Top 10 Best Songs of 2013

2013 was an unforgettable year in music. From massive pop hits to genre-blending anthems, it felt like there was a soundtrack for every moment.

Some of the biggest artists of the time dropped tracks that still get stuck in our heads today, and a few newer faces made a huge impact, shaking up the scene.

On this list, you'll find a range of songs that captured the energy and creativity of 2013. Some might take you back to those moments when you couldn't escape a certain song on the radio or streaming playlists, while others might have flown under your radar but left a big impression on fans.

The Top Ten

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Amazing song!
Beautiful, catchy, with a disco feeling that makes it stand out!
Daft Punk is an incredible duo, and "Get Lucky" certainly deserves to be in the Top 10 of 2013. And please don't forget Pharrell Williams' part. His vocals are amazing!
Of course, the result of the collaboration between these artists is UNIQUE!

It's just so catchy and reminds me of summer 2013. I love it, but in my opinion, Mirrors by Justin Timberlake was terrible. Like the legend of the phoenix...

If you don't know who Daft Punk is, then you've been living under a rock. I just want to point that out.
Wake Me Up - Avicii

This is the best song of 2013. The whole album is amazing! The fact that critics don't care about Wake Me Up and title Get Lucky as the best song of the year just shows how full of bull they are these days.
Avicii is a really talented and professional artist who's putting a lot of work into his music. This is how the rock music of our generation should sound!

Energetic, and country-like EDM. Some people hate it just for the video. What the heck, man! It's just a video! And there is nothing wrong with it!
Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

Right where it should be... on the top of the list. This song gets me going every time I listen to it.

It's his Runaway. While this isn't as good as that song, it has a similar sense of scope.

It's the best song so far this year!
Rap God - Eminem

Great song and lyrics! It has to be number 1. He just spat lyrics verse after verse! Also, I want to say that "Get Lucky" sucks and doesn't deserve to be on this list at all.

Eminem's the G.O.A.T. It's a shame y'all go on for Justin Timberlake and feminine artists who expose their bodies to overrate the music, when you ignore one of the masterpieces of the decade.

I'm not sure about the best song of the year, but it is definitely the best rap song of the year. And one of Eminem's crowning achievements, he freestyled the whole song.
Counting Stars - Onerepublic

I love Imagine Dragons. Radioactive is a song that I might have voted for instead, but firstly, it was a 2012 song, and secondly, this is still such an amazing song. I'm not sure why I don't listen to OneRepublic as much anymore.

OneRepublic and Panic! at the Disco are my favorite bands. Counting Stars is a song that lasted for almost 60 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Why? Because almost no one can hate it.

Such a refreshing song near the end of the year. Most people hadn't really heard of OneRepublic before this. Now they can't forget them.
Royals - Lorde

"Royals" is the definition of pop in 2013. This song kept people from turning off their radios every day due to Miley Cyrus's "Wrecking Ball" and all those other crazy, out-of-this-world songs, especially "The Fox" by Ylvis.
It's just so dang popular for being annoying, like "Friday" and "Gangnam Style." Lorde saved us all. A 16-year-old singer from New Zealand wrote a song about not caring what people think about her. Not in the way Miley Cyrus does, not that kind of carefreeness, but not caring about what you wear and the way you do things.
This song is unique and original, and you can spot Lorde's voice in a one hundred-singer playlist. It can't be mixed up with another singer's. The chorus sounds like an actual choir singing her amazing song. In my opinion, "Royals" saved 2013. "Royals" ROCKS!
The Monster - Eminem

Eminem's comeback in 2013 saved music! This is a great song about his fame, not just the usual money, cash, hoes, but about how fame is killing him.

2013 was a bad year for music, but out of nowhere, the rapper Eminem sang a song with Rihanna and made a brilliant song! Thank you so much, Eminem!

I don't care that this is mainstream popular. This song is AWESOME!
Applause - Lady Gaga

The music video: Great.
The song: Great.
The artist: Great.
The lyrics: Great.
Conclusion: The whole song is amazing, and this should be higher.

Make it the top 10! Click vote. It is THE best song released last year. Amazing - catchy, just pure pop Gaga pleasure!

Yes! I love this song! She wrote it for all of her Little Monsters.
Berzerk - Eminem

This song was a breath of fresh air in a sea of boring and terrible pop music that was the summer of 2013. While it's not Eminem's best (though some of the tracks from this same album come close), this song is filled with energy. It's also pretty silly, and I think it works well.

I hate how most of the music on the radio is pop. I like pop, but I prefer rock and electronic. This song is a mix between rock and rap, different from the crappy pop music. 2013 was a horrible year for music, but Eminem saved it.

Great song. I'm personally a metal fan, but there are no real contenders on the list. I find it extremely funny how Bullet for My Valentine is like number 20 right now, though. They suck so much.
Roar - Katy Perry

This song is badass. It hit number one because it is a damn good song. Do the people that hate this song have ears or what?

This song is fantastic! Its lyrics are good, the beats are good, and the singer is also good.

A fantastic song. The best song of hers!

The Newcomers

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End the Wrath of God - Deicide
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Kill the Light of Christ - Deicide

The Contenders

Just Give Me a Reason - P!nk

This is an awesome song! It should be number one. I always listen to this song after a breakup! Great job, Pink!

How is this beautiful song below Blurred Lines?
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke

This song may not be good by some standards, but I honestly think it's silly and fun. I listen to it occasionally.

I like this song a lot. It's the ultimate single guy sleazy cheese track.

It's a good song, and I hope Robin Thicke can make a new #1 hit in 2014.
Heart Attack - Demi Lovato

Demi is an amazingly talented artist with an inspiring past, and this is the epitome of a great song.

The tune of this song is truly sick! It's got super awesome beats, and Demi's voice... No words, really... Best song.

When I first heard this song, well... It gave me a heart attack! Amazing song!
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Jackie Evancho

Jackie was only 12 when she emerged on stage dressed as a water nymph and wading ankle deep in a pool of water. It was just Jackie and a piano, but what a breathtaking performance! It was the highlight of the Cirque du Soleil benefit concert for clean water.

Fantastic version of a classic song. Jackie's voice is the best.

There is only one voice around today like this!
My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark (Light Em Up) - Fall Out Boy

Great song. It's their comeback single after their three-year hiatus.

Great song! Should at least be in the top ten. Great beat and sound.

Why is this at 352? One of the best songs of the year!
Timber - Pitbull

Laugh out loud. This should be ranked better than Radioactive and those other songs, except for The Monster, Clarity, and Treasure.

Love this song so much. It's definitely one of the better songs of 2013. It's absolutely hilarious. Well done, Pitbull and Kesha.
Treasure - Bruno Mars

My top two favorite Bruno Mars songs are Locked Out of Heaven and this one. Amazing beat. Cool melody. And a good song.

This song is fun to dance to! I loved Bruno Mars, and I still do, but especially when I was younger!

Great song, great artist. Definitely something we rarely see nowadays is disco-like songs from the mainstream.
Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus

The only reason people hate this song is because of the really disturbing music video. The song is very emotional, and her voice fits it perfectly.
We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus

Amazing song, with a great hook to it. I never get tired of listening to this song!

Can't believe this is so far down. By far the best song of the year.

She can't stop, and this song deserves a higher rank!
Slow Down - Selena Gomez

This should be #1 by far! She has an amazing voice in this song. It is catchy and addictive, and she can actually sing.

Should be in the top 10! It's got a great beat, and Selena Gomez is a great role model!

This should be in the top ten. It's an amazing song with a really catchy beat!
Do I Wanna Know? - Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys are one of the very few rock bands today that can do true rock music that is creative, intelligent, and successful. This song proves it. In the next twenty years, I bet that people will still listen to this song and recognize how good Arctic Monkeys were.

One of Arctic Monkeys' best songs so far. By far the best song of the year.
Burn - Ellie Goulding

Number 30?! What the heck? This is one of her top songs and one of the ones that made her even more famous. There are higher songs than this one, and the songs are awful. Ugh, this sucks.

This is a truly inspirational song and is one of the best of this year. It definitely needs to be in the top 10.

This song is awesome. Get it to Number 1.
Come & Get It - Selena Gomez

Come and Get It is the best song. Selena Gomez is talented and good at everything she does. She is better than #taytay.

Deserves to be number 1. Can't believe it's stuck at number 23.
Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Seriously? 18? I could have tolerated it being 7 or so, but that low? This and Thrift Shop were the best back then!

This should be above Roar, Dark Horse, Blurred Lines, Timber, and that no-name Jackie.

I honestly think this is the best song of all time.
Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo

Just plain awesome, and it is really catchy as well. I just love this song so much.