Most Hit Songs Are About The Same Things
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A study in the Journal of Advertising Research, looked at the top artists from the past 60 years, breaking down by decade the major lyrical topics in Number 1 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100. Here’s what they found decade by decade.
1960s: Nostalgia, Pain, Rebellion
1970s: Nostalgia, Rebellion, Jaded
1980s: Loss, Aspiration, Confusion
1990s: Loss, Inspiration, Escapism
2000s: Inspiration, Pain, Desperation
So far, all they’ve found for the current decade is that every song is sung by Pharrell Williams.
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