It’s worth celebrating the happy moments and James Brown was able to put that sentiment into musical form. The voice of “Godfather of Soul” combined with brass instrumentals will put just the right ...

Ever hear a catchy, upbeat, and addictive song, only to find out that the lyrics are way sadder or more disturbing than you thought? It’s a common occurrence, to say the least. Let’s look at five ...

From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR's music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay.

Scientists have discovered that your ability to perfectly recall the complete lyrics to childhood Christmas carols—including ...

One of the biggest misconceptions about blues music is that the genre is all about doom and gloom. Naturally, many blues songs feature lyrics about being down in the dumps, love lost, and heartbreak.