2010s Songs by Genius Descriptions

Capping off a year filled with public apologies, “____” is an upbeat anthem about asking for forgiveness.

The 2012 song and record of the Year at the Grammy’s, “_______ __ ___ ____” was described in an interview with Spin Magazine as a ‘gospel disco’ kiss-off to an unfaithful dude.

The song is an up-tempo electropop track that features large ‘80s-inspired synths and electronic dance music drums, similar to the sonic direction of his third studio album, Starboy.

“_______ __ __ ___” is about dancing alone in the club while watching your ex—who’s with another woman.

“___ ___” is a playful, bass-heavy track that sees the singer taunting her lover, flaunting her tough nature while questioning his own.

Made the world “_____” in 2014 with this feel-good anthem.

The Danish group reflect on their life and wonder about growing older. Nostalgia from ages 7, 11, and 20 are explored before the band goes on to wonder about their life in the possible future; specifically, when they’re 30 or 60, or when they have kids or a wife. The song is piano driven with a minimal soulful beat.

Its electronic, club-friendly production and catchy chorus propelled it to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the duo’s first single to ever top the chart.

“_____ __ ___” is based around a tropical house-inspired lead melody and dancehall beat. A rhythm is given by xylophones, guitars, and percussions.

The singer plays her “serial dater” image to her advantage with “_____ _____,” a synth-pop anthem. She explained that she wrote the song from the perspective of the “crazy, but seductive, but glamorous, but nuts, but manipulative” woman that the media painted her as.

The singer discusses themes of self-love, growth, and empowerment after her breakup with Pete Davidson.

The EDM artist acknowledges the pain of seeing their partner with someone else, however, he knows the only way to make his lover truly happy is to leave them.

The rapper enlists established country singer for a surprise remix of his smash breakout hit.

The video features a lot of drug usage and a Chris Brown lookalike, which was controversial, given their real-life abusive relationship.