex emotions arising from the relationship.
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Too Sweet
HozierHozier's first Hot 100 No. 1, “Too Sweet” describes an opposites-attract relationship. The Irish alternative-indie singer's lyrics contrast darkness, lightness, bitterness, and sweetness through metaphors.
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Good Luck, Babe!
Chappell RoanChappell Roan's “Good Luck, Babe!” tells the story of dating a closeted young woman who refuses to acknowledge the relationship. The melodically dynamic track builds the layers of frustration and sadness across the song via the lyrics and the instrumentation.
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Please Please Please
Sabrina CarpenterSabrina Carpenter's “Please Please Please” refers to her rumored boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan in the line “I heard that you're an actor, so act like a stand-up guy.” The song is on Carpenter's upcoming album Short n’ Sweet.
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Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's “Fortnight” yearns for what could have been in a relationship, with the song containing the frequently quoted lyric “I love you, it’s ruining my life.” The song features rapper-singer, Post Malone, who appears in the music video for the melancholic track.
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