Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 108 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Meet Me In St. Louis" by Judy Garland
Nominated by: retired (74) from Bel-Ridge, MO, USA
Why: I grew up in st Louis county and enjoy all the song reminds me of. The song reminds me of the worlds fair in st Louis and the buildings and parks still there from that era.
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"Adiós Juventud" by Estudiantina Perú
Nominated by: Civil Engineer (26) from Montevideo, Department of Montevideo, Uruguay
Why: It's beautiful. It reminds me a lot of my youth in Uruguay. It talks about the carnival and that makes me nostalgic and happy.
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"Pulang (Rindu Dapur Mama)" by Justy Aldrin, Ernan J
Nominated by: student (23) from Kendari, Kendari City, South East Sulawesi, Indonesia
Why: I chose that song because it is very relatable to my life being far from my parents; every time I feel homesick, I definitely play that song to miss my hometown.
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"Small Town" by John Mellencamp
Nominated by: None (38) from Shoals, IN, USA
Why: Heard it all the time growing up and my town is a very small town plus John Mellencamp was born and raised in Seymour Indiana which is only an hr or so from my little town of Shoals.
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"Корабелы" by Joseph Kobzon
Nominated by: Internet commerce (53) from Mykolaiv, Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine
Why: Mykolaiv is a city of shipbuilders. This song has been playing in the city since my childhood and it's a part of me.
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"夜曲+竊愛 - Live" by Jay Chou
Nominated by: Agricultural production (32) from Taipei City, Taiwan
Why: Because it's a song by Jay Chou. Jay Chou is also from Taiwan, China. His songs are very pleasant to listen to, and I like them all very much.
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"NANA" by Joshua Baraka
Nominated by: Student (20) from Mbarara, Uganda
Why: It's about a girl and my girl leaves in mbarara so everytime am on the move its what plays, "when I see you its going down for sure"
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"Lloraras" by Oscar D'León
Nominated by: Risk Manager (58) from Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
Why: It reminds me of my childhood and adolescence in my neighborhood. The joy and festive atmosphere on weekends and playing ball games with my friends.
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"Sen o Warszawie - 1967" by Niemen
Nominated by: electronics technician (66) from Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland
Why: Not Warsaw of course, but a song about a city in general, and above all it reminds me of both the city and my childhood (I went away to technical school and then I would only come back for holidays, vacation, and holidays). We had a radio with a record player in the apartment, and my older brother would bring back these sound postcards, and this song stuck in my memory.
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"Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Guns N' Roses
Nominated by: General Management professional (32) from Delhi, India
Why: The song is aggressive and fast just like life in the city of Delhi. It also has a bit of nostalgic undertones which reminds me of time spent living in the city years ago.
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"Ghar Yaad Aata Hai Mujhe" by Sona Mohapatra, Ram Sampath
Nominated by: Accountant (24) from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Why: Because when I am often outside, I listen to this song and I remember my hometown, like the times I enjoyed with my friends and family, the fun times I spent in my hometown, and the places we visited.
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"Ego Mbute Special" by Onowu Ugonabo
Nominated by: Fashion designer (32) from Awgbu, Nigeria
Why: Because, firstly the song owner is from my hometown and the song itself it's s reminder not to rush things... That it is a gradual process... One step at a time...and People of Awgbu are known for this attribute
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"The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert
Nominated by: Stay at home mom (36) from Quesnel, BC, Canada
Why: Growing up in Quesnel as a kid were the best years of my life. The house my parents owned I lived in for 21 years and I miss it. I kiss the people and town. The small town feels. And the values that city has. It’s very sentimental to me
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"Daa Me Khost Dai (This is my Khost)" by Goodar Zazai
Nominated by: Shopkepper (23) from Khost, Afghanistan
Why: Because this song reflects the beauty, culture, and emotions of Khost. It always reminds me of my hometown and refreshes my love for my village and its people
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"Chogada (From "Loveyatri")" by Darshan Raval, Asees Kaur, Lijo George-Dj Chetas
Nominated by: Financial (41) from Himatnagar, Gujarat, India
Why: This song reminds me of my hometown because of its vibrant Garba beats and festive energy, which perfectly capture the spirit of Gujarat. Himatnagar comes alive during Navratri, with communities coming together to dance, celebrate, and honor traditions
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"Lagos Love Story" by Ayra Starr
Nominated by: Retail (44) from Lagos, Nigeria
Why: Whenever am away from Lagos and I hear this song, it makes me want to quickly finish up what am doing and head back to Lagos, because the song reminds me that I am missing the Lagos way of life
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"西安人的歌" by 程渤智, 范炜
Nominated by: Education (46) from China, Shaanxi, Xi'an
Why: This song has Xi'an's food, the character of the people of Xi'an, Xi'an's tourist attractions, etc., which make me think of my hometown.
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"Jynweythek" by Aphex Twin
Nominated by: Artist (24) from Frant, Tunbridge Wells, UK
Why: The tones of the song remind me of the area I lived in when I was a teenager, it was near woodland which I spent alot of time, it also captures the weather and light I remember
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"Welcome to Cape Town" by The Rockets
Nominated by: Financial Advisor (67) from Cape Town, South Africa
Why: It encaptulates everything about my culture and the city and the people by welcoming everyone to the city, to making new friends, our beaches, sunshine and vineyards and most importantly the great landmark Table Mountain
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"Забайкалье ты моё родное" by Николай Рябуха
Nominated by: Maternity leave (32) from Chita, Russia
Why: Because this song is about my city, I live in the longest long one, beyond Baikal in the glorious city of Chita
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"Terlalu Manis - Suka Suka Version" by Slank
Nominated by: private employee (36) from Sukabumi, Sukabumi City, West Java, Indonesia
Why: reminds me of when I was a child in my hometown, always cheerful and unforgettable
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"Antisocial" by TRUST
Nominated by: retired (65) from Argenteuil, France
Why: I had to put one, I didn't live in this city, I was born there, my parents lived there for a while then I lived in quite a few places without attachment or significant memories for any place. I had to mention a "song" so I'm noting this one which suits me and reminds me of some memories.
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"Himno del Real Madrid" by Conjunto Musical Deportivo
Nominated by: Architect (24) from Madrid, Spain
Why: We sang it a lot at home as we are all fans of Real Madrid, and it reminds me of when we went to the stadium to watch the games, one of the happiest moments of my childhood.
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"青葉城恋唄" by さとう宗幸
Nominated by: homemaker (55) from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Why: It is a song that was popular when I was a child, and the singer became famous for the first time as a local singer. It is still played at events like Tanabata.
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"Dear Mama" by 2Pac
Nominated by: Administration (22) from KwaMhlanga, South Africa
Why: Because we ysedbyo play the song s lot while growing up and it talks about "mama" and thats where my mother at,me and my mother used to sing the lyrics together while cleaning out home
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"Desaku" by Bandanaira
Nominated by: private employee (38) from Cirebon, Cirebon City, West Java, Indonesia
Why: because when I am in my hometown I often play this song and it reminds me of the last time I went to my hometown with my family
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"故乡的云 - Live" by 韩红
Nominated by: Telecommunications Technician (34) from Weinan, Shaanxi, China
Why: I really like the melody of this song, and the lyrics are very moving to me. In addition, the singer Han Hong has always been a favorite of mine, and her voice brings me into the mood of the song, making me feel as if I am in the middle of a wild place enjoying the peace and beauty of my hometown.
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"Let It Happen" by Tame Impala
Nominated by: self employed (19) from Sirajganj, Bangladesh
Why: the particular lyrics in this song "get the next ticket get the next train" i am in my home town and i wanna leave from here but i can't right now so i wait for the right moment and trains just passes by and i hope the next train will be mine
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"河内おとこ節" by Mitsuko Nakamura
Nominated by: IT services (56) from Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Why: A song that makes you feel like carrying a mikoshi at a festival in Osaka when you were a child.
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"Ore Shampanwala" by Sonia, Rajib
Nominated by: I am looking for job (34) from Chittagong, Bangladesh
Why: This song describes the natural beauty of chittagong. It talks about 'Shampan', which is local boat of Rangamati situated near Chittagong.
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"Ribs" by Lorde
Nominated by: freelancer (26) from Zherdevka, Tambov Oblast, Russia
Why: it reminds of feeling trapped in a small town with its slow, involved, unpleasant life for a teenage me.
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"Aïcha" by Khaled
Nominated by: Webdesigner (48) from Oran, Algeria
Why: First of all because it's a beautiful song. Next, the singer is from Oran. And finally, Aicha is my mother's name.
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"La máquina patinaba" by Mima
Nominated by: Unemployed (37) from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Why: Mention of the towns, and rhythm. The nostalgia of the influence of bomba and our ancestors in the music while integrating something more modern.
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"More Than My Hometown" by Morgan Wallen
Nominated by: Manager (60) from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Why: This is because I was born here - live here all my life - fully settled here - saw how the place has grown and proud of it
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"松花江上" by 殷秀梅, 程志
Nominated by: hotel manager (37) from Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Why: My parents really like this song, and it is often played at home, or when going to karaoke they often choose to sing this song, so whenever I hear it, I think of my parents.
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"CRF - Nouvelle École" by Yorssy
Nominated by: Cashier (19) from Orléans, France
Why: I chose this song because Yorssy is from Orleans and in his lyrics he mentions this city in relation to the CRF
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"The White Cliffs of Dover - 2016 Remaster" by Vera Lynn
Nominated by: Information technology (24) from Dover, UK
Why: The white cliffs of dover is such an amazing song that evokes images of iconic white cliffss of dover, a symbol of England and its strengh.
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"Sampa" by Caetano Veloso
Nominated by: Entrepreneur (59) from São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Why: Shows well what the center of São Paulo is like, talks about São João and Ipiranga avenue.
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"東京音頭" by Yukio Hashi, 三沢あけみ
Nominated by: Housewife (74) from Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Why: Because it always played at the summer festival, I remembered it, but I didn't particularly like it. Perhaps it's because the rhythm is good.
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"Royalty" by Egzod, Maestro Chives, Neoni
Nominated by: Student (21) from Ogbomosho, Nigeria
Why: It reminds me that I'm from a royal warrior race where we fight and conquered Ogbomosho
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"Волинь моя" by Валерій Судче
Nominated by: Teacher (35) from Rakyv Lis, Volyn region, Ukraine
Why: I love it very much, it symbolizes the beauty of my native land
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"Gana El Hawa" by Abdel Halim Hafez
Nominated by: I have my own business (61) from Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Why: Because this song reminds me of the trips we used to go on with the family, where my father loved this song and played it in the car during the trips.
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"Homegrown" by Zac Brown Band
Nominated by: lifeguard (20) from Edmonton, AB, Canada
Why: I related to the lyrics and i love zac brown. It makes me happy thinking about my hometown and all the people in it
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"Lượm" by Phương Mỹ Chi, DTAP
Nominated by: Teacher (43) from Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Why: It has a strong central accent that reminds me of my hometown and sounds very pleasant to the ear.
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"Rio 40 Graus (feat. Fausto Fawcett) - Medley" by Fernanda Abreu, Fausto Fawcett
Nominated by: Director of Information Technology (33) from Niterói, RJ, Brazil
Why: Because it talks about Rio de Janeiro, all the good and bad sides of Rio, the purgatory of beauty and chaos
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"Castle on the Hill" by Ed Sheeran
Nominated by: Healthcare professional (24) from Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Why: Because it is so nostalgic that I miss my hometown friends that I grew up with.
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"Omogusii" by Dircogmania
Nominated by: Marketing (47) from Kisii, Kenya
Why: It talks about the beauty of being a kisii,our culture and how to embrace it
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"Lahore Lahore Hai" by Ali Sheikh
Nominated by: Special education teacher (37) from Lahore, Pakistan
Why: Because it represents the superiority of my home town because in this song all the distinguishing facilities and foods of Lahore are mentioned
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"Moscow Never Sleeps" by DJ SMASH
Nominated by: Manager (57) from Moscow, Russia
Why: This song is lively and reflects the rhythm of the city, distracts from problems, and lifts the mood
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"El Baile de los Que Sobrán" by Los Prisioneros
Nominated by: Lawyer (24) from Villa Alemana, Chile
Why: Because in the year 2019, Chile faced a social uprising and they marched with that song.
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"Lagdi Lahore Di (From "Street Dancer 3D")" by Guru Randhawa, Tulsi Kumar
Nominated by: private job (41) from Lahore, Pakistan
Why: This song represents the love for Lahore and its life, and it tells people about the pride and beauty of Lahore.
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"1000 Dreams" by Miss Kittin, The Hacker
Nominated by: Artist (37) from Kyiv, Ukraine
Why: It accompanied many pleasant events, I had it with my friends, and it's a bit nostalgic.
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"Arbolito de Navidad" by La Sonora Dinamita, Carlos Piña
Nominated by: software developer (34) from Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Why: because my mom always played this song at Christmas and it reminds me of family togetherness and delicious food in this season
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"Fatoumata" by Bembeya Jazz National
Nominated by: Agriculture (56) from Dédougou, Burkina Faso
Why: My aunt was married to it. That's what was always listened to at home and I ended up liking it.
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"Lead Me Lord" by Gary Valenciano
Nominated by: Retired (48) from Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines
Why: The song reminds me of the blessings like buying my first house and first car in this city.
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"Hào Khí Việt Nam" by Phan Đinh Tùng
Nominated by: student (20) from Việt Trì, Phú Thọ, Việt Nam
Why: because it carries great significance in terms of national spirit and pride in being Vietnamese people
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"Ben Bir Göçmen Kızı Gördüm" by Tuğçe Akçay
Nominated by: Freelance Profession Freelance Network E-Commerce (56) from Balıkesir, Turkey
Why: Because I am a migrant girl, I love this song very much as our ancestors lived along the Danube and this song describes that geography, and it is also a song I love very much.
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"Where Are You Going" by Dave Matthews Band
Nominated by: Waitrees (29) from Malyn, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine
Why: I haven’t been home for 3 years,this song is nostalgic . I imagine myself in the plane going home
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"Na bwé nè" by Lapiro De Mbanga
Nominated by: CEO of a company (55) from Kumba, Cameroon
Why: This song reminds me of the language spoken in that city as well as the habits of the inhabitants.
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"(IL Est 5 Heures) Paris S'éveille" by An Pierlé
Nominated by: None (49) from Reims, France
Why: My city is close to Paris and resembles a small Paris, it looks like a district
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"Hometown Glory" by Adele
Nominated by: Sales manager (65) from Islamabad, Pakistan
Why: Because whenever I just listen to the song that song makes me think about my hometown. I like in the city when the air is so thick and opaque. Because Islamabad is the city which is opaque
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"Piego Hela" by André Marie Tala
Nominated by: Accounting Assistant (31) from Foumbot, Cameroon
Why: it's a song that lulled my childhood, my mother played this song on the weekends and we danced to its rhythm
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"Alegria, Alegria - Remastered 2006" by Caetano Veloso
Nominated by: Retired (60) from São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Why: It is the face of São Paulo, a land in expansion, with many people, a land of progress, and of solitude too.
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"Bennie And The Jets - Remastered 2014" by Elton John
Nominated by: Analyst (34) from Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Why: Because it feels like so many memories everytime I play that music it feels my mind like I'm in the metro manila
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"Heri Çorumlu musun" by Başkentli Resul
Nominated by: Computer engineer (32) from Çorum, Çorum Merkez/Çorum, Turkey
Why: Because it is related to Çorum. A word unique to the Çorum region, like Heri, is used.
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"23 Decembre - 2008 Digital Remaster" by Beau Dommage
Nominated by: Veterinary Assistant (23) from Montreal, QC, Canada
Why: It represents well the Québécois culture and the love of family during the festive season.
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"Party In The U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus
Nominated by: Accounting (25) from Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Why: Because it reminds me of how my friends usually invites me to party but I always refused
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"স্বপ্ন যাবে বাড়ী | Shopno Jabe Bari" by Grameenphone
Nominated by: Housewife (28) from Gazipur, Bangladesh
Why: When I hear this song, I remember my hometown. I want to go to my hometown. I remember the way home.
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"Város" by Bloose Broavaz, Tibbah, TKYD
Nominated by: Operator (26) from Bonyhád, Hungary
Why: Night lights, Cars, Stops, Public transportation. I often go out at night.
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"Baby" by Justin Bieber, Ludacris
Nominated by: Student (22) from Kabul, Afghanistan
Why: Because it shows the love I have for my hometown and that I want to help it grow into something.
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"Can Azerbaycan" by Şemistan Elizamanlı
Nominated by: Student (19) from Azerbaijan
Why: Because the song lyrics remind me of my homeland, which makes me happy
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"Моя Одесса" by Mikhail Shufutinsky
Nominated by: Telecommunications engineer (41) from Odessa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine
Why: This song very well and warmly describes my hometown. The best song about Odessa.
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"Sailor Song" by Gigi Perez
Nominated by: Welder (28) from Luleå, Sweden
Why: Luleå is a coastal city, about love that reminds of first love when you were little haha
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"Punsanda Paaya Moratuwa" by Saman De Silva
Nominated by: Apparel (29) from Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Why: It includes the name Moratuwa and it is a very entertaining song as well.
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"柳ヶ瀬ブルース" by 美川憲一
Nominated by: part-time job (60) from Japan, Gifu, Hashima City
Why: It has no meaning. This is the only song that reminds me of Gifu Prefecture, so it's not that I like it, but it is famous as a region or name.
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"In the End" by Linkin Park
Nominated by: freelancer (38) from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Why: "There’s a weird battle with hopelessness and the ephemeral nature of time and our lives that the song is really about,” Mike told Rock Sound in 2020. “What’s so odd about the song is its almost talking about these things and saying ‘I don’t have any answers’. Because usually a song isn’t about having no answers right? It just kind of runs itself around in a circle lyrically. And especially as a young person that’s just how I felt, that’s how we all felt, we just didn’t know what to make of things. In a sense that’s still what goes on today, it’s a timeless and universal thing."
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"Maledetta primavera" by Loretta Goggi
Nominated by: business owner (53) from Pordenone, Italy
Why: it was a hit from when I was young and it reminds me of my childhood friendships
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"Guld och gröna skogar" by Hasse Andersson
Nominated by: Head of Sales (28) from Förslöv, Sweden
Why: Hasse comes from my hometown. That makes one associate it as home.
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"Home" by Daughtry
Nominated by: manager (44) from Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Why: because when this song came out i was studying abroad and since then it always remind me of home when i heard it.
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"Joselito Decembrino: Las Gotereras / Botellita de Ron / Por Una Cerveza" by Los 50 De Joselito, Gustavo Quintero, Rodolfo Aicardi, Pastor Lopez
Nominated by: Financial manager (26) from Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Why: It caused me a lot of emotion to cry because it brings back memories of my childhood and when I was younger
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"Algeria" by Zedk, Sofiane Mouhoun, Zako
Nominated by: Accountant (23) from Skikda, Algeria
Why: In my country and my city, I love my country very much and I only feel belonging to Algeria.
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"In My Place" by Coldplay
Nominated by: Engineer (33) from Curitiba, State of Paraná, Brazil
Why: I have special moments lived in the city with a person with this soundtrack.
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"Me Sabe a Perú" by Grupo Niche
Nominated by: Independent (30) from Lima, Peru
Why: I think it defines the main qualities of the capital of my country, such as its culture, its beauty, and its gastronomy.
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"Воины света" by Lyapis Trubetskoy
Nominated by: Architect (24) from Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Why: I listened to it constantly in my hometown, it brings back many memories
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"Smile Jamaica" by Chronixx
Nominated by: Customer service representative (29) from Kingston, Jamaica
Why: It speaks about the beautiful island and some of our achievements
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"Hijos del Cañaveral" by Residente
Nominated by: Travel Agent (24) from Aguada, Puerto Rico
Why: This song reminds me of my grandfather and all his hardwork to help his kids in the future
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"Chodź, pomaluj mój świat" by 2 + 1
Nominated by: Retiree (69) from Wąbrzeźno, Poland
Why: Because it reminds me of my city, back then the world was so wonderful, the color yellow and blue and rainbow.
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"All My Life" by Falling In Reverse, Jelly Roll
Nominated by: Computer Scientist (22) from Recco, Genoa, Italy
Why: Because I've spent so much time on it my whole life. It reminds me of my past, when I was still innocent and small.
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"Kipepeo" by Nadia Mukami, Bruce Melodie
Nominated by: Accountant (36) from Nairobi, Kenya
Why: It reminds me of how love conquers it all and the importance of a family
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"اغنية شاوية قصبة قصب يالقصاب" by Studio Stf
Nominated by: Writer (20) from Central Algiers, Algeria
Why: We dance to it at parties and weddings with my relatives and friends.
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"Hurt" by Johnny Cash
Nominated by: courier (26) from Făgăraș, Romania
Why: The suffering in the song reminds me of unpleasant experiences from my hometown
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"Homenaje a Billo - En Vivo" by Free Cover Venezuela, C4 Trío, Rafael "Pollo" Brito, Alejandro Neg Barrera, Daniel Chompa Bracho, Edwin Pulgar
Nominated by: Driver (57) from Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela
Why: For the description it gives of the city and its waltz style
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"熱河" by 李志
Nominated by: Accountant (34) from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Why: TV dramas I've watched since childhood always give me a warm and happy feeling from when I was a child.
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"STAY (with Justin Bieber)" by The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber
Nominated by: Police office (25) from New York, New York, United States
Why: I heard it for the first time from a person who was standing on the road, and I fell in love with it. It's so rhythmic.
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"Dos Oruguitas" by Sebastian Yatra
Nominated by: Salesperson (18) from Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Why: It represents displacement and guerrilla warfare, it talks about how even in this chaos you can feel love and the hope of experiencing a miracle.
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"Bienvenue à Ouaga" by Amzy
Nominated by: Unemployed (27) from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Why: This song describes all of Ouagadougou. The daily life of everyone.
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"父亲的草原母亲的河" by 降央卓玛
Nominated by: Securities Practitioner (25) from Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Why: A song about the grassland landscape of my hometown
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"Ojitos Lindos" by Bad Bunny, Bomba Estéreo
Nominated by: Clerk (27) from Munich, Germany
Why: Because we have a very large Latin American community in the city and the song is very relevant in this context.
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"Coat Of Many Colors" by Sierra Ferrell
Nominated by: Self employed (35) from Cape Coast, Ghana
Why: The lyrics of the song tell a lot about how I started.
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"Tuzonabica" by MB DATA, Dj Philbyte
Nominated by: Footballer (21) from Bujumbura, Burundi
Why: The song gives a good message to people who are hustling the message is to ignore what people talk about you in negative ways
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"Yanna Rata Wate" by Desmond De Silva
Nominated by: Software Eegieer Intern (30) from Galle, Sri Lanka
Why: Because Galle is a historically and culturally very important city.
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"It Girl" by Jason Derulo
Nominated by: Surgical Technologist (21) from Balingen, Germany
Why: It was my favorite song when I was little and I always listened to it then
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"Meraviglioso" by Negramaro
Nominated by: Assistance (49) from Turin, TO, Italy
Why: My city was working class, poor, and we were still happy
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"Василина" by DZIDZIO, Іван Попович
Nominated by: warehouse, factory work (38) from Mukachevo, Transcarpathian region, Ukraine
Why: memorable after the concert, often sung at holidays, various performers,
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"Remember Me (Dúo)" by Miguel, Natalia Lafourcade
Nominated by: Technician (25) from Anantnag
Why: This song makes me think of home, whenever I'm away. The lyrics remind me that home is always close to heart.
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"Hamro Nepalma" by Neetesh Jung Kunwar
Nominated by: Student (20) from Kathmandu, Nepal
Why: Because it tells about the citizen who misses his home country when he is aboard he is working in another country to earn money and misses his family and country because it is hard living abroad
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"Noi suntem români" by Nicolae Furdui Iancu
Nominated by: Professional driver (34) from Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Romania
Why: because the region is a historic place and is named after a certain historical region in Romania, so there is a clear connection
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"Lassana Lokeka Ipadeela" by H.R. Jothipala
Nominated by: Graphic Designer (43) from Mawanella, Sri Lanka
Why: A heroic figure who stood up for the poor. He was born in our village.
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