i’m complicated* ok

*divorced

mall grab - end credits (2025)

dancey, catchy as hell. another terrific release from this year

youtu.be/1c7S16yxLRw?...

great comma thanks - think and think (2025)

2025 was another contentious year for “the list”. this one was a lesser known track from an impeccably named artist. it’s a chill vibe with relatable energy

youtu.be/90w5U_BCaFE?...

milo korbenski - booksmart hunny (2024)

i unironically called this “the song of the summer” and it was an instant favorite for me. any other year, it would have been one of the list’s highlights. just an amazing vibe

youtu.be/5apw7Zb7G0M?...

hanumankind - big dawgs (2024)

2024 was easily the most contentious year for this playlist. easily 20+ songs could have been the one and ultimately the one definitive song of this year was chosen. it was not this track however, which goes incredibly hard

youtu.be/hOHKltAiKXQ?...

agnes obel - familiar (2016)

hauntingly beautiful and one of my all-time favorites. was unfortunately released the same year as a song that brings me an overwhelming emotional response every time

youtu.be/32kYH6XZrIo?...

pitbull - the anthem (2007)

i was on a lil jon kick for most of the year and this one just has unmistakable energy. passed up for a song that was a bit more meaningful

youtu.be/T3DlakbinJU?...

dynamite hack - boyz N the hood (2000)

a ridiculous folk cover of an eazy-E classic that also takes me back to a very silly time this past year. i had to barely pass it over for another song that got a little more play

youtu.be/mEdaXiTYHrY?...

ozzy osbourne - i just want you (1995)

opted for “crazy train” instead, as it was the only song released that year good enough for the list. again, my byzantine rules disqualifies two songs from the same artist :(

youtu.be/P1-DX-gRQmI?...

the smiths - i won’t share you (1987)

this one takes me to a specific time and place this past year. unfortunately released the same year as my 2nd most listened-to song this year

youtu.be/cPUoFGm_RQA?...