A while ago we asked the BuzzFeed Community to share which "fun" songs were actually really dark, and they had a LOT to say. Here are a few songs you might want to give another listen:
Disclaimer: Many songs in this post mention heavy topics like violence, sexual abuse, drug use, and suicide. Reader discretion is advised.
1. "Lucky" by Britney Spears
2. "Ho Hey" by The Lumineers
3. "Waterfalls" by TLC
4. "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People
7. "My Sharona" by The Knack
8. "Speechless" by Lady Gaga
9. "Waving Through a Window" from Dear Evan Hansen
10. "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men
11. "Fernando" by ABBA
12. "Chandelier" by Sia
13. "It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)" by The 1975
14. "Under My Thumb" by The Rolling Stones
15. "Every Breath You Take" by The Police
16. "Cherry Wine" by Hozier
17. "99 Red Balloons" by Nena
18. "Semi-Charmed Life" by Third Eye Blind
19. "One Way or Another" by Blondie
20. "I Like It" by Enrique Iglesias
21. "We Are Young" by Fun. feat. Janelle Monáe
22. "Come on Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners
23. "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.