Some songs envelope you with its presence – catchy, inescapable earworm melodies that make their way into our social media feeds, playlists and hearts.
From Bollywood anthems that went global to catchy choruses striking a chord with relatability, there were several songs that went viral this year.
Here are 10 viral songs that you’re sure to have heard in 2025.
‘Anxiety’ – Doechii
“Anxiety” from American rapper and singer Doechii went viral on TikTok in early 2025. Originally recorded in 2019, “Anxiety” initially gained traction for its familiar rhythm having sampled Gotye and Kimbra’s 2011 track “Somebody That I Used To Know.” Once Doechii released an official version, the track went viral for its relatable and honest portrayal of mental health struggles. With catchy lyrics ““Somebody’s watchin’ me, it’s my anxiety” striking a chord with audiences, the song gained even more traction due to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air-themed dance trend, which went to catch the attention of Will Smith and Demi Lovato who participated in the trend.
‘Ordinary’ — Alex Warren
Alex Warren turned raw vulnerability into a global pop moment with “Ordinary,” a love letter to his wife, Kouvr Annon. The track blends emotional pop, hymnal echoes and a pulsing beat, using Christian and Catholic imagery to frame everyday love as something divine. It’s a song about how the right person can make the mundane feel cinematic, a sentiment that sparked mass resonance. What began as a deeply personal ballad became a viral anthem and a commercial juggernaut with “Ordinary” holding the Billboard Global 200’s top spot for ten weeks and reaching #1 in more than 20 countries.
Dame Un Grr – Kate Linn and Fantomel
This feisty Spanish-English anthem catapulted Romanian producer Fantomel and singer Kate Linn to fame. “Dame Un Grrr” with its playful vibe and high-energy became a trend on TikTok with thousands around the world making videos to the call-and-response chorus of Dame un grrr (¿un qué?)/ Un grrr. Spanning everything from dance challenges to makeup transitions, the catchy soundbite with flirty vibe and punchy beats was an instant earworm.
‘Pretty Little Baby’ — Connie Francis
A 1962 B-side resurfaced as a global digital-era hit — soft and nostalgic — “Pretty Little Baby” became TikTok’s most-used sound of 2025, powering family clips, pets, and makeup reels. It reintroduced Connie Francis to a generation born decades after her prime. A massive spike in streams and chart re-entries proved the platform’s power to rewrite music history. It brought back a legacy voice back into the spotlight.
‘Die With A Smile’ – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
Critically acclaimed and a commercial hit, “Die with a Smile” from Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars went viral in 2024 and continued to trend with equal success in 2025 as well. With a nostalgic pop soul/soft rock soundscape, the relatable lyrics and retro vibe of the track immediately won hearts, with the track becoming Spotify’s most-streamed song of 2025. The star power of the iconic musicians blended into a universally resonant message of living life to the fullest made for a refreshing, uplifting listening experience, making the song a cultural phenomenon stretching beyond just viral sound.
‘Saiyaara’ — Faheem Abdullah, Tanishk Bagchi & Arslan Nizami
The title track of the 2025 Hindi blockbuster became a global phenomenon, crossing borders with rare force. It was the first Bollywood song to hit #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral 50, while also leading YouTube’s trending list for the year and flooding Instagram Reels—from confessional edits to dance trends. Its emotional pull, the Kashmir-rooted vocal texture of Faheem Abdullah and the film’s breakout romantic pairing made it the defining anthem of 2025.
‘The Fate of Ophelia’ — Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s October release functioned less as a single and more as a cultural event. It broke single-day Spotify streaming records, while Mandy Moore-choreographed moves sparked a dance wave across platforms. Thematically bold and visually theatrical, it reframed Shakespeare’s Ophelia as triumphant, not tragic. It fueled essays, fan theories and a global conversation about narrative reclaims. It was 2025’s most scrutinized and groove-worthy pop moment, still ruling the Global Spotify charts.
‘FA9LA’ – Flipperachi
As Bollywood spy thriller Dhurandhar continues to break box office records, actor Akshaye Khanna’s iconic entry in the movie lit up social media with the BGM “FA9LA” going viral. Written and performed by Bahraini rapper Flipperachi and Daffy, with music by DJ Outlaw, the hip-hop-tinged anthem with its heavy basslines, punchy beats and Khaleeji style delivery encapsulates a party vibe, elevating Khanna’s onscreen charisma with its larger-than-life musical edge.
‘Chanel’ — Tyla
Tyla tightened her grip on the Afrobeats-pop landscape with a single engineered for cultural takeover. “Chanel” wasn’t just heard—it circulated everywhere. Thanks to its addictive hook and luxury-coded lyricism ripe for Reels, TikTok edits, and caption-culture everywhere. The track which sparked millions of dance-challenge clips also surged into Spotify’s Global Top 10, as Tyla firmly staked her claim as one of the year’s most undeniable global forces.
‘Finding Her’ – Kushagra
Dehradun-based independent artist Kushagra‘s “Finding Her” found a place in our playlists and hearts quietly but steadily. A gentle and emotive offering led by soul-stirring voice and heartfelt sonics, the track which captured the tenderness of discovering something precious that you never want to lose instantly struck a chord not only with audiences but with fellow musicians who delivered their own takes of the warming production.
Words By Malvika Padin & Khushboo Malhotra
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