This List Will Tell You What The Song Of The Summer Was The Year You Were Born

    Great songs. Unfortunately, none of the lyrics are "that's that me espresso."

    The nights are longer and the air smells like Espresso 🎶, which can only mean one thing... it's summer! It's the best season, so it makes sense that it has the best music too. To celebrate, here's what song went #1 every summer for the last 30 years:

    1. 1993: "(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You" by UB40

    Two men in a dimly lit corridor, one playing a saxophone, the other singing into a microphone

    2. 1994: "I Swear" by All-4-One

    Four members of a music group standing together with a cityscape in the background

    3. 1995: "Waterfalls" by TLC

    Close-up of singer with hoop earrings and black top, singing into a microphone

    4. 1996: "Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)" by Los Del Rio

    Group of dancers in vibrant '90s attire posing for a music-themed photo shoot

    5. 1997: "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans

    Close-up of a male musician with a microphone, showing a thoughtful expression

    6. 1998: "The Boy is Mine" by Brandy & Monica

    Two women singing closely

    7. 1999: "Genie in a Bottle" by Christina Aguilera

    A person with blonde hair wearing a graphic tee, slightly leaning forward with a blurred background

    8. 2000: "Bent" by Matchbox Twenty

    Two men talking on a street, one wearing a cowboy hat and the other in a casual jacket

    9. 2001: "U Remind Me" by Usher

    Man wearing a beanie and leather jacket, looking at the camera with a serious expression

    10. 2002: "Hot in Herre" by Nelly

    Group of people in a music video, featuring a man in a sleeveless shirt and headband centered

    11. 2003: "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé feat. Jay Z

    Beyoncé in a white tank top with windswept hair, stern expression, urban backdrop

    12. 2004: "Confessions Part II" by Usher

    Shirtless man standing with a focused expression

    13. 2005: "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey

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    14. 2006: "Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado feat. Timbaland

    Music artist posing with arms crossed, wearing a cropped jacket, layered necklaces, and a studded belt

    15. 2007: "Umbrella" by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z

    Close-up of Rihanna with dramatic makeup, looking sultry, glistening skin visible

    16. 2008: "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry

    Woman posing with hand in hair, wearing a sleeveless top and an earring, pink backdrop

    17. 2009: "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas

    Woman sitting, examining her robotic leg prosthesis

    18. 2010: "California Gurls" by Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg

    Katy Perry lying on clouds wearing a wig and whimsical makeup, facing the camera with a playful expression

    19. 2011: "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock

    Three musicians pose by a car, one wearing a patterned jacket and sunglasses

    20. 2012: "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen

    Close-up of Carly Rae Jepsen smiling with bangs and minimal makeup in a music video

    21. 2013: "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell

    Robin Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell Williams in a music video, styled in smart casual and metallic jackets

    22. 2014: "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX

    Woman in front of a whiteboard with the title "Categories" and a list including "Best Rapper Alive?" with rapper names

    23. 2015: "Cheerleader" by Omi

    Two people stand by a classic car near the beach; man holds a football, woman in a fringed outfit

    24. 2016: "One Dance" by Drake feat. WizKid & Kyla

    Drake with a contemplative expression in a dimly lit profile view

    25. 2017: "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber

    Two male musicians in casual attire with one pointing at the other in a dimly lit room

    26. 2018: "In My Feelings" by Drake

    Three individuals pose in front of a clothing store with various signs, titled "In My Feelings."

    27. 2019: "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus

    Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus in cowboy attire, sitting in a convertible, referencing the song "Old Town Road."

    28. 2020: "Rockstar" by DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch

    Two musicians with a red piano and guitar outdoors, one sitting on a stool, the other lying on the grass

    29. 2021: "Butter" by BTS

    Seven members of BTS in a lineup holding signs with their stage names: V, Suga, Jin, RM, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook

    30. 2022: "As It Was" by Harry Styles

    Two characters in a tense moment, the woman facing the man, touching his face gently

    31. 2023: "Last Night" by Morgan Wallen

    Musician in a hat and plaid shirt performing on stage with a band in the background.

    Only time will tell which song will top the charts this upcoming summer but I'm making a prediction right here and now that Sabrina Carpenter will be responsible for it. I'm taking my Espresso to the beach, baby!

    Two individuals in a vintage convertible, one with arm raised and the other driving, depicting a carefree moment

    30 years of summer and 30 bangers to match — this list is the ultimate soundtrack to summer! And we even put it in a playlist for you. Check it out below:

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    Let us know which of these songs are making it onto your playlist this summer. And make sure to follow BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram for the hottest content all summer!

    Liked this list? Well, there's more! Check out the summer edition of THE LIST — BuzzFeed Canada's collection of summer lists that'll help you make the most of the season. From movies to music to road trip recs and AI fun — dive into THE LIST here.

    "The List by BuzzFeed Canada includes 'Every Single Song Of The Summer' and 'Here's A Definitive List Of 22 Of The Saddest Songs Ever Made.'"

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