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NPR music critics share the best song lyrics of 2025

By Lars Gotrich,
Anamaria Artemisa Sayre
Published December 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM CST

Which song lyrics from 2025 most moved our NPR Music critics?

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Anamaria Artemisa Sayre
Anamaria Artemisa Sayre is co-host of Alt.Latino, NPR's pioneering radio show and podcast celebrating Latin music and culture since 2010.
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