Medley of Western Hit Songs

CloseNick Jonas ft. Tove Lo

Nick Jonas – Close ft. Tove Lo

It’s a song that portrays being head-over-heels in love—wanting to get closer and closer to the person you like, and no matter how close you get, wanting to be even closer—sung from both a male and a female perspective.

Throughout the lyrics, words related to “closeness” are repeated over and over, and the theme of “distance” is explored relentlessly.

Wherever I GoOneRepublic

OneRepublic – Wherever I Go (Official Music Video)

What’s more interesting than the music itself is the music video.

It’s set in the world of serious Korean office workers, but as soon as the protagonist arrives at work, he suddenly starts dancing, and by the end he’s drawn in his coworkers and even his boss—making for a very entertaining story.

DesiignerPANDA

Desiigner – Panda

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The rapid-fire rapping and repeatedly rolled R’s that almost blend into the beat sound incredibly cool—you’ll definitely want to listen on repeat.

It’s also a track I’d love to see dancers perform to.

WorkRihanna ft. Drake

Rihanna – Work (Explicit) ft. Drake

Here’s one of her songs from 2016, a year in which she was already cranking out hits.

As the title suggests, it’s themed around her boyfriend’s “work,” and the lyrics take the perspective of a slightly selfish girlfriend who’s a bit dissatisfied with how he’s always busy and saying it’s all about work.

Kill Em with KindnessSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Kill Em With Kindness

The title alone is quite shocking, but it means “I’ll kill you with kindness.” The lyrics appeal to the heart, telling people in today’s world—full of those who fight with weapons and hurt each other with words—to throw away their weapons and “kill with kindness.”

Treat You BetterShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Treat You Better

It’s a love song about falling for a female friend who already has a boyfriend, lamenting, “I’m more suited for her than that guy.” The lyrics convey the heartbreak so vividly that many people likely got hooked on this song in 2016.

CloserThe Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

The Chainsmokers – Closer (Lyric) ft. Halsey

A refreshing new summer song from 2016.

As soon as it was released and started playing on the radio, it caught fire and became a massive hit! The scenes in the music video of driving through the great outdoors and having fun at the beach make us want to head outside ourselves.