Sure, music is subjective and all of that, but it’s a heck of a lot easier to come to a consensus on what’s not great than on what is.
And since that’s the case, may we humbly submit these 15 songs for the “worst ever” category.
15. “We are the World,” by USA for Africa.
https://youtu.be/M9BNoNFKCBI
Maudlin trash.
14. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” by Bobby McFerrin
How long is this song?
13. “Mambo Number Five,” by Lou Bega
I think we can all agree this is the actual worst.
12. “The Thong Song,” by Sisqo
We might not have been able to get through spring break without it, but maybe it wouldn’t have been such a bad thing.
11. “Rock the Boat,” by The Hues Corporation
I got nothin.
10. “We Built This City,” by Starship.
Are there only 7 words, or did I block the rest out?
9. “Macarena,” by Los Del Rio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Df-YjO8W8
Sure, it’s catchy, but that doesn’t mean it’s not terrible.
8. “Photograph,” by Nickelback
I mean…just Nickelback in general, really.
7. “You’re Beautiful,” by James Blunt
Also, what on earth is this video?
6. “Believe,” by Cher
https://youtu.be/4p0chD8U8fA
The comeback that definitely should not have been.
5. “My Humps,” by The Black-Eyed Peas
This should be permanently banned. Don’t @ me.
4. “Who Let the Dogs Out,” by Baha Men
When will people stop playing this?
3. “Take My Breath Away,” by Berlin
Yes, even considering Top Gun.
2. “Wannabe,” by The Spice Girls
They had actual good songs.
1. “Party All the Time,” by Eddie Murphy
I bet he regrets it, too.
Sorry if you’re singing along.