In 2025, TikTok wasn’t just a platform — it was a global music engine. These 7 tracks didn’t just trend, they shaped culture, inspired millions of videos, and defined the year’s emotional and visual language. Below: origins, artists, meaning, and download links. Drop your thoughts in the comments — we’re listening. NowVerse is your weekly dose of tech trends, music breakdowns, and youth inspiration. Every week: Subscribe and build your vibe with us!
In 2025, TikTok wasn’t just a platform — it was a global music engine. These 7 tracks didn’t just trend, they shaped culture, inspired millions of videos, and defined the year’s emotional and visual language. Below: origins, artists, meaning, and download links.
1. “APT.” — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
- Origin: South Korea 🇰🇷 + USA 🇺🇸
- Artists: ROSÉ (BLACKPINK), Bruno Mars, Teddy Park
- Theme: A romantic funk-pop inspired by Korean drinking games — playful, flirty, and cinematic
- Trend: POV date videos, slow-motion dances, “first crush” edits
2. “Dizzy” — Omar Apollo
- Origin: USA 🇺🇸
- Artists: Omar Apollo, Blake Slatkin
- Theme: Emotional confusion, vulnerability, and the chaos of love
- Trend: Soft-focus vlogs, pastel filters, “lost in thought” transitions
3. “Bubblegum Pop” — NewJeans
- Origin: South Korea 🇰🇷
- Artists: Min Hee-jin, 250, Danielle
- Theme: Youth, sweetness, and hyper-visual pop energy
- Trend: “Cute overload” edits, outfit swaps, AI-generated animations
4. “Ghost Town (Remix)” — Chappell Roan ft. Ethel Cain
- Origin: USA 🇺🇸
- Artists: Chappell Roan, Ethel Cain, Justin Tranter
- Theme: Loneliness, emotional emptiness, and haunting urban metaphors
- Trend: Abandoned places, dramatic lip-syncs, cinematic filters
5. “Pixel Tears” — Grimes
- Origin: Canada 🇨🇦
- Artists: Grimes, Illangelo
- Theme: Digital heartbreak, virtual intimacy, and emotional AI
- Trend: AI visuals, glitch effects, “digital breakup” montages
6. “Runaway” — Lil Nas X
- Origin: USA 🇺🇸
- Artists: Lil Nas X, Take a Daytrip
- Theme: Freedom, escape, and finding your own path
- Trend: “Escape fantasy” edits, slow-motion running scenes
7. “Neon Cowboy” — Troye Sivan
- Origin: Australia 🇦🇺
- Artists: Troye Sivan, Leland
- Theme: Futuristic solitude, desert dreams, and urban nostalgia
- Trend: “Urban western” visuals, retro-futuristic filters, slow dance loops
❓ What’s Your Vibe?
- Which track hit you hardest this year?
- Have you used any of these in your TikTok edits?
- Are you more into romantic, urban, or digital moods?
Drop your thoughts in the comments — we’re listening.
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