Inside 22 of the most popular TikTok songs of the year, from explosive memes to viral dances

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The TikTok app has a large library of sounds and songs that creators can use in the background of their videos. 

The app's sound functionality has allowed certain songs to become used in explosively popular trends or memes — from dances to "storytime" videos — often helping those songs to go viral. 

The most popular TikTok songs from this year range from rediscovered throwbacks, hits that are currently topping the charts, or those written exclusively by and for TikTok creators.

New songs seem to trend on TikTok every day, but here's a list of some of the most talked about and most memorable popular songs of 2022.

'It's Corn': A seven-year-old boy became a viral sensation.

'I remember when I lost my mind': Creators showed off their singing skills.

'It's me, hi': Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' proved relatable on TikTok.

'Everybody scream': A Disney Channel show re-emerged on TikTok.

'Feel No Ways': A Drake song was paired with an adorable filter of a dancing man.

'My money don't jiggle jiggle': An unexpected audio of Louis Theroux rapping go the remix treatment.

'Locked Up': A 2004 Akon song was reimagined on TikTok.

'World's Smallest Violin': A 2001 song turned into a very meta trend about exploding into the TikTok spotlight.

'One Thing About Me': A Nicki Minaj tune was turned into the anthem for oversharing.

'Cuff It': Queen Bey got everyone up on their feet.

'Bet I made you look': A dance challenge marked a viral win for Meghan Trainor.

'That's When I Remember': Becky Hill gave TikTokers their main character moment.

'We Don't Talk About Bruno': The latest Disney classic has stirred up a storm on TikTok.

'As It Was': Harry Styles' song of the summer became fodder for TikTok nostalgia.

'I'm coming back for you baby': TikTokers made everyone think about what they would go back for too.

'In a minute': Lizzo took over TikTok after a dance routine inspired by her catchy anthem.

'I'm stylish': Billie Eilish inspired a rap song and a TikTok trend all about going from drab to glam.

'Betty (Get Money)': A catchy song became the center of a feud between a rapper and one of TikTok's most famous families.

'Light Switch': TikTokers went on a journey of creating the perfect song with Charlie Puth.

'KU LO SA': A viral song suddenly became a meme.

'29': Demi Lovato inspired conversations about age-gap relationships.

'Another Love': A 2012 pop song that's made a comeback as an emotional protest song.