New Year parties are all about celebrating the highs and lows of the year gone by. It's about living in the moment and embracing a year full of possibilities that await you. Grooving to catch music has never been easier than at New Year celebrations when people from all walks of life come together to rejoice at the end of an eventful year and the beginning of another glorious one! As you prepare for New Year 2024, add some of these popular New Year songs to your playlist. After all, the songs welcoming 2024 must perfectly balance the hits from 2023 and some all-time hit numbers. So, check out these top seven New Year’s party songs that people worldwide have loved and vibed on.
New Year songs to give 2024 a grand welcome
1. Bad Idea Right? from Guts
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Bad Idea Right?’ from the album Guts is a song with an infectiously upbeat spirit. Talking about second thoughts on reconnecting with an ex, this song aptly describes the vulnerable state of mind of all of us struggling to let go of our exes during the new year. But the song is so catchy that millions of users have already used it in their videos to describe all sorts of inappropriate indulges. The song could easily be a party anthem owing to its vivid portrayal of bad choices and drunken mistakes.
2. Anti-Hero from Midnights
Taylor Swift has a way of speaking to our souls with her songs and their choice of words. 'Anti-hero' from her album Midnights is a viral song that describes accepting the flaws and insecurities within the self. Apart from being a song with a viral beat, ‘Anti-hero’ speaks to our souls and must feature in New Year song playlists.
3. abcdfu from A Study of the Human Experience Volume One
New Year is about letting go of the negativity of the bygone year and hoping for a positive and better year ahead. This song by Gayle has everything to do with this emotion of letting go of the past and embracing the new on New Year's Eve. The ultimate party song that will have you tapping your feet and vibing, abcdfu beautifully lets go of negativity and helps you welcome the new year in high spirits. The song went so viral that It was nominated for the Song of the Year category at the 2023 Grammys (a category celebrating lyricism).
4. As It Was from Harry’s House
Songs are a wonderful expression of our inner emotions. If it's a year of changes that you anticipate, then what better to groove to than Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’. The song has been a hit since its release, from being a popular choice for background music in reels and videos to being one of the most ideal songs for the New Year party.
5. Kiss me more from Planet Her
An iconic music creator, Doja Cat, has given us multiple hit numbers over the years that rock the social media game. 'Kiss Me More' is one of her most successful songs from the Planet Her album, and it's a party starter in the truest sense. A popular among New Year's party songs, 'Kiss Me More' is also a nice number to play as the countdown for the new year begins, and you're looking forward to that midnight kiss!
6. New Year’s Day from Reputation
Taylor Swift is unparalleled in making melodious music out of our emotions. The sheer relatability and rhythm of her songs make her albums the ideal choice for parties. Your search for English new year songs ends with Taylor Swift’s ‘New Year’s Day’ from her album Reputation.
7. Single Ladies (Put a ring on it) from I Am... Sasha Fierce
A timeless and vibrant song that will instantly have you grooving and wishing to live life in the moment, ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyonce is the perfect party song. If you're in an all-girls (and single girls' party), you couldn't go for a better song to vibe with at a New Year's party. A Happy New Year song's playlist is incomplete without a catchy song like this.