Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 33 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Why This Kolaveri Di? - The Soup of Love" by Anirudh Ravichander, Dhanush
Nominated by: Student (19) from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Why: This is a very popular song from my childhood and school days hence I have grown up listening to this song it was very popular among the citizens of my city and everyone hummed it and the roots of the movie the actor are from my city
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"Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus
Nominated by: Night manager (42) from Rochester, MN, USA
Why: It was a great town and now it’s not. My achy break heart reminds me of the love I use to have for the town.
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"世界に一つだけの花（SMAP）" by YASU
Nominated by: Not working (30) from Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Why: Because beautiful memories come back of singing this song as a farewell with all the students and teachers at the graduation ceremony of our local elementary school, and it’s moving.
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"Mellaga Tellarindoi" by Anurag Kulkarni, Ramya Behara, Mohana Bhogaraju
Nominated by: Freelancer (29) from Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
Why: This song is really reminds me hometown. Music brings back memories of events, people and places from our past . And it's a common experience. It often occurs as an involuntary memory. This song also one of the memorable song related to my home town. In that video song show the village related shots these shots are very memorable in mind. Village people working in agriculture, small seas, rain,etc.
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"Pakistan" by Milos Atanackovic
Nominated by: Manager in Medicine Company (49) from Abbottabad, Pakistan
Why: "Pakistan" by Milos is a vibrant tribute to the country's culture and resilience. Its uplifting melody and heartfelt lyrics evoke national pride, celebrating Pakistan's beauty, diversity, and spirit. The song resonates with anyone who loves their homeland, inspiring unity and hope through its powerful message and soulful composition
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"Ham Ke Thehre Ajnabi" by Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Nominated by: Full time job (44) from Gujrat, Pakistan
Why: Very good poetry. It feels in the heart. And definitely voice is very nice. I remember when i was doing a job out of my city. Whenever i came to hometown for some days. I was doing a job that much busy schedule. I used to return hometown after many months. Therefor i was so sad when cameback to hometown and family too.
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"天下(電視劇《大秦賦》主題曲)" by Tan Weiwei
Nominated by: Construction Engineer (30) from Yaodian, Shaanxi, China
Why: This song first describes the story of our region, depicting the tale of our ancient ancestors of the region who, through hard work, bravery, and intelligence, conquered the whole country. It makes me proud of our region.
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"Caught Up In The Country" by Rodney Atkins, The Fisk Jubilee Singers
Nominated by: homemaker (39) from Corunna, MI, USA
Why: makes me think of the farm I live on and my childhood. I still live in the home I grew up in. It talks about old dogs, fields, simple country life things that feel good
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"Yeh Sheher Hai" by Suzzan, Bali Brahmbhatt, Jolly Mukherjee
Nominated by: Chief executive officer (26) from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Why: The song reminds me the peace of my hometown so that song reminds me my hometown the songs word are here there is pasion here there is smoke here there is only love in the heart here friendship here life here enemies here wishes here also relief
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"北京歡迎你（08奧運會）" by 譚晶, 譚智元
Nominated by: Senior Manager (49) from Beijing, Beijing, China
Why: I really like the song, I also like the melody, I feel a lot for the lyrics, and it was the theme song of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, carrying the memories of many people.
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"Love at Home" by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square
Nominated by: Retired (65) from San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines
Why: I like to think of my hometown where our house is when i hear this song especially when my husband died and I had to leave home to work in the city where I worked 5 years til covid struck. I love to think that home is my beautiful place because that is where love is.
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"El Corocoro" by Hernán Marín
Nominated by: Student (21) from Cumana, Sucre, Venezuela
Why: Because it was made in my hometown, I was present during its composition
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"我阿姨也癢 花蓮版 (prod. by Lafin)" by HengJones大亨, BARDI
Nominated by: Salesperson (22) from Guangfu Township, Hualien, Taiwan
Why: Because it describes indigenous people and Hualien, very aptly and with the smell of home.
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"Barcelona - Remastered 2011 / Single Version" by Freddie Mercury, Montserrat Caballé
Nominated by: computer scientist (38) from Barcelona, Spain
Why: It's the song that will always remind me of my city and the one that made it famous worldwide because it was very popular in its day, and that's how many people got to know the city.
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"サライ" by Shinji Tanimura
Nominated by: Self-employed retail (38) from Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Why: Because I have listened to Sarai on TV since long ago, it's a nostalgic song, and though it's not a song of Osaka, it evokes a sense of longing that reminds me of Moriguchi.
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"采茶调" by 何冬保, 肖重珪
Nominated by: Work as a human resources manager in a car company (35) from Beijing, Beijing, China
Why: My hometown is the birthplace of tea-picking opera, and when I was young, I could see the older generation performing and rehearsing tea-picking opera.
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"Bienvenue à Mbouda" by Zar-c le puriste, Synnif
Nominated by: Office worker (42) from Mbouda, Cameroon
Why: Because it describes quite well everything that Mbouda is full of, the different villages, the characters, the different meals.
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"La Medicina" by Wilfrido Vargas
Nominated by: Graphic Designer (55) from Bogotá, Colombia
Why: Because when I was young, we used to go to many parties with my neighborhood friends, we were in a group, we were very close, there was no envy, no egos, we stayed together for a long time.
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"Busoga Enuma" by Captain Jinja
Nominated by: Administrative officer (27) from Iganga Municipality, Uganda
Why: It reminds me of my Kingdom of Busoga and it teaches me to love my tribe and my king , King Kyabazinga gabula William nadiophe the IV .
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"O Rio de Janeiro Continua Lindo" by MC Bocão, DJ Lucas Oliveira
Nominated by: IT Manager (30) from Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brazil
Why: Because despite all the difficulties Rio de Janeiro citizens go through, Rio de Janeiro remains beautiful and charming.
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"State Anthem of Negeri Sembilan" by Negeri Sembilan
Nominated by: Manager (26) from Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Why: because this song was sung every Monday when I was in school
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"Gối Gấm" by Phương Mỹ Chi, DTAP
Nominated by: Teacher (26) from Hue City, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Why: It has a strong central accent that reminds me of my hometown
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"Dar Kugumu" by Marioo
Nominated by: Pharmacist (26) from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Why: It explains about a man that went to the place to find himself but then due to the place overwhelming him he forgets to check up on the family so i the song he is apologizing for that
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"DREAM" by BABYMONSTER
Nominated by: Athletes (18) from Higuerote, Miranda, Venezuela
Why: Because the song talks about the dream of a person going through many challenges
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"Estamos de Fiesta Con Jesus" by Rosa Fernandez
Nominated by: Administrative Manager (59) from Golungo Alto, Angola
Why: This song reminds me of the songs sung in church honoring the figure of Jesus Christ
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"Burguesinha" by Seu Jorge
Nominated by: Lawyer (32) from São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Why: This song has a Brazilian vibe, it talks about a couple with very distinc economic and cultural backgrounds
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"Balik Kampung" by Dato' Sudirman
Nominated by: manager (30) from Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia
Why: a song that is always played during the journey back to the hometown
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"سورة الحشر" by القارئ عبدالمحسن الحارثي
Nominated by: Employee (26) from Giza, Omrania District, Egypt
Why: The best thing is with him because it comforts the heart, removes worry, brings joy to a person, and increases happiness.
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"La Farola Del Mar (Canción popular) - Remasterizado" by Mary Sánchez, Los Bandama
Nominated by: administrative (51) from La Orotava, Spain
Why: They sing it at popular festivals that are held every year.
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"Il a neigé sur Yesterday" by Marie Laforêt
Nominated by: Childcare assistant (58) from Le Mans, France
Why: Because there is very often bad weather, fog, snow, and not very cheerful people
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"Bahia Blues" by Dr Who Dat?, Jneiro Jarel
Nominated by: Administrative assistant (69) from Salvador, BA, Brazil
Why: A remarkable song that exalts the beauties of our city
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"Soñé - En Vivo" by Zoé
Nominated by: Manager (40) from Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Why: Because it reminds me that in the city your dreams can come true if you work hard enough and have the ability to keep going.
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"Boriken" by Camalion
Nominated by: Musician (46) from San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why: Patriotic and sublime, it contains the scents of the country
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