We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us a song that's perfect from start to finish, and they did NOT disappoint! Here are the legendary results.
1. "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance
"'Welcome to the Black Parade' is truly an anthem for the ages."
2. "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
"There's nothing more perfect than 'I Will Always Love You.' Then again, Dolly Parton is a lyrical genius — her songs always tell stories."
3. "Toto" by Africa
"'Africa' by Toto is such a fun song. It always brings a smile to my face even though I don't understand it all lol."
4. "Someone Like You" by Adele
"So many of her songs are beautifully written, but this one perfectly captures that sad, but great moment when you are ready to let go and move on from heartbreak."
5. "Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hill
"The bridge brings me to tears even now, and I have been happily married for 10 years. It's raw, honest, and vulnerable."
6. "Redbone" by Childish Gambino
"'Redbone' by Childish Gambino is PURE ear gold."
7. "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley
"It's such a beautiful, emotional song and his voice is amazing!"
8. "Purple Rain" by Prince and The Revolution
9. "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
"'My Heart Will Go On' is AMAZING! Celine Dion's voice is powerful perfection, and the emotion she puts into the words when she performs it live is even better."
10. "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac
11. "All Too Well" by Taylor Swift
"This song is perfect from start to finish, especially the lyrics, 'And you call me up again just to break me like a promise, so casually cruel in the name of being honest.'"
12. "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M.
"I have loved many songs, but when it comes to choosing one favorite of all time, I always go for this one. There's just something about the melody and the lyrics that no other song has been able to beat for me, at least for now."
13. "Seasons of Love" from Rent
"It's a perfect song about life, loss, and friendship."
14. "Fix You" by Coldplay
"'Fix You' by Coldplay has a great build-up, a great climax, and a great message."
15. "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman
16. "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse
17. "Listen" by Beyoncé
"From start to finish, this song is absolute perfection! I sing it at the top of my lungs EVERY TIME!"
18. "Dancing Queen" by ABBA
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19. "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye
20. "Sign of the Times" by Harry Styles
"This song makes you feel things lyrically and the build-up to the end is just transcendent. Not to mention his gorgeous voice — it's all magical."
21. "Goodbye Earl" by Dixie Chicks
"It's an oldie, but it's such an empowering song about two best friends working together to take down an abusive husband."
22. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel
23. "You've Got a Friend" by Carole King
"Whenever I listen to 'You've Got A Friend," it feels like someone is giving me a warm hug. This song is my personal reminder that everything is going to be OK, especially when you have good people in your orbit. Carole King is the queen of writing perfect music!"
24. "Love on the Brain" by Rihanna
25. "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
26. "Satisfied" from Hamilton
"'Satisfied' sung by Renée Elise Goldsberry is PERFECT. From the rhythm to the lyrics, to the repetition of the word 'satisfied' that clearly leaves us unsatisfied. Who could ever top that?"
27. "Space Oddity" by David Bowie
28. "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder
"Nothing will EVER beat it."
29. "Both Sides, Now" (2000s version) by Joni Mitchell
30. "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley and the Wailers
"This song soothes my soul every time I listen to it."
31. And "Fallingwater" by Maggie Rogers
"'Fallingwater' has a solid beat throughout the song, incredible vocals, and beautiful lyrics. Seeing Maggie Rogers perform it live is an unreal experience!"
