To uncover the most annoying song releases of 2025, experts at SeatPick analysed the most popular songs of the year according to Apple Music and official top charts. Each track was assessed based on repetition, shrillness, harmonic dullness and filler lyrics. These factors were then used to calculate the percentage likelihood that listeners would find a song annoying.
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Sabrina Carpenter tops the list of most annoying songs of 2025
SeatPick’s analysis reveals that Sabrina Carpenter’s “Sugar Talking” and “Tears” are tied as the most annoying song releases of 2025, with both tracks carrying a 46% likelihood of irritating listeners. The data suggests that repetition and harmonic dullness are the key drivers behind their high scores. Despite this, Carpenter has enjoyed a hugely successful year, achieving significant streaming numbers, strong social media traction and multiple accolades, including Best Pop Solo Performance at the Grammy Awards and Pop Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Ranking third is Lady Gaga’s “The Dead Dance”, which scored a 45.8% likelihood of being found annoying. High levels of repetition, brightness and lyrical filler contributed to its position on the list. Nevertheless, Gaga has also had a standout year, winning Best Pop Duo Performance at the Grammy Awards for “Die With a Smile”, a track which itself carries a 39.4% chance of irritating listeners.
Rounding out the top four is “Who” by BTS member Jimin, with a 45.5% likelihood of being perceived as irritating. The song’s repetitive hooks and bright, high-pitched tones contributed to its ranking. While BTS has been on hiatus since 2022 to allow members to complete mandatory military service and focus on solo projects, the group is set to reunite in 2026, giving fans new music and concerts to look forward to.
Other tracks appearing in the top ten most annoying song releases of 2025 include “Beautiful People” by David Guetta and Sia, “Make Believe” by Luke Dean and Omar+, and “Just Keep Watching” by Tate McRae.
The most irritating TikTok trending songs of 2025
Beyond traditional charts, SeatPick also analysed TikTok’s biggest viral songs of 2025 to identify which trends listeners found most irritating. Topping the list is “Dame Un Grrr” by Fantomel and Kate Linn, with a 45.7% likelihood of being found annoying. The track’s repetitive hooks, high-energy beats and persistent melodic patterns have made it hard to escape, driving both viral engagement and listener fatigue. Its catchiness has helped it dominate TikTok, inspiring over 1.2 million user-generated videos.
In second place is “She Twerkin” by Ca$h Out, with a 44.1% likelihood of irritating listeners. The song’s repetitive chorus, heavy bass lines and overused hooks have turned it into a viral sensation while also dividing opinion among listeners who debate whether its catchiness outweighs its repetitiveness.
Other TikTok tracks ranking highly for irritation include “ACE UP” by BubaJuice, “Illegal” by PinkPantheress and “Undressed” by Sombr.
Jess Glynne’s “Hold My Hand” ranks seventh among irritating TikTok hits
Jess Glynne’s “Hold My Hand” ranks seventh among the most irritating TikTok trending songs of 2025, with a 42.1% likelihood of being found annoying. While designed to be uplifting, the track’s repetitive chorus and soaring vocals have contributed to listener fatigue due to overexposure on the platform. Originally gaining attention through its use in a Jet2holidays advertisement, the song later featured in over 3.4 million TikTok videos, ensuring its continued visibility throughout the year.
Despite the debate surrounding irritation and overplay, the findings highlight a familiar pattern in modern music culture: the same qualities that make songs viral and unforgettable can also make them hard to escape. As Spotify Wrapped approaches, listeners may soon see how many of these divisive tracks defined their own year in music.
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Sources:
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