#5. Beyonce :: Halo
Beyonce bares her soul in this ballad dedicated to loved ones lost. Halo serves as a reminder to cherish our loved ones because they could be soon be just a memory.
#4. T.I. feat. Justin Timberlake :: Dead And Gone
T.I. is currently serving time in jail, so it’s fitting that he released a single about making amends for the mistakes of the past. T.I. wants to make it up to the ones he loves and get back to his family. This catchy, hook-laden track is also a soulful one.
#3. Kings Of Leon :: Use Somebody
Distance can do terrible things to a solid relationship, so Kings of Leon use this song to pay some lip service to their loyal girlfriends back home. Touring in a rock band sounds like a killer party—and it is—but Use Somebody reminds us that it can get lonely out there on the road.
#2. Lady Gaga :: Bad Romance
Lady Gaga has definitely made her mark on the pop world—and it’s a surreal one! The music video for Bad Romance is a strange mix of high art and sleek fashion and the bizarre yet catchy song is a trippy homage to messy relationships. Lady Gaga is one part Madonna, one part old school Hollywood starlet and she switches from controversial artstar to sexy ingénue with ease.
#1. Taylor Swift :: You Belong With Me
We’ve all crushed on our friends, but Taylor takes that familiar heartache and transforms it into an epic ode to the loyal but loveless pal who’s always stuck on the sidelines. Plus, thanks to Kanyegate, Taylor Swift is now a household name..
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