[Western Music Edition] Songs Frequently Used on YouTube Shorts [2025]

You’ve probably seen them at least once on your smartphone—the memorable Western songs that play on YouTube Shorts.

Catchy melodies and lyrics from short videos are rapidly gaining buzz across social media.

To answer questions like “What’s this song called?” and “Which tracks are trending?”, we’re introducing the most frequently used songs based on current YouTube Shorts trends.

It’s packed with tips for creating short videos and discovering new music!

Playlist

[Western Music Edition] Songs Frequently Used on YouTube Shorts [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	i like the way you kiss meArtemas		An emotional track with an 80s-style synth sound
2	OrdinaryAlex Warren		Alex Warren's love song
3	Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone		An emotional song by Benson Boone popular on social media
4	Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars		Even at the end of the world, love will make everything okay.
5	EspressoSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina’s addictive disco track
6	Not Like UsKendrick Lamar		Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track is a big hit
7	MessyLola Young		A song about facing myself as I waver between conflicting expectations
8	The SubwayChappell Roan		A bittersweet New York story of Chapel Row
9	back to friendssombr		A popular love-themed song on YouTube
10	AnxietyDoechii		A masterpiece that captures the heart with its original music
11	BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s bittersweet love song
12	Shake It To The Max (Fly) (Remix)MOLIY, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Silent Addy		Energetic music from Molly
13	NOKIADrake		A collaboration between Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR
14	A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey		A smash hit that fuses hip-hop and country
15	Too SweetHozier		Hozier’s new song has reached No. 1 in the United States.
16	Paint The Town RedDoja Cat		A massively popular song by Doja Cat, a rapper who embraces full-on femininity.
17	greedyTate McRae		Tate McRae’s hit song “greedy”
18	StrangersKenya Grace		South African R&B singer with global popularity
19	Starboy ft. Daft PunkThe Weeknd		The Struggle with Wealth as Portrayed by The Weeknd and Daft Punk
20	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A collaborative hit song between a Korean star and American music
21	Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez		A love song by an Elvis-style singer becomes a big hit
22	UnstoppableSia		Sia’s “Alive” is wildly popular around the world.
23	SaharaHensonn		Ukrainian Phonk music producer
24	Oh No (TikTok Remix)Capone		The popular “Oh No” song on YouTube Shorts
25	Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell		Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael
26	Dancin (KRONO Remix)Aaron Smith		Comforting house music popular on YouTube
27	Close EyesDVRST		Dieverest, a pioneer of drift phonk
28	Tomfoolery (Dante9k Remix)David Snell		The secret behind the classic cheerful music of YouTube Shorts
29	Here With Med4vd		A heartwarming love song is creating a huge buzz
30	WORTH NOTHING (ft. Oliver Tree)TWISTED		Expressing feelings of self-denial with drift funk
31	GigaChad Theme (Phonk House Version)g3ox_em		A musical work that fuses phonk and house
32	MURDER IN MY MINDKORDHELL		The shocking music of Code Hell is popular.
33	Sky HighElektronomia		Finnish EDM music is extremely popular.
34	The SpectreAlan Walker		Alan Walker's classic song is popular.
35	STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber		The hit song by The Kid Laroi and Bieber
36	FriendshipsPascal Letoublon		A hit song by a popular French producer on TikTok
37	ParisElse		France’s standout duo gains popularity with their innovative music.
38	Memory RebootVØJ, Narvent		The electronic track 'Memory Reboot' is popular.
39	ClandestinaFilv & Edmofo feat. Emma Peters		The Appeal of the Latin Track “Clandestina”
40	good 4 uOlivia Rodrigo		A pop-punk smash hit that portrays the pain of heartbreak
41	(It Goes Like) NananaPeggy Gou		Popular song(s) by South Korean-born Peggy Gou
42	If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens		The song “If We Ever,” which became a big hit on TikTok
43	Paint It, BlackThe Rolling Stones		The Rolling Stones’ melancholic masterpiece
44	Dancin ft. Luvli (Krono Remix)Aaron Smith		Aaron Smith, popular in electronic music
45	METAMORPHOSISINTERWORLD		TikTok hit song from Drift Phonk
46	Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s high-energy hit song
47	Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion		Megan Thee Stallion’s bold new song
48	MakebaJAIN		“Makeba,” popular on TikTok, a song that suits surreal videos.
49	Green Green GrassGeorge Ezra		Music that celebrates life with an optimistic song
50	Funny SongCavendish Music		The cheerful song “Funny Song” that’s popular overseas
51	NEON BLADEMoonDeity		A heavy, hardcore techno track popular on social media
52	Toca TocaFly Project		Dance music from Romania is popular.
53	rockstarPost Malone ft. 21 Savage		A hit song depicting the extreme life of a rock star