Bye Bye 2020: 10 songs from Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles & more that saved the year
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Just weeks shy of 2021’s commencement, and let’s just say it: The past year wasn’t the best. While most of the world spent their time indoors, hiding away from economic collapse, a global pandemic and much more, many of us did find solace in our homes again, thanks to music. It was the isolated spaces that made way for the music that made us feel a little less lonely and carried us through the year’s many highs and lows. Living rooms became dance floors; ceiling lights functioned as disco balls; bedrooms became our therapy rooms, holding our tears and quiet contemplations. Even amidst a pandemic, many music icons reminded us that we can still feel connected, even in isolation. Scroll down to see our curation of the top ten songs that saved 2020.
Cardigan:
Taylor Swift’s surprise quarantine drop, Cardigan in the album Folklore, felt like a refreshing walk through the woods. The album gave space to Taylor Swift’s signature storytelling style mixed with a soothing country touch.
Holy:
Justin Bieber’s gospel-tinged love song translates into the most romantic song of the season. The song not only is a peaceful melody but also took you on a story-like experience. Chance the Rapper, Ryan Destiny and Wilmer Valderrama elevate the song's audio and video with a convincing back story.
Adore You:
Harry Styles’ Adore You promises to transport you into a sunny cheerful day, much like Watermelon Sugar by the former 1D singer. Upbeat, preppy and light, it is the perfect feel-good anthem we needed in the confines of our homes.
Blinding Lights:
This song by The Weeknd may not have been nominated for a Grammy but that that hasn't decreased ita allure. Moody, sultry, and highly comforting, this song will make you want to crank up the volume and zone out.
WAP:
At the peak of coronavirus lockdown, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion presented this light-hearted, ultra sexual jam that distracted the world with its NSFW visuals and lyrics. Some loved it while some hated it, but there was no denying that WAP presented itself as the greatest distraction from difficult times.
Savage:
Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce joined forces and the results were just as fabulous as expected. The Bey x Meg collaboration truly set the summer on fire.
Dynamite:
The bulletproof Bangtan Boys made history with their first English song, and what a welcome it received from the world! BTS’ Dynamite was enough to get the gloomiest soul out of bed and dancing.
Rain on Me:
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande joined forces and let the world experinece a fantastical world and the full power of two divas playing to their strengths.
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Anonymous 2 months ago
Well the truth is every song save 2020 for someone no matter who the artist is they all are loved by a group of people and every artist is amazing in their field.
Anonymous 2 months ago
Taylor was a hero and a lifesaver this year I love her soooooo much
Anonymous 2 months ago
İn my opinion Taylor music saved me from being depressed especially evermore that was amazing I just feel I really can connect to the songs wow they're great but not just cardigan a lot more!and I really love taylor
Anonymous 2 months ago
You guys left out the legend pop smoke
Anonymous 2 months ago
Queen Gaga and Princess Ari ofc
Anonymous 2 months ago
Yeah jb made it better like he always do
Anonymous 2 months ago
Taylor swift release the best music ever this year.
Anonymous 2 months ago
Kylie Minogue
Anonymous 2 months ago
You must be out of your mind to forget the best girl band with real talent who saved 2020 it's LITTLE MIX wake up
Anonymous 2 months ago
Hey what about shawn mendes??!
Anonymous 2 months ago
For me , BTS saved this year cause "LIFE GOES ON"
Anonymous 2 months ago
Believe forever
Anonymous 2 months ago
What about shawn mendes....I WONDER ....
Anonymous 2 months ago
Where is Selena Gomez?????
Anonymous 2 months ago
Where tf is Selena?
Anonymous 2 months ago
Justin ,Taylor , Ariana and especially Billie saved my life in 2020❤
Anonymous 2 months ago
Bts were the bestttt this year along with ariana
Anonymous 2 months ago
Hands down to Taylor. Her lyrics and songwriting evolution is just awesome. But snubbing the Weekend, Little Mix and BTS wasn't cool...
Anonymous 2 months ago
You guys forget Selena Gomez
Anonymous 2 months ago
Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus saved 2020!!
Anonymous 2 months ago
Cardigan my foot... Blinding lights and Adore you were the songs that saved the year.
Anonymous 2 months ago
How the hell in world can you say like that!
Anonymous 2 months ago
If you think cardigan was bad then...may the Lord help you and give you wisdom and knowledge
Anonymous 2 months ago
oh u think cardigan is trash? is that why it was no.1 in top 100 and top 200 for weeks on end?
Anonymous 2 months ago
Obviously bieber is the best
Anonymous 2 months ago
Taylor and BTS were Lifesavers this year
Anonymous 2 months ago
Even little mix
Anonymous 2 months ago
bts and ariana saved 2020!
Anonymous 2 months ago
Yess
Anonymous 2 months ago
Taylor is the best songwriter ever
Anonymous 2 months ago
Harryyy Babyyyy you are the real saviour of us
Anonymous 2 months ago
Yes yes yes!!
Anonymous 2 months ago
Dynamite by BTS and stuck with you by Ariana Grande,Justin Bieber.Made my 2020 lockdown a whole best days.Cooking while listening Dynamite and doing home chores while listening Stuck with you was perfect.Not forgetting Taylor's Cardigan it makes me feel so calm during evening while sipping my coffee.
Anonymous 2 months ago
I too love all the songs above you mentioned but what about little mix? If you don't know them do listen their songs
Anonymous 2 months ago
Life is dynamite!
Anonymous 2 months ago
What about Afterglow of Ed Sheeran~
Anonymous 2 months ago
Where is Selena Gomez?
Anonymous 2 months ago
Exactly... Her rare album was amazing.. Also icecream with blackpink <3
Anonymous 2 months ago
Where is positions by Ariana Grande? It's been in hot 100 since 8 weeks much more than cardigan and holy hahaha
Anonymous 2 months ago
Positions is a really good album but please don't talk about cardigan because this song is amazing lyrically and the production is amazing
Anonymous 2 months ago
Thanks to her delulu fans streaming and caring enough about charts and numbers.
Anonymous 2 months ago
Thanks to her delulu fans streaming and caring enough about charts. Lyrically, sonically and artistically cardigan snapped
Anonymous 2 months ago
You forgot about Miley Cyrus....you always do...you just post about the overrated stars.....Cyrus is Awesome and her new album Plastic Hearts deserves a mention in every article about 2020's music
Anonymous 2 months ago
Holy by Justin Bieber ofc
Anonymous 2 months ago
Justin bieber Lonely
Anonymous 2 months ago
Justin bieber Lonely
Anonymous 2 months ago
ofcoures
Anonymous 2 months ago
LITTLE MIXXXXXXXX HOW DARE U FORGET THEM
Anonymous 2 months ago
Dynamite , dynamite,and dynamite !!! Map of the soul 7 , BE , BTS ,BTS BTS !!!! We army had a happy 2020;!!
Anonymous 2 months ago
Yes a huge energetic bop
Anonymous 2 months ago
For me too only BTS...
Anonymous 2 months ago
Obviously Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson saved 2020
Anonymous 2 months ago
I could not agree more except Zayn did contribute.
Anonymous 2 months ago
Tbh Louis Tomlinson, Naill Horan , Liam Payne , Harry Styles and Malik didn't only save 2020 my our lives ♡♡♡♡
Anonymous 2 months ago
YESS!!! I've been listening to Heartbreak weather and walls all throughout the year! They should've included it in that.... Disappointing.
Anonymous 2 months ago
YESS
Anonymous 2 months ago
Louis Tomlinson was a life savior for me this year!!
Anonymous 2 months ago
Noo Dustbin Beiber doesn't make to the list
Anonymous 2 months ago
Stfu!! you dont know about him so kindly keep your mouth shut and he's not a dustbin,you are a dustbin.
Anonymous 2 months ago
He is soooooo overrated. Isnt even a nice person
Anonymous 2 months ago
Your an asshole that lacks taste in music so stfu
Anonymous 2 months ago
Stfu bitch. How dare you say that.
Anonymous 2 months ago
Stop it ok
Anonymous 2 months ago
How foolish of you
Anonymous 2 months ago
Stfu rat....he's a legend
Anonymous 2 months ago
Duh you forgot little mix. They delivered such bops break up song,sweet melody,confetti saved 2020
Anonymous 2 months ago
IKR
Anonymous 2 months ago
Ikr little mix IS THE BEST JESYYYYYYY
Anonymous 2 months ago
I know right!! It's really shocking how underrated Little Mix is. You forgot Blackpink and Ariana Grande too, Pinkvilla.
Anonymous 2 months ago
Well, what about breakup song by little mix... why are you sleeping on them.. they have released so many song but still you chose to name big ones. Love little mix. Peace out
Anonymous 2 months ago
Yeah you are right.. Little mix my kweens.
Anonymous 2 months ago
Exactly I don't know when they stop sleeping on our legend queens with real talent
Anonymous 2 months ago
Shawn Mendes ofcourse
Anonymous 2 months ago
Yes everyone agrees that shawnnn mendes !!!
Anonymous 2 months ago
Yeah stream wonder
Anonymous 2 months ago
Shawn mendes is God! Duh
Anonymous 2 months ago
Adore you Harry style ❤️
Anonymous 2 months ago
Yeah Harry styles
Anonymous 2 months ago
❤❤
Anonymous 2 months ago
❤❤
Anonymous 2 months ago
Hands down......harry is an amazing artist and deserves all the love