Though music is proven to speak to all of us, according to experts, there are two different types of listeners: those who hear the lyrics first and those who pay attention to the music.

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

When the words in a song hit you in just the right way, they can stay with you. We're asking the folks at NPR Music: What lyrics did you hear in 2022 that you just couldn't shake? In the short ...

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

Want to know the exact lyrics to songs you are playing? Here is a list of the best free music players with lyrics downloaders for Windows 11/10 PC. We tend to lip-sync the lyrics of the songs we love ...