[2025] Western songs you’ll want to sing at year-end and New Year parties: hype-worthy latest hits and timeless classics

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

Known as the theme song for the film Armageddon, this track passionately expresses deep love and the desire not to miss a single moment with someone special.

Released in 1998, it became a worldwide hit, reaching No.

1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Its lyrics—about the beauty of watching a loved one sleep and how real moments spent together are more valuable than any dream—resonate with many people.

Sing it at a year-end or New Year’s party karaoke session, and it’s sure to move the entire room.

Why not pour your feelings for that special someone into a heartfelt performance?

Sweet but PsychoAva Max

Ava Max – Sweet but Psycho [Official Music Video]

Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho,” released in August 2018, gradually gained support and reached No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart by the end of the year.

The singer herself had only just debuted in 2017.

The lyrics center on a girl who’s been misunderstood as being crazy, and the song is popular as an empowering anthem for women.

It’s highly recognizable and has been a long-running hit, so I recommend it!

Bite MeAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Bite Me (Official Video)

In the 2020s, many young artists from the so-called Gen Z are making music that echoes the pop-punk and emo sounds of the 2000s, and we often see them openly expressing their admiration for Avril Lavigne, the ultimate songstress of the pop-punk scene back then.

Having overcome a serious illness and still going strong, the “Emo Queen” Avril released the track “Bite Me” in November 2021—a quintessentially Avril, exhilarating killer tune that both young music fans and those who spent their youth in the 2000s can get hyped about together.

Featuring Travis Barker—Blink-182’s drummer and a powerhouse producer who can be called a key figure in today’s pop-punk revival—the song is pure 2000s nostalgia pop-punk, and its melody, which delivers a fierce message of anger toward an ex-boyfriend, is irresistibly catchy.

Be sure to check out the music video too, where Avril, accompanied by Travis and a crew of tough guys, storms her ex’s house in seriously cool style!

Dumb Blonde (featuring Nicki Minaj) (Soundtrack of ‘The Hustle’)Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Dumb Blonde (featuring Nicki Minaj) (Official Video)

One track from Avril Lavigne’s 2019 album Head Above Water—her first release in five years—features a collaboration with the hugely popular, controversy-courting rapper Nicki Minaj.

Dumb Blonde is a fresh pairing of Avril’s timeless rock style with Nicki’s cool, powerful rap.

The song also touches on party themes, making it a recommended listen!

Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Sk8er Boi (Official Video)

When it comes to Avril Lavigne’s signature songs from when she debuted at 17, there’s no topping this one.

Telling the story of a girl who falls for a skater boy, it was released in November 2002 and became a massive hit worldwide.

Its aggressive melody and catchy chorus make it perfect for a singalong.

The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of not judging people by their looks or hobbies, still resonate with many today.

The music video, which highlighted Avril’s rebellious image, also drew attention and won Favorite Song at the 2003 Kids’ Choice Awards.

It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser for karaoke at year-end or New Year parties, guaranteed to liven up the room.

Boy With Luv feat. HalseyBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) (feat. Halsey)’ Official MV

In 2019, this was probably the biggest K-pop hit.

Astonishingly, it surpassed 100 million views just over 37 hours after its release, setting the fastest record in history.

The fresh, sparkling sound elevates the mood.

BTS, the globally popular male idol group, is especially supported by younger generations in Japan.

With their sweet looks, refined sense, and overwhelming dance performance, they captivate women around the world.

It’s a bright, highly recognizable song that’s easy to use at any timing, but it feels particularly well-suited for settings with many young women.

DynamiteBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV

BTS, the male group from South Korea that has ascended to the ranks of global top artists.

Their 2020 song “Dynamite,” which became the catalyst for their worldwide breakthrough, was the group’s first track written entirely in English and a massive hit that topped the U.

S.

Billboard charts.

Amid the global panic of the COVID-19 pandemic, its exuberantly bright and positive, ’80s-style dance-pop likely gave music fans a sense of hope.

It’s undoubtedly a song that would get any crowd going, whether performed at a year-end party or a New Year’s celebration.

As an aside, the playful lyrics also show respect for various cultural icons—like the Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, and NBA basketball player LeBron James—which is worth paying attention to.