1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die

43:35

BTS – noRMAL (This Song Makes No Sense)

1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die ·

2026/05/31

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we take on Normal by BTS… a 2026 release with 7 members, 10 songwriters, and somehow still not a lot going on.We break down the lyrics, the production, and the strange mix of “deep” messaging and absolute nonsense. From kerosene references to “knees ease,” this one gives us plenty to work with.We also dive into: BTS fight stats (and why Mad Dog is in trouble) The Bangtan Universe time-loop

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68:48

Backstreet Boys – As Long As You Love Me (This Is...

1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die ·

2026/05/24

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we’re joined by comedian Aaron Gocs to break down As Long as You Love Me by Backstreet Boys.What starts as a harmless 90s pop hit quickly turns into a deep dive into fugitives, war crimes, Ponzi schemes and one of the darkest lyrical breakdowns we’ve ever done.We cover:• Could Aaron Gocs beat all five Backstreet Boys in a fight? • Lou Pearlman’s insane scam empire • The weirdly criminal undertones of this

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50:19

Kesha – Your Love Is My Drug (This Is Completely...

1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die ·

2026/05/17

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we break down Your Love Is My Drug by Kesha — a song that somehow became a global hit despite sounding like a full-blown spiral.We unpack lyrics that jump between love, addiction, and absolute chaos, including one of the most ridiculous lines we’ve covered on the show.Also in this episode: Worst lyric: “lovesick crackhead” The alley drug dealer theory Chibbs vs Kesha fight breakdown 2010 “One Has To Stay”

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46:51

Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (This Song Is Too Smooth…...

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2026/05/10

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we take on Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) by Ashanti — a song that somehow climbed to #2 on the Billboard charts despite having absolutely nothing going on.We break down the lyrics, which start as standard early 2000s R&B and quickly spiral into something way more sinister than intended. There’s also a deep dive into one of the best conspiracies we’ve had on the show — the idea that Ashanti secretly sang Jennifer

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60:31

Walkin’ on the Sun – The Smash Mouth Song That Aged...

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2026/05/03

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, the boys take on “Walkin’ on the Sun” by Smash Mouth — a track that sounds like a breezy summer anthem until you actually listen to what it’s saying.From the jump, things spiral. What starts as a laid-back, organ-driven groove quickly turns into a lyrical mess of hippie ideals, social commentary, threats, dead babies, and anti-crack messaging. Somewhere in there, Smash

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39:56

Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas

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2026/04/26

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Everybody was kung fu fighting… apparently.This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we break down the 1974 global hit Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas — a song that somehow took over the world after being thrown together in about ten minutes.We get into: How this became one of the best-selling singles of all time The bizarre story behind its recording Lyrics that… really haven’t aged well And why does

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51:54

Y.M.C.A. - Village People

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2026/04/19

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Everyone knows the YMCA. Few people have actually thought about it.This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we dive into one of the most recognisable songs ever written — and unpack what’s really going on beneath the disco surface.We get into the story behind Village People, how the song came together, and why it became a global anthem despite never hitting #1 in the US.Along the way, we break down the lyrics,

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51:39

Disco Duck - Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots

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2026/04/12

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we take on Disco Duck — a song that proves the 70s were a lawless time.It’s disco. It’s a duck. It’s somehow a number one hit.We unpack how this even got made, why it blew up, and whether anyone involved should’ve been stopped.Also: A brand new segment — Defend This Song or Die — launches in the worst possible way Rick Dees steps into Could You Beat Them in a Fight? (questionable cardio, elite distraction

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50:24

It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls

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2026/04/05

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Disco month is here… and we’re starting with chaos.This week we’re breaking down “It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls — a song that sounds like pure joy, but quickly turns into one of the most unhinged scenarios we’ve ever tried to make sense of.Because when you actually think about it… This isn’t a vibe. It’s a full-blown disaster.We get into: The terrifying logistics of men falling from the sky (and what happens when

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53:47

I Just Might - Bruno Mars

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2026/03/29

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, the boys dive into “I Just Might” by Bruno Mars — a track that somehow flies under the radar while still managing to spark strong opinions.We break down the lyrics line by line, unpack the story and background behind the song, and dig into the production choices that shape its sound. Along the way, things get sidetracked (as usual) with questionable theories, unnecessary

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51:50

back to friends - Sombr

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2026/03/22

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! In this episode of 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, the boys take on “Back To Friends” by Sombr — a song about that painfully awkward stage after a breakup where everyone pretends things are “fine”… but absolutely nothing is fine.What starts as a discussion about the song quickly spirals into a brutally honest look at the idea of going back to being friends with someone you’ve dated. Is it mature? Is it possible? Or

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54:56

Pink Matter - Frank Ocean

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2026/03/15

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! In this episode of 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, the boys dive headfirst into “Pink Matter” by Frank Ocean — a slow, dreamy track that somehow spirals into one of the strangest conversations we’ve ever had on the show.What starts as a breakdown of the song quickly turns into chaos: questionable philosophy, uncomfortable lyrical analysis, and the usual descent into nonsense that only this podcast can deliver. Along

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56:33

Fly Away - Tones and I

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2026/03/08

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we take off with “Fly Away” by Tones and I.After busking her way up the East Coast and dropping one of the biggest songs in the world, Toni Watson followed it up with this glossy, motivational, “believe in yourself” anthem. It’s big. It’s theatrical. It’s inspirational. It’s also… slightly unhinged.We break down the lyrics, the “I had a dream that someday I would just fly

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51:38

Be Alright - Dean Lewis

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2026/03/01

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we dive headfirst into “Be Alright” by Dean Lewis — the heartbreak anthem that somehow became one of the most-streamed Australian songs of the 2010s.On the surface, it’s a breakup ballad about betrayal, moving on, and your mate telling you to put the phone away. But when you really listen to the lyrics? It’s confusing. It’s melodramatic. It’s packed with pronouns. And

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64:17

Lips Are Movin - Meghan Trainor

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2026/02/22

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we take aim at Lips Are Movin by Megan Trainor — a song that somehow convinced the world it was quirky, empowering, and not just the same chorus shouted at us for three straight minutes.We break down how this track rode the post-All About That Bass wave, why the lyrics make absolutely no sense if you think about them for more than five seconds, and how Trainor built an

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61:01

WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! - Raye

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2026/02/15

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! In this episode of 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we take on WHERE IS MY HUSBAND by RAYE — a song that somehow manages to be chaotic, catchy, and deeply unhinged all at once. We unpack the vocal acrobatics, the theatre-kid energy, and the lyrical panic of a woman sprinting through emotional traffic with zero plan and maximum confidence. Along the way, we ask the important questions: is this genius, is this

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61:43

Zombie - YUNGBLUD

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2026/02/08

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we take on “Zombie” by YUNGBLUD — a song that wants very badly to be important, emotional, and generation-defining… and somehow ends up sounding like a Hot Topic TED Talk.We dig into the song’s trauma-core lyrics, its earnest but exhausting messaging, and the strange space YUNGBLUD occupies between punk rebellion and motivational poster. Along the way we ask the real

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83:50

The Hills - The Weeknd (with Joe Orchard)

1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die ·

2026/02/01

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we head straight into the fog with The Hills by The Weeknd.A song that sounds like fame, paranoia, sex, and self-loathing all yelling over each other through blown speakers. It’s moody. It’s aggressive. It’s been blasted in cars at dangerous volumes since 2015.Joining us is Joe Orchard from the Get The Shot podcast by Tamron, bringing strong opinions, zero fear, and the

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42:01

Cool Kids - Echosmith

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2026/01/25

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we put Cool Kids by Echosmith on trial.A song that was absolutely unavoidable in the 2010s. Radio loved it. Ads loved it. Everyone else slowly lost their mind.We break down the lyrics, the suspiciously manufactured vibe, the “are they saying cool kids or cookies?” theory, and whether this track was built purely to live forever in commercials. There’s also a deep dive into

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73:27

Heroes - David Bowie

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2026/01/18

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we take on “Heroes” — a song that somehow manages to be genuinely beautiful, historically important, and still capable of making us argue for way too long.We dig into David Bowie in his Berlin era, the real story behind the kiss by the Wall, why this song sounds enormous even when it’s barely moving, and how Heroes became shorthand for triumph, hope, and stadium-sized

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