Inside 22 of the most popular TikTok songs of the year, from explosive memes to viral dances
Michele Theil,Charissa Cheong  Â
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- Hundreds of sounds and songs went viral on TikTok in 2022.
- Creators use them to popularize memes, viral dances, and challenges that often flood the app.
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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.
@schmoyoho intro song for any meal/snack with corn - from iconic interview on @doingthings ♬ It's Corn - Tariq & The Gregory Brothers & Recess Therapy
'I remember when I lost my mind': Creators showed off their singing skills.
@nataliejanesings That was extremely hard
♬ I bet Ava saw this - nataliejanesings
'It's me, hi': Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' proved relatable on TikTok.
'Everybody scream': A Disney Channel show re-emerged on TikTok.
@mrbeast Happy Halloween from me and corn kid @Tariq (Korn Boy) #corn #itscorn ♬ S.I.M.P (Squirrels In My Pants) [From 'Phineas And Ferb'] - Geek Music
'Feel No Ways': A Drake song was paired with an adorable filter of a dancing man.
@lilireinhart Join the party, kid
♬ Feel No Ways - Drake
'My money don't jiggle jiggle': An unexpected audio of Louis Theroux rapping go the remix treatment.
@jessqualter my money don’t jiggle jiggle.
♬ Jiggle Jiggle - Duke & Jones & Louis Theroux
'Locked Up': A 2004 Akon song was reimagined on TikTok.
@joejonas Lock me up ♀️
♬ locked up - coinyes
'World's Smallest Violin': A 2001 song turned into a very meta trend about exploding into the TikTok spotlight.
@alyssa__denton See you all in November for the wedding #illblowup #surprise #longdistancerelationship #illblowupintosmithereens #viral ♬ World's Smallest Violin - AJR
'One Thing About Me': A Nicki Minaj tune was turned into the anthem for oversharing.
@asapscience Could Paris sue me?
♬ original sound - AsapSCIENCE
'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.
@brookieandjessie made u look!!
♬ Made You Look - Meghan Trainor
'That's When I Remember': Becky Hill gave TikTokers their main character moment.
@fallontonight Nailed it. @Noah Schnapp #FallonTonight ♬ original sound - ʀᴇᴏ
'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.
@ongsquad Together 19 years #OurJourney #NewBaby #MarriedCouple #FamilyTok #MomsOfTikTok ♬ As It Was - Harry Styles
'I'm coming back for you baby': TikTokers made everyone think about what they would go back for too.
@carlyraejepsen Me also reminding him that MY ALBUM COMES OUT IN ONE WEEK!!!
♬ The Loneliest Time - Carly Rae Jepsen & Rufus Wainwright
'In a minute': Lizzo took over TikTok after a dance routine inspired by her catchy anthem.
@jaedengomezz it’s about damn time dc: me @lizzo ♬ About Damn Time - Lizzo
'I'm stylish': Billie Eilish inspired a rap song and a TikTok trend all about going from drab to glam.
@tabithaswatosh come back to see the real one later ;)
♬ BILLIE EILISH. - Armani White
'Betty (Get Money)': A catchy song became the center of a feud between a rapper and one of TikTok's most famous families.
@a.drizz22 So delicious (@lycheejelly13 said bit¢hes instead of mrs btw hehe) dc: @john #PrimeDayDreamDeals #damnbabyyousoviscious #yousocleansodelicious #damnbaby #foryou #foryoupage #fyp #trending #yousovicious #yousoclean #viral ♬ Bridget made this - TikToker
'Light Switch': TikTokers went on a journey of creating the perfect song with Charlie Puth.
@atlanticrecords The wait is over. @charlieputh’s #LightSwitch is out now at the link in bio. #charlieputh ♬ Light Switch - Charlie Puth
'KU LO SA': A viral song suddenly became a meme.
@specialnedu0 this is my new tiktok ☺️ lets get ku lo sa
♬ KU LO SA - A COLORS SHOW - Oxlade
'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.
@maymah2022 For #Mahsa Amini. My heart goes out to all my female friends fighting for their basic human rights in Iran. #mahsa_amini #mahsaamini #no_to_islamic_republic_of_iran #humanrights #womenpower #griving #Iran #iranianwomenlivesmatter #iranianwomen ♬ original sound - emma
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