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Pop songs of the 2020s

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Twilight Zone (Ariana Grande song)

"Twilight Zone" (stylized lowercase) is a 2025 synth-pop song by Ariana Grande from eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead, written with Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh, peaking at number 5 in the UK and 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.

U + Me = <3

u + me = <3 ("you plus me equals heart") is an Olivia Rodrigo song, track five on her 2026 album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, written with Daniel Nigro, a jangle-pop love song linked by fans to Louis Partridge.

Unholy (Sam Smith and Kim Petras song)

"Unholy" is a 2022 single by Sam Smith and Kim Petras, released 22 September 2022 as the lead single from Gloria. Written by seven writers, recorded in Jamaica, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and UK chart and won the 2023 Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Vampire (Olivia Rodrigo song)

"Vampire" is Olivia Rodrigo's June 30, 2023 lead single from GUTS, co-written and produced by Dan Nigro; a piano ballad that builds into pop-rock, it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped the UK Official Singles Chart, and earned 2024 Grammy nominations.

Von Dutch (song)

"Von dutch" (also "Von Dutch") is a 2024 electropop single by Charli XCX, lead single from Brat, written with producer Finn Keane (EasyFun), released 29 February 2024 on Atlantic, UK peak 26, and winner of the 2025 Grammy for Best Dance Pop Recording.

Walk of Fame (song)

Walk of Fame is a 2025 song by Miley Cyrus featuring Brittany Howard, track 9 on Something Beautiful, a six-minute disco-rock/hi-NRG single released May 28, 2025 on Columbia.

We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)

"We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)" is Ariana Grande's March 2024 single from eternal sunshine, produced with Max Martin and ILYA; it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, went RIAA 2x Platinum, and its video restages Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with Evan Peters.

We Will Dance Again (עוד נרקוד) (song)

We Will Dance Again (עוד נרקוד, Od Nirkod) is a 2026 pro-Israel reggae song by Boy George, titled after the Nova festival survivors' slogan; also songs by Dana Weiss and Chaya Kogan and a 2024 documentary.

What's Wrong with Me

“What’s Wrong with Me” is Olivia Rodrigo’s 2026 duet with the Cure’s Robert Smith, released on her third album after a surprise live premiere at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival.

When Did You Get Hot?

When Did You Get Hot? is a 2025 funk-pop song by Sabrina Carpenter, track 8 on Man's Best Friend, written with Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff, and John Ryan; it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 in the UK.

Where Is My Husband!

Where Is My Husband! (RAYE song), released 19 September 2025; horn-driven retro R&B pop co-written with Mike Sabath, debuted at Glastonbury 2025, UK Number 1 in January 2026, lead single of This Music May Contain Hope.

Wildflower (Billie Eilish song)

Wildflower (WILDFLOWER) is a Billie Eilish song, track 5 of HIT ME HARD AND SOFT (May 17, 2024, Darkroom/Interscope), written with Finneas O'Connell. An acoustic ballad about a partner's ex, it was released as a single in February 2025, peaked at UK No. 7, and won Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammys.

Wink Wink

"Wink Wink" is a 2026 song by the English singer Charli xcx, released as the third single from her album Music, Fashion, Film with a tongue-in-cheek promise of reformation.

Wish List (song)

Wi$h Li$t is a 2025 pop song by Taylor Swift, track eight on The Life of a Showgirl, co-written with Max Martin and Shellback, contrasting others' luxury ambitions with her wish for love, family, and privacy; it peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Woman's World (Katy Perry song)

"Woman's World" (WOMAN'S WORLD), Katy Perry's dance-pop single of July 11, 2024 and lead single of album 143, co-written and produced with Dr Luke; an intended female-empowerment anthem that met near-universal criticism, a disputed satire defense, and a No. 63 Hot 100 debut.

Wood (song)

Wood (2025) is a Taylor Swift song, track 9 on The Life of a Showgirl, written with Max Martin and Shellback. A disco-tinged double entendre about Travis Kelce and superstitions, it debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Yes, And?

"Yes, And?" (styled "yes, and?") is Ariana Grande's house-influenced comeback single, released January 12, 2024 via Republic Records as lead single of eternal sunshine, written with Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 in the UK.

You Stole the Show

"You Stole the Show" is a 2025 soulful ballad built on piano and strings by London singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, released 25 July 2025 on Capitol Records.

Yukon (song)

YUKON, a 2025 R&B song by Justin Bieber from SWAG; also a Brett Young single sharing its credits. Bieber track: Eminem "Untitled" interpolation, 2 Chainz vocals, Hot 100 No. 17, Hot R&B Songs No. 1, Grammy-nominated.

Yummy (Justin Bieber song)

Yummy (Justin Bieber song): pop-R&B single released January 3, 2020 on Def Jam as lead single of Changes, inspired by Hailey Bieber; debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100 behind Roddy Ricch's The Box amid a criticized streaming campaign.

Zombieboy

Zombieboy is a Lady Gaga song from her 2025 album MAYHEM, track 7, a disco-funk tribute to Rick Genest (Zombie Boy) of the Born This Way video; written with Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and James Fauntleroy, it debuted at No. 76 on the Billboard Global 200.