These Are the 50 Best Songs of 2022 (So Far, Anyway).

 You may not realize it, but life is measured in music. Think about it — songs are often tied to certain memories or moments you've experienced, be it from their lyrics or the exact date they hit music streamers. Some of the best songs of 2022 will paint a specific picture and call back to times you'll never forget, like when you and your besties couldn't stop playing "Sweetest Pie" by Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion during your spring break staycation.


 Or maybe you just went through a breakup and felt personally victimized when you stumbled upon Omar Apollo's "Evergreen" on your TikTok For You Page (for the record, we've also experienced that exact phenomenon and you are not alone). Either way, you'll look back on all the ~mems~ you made this year with a unique lens thanks to the power of music.

Do we even need to explain? Everything about this song (and Bey's latest album, RENAISSANCE) is absolutely perfect. There's a reason Bad Bunny was the most streamed artist in the world for two years in a row, according to Spotify. This summer banger is enough proof.