Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 55 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Home" by Phillip Phillips
Nominated by: IT manager (29) from Franklin Township, NJ, USA
Why: This song reminds me of my hometown because of its comforting and heartfelt lyrics about belonging and creating a sense of home wherever you are. It reflects the strong sense of community and familiarity I feel in Franklin Township. The song’s warm, acoustic vibe evokes memories of peaceful moments and the close connections I have with the people and places there.
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"Песня о Родине" by Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения, Владимир Бунчиков, Семён Дунаевский, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Хор ансамбля Центрального дома детей железнодорожников
Nominated by: STUDENT (21) from Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Why: The name of the song speaks for itself. Rostov is my homeland, the place where I was born and raised. This song reminds me of my childhood and parents.
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"En Mi Viejo San Juan" by Javier Solís
Nominated by: Disabled (44) from San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why: One afternoon I left for a strange nation because fate willed it, but my heart stayed by the sea in my old San Juan. This part is the nostalgia and patriotic feeling it produces in me!
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"Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver
Nominated by: Retired (73) from Beckley, WV, USA
Why: It just reminds me of growing up in West Virginia and the peaceful life that I led back in the 50's. After moving to Ohio, when things were rougn, I would take a trip on those country roads back to WV to talk with my father and to relax from the stress
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"คิดถึงบ้าน" by พงษ์เทพ กระโดนชำนาญ
Nominated by: Housekeeper (55) from Ban Pong, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi, Thailand
Why: I like almost every artist of folk music. There are many whom I admire, and Uncle Moo Pongthep is one of them. His songs are very touching, and his vocal style is unique.
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"Puthiya Vaanam" by T. M. Soundararajan
Nominated by: Senior Manager (58) from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Why: This song predicts that Coimbatore is a brand new city with Angels showering flowers and welcoming the seasons in a new way. The City is famous for Industries/factories wherein nearly 5 lakhs of people get jobs and blessed by God for their survival. People here are welcome here to work and enjoy their livelihood from any part of the Country with ease.
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"Take Me Home, Country Roads - Original Version" by John Denver
Nominated by: Retired (73) from Beckley, WV, USA
Why: It just reminds me of growing up in West Virginia and the peaceful life that I led back in the 50's. After moving to Ohio, when things were rougn, I would take a trip on those country roads back to WV to talk with my father and to relax from the stress
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"Deus e Eu no Sertão" by Victor & Leo
Nominated by: public servant (31) from Piedade dos Gerais, MG, Brazil
Why: this song reminds me of life in the countryside, where I grew up and lived until I was 20 years old
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"เพลงชาติไทย" by ประเทศไทย
Nominated by: Computer and Network Technician (63) from Bangkok, Thailand
Why: Because this song is the national song that every Thai person must know.
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"Strawberry Fields Forever - Remastered 2009" by The Beatles
Nominated by: Administrative Assistant (46) from Trindade, GO, Brazil
Why: Because the Beatles are part of my history. When I started listening, I was very young living in Trindade.
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"la luna enamorada" by Kali Uchis
Nominated by: Researcher (27) from Valença, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why: I listened to this song a lot in my city with my friends in some awesome moment, like watching to the full moon at night from a high and beautiful place, or watching the sun set from nature.
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"À Kinshasa (feat. Fally Ipupa)" by Ninho, Fally Ipupa
Nominated by: Student (21) from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why: It highlights the culture as well as the economic situation of my hometown, which is deplorable considering the poor management by its leaders
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"Ahodwo Las Vegas" by Shatta Wale, Kofi Jamar, Amerado, Ypee, Kweku Flick, King Paluta, Phrimpong, Phaize
Nominated by: Web developer (28) from Kumasi, Ghana
Why: It talks about Kumasi, where I come from. And it also portrays the life of a hustler and I see myself as a hustler
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"Huttidare Kannada" by Rajkumar, Hamsalekha
Nominated by: IT senior manager (31) from Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Why: Because on this I performed lot of dance in my childhood and our teacher would always say to respect our hometown no matter where to go or grow
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"Plaster" by Szpaku, Deemz
Nominated by: Student (24) from Toruń, Poland
Why: It allows me to relate to my life situation, it is my favorite song. The words of Szpaku who sings about life.
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"Hero - Live at The Cathedral of St. John The Divine (Remastered 2024)" by Mariah Carey
Nominated by: Software Developer (34) from Central Algiers, Algeria
Why: Because it was the first song I heard on the radio and for the calm music that reminds me of the nights I spent in my city.
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"El Sombrero Azul" by Salsa Clave
Nominated by: Administrator (36) from San Salvador, El Salvador
Why: Because it talks a lot about my city and describes us as Salvadorans, encouraging us to fight every day despite the adversities.
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"Vento No Litoral" by Legião Urbana
Nominated by: Retired (59) from Santos, SP, Brazil
Why: The lyrics have a part "In the afternoon I want to rest, reach the beach and see if the wind is still strong", which reminds me of my city.
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"You're On Your Own, Kid" by Taylor Swift
Nominated by: Student (20) from Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico
Why: The lyrics have verses that remind me of how my hometown makes me feel, especially the one 'I didn't choose this town, I dream of getting out'.
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"Me Nagaraya" by Mervin Perera
Nominated by: Housewife (58) from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Why: It reminds me my first love,and my beautiful school time.because i met him when i was schooling and he has sung this song for me
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"The Girl From Ipanema" by Antônio Carlos Jobim, Frank Sinatra
Nominated by: Researcher (27) from Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why: Because this song is all about the city, is like a postcard that talks about the beaches and the energy of the city.
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"Rule Britannia (Arr. John Perkins for Concert Band)" by Thomas Arne, Nil, The Central Band of The Royal British Legion, Captain David Cole
Nominated by: Retired (66) from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Why: I am a British expat so reminds me of home and whatever your background it is a rousing lively and emotional song - also if you actually listen to the words it is extremely patriotic and I guess it just sums up England - should be the national anthem if you ask me
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"Kampuang Nan Jauh Dimato" by Betharia Sonatha
Nominated by: Private Sector Employee (23) from Padang Panjang, Padang Panjang City, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Why: Because this song is a regional song that very much depicts my hometown, this song is surely known by everyone who comes from my hometown or who is of Minangkabau ethnicity.
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"Papiyon" by Warped, T Kimp Gee
Nominated by: Teacher of physics and chemistry (23) from Les Abymes, Guadeloupe
Why: It is a song that talks about my island and it is magnificent. It talks about politics, youth, and the beauty of the island.
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"Rule Britannia" by Thomas Arne, Della Jones, Royal Choral Society, BBC Concert Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth
Nominated by: Retired (66) from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Why: I am a British expat so reminds me of home and whatever your background it is a rousing lively and emotional song - also if you actually listen to the words it is extremely patriotic and I guess it just sums up England - should be the national anthem if you ask me
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"Preciosa" by Marc Anthony
Nominated by: sales analyst (48) from Carolina, Puerto Rico
Why: for how beautiful my island is, the beaches, mountains, historical sites.
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"Bakılı Balası" by Eyyub Yaqubov, Eldar Əzizli, Vaqif Muxtarov
Nominated by: Restaurant Chef (46) from Sumgayit, Azerbaijan
Why: i love both sumgayit and baku because they have the best people and living conditions and the instrumental of the song evokes the old baku aesthetic
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"We Are The Champions" by Queen
Nominated by: Manager (23) from Warsaw, Poland
Why: I have a sentiment for it from childhood – it reminds me of that carefree time when everything seemed simpler, and songs like 'We Are the Champions' were like an anthem of shared moments and small successes.
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"Les corons" by Pierre Bachelet
Nominated by: Unemployed (31) from Steenwerck, France
Why: It talks about my native department, some traditions, and the way of life of the people from the Nord. It is the only link that allows me to associate a song with my native village.
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"The 7th Sense" by NCT, NCT U
Nominated by: Property management (27) from Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Why: I always listened to it on the train going to and from college or part-time jobs. I think the relaxed tempo matches the atmosphere of my hometown.
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"Earth Song" by Michael Jackson
Nominated by: Sales manager (26) from Soroti, Uganda
Why: I have travelled all over Uganda and whenever I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes and makes me feel am home
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"屌絲男士 - Demo" by Ryan.B
Nominated by: IT Consultant (24) from Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Why: Very similar to the folk songs of my hometown, pleasant to hear, with a good rhythm!
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"Tanah Airku" by Felika Stephani
Nominated by: Supervisor (24) from Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia
Why: reminds me of the memories of my hometown and childhood, about the joy of playing football as a child
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"APT." by ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
Nominated by: Student (18) from Pattambi, Kerala, India
Why: Me and my hometown friends sing this song and danced pretty well in this song. We have practice for mime in our school arts so we just cancel our classes and going for the practice. And the whole day we just play like we don't have to study or practice we junt play this song on sound box and dance
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"Quê hương" by Trọng Tấn
Nominated by: Part-time (61) from Hue, Thua Thien-Hue, Vietnam
Why: Because it speaks of the deep and passionate love for one's homeland that stays profoundly in our hearts, reminding us always. The homeland is the sweet starfruit tree, an unforgettable song.
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"Chola Cuencana" by Benítez Valencia
Nominated by: Cashier (23) from Cuenca, Ecuador
Why: It is distinctive of my city, they play it at all national parties.
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"Georgia on My Mind - Original Master Recording" by Ray Charles
Nominated by: Communication (40) from Igede-Ekiti, Nigeria
Why: Ray Charles "Georgia version" reminds me of how I grew up with my siblings and ofcos, with my parents. Back then, we did everything, I mean everything together jointly.
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"A magni deh" by Papi Del Sol
Nominated by: Student (18) from Bamako, Mali
Why: Because in part of his song he expresses himself in Bambara, which is the most spoken language in Mali
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"Yo No Sé Mañana" by Luis Enrique
Nominated by: Teacher Assistant (25) from Managua, Nicaragua
Why: Luis Enrique is the most famous exponent of Nicaragua music. He is really respected in the salsa industry.
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"Driving Home for Christmas" by Chris Rea
Nominated by: Accountant (32) from Winsford, UK
Why: Chris Rea is Northern and even though I've moved away I still think of my hometown as 'home' especially when I hear this song
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"Bhibbek We Bghar" by Assi El Hallani
Nominated by: Housewife (27) from Tala, Madinet Tala, Tala, Menoufia, Egypt
Why: I love it a lot because I was always far from that city and I always longed to return.
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"北京歡迎你（08奧運會）" by 譚晶, 譚智元
Nominated by: IT (29) from Beijing, Beijing, China
Why: Incorporated Beijing's landmark scenery, capturing the unique charm and spirit of the city.
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"Karlar Düşer" by Akrep Nalan
Nominated by: Teacher (37) from Eskisehir, Turkey
Why: It's a cold place and this song describes it to me and it's a beautiful song
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"Dibatas Kota Ini" by Tommy J Pisa
Nominated by: Elementary School Teacher (29) from Purworejo, Purworejo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Why: Reminds me of sweet memories of my village, which had beautiful memories in its time.
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"Sokare" by Chinthy
Nominated by: Principal (59) from Hatton, Sri Lanka
Why: Because this song talks about the beautiful hills and flowing waterfalls in our village.
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"Memleketim" by Ayten Alpman
Nominated by: Construction (23) from Ankara, Turkey
Why: I like it because it talks about my homeland, that's the reason. About its air, water, stones, and soil.
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"Que Chula Es Puebla" by La Rondalla Tapatía
Nominated by: Sewing in general (58) from Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., México
Why: Geographically describes it and the women who inhabit this state.
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"Ebbe und Flut" by Magdeburg
Nominated by: Retiree (65) from Magdeburg, Germany
Why: It reminds me of my hometown and my childhood.
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"Adapazarı Çiftetellisi" by İsmail Kaçan
Nominated by: pattern designer (44) from Sakarya, Turkey
Why: It is played everywhere in Sakarya and is very popular. People enjoy it at their weddings, matches, or street events.
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"Ésta Es Mi Tierra" by Arturo "Zambo" Cavero, Oscar Avilés
Nominated by: Business administration (62) from Casma, Peru
Why: When you leave your homeland, you miss its customs, foods, cultural dances, nature, its people, kind, generous.
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"愛拼才會嬴" by 葉啟田
Nominated by: Engineer (52) from Fu Zhou, Fujian Province, China
Why: A song that fully embodies the spirit of hard work of the people of Fujian
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"Dan Birni" by Fati niger
Nominated by: Teaching (39) from Niamey, Niger
Why: Depict my city realistically and logically without evasion or disguise
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"Home Sweet Home" by Mötley Crüe
Nominated by: Designer (33) from Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Why: Because the song is about coming home. There is nothing specific about it that reminds me of my hometown. I don't have a song like that.
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"Aller retour" by Blaaz
Nominated by: Freight forwarder (26) from Cotonou, Benin
Why: Because it reminds me of college when I was rapping with my friends.
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"Paris, Paris, Paris" by Joséphine Baker
Nominated by: employee (24) from Paris, France
Why: very beautiful and moving, it reminds me of memories of friendships
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