30 Best New Year’s Eve Songs 2022

It just isn’t the dawn of the New Year if this centuries old ditty isn’t played at the stroke of midnight. This Mariah Carey rendition of the quintessential New Year’s Eve song is as timeless as her legendary voice.  

This 1981 smash encourages listeners to never give up and always believe in brighter days ahead. We’re hopeful that 2022 will exceed our expectations. 

This classic Prince hit stirs souls and makes impending doom sound appealing. Thanks to killer guitar riffs, synthesizers and catchy lyrics, this timeless end-of-the world anthem reminds us to live life to the fullest.

Break out your best glassware and raise a glass to celebrate the new year. In this uplifting song, Pink advises us to love and accept ourselves no matter what. Taking that attitude into the year ahead seems only fitting.  

This 2002 song’s title says it all. Rihanna makes it clear that stopping the music would be a big mistake and we couldn’t agree more, especially on New Year’s Eve.

A sense of renewal and promise is at the root of this inspiring single. Performed by pop group Pentatonix, the metaphorical lyrics apply to fresh starts beyond the new year. 

Show 2021 the door because we’re all on to the next … next year that is! This Ariana Grande hit is an instant mood booster and makes us grateful for the past but optimistic for the future.

Dua Lipa’s 2018 smash reminds us to move full steam ahead and leave bad vibes and excess baggage behind. This universal sentiment resonates and sets the tone for how we embark upon the next 12 months.

Who isn’t trying to level up and improve each year? Twenty-twenty one will be no different and luckily we have this Ciara song to encourage us to keep striving and elevating. We’ll toast to that! 

Energy is contagious. Lizzo’s self-confidence and carefree mood transcends beyond the track and makes it nearly impossible to hear this anthem without feeling yourself. We don’t know about you, but bidding adieu to 2021 automatically makes us feel good.

While Taylor Swift is likely referencing a relationship in this 2017 song, the lyrics also apply to the mixed feelings that most experience as one chapter closes and a new one begins.

Feeling sleepy but don’t want to miss New York’s famous ball-drop? Hip hop duo Andre 3000 and Big Boi’s 2003 smash will give you the adrenaline rush you need to make it to midnight. Now get ready to shake it like a Polaroid picture!

Released in 1999, this Will Smith song celebrates the new millennium and the energy that only New Year’s Eve can bring. Two decades later, it still gets us hyped. 

You’d be hard pressed to find another pop song to get you more pumped than this 2016 Bruno Mars release. The booming bass and retro ‘90s feel jumpstarts your spirit and gets you ready to party.

Even if you have two left feet, this energetic single from Prince’s record-breaking 1999 album will turn you into the best dancer in the world (even if it’s only in your head). The buildup in this song is electrifying and the perfect tune to take you into the new year.

Although New Year’s Eve festivities may look a bit different this year, spending it with the one you love never fails. This classic Ella Fitzgerald song is sweet, endearing and everlasting.

Grab the tissues! Reflecting on the past year can be bittersweet. This 2019 Maroon hit tugs at the heartstrings in a melodic way.

Who else wants to wrap up the year being happy? Blast this Grammy-winning Pharrell Williams single and you’ll feel all warm and fuzzy even in the dead of winter. 

No dance partner this New Year’s Eve? Don’t worry, turn up this classic Whitney Houston song and bust a move solo. But don’t forget, dance like nobody’s watching. Bonus: you won’t have to worry about stepping on anyone’s toes!

No night is longer than December 31 and this song will keep the festivities going beyond nightfall. This 1983 Lionel Richie tune has a cheerful, celebratory vibe that’s ideal for ushering in the new year.

The present moment is all there truly is. Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee put that sentiment to music in a dance-friendly ditty that encourages us to take life by the horns and enjoy every day.

After this trying year, we’re all just trying to stay alive. This enduring Bee Gees record speaks to our zest for life and all that it brings.

Let the force be with you. This award-winning Michael Jackson track exemplifies the happy-go-lucky ‘70s disco era. Cheers to letting this magnetic melody take you into 2021 feeling merry and bright.

Put 2021 behind you and count down to the new year with this classic Bing Crosby record. Year after year, this tune never gets old. 

Cue the nostalgia! Country crooner Brad Paisley brings on fond memories and positive outlooks in this comforting song that urges listeners to look to the future.   

This infectious Katy Perry track explodes with passion and emotion. Play this song at midnight and you’re guaranteed to feel fearless and ready to tackle whatever the new year may throw your way.

Cut a rug with this popular up-tempo track. Lady Gaga implores listeners to abandon all inhibitions and seize the moment … on the dancefloor. Could this song be any more perfect for New Year’s Eve?

Rapper T.I. and pop singer Rihanna want us to live our lives. Who are we to disappoint these talented, award-winning artists? Go out there, and make the most of what life has to offer. What better time to start than the new year?

The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without this jazz classic. Louis Armstrong’s raspy voice and simple message is virtually synonymous with New Year’s Eve. Despite the challenges of 2021, it is still a pretty wonderful world.