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Can you name the song based off an excerpt from its Wikipedia article?
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Last updated: February 26, 2026
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Jackson said the lyrics were based on groupies' claims about his older brothers when he toured with them as the Jackson 5.
Billie Jean
Musically, [song] is a teen pop, dance-pop and bubblegum pop track that alludes to the inconvenience that love at first sight brings to a girl who hopes for a call back from a new crush.
Call Me Maybe
The song was written for the comedy film [name of song], starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton in her film debut
9 to 5
Horner composed the basis of [song] as a motif for the Titanic soundtrack, and suggested developing it into a song.
My Heart Will Go On
It was written for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, in which it was sung by actress Judy Garland in her starring role as Dorothy Gale.
Over the Rainbow
[song] is a rock and roll song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley for the film of the same name.
Jailhouse Rock
It is a cover of a song originally written and recorded by Otis Redding, and which Franklin rearranged and reshaped to give the perspective of a woman as opposed to Redding's male perspective.
Respect
[song] is based on Joel's real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles from 1972 to 1973
Piano Man
In late 2020, the song experienced a widespread resurgence in popularity as a result of a viral TikTok video created by Nathan Apodaca, which featured the song while he was riding his skateboard to work while drinking Ocean Spray.
Dreams
Rumours have arisen about the song's lyrical content, such as Jones' impending dismissal from the Clash or the tempestuous personal relationship between Jones and American singer and actress Ellen Foley.
Should I Stay or Should I Go
The single was Lauper's breakthrough hit, reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a worldwide hit throughout late 1983 and early 1984.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
It was the first music video shown on MTV in the US, airing at 12:01 a.m. on 1 August 1981 ... It was also the final music video played on MTV Music in the UK before it closed down on 31 December 2025.
Video Killed the Radio Star
[song] is the debut single by the British girl group the Spice Girls, released on 26 June 1996.
Wannabe
Various blue-coloured objects are also depicted on the single's cover.
Blue (Da Ba Dee)
McCartney commented in 1966: "It's a happy place, that's all ... We were trying to write a children's song. That was the basic idea."
Yellow Submarine
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