Top 13 songs of 2013
Come and Get It by Selena Gomez
The Disney actress ditches her innocent image and became an irresistible
seductress in this Bollywood-themed track. With flirtatious repetitions of “na
na na na” and “when you’re re-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e” you’ll hit the repeat button
one too many times (just like me).
Cups by Anna Kendrick
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Pitch
Perfect became sensational this year and so are all the songs in this aca-awesome
movie. Who could not forget Anna Kendrick’s audition piece? By just using a cup
and her voice she was able to deliver an infectious cover of a song and made it
her own.
Watch the video here.
Still Into You by Paramore
2013 is about to
end and yet listening to this track still gives me the chills.
Paramore’s
latest album in my humble opinion is the best the band has yet to offer. It is
a representation of the band’s maturity through the years. I believe it’s a
risk worth taking since most of the band’s
fans are accustomed to their typical angst-driven, pop rock-ish, and
emo-esque songs. And this, being on the album along many other romantic odes
proves that Paramore took the risk and successfully pulled it off (I just know
it!).
It’s funky and colorful. You can’t help but fall
in love with the song just like I did.
Watch it here.
Brave by Sara Bareilles
Watch it here.
Brave by Sara Bareilles
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Sara B kicks off her ‘The Blessed Unrest’ album with this cheerful and empowering anthem. The song’s edifying message reminds us to speak up and let out that suppressed voice within us, and to be brave enough to embrace our weaknesses and fears.
Watch it here.
Roar by Katy Perry
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Katy Perry’s first single off of her latest
album ‘Prism’ is as empowering as Sara Bareilles’ Brave. It also sounds a bit
similar to Brave which stirred up the ‘rip-off’ controversy. I’m a firm
believer of inspirational songs and Roar being a motivational track encouraging
us to take full responsibility of ourselves and being resilient despite our
innumerable downfalls makes it to my year-end list.
Watch the video here.
Watch the video here.
I just love this powerful track by P!nk
featuring Fun’s Nate Ruess. It is just
awesome how they came up with the song and the collaboration too. With both
artist’s impeccable vocals the track elicits raw emotions of reconciliation and
delivers a massive hit too hard to put down. It is one of the best duets of the
year and I just have to hit the replay button again and again.
Do you know that this song was
supposed to be one of the OSTs for The Chronicles Narnia series? The song never
made it to the cut but Carrie Underwood included it on her ‘Blown Away’ album.
And not just that it is also her fourth single off of her latest album. Why do
I love the song? It’s simply because of its message: We may have lost our loved
ones along the way but we will still see them.
They say that when an album is self-titled automatically it
is personal and considered the best of what the artist has to offer. On her
fourth album, Demi is set to captivate us [again] with her top charter tracks
and soon to be LSS certified hits. Made in the USA is a catchy song with a bit
of country-esque vibe to it. It is more of a patriotic anthem than an ode of
love but still the song delivers. With brilliant comparisons and metaphorical
addition to the song lyrics, Demi has once again captivated us with this track.
Watch the music video here.
Lorde is my new favorite female artist. It’s undeniable that the
young artist is talented and grounded. She is also outspoken with her opinions
regarding other artists like Rihanna, Lana del Ray, and Selena Gomez.
Royals is by far one of the best released songs of the year. The
lyrics of the song are straightforward and unique with a toned-down production
highlighting Ella Yelich-O’Connor’s (aka Lorde) vocals. It is tasteful and
remarkable that I regretted hating her just because she was compared to Birdy
(whom I love!!!!). If you loved Royals you’ll love Pure Heroine.
Watch Royals here.
Almost is Never Enough by Ariana Grande featuring Nathan Sykes
Almost is Never Enough by Ariana Grande featuring Nathan Sykes
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I’m
loving the collaboration of Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes (The Wanted) in this
ironically heartwarming heartbreak ode “Almost Is Never Enough”. A classic
so soulfully done, it’s one of the best duets I’ve ever came across with. The
ballad which perfectly harmonizes both vocalists’ voices will definitely tear
up listeners. No singer outshines the other as both artists complement each
other's incredible pipes. The song which accentuates Nathan’s powerful voice
also perfectly blends Grande’s pitch-perfect rendition as it goes to a
heart-wrenching climax.
“Almost
Is Never Enough” is one of Ariana Grande’s tracks from her album Yours Truly.
It is also an official soundtrack of the movie Mortal Instruments.
This song has been on my LSS playlist for months. I
remember listening to this song one summer morning and right then I knew that
I’ll be playing the track for like countless of times. If you’re not into
electronic music and stuff Clarity will change that perception you have towards
EDM. A house ballad which introduces Foxes’ frail and angelic voice singing the
lines “If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy? If our love’s insanity why
are you my clarity?” Clarity is definitely a surefire hit you’ll still be
hearing next year.
Watch it here.
I Always Liked That by Maria Mena
The
Maria Mena that we loved before is back again with her soulful and inspiring
song, “I Always liked that”. After waiting for eternity and getting
slightly disappointed with “F*ck you”, I am so glad that the long wait is
finally over.
“I Always Liked That” is the second single from “Weapon in Mind”, Maria Mena’s latest album.
This song talks about having confidence in one’s own skin. It cleverly employs the many different wars we’re at and the seemingly unending issues we have in life. Mena delivers exceptionally with her tender and fragile singing voice the fears and insecurities we have with ourselves. She does it perfectly and tries to accentuate the importance of loving oneself and having a life of contentment and satisfaction.
Watch the mv here.
Treasure by Bruno Mars
Because I’m speechless listening to this groovy track just watch the music video and see for yourself.
I Always Liked That by Maria Mena
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“I Always Liked That” is the second single from “Weapon in Mind”, Maria Mena’s latest album.
This song talks about having confidence in one’s own skin. It cleverly employs the many different wars we’re at and the seemingly unending issues we have in life. Mena delivers exceptionally with her tender and fragile singing voice the fears and insecurities we have with ourselves. She does it perfectly and tries to accentuate the importance of loving oneself and having a life of contentment and satisfaction.
Watch the mv here.
Treasure by Bruno Mars
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Because I’m speechless listening to this groovy track just watch the music video and see for yourself.
Watch Treasure here.
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