Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 80 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Camptown Races" by Stephen Foster, United States Army Chorus
Nominated by: Retired (79) from Stevensville, PA, USA
Why: Camptown is just 3 miles from my childhood homme and was immortalized in song by Stephen Foster who lived another 20 miles from there/
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"Kabira (Encore)" by Pritam, Harshdeep Kaur, Arijit Singh
Nominated by: Homemaker (40) from Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Why: It was picturised in my hometown. And whenever I see this location I feel excited. The wedding scene in this reminds me about my wedding.
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"深圳湾" by 陈秋含
Nominated by: management (24) from Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Why: Beautiful melodies and heartfelt lyrics depict the scenery and cityscape of Shenzhen Bay, expressing nostalgia and love for the city of Shenzhen. The city's impression in the lyrics, the spirit of struggle, and the hometown sentiment easily remind one of Shenzhen as their hometown.
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"Camptown Ladies" by Stephen Foster, Frederick Urrey, John Van Buskirk
Nominated by: Retired (79) from Stevensville, PA, USA
Why: Camptown is a village just 3 miles from my childhood hometown.
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"Pashto Japani - Remix" by Sharafat Parwani
Nominated by: Retired (60) from Gurguri, Pakistan
Why: It’s so much romantic , , it’s remind me the mountains of my town and the simplicity of my town people sad song and I really love , it’s remind me of my town life and my wife listening it
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"深圳之歌" by 肖光平
Nominated by: Management (24) from Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Why: This song depicts the urban landscape and development of Shenzhen, expressing love and pride for the city. The lyrics mention the city's changes and fighting spirit, which can evoke deep feelings and fond memories of Shenzhen.
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"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Nominated by: Homemaker (58) from New London, MO, USA
Why: This song was our high school fight song played at every event. Every time I hear it now it takes me back to fond memories of my hometown .
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"Ako'y Pilipino" by Raul Sunico
Nominated by: Retired (61) from Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Why: I remind this song coz iam Filipino in blood in mind and in my heart I heard that song everytime I go to city hall in paranaque
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"Bachata En Fukuoka" by Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Nominated by: Teacher (29) from Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Why: The songs of Juan Luis Guerra and many other merengue songs remind me of my city, but they played this one a lot when I was little and I feel it's from here.
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"Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari" by Vishal-Shekhar, Sunidhi Chauhan, Arijit Singh, Neeti Mohan
Nominated by: Doctor (22) from Jammu
Why: It has my hometown name in it and depicts it culture as well in the song. Dresses are shown of kashmir
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"肱川あらし" by Natsuko Godai
Nominated by: financial services industry (33) from Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Why: It's precisely a song about the Hiji River in Ozu, singing about the red bridge of the Hiji River and the climatic phenomenon where strong winds blow due to temperature differences, which makes you think of nature and your hometown.
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"uMlando (feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna and Slade)" by 9umba, TOSS, Mdoovar, Lady Du, Sino Msolo, Sir Trill, Slade, Young Stunna
Nominated by: Graphic Designer (29) from Pretoria, South Africa
Why: This song just gets everyone going, I was just a crazy trend on TikTok. The artist himself is a local boy here, has family this side. The environment as well as the different locations the music video was shot are very iconic.
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"Joropo Bolivariano" by Armando Martínez
Nominated by: classroom teacher (38) from Apartadero, Cojedes, Venezuela
Why: Because it has the foot-tapping and swirling rhythm of my culture and uses words from my Llanero region.
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"Corsica" by Patrick Fiori, Patrick Bruel
Nominated by: None (40) from Bastia, France
Why: Talks about Corsica, sung in Corsican, reminds me of Corsica and my city.
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"Jerusalema (feat. Nomcebo Zikode)" by Master KG, Nomcebo Zikode
Nominated by: Carsalesmen (22) from Piketberg, South Africa
Why: It is a song that u heard everywhere when I was little.. When we went to partys or the pool we would hear it
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"نص سيطو مني ( احنا صحاب بلادنا )" by Essam Sasa
Nominated by: Employee in the Prison Authority (34) from Cairo, Egypt
Why: Because it expresses our lives and our personality in this country, and I love listening to this song.
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"Sesuatu Di Jogja" by Adhitia Sofyan
Nominated by: Guide (28) from Yogyakarta, Kota Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Why: There is a city name mentioned and the song lyrics are about longing for a place of residence. So it reminds one of a hometown that always wants to be visited.
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"Deus Gaúcho" by Grupo Rodeio
Nominated by: Teacher (56) from Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Why: Because it's a reference for us gauchos, it's part of our tradition, that's why our feeling for the music is very strong.
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"Yo Soy Del Mero Chihuahua" by José Manuel Jiménez
Nominated by: industrial engineer (54) from Chihuahua, Mexico
Why: because it talks about Chihuahua and what it means to be from Chihuahua and the pride of being from the great state of Chihuahua.
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"Huế thương" by Quang Lê
Nominated by: Government (64) from Hue, Hue City, Vietnam
Why: Because it talks about Hue, my hometown, with all its identities
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"Chal Dil Merey" by Ali Zafar
Nominated by: Veterinarian (40) from Dunyapur, Pakistan
Why: Because it's very close to my heart and determined me of my hometown always as lyrics are connected somewhat to old memories of hometown
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"故乡的云" by 费翔
Nominated by: Venture Capitalist (40) from Longyan City, Fujian Province, China
Why: Using sincere praise of the natural landscapes of 'clouds' and 'wind' in the hometown and the portrayal of a wanderer's homesickness, it expresses the deep familial affection connecting Chinese people worldwide and conveys the wanderer's yearning for the homeland, speaking the wish of countless wanderers hoping to return home.
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"La Pomeña" by Mercedes Sosa
Nominated by: Employee (57) from Salta, Argentina
Why: Because it is about Eulogia Tapia, a woman from La Poma, a beautiful town in my province
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"Olsztyn kocham" by Czerwony Tulipan
Nominated by: teacher (34) from Olsztyn, Poland
Why: Because it speaks directly about my city. And this song is literally played at every Olsztyn-related event. And it's because of the lyrics.
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"Fiso Place" by Bireli Lagrene Ensemble
Nominated by: assistance to elderly people (56) from Ourém, Portugal
Why: because it reminds me of the good guitarists from my hometown, the harmony and complicity between the two guitars
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"Cielito Lindo" by Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán
Nominated by: Administrative (26) from Comonfort, Gto., Mexico
Why: Because in truth the weather and the sky are quite good, quite clear, because the song talks about a beautiful sky like that of my city
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"Asaba amaka" by soundfillrecords
Nominated by: Student (20) from Asaba, Nigeria
Why: Asaba is a very fine place and Peaceful too, the song simply says come to Asaba, Asaba is fine
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"Have a nice day -4Key(原曲歌手:西野カナ)" by 歌っちゃ王
Nominated by: Full-time housewife (27) from Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Why: This song reminds me strongly of how I felt when I first started working. I was struggling with both work and love, neither of which were going well, and it brings back nostalgic feelings.
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"Desaku" by Koes Plus
Nominated by: Entrepreneur (50) from Salatiga, City of Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia
Why: There are many memories in this song that I have gone through in the city of Salatiga.
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"النشيد الوطني المصري" by Habiba Msika
Nominated by: Financial Manager (45) from Cairo, Egypt
Why: From the national heritage. It's my country's anthem and I am proud of it. I love it very much and it expresses my country, Egypt.
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"The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297 "L'inverno" (winter): I. Allegro non molto" by Antonio Vivaldi, Adrian Chandler, La Serenissima
Nominated by: Teacher (30) from Nelspruit, South Africa
Why: That was the way I coped in a very dysfunctional household. I played it on the piano.
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"Surabaya" by Koes Plus
Nominated by: Entrepreneur (32) from Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Why: Because the song makes Surabaya an icon or title of the song that depicts the story of the city of Surabaya which he visited.
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"Hop Hop Jivani" by Arkadi Dumikyan, Tigran Asatryan
Nominated by: Finance (45) from Yerevan, Armenia
Why: It takes present in Yerevan and is very lively and reminds me of all the memories I had in Yerevan.
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"起风了 - 旧版" by La Jiao
Nominated by: Architectural Designer (43) from Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
Why: Lajiao is from Zhoushan, so the song she sings can represent Zhoushan. I like this song and I also like Zhoushan. Zhoushan is a very beautiful city, and this song can really showcase the city of Zhoushan.
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"The National Anthem" by Radiohead
Nominated by: unemployed (62) from London, UK
Why: I have work agreements in London and pass by Buckingham Palace a lot
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"Santiano" by Hugues Aufray
Nominated by: Housekeeper (20) from Saint-Herblain, France
Why: It reminds me of my childhood by the sea and my father
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"Isele Ile Oluyole" by Adeolu Akisanya & His Rio Lindo Orchestra
Nominated by: Marketer (28) from Ibadan, Nigeria
Why: i LOVE IT AND IT REMINDS ME OF MY HOME TOWN. Its a cultural song. It resonates well with the characteristics of my hometown
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"Home for the Holidays" by J. Cole
Nominated by: Network engineer (23) from Aradhe, Nigeria
Why: It opens up some memories from when I used to visit, most especially my friends and family and our laughs and struggles
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"大儿歌（电视剧《故乡，别来无恙》挥别曲）" by 任素汐, 张弛
Nominated by: IT (41) from Beijing, Beijing City, China
Why: The melody of this song is very appealing to me, it sounds very pleasant, and the lyrics are also very attractive. When I hear this song, I can't help but think of my hometown.
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"Yeh Mausam Bheega Bheega Hai" by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
Nominated by: Housewife (40) from Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Why: This is the favourite song of my father ,we used to listen this song in our house and enjoy tea
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"I Still Call Australia Home" by Peter Allen
Nominated by: College Professor (58) from Adelaide SA, Australia
Why: It makes me feel nostalgic for my life back in my hometown. It makes me feel a sense of yearning to go back to the secure feeling of home.
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"通りゃんせ" by 合唱団 京都エコー
Nominated by: Work related to food and drink (34) from Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Why: When I listen to this song, it somehow feels like experiencing the atmosphere of Kyoto. Also, I often hear it in commercials in Kyoto.
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"Rennsteiglied" by Herbert Roth, sein Ensemble
Nominated by: In retirement (63) from Zeitz, Germany
Why: Thuringia is near my hometown; I often used to go there.
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"We'll Keep a Welcome" by Canoldir Male Choir
Nominated by: DISABLED (59) from Aberystwyth, UK
Why: ITS SUNG BY A MALE VOICE CHOIR AND IS RECOGNISE AS A WELSH GREAT SUNG FOR GENERATIONS THROUGHOUT WALES
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"Eny Ambanivohitra" by Zandry Gasy
Nominated by: Sociologist (25) from Antananarivo, Madagascar
Why: This song gives me nostalgia and shows the beauty of the rural world
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"Mi Tierra" by El Jeffrey
Nominated by: Education (27) from Barahona, Dominican Republic
Why: A song that tells you about a little God's land where you were born is a passion, it's a song that talks about the moments you lived in that environment.
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"Белая ночь" by Forum
Nominated by: architecture (41) from St. Petersburg, Russia
Why: In St. Petersburg, in the summer, there are white nights and it is very beautiful.
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"Coming Home" by Diddy - Dirty Money, Skylar Grey
Nominated by: Student (21) from Winneba, Ghana
Why: Because I feel happy coming home to meet my family and everyone
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"Akhasmak Ah" by Nancy Ajram
Nominated by: Manager (55) from Alexandria, Egypt
Why: Because I am a fan of Dalida and I love her very much, and I love my country.
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"Течёт река Волга" by Lyudmila Zykina
Nominated by: Accountant economist (37) from Yaroslavl, Russia
Why: My city is located on the Volga River and all life happens here
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"Mi Jaca" by Manolo Escobar
Nominated by: retired (57) from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Why: because it names my city, my horse gallops and cuts the wind when it passes through the port on the path to Jerez
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"Yeh Shaam Aur Tera Naam" by Alamgir
Nominated by: Freelancer (67) from Renala Khurd, Pakistan
Why: It is my favorite song from childhood and has very good poetry and voice.
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"ستة الصبح" by Hussain Aljassmi
Nominated by: Housewife (64) from Al Mahalah Al Kubra, El Mahalla El Kubra, Egypt
Why: Its lyrics are beautiful and its melody is cheerful, bringing happiness to the heart and soul.
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"Whatta Man" by Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue
Nominated by: Doesn't Work (45) from Grudziądz, Polska
Why: I always listen to it when I miss my city, it's a great song, the song reminds me of school time
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"夜上海 - Shanghai Night" by 周璇
Nominated by: Nurse (30) from Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Why: Very Shanghai style
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"Ghetto Boy" by Oliver Mtukudzi
Nominated by: Nurse (30) from Selibe Phikwe, Botswana
Why: In the song, Mtukudzi sings about his love for his home town and how it's so deep rooted in him that it didn't matter where he went the world.
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"Звезда по имени Солнце" by Kino
Nominated by: Builder (19) from Yekaterinburg, Russia
Why: because it was written by Viktor Tsoi, who was a wonderful person, respected and valued by everyone
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"Baraye" by Shervin Hajipour
Nominated by: Hotel reservation manager (31) from Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Why: Because of my support for the Mahsa Amini movement and the fact that the heart of every true Iranian surely beats for a free Iran.
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"Love Somebody" by Morgan Wallen
Nominated by: Teacher (36) from Ukrainka
Why: Childhood, comment, first love, warmth of home
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"雪の華" by Mika Nakashima
Nominated by: Full-time homemaker (66) from Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan
Why: After all, what I remember is the winter snow. On snowy days, the snow absorbs sound, creating a quiet stillness. I have memories of watching the snow continue to fall endlessly.
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"Quãng Ngãi ta về" by Kim Thoa
Nominated by: student (19) from Quang Ngai, Quang Ngai, Vietnam
Why: because it reminds me of my hometown, giving me a feeling of homesickness
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"Caribbean Queen (No More Love On the Run)" by Billy Ocean
Nominated by: Consultant (44) from Charlotte Amalie East, St. Thomas, USVI
Why: It was once a very popular song that mentions the Caribbean.
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"Malamatenia Logia - Remastered 2013" by Haralabos Garganourakis, Lakis Halkias, Tania Tsanaklidou, Yannis Markopoulos
Nominated by: none (45) from Athens, Greece
Why: because it is heavily referenced in the history and emotions of the residents in the last decades
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"Sarong Bangi (One Night)" by Noel Lorica
Nominated by: Factory Worker (37) from Daraga, Albay, Philippines
Why: It reminds of a night set up during night time in our hometown where we can hear different sounds of insects.
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"One Step Closer" by Linkin Park
Nominated by: cleaner (29) from Katowice, Poland
Why: A song from the past. I like to return to it sometimes.
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"Родной город" by Нервы
Nominated by: Courier. Freelancer (20) from Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
Why: The spirit of my city and its strength and courage are conveyed very accurately there.
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"Matrahak Bi Albi" by Majida El Roumi
Nominated by: Manager (30) from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Why: Its lyrics are beautiful, expressive, with many meanings, and the melody is beautiful.
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"Hanthaney" by Dhyan Hewage
Nominated by: Student (21) from Kegalle, Sri Lanka
Why: My hometown climate is wet. the climate is similar the visual song that they have used
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"Rossetto e caffè" by Sal Da Vinci
Nominated by: Human resources (34) from Vercelli, VC, Italy
Why: Because it is a happy, crazy, and rhythmic song in sound
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"Elán" by Elán
Nominated by: Architect (44) from Nitra, Slovakia
Why: I don't know, something in it connects with my birthplace. It's so intimate.
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"Chongqing" by His Head West
Nominated by: Java engineer (34) from Chongqing, Chongqing, China
Why: Because this song is very much like my hometown.
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"Stockholm i mitt hjärta" by Petter
Nominated by: Store assistant (30) from Stockholm, Sweden
Why: I like the melody and how it makes me feel, I like that about this melody, it's calm and deeply touching, love and joy.
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"Adana'nın Yolları Taştan" by Volkan Sönmez
Nominated by: Officer (32) from Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey
Why: It reflects us in every way, it has described the culture and heritage.
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"Город невест" by Kaspiyskiy Gruz
Nominated by: computer work (18) from Mykolaiv, Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine
Why: We have the most beautiful girls in Europe, and the city is called the city of brides.
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"Sur ma route" by Black M
Nominated by: Teacher (57) from Bansoa, Cameroon
Why: The path traveled there before finding myself where I am now
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"Hustler Musik" by Lil Wayne
Nominated by: Maintenance technician (35) from Gaborone, Botswana
Why: I see people everyday making ends meet,trying their best to put food on the table
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"به تار مویت" by شرافت پروانی
Nominated by: Trader (21) from Herat, Afghanistan
Why: Because I listened to it a lot in my own city and whenever I hear it, it reminds me.
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"Nessuno" by Mina
Nominated by: retired (67) from Cagliari, CA, Italy
Why: because it's the only way to move forward in the survey
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"محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی پیاری نعت" by نشيد, يا الله, القرآن الكريم
Nominated by: Farmer (25) from Pir Mahal, Pakistan
Why: I am not interested in songs and I never listen to them.
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"Alaloum - Remastered 2005" by Dakis
Nominated by: Freelancer (38) from Athens, Greece
Why: The corruption that politicians have and not only
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