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

The Foo Fighters have dropped a new single along with dates for a North American stadium tour set for 2026. “Asking for a Friend” is the second new song released by the band in 2025, following the ...

Taylor Swift isn’t trying to hide her tears. Before The Life of a Showgirl was released Oct. 3., many fans theorized the song “Ruin the Friendship” would be about where Taylor stands with Blake Lively ...

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

Taylor Swift fans are still debating the meaning behind her new song “Ruin the Friendship” from her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. Instead, fans were given an emotional and heartfelt ballad ...