Most pop artists today promote singles that cater to the ears of the mainstream folks. As a result, we get to only hear basic, monotonous type of songs that are force-fed to us by the radio. However, if you dig well enough through their albums, you’ll find that there are actually gems that are waiting to be discovered.
These 16 unpopular songs from pop artists may as well be your new jam:
1. "Nobody" by Selena Gomez
“No kiss, no lips, no feel, no rush can keep me high. I swear no one can love me like you do.”
2. "Stay With You" by John Legend
“I'll stay with you through the ups and the downs. I'll stay with you when no one else is around. And when the dark clouds arrive, I will stay by your side. I know we'll be alright. I will stay with you.”
3. "Close to You" by Rihanna
“No, you don't need my protection. But I'm in love, can't blame me for checking.”
4. "Finesse" by Bruno Mars
“Fellas grab your ladies if your lady fine. Tell her she the one, she the one for life.
Ladies grab your fellas and let's do this right. If you're on one like me in mind.”
5. "Knew Better / Forever Boy" by Ariana Grande
“If you knew better. Boy, you would do better.”
6. "Unkiss Me" by Maroon 5
“If I wait here, if I see you, It won't matter. What's the point of this? We're in pieces because you're over us.”
7. "Sandcastles" by Beyonce
“And I know I promised that I couldn't stay. Every promise don't work out that way.”
8. "Loving Someone" by The 1975
“And I'm trying to progress, but instead of selling sex, and I think I should be loving someone.”
9. "By the Grace of God" by Katy Perry
“I know I am enough. Possible to be loved. It was not about me. Now I have to rise above.
10. "Fun" by Coldplay Feat. Tove Lo
“Don't say it was all a waste. Didn't we have fun?”
11. "Take It Back" by Ed Sheeran
“But more likely you find me in the back room of a dive bar with my mates having a pint of Mcdaid discussing records we made and every single second knowing that we'll never betray the way we were raised.”
12. "Golden Days" by Panic at the Disco
“Right now our future's certain. I won't let it fade away. Golden days, golden days.”
13. "All I Ask" by Adele
“I don't need your honesty. It's already in your eyes. And I'm sure my eyes they speak for me.”
14. "Adore You" by Miley Cyrus
“I'm scared. Oh, so scared. But when you're near me, I feel like I'm standing with an army of men armed with weapons.”
15. "I Was Made for Loving You" by Tori Kelly feat. Ed Sheeran
“All I know is, darling, I was made for loving you.”
16. "Purpose" by Justin Bieber
“And you bless me with the best gift that I've ever known. You give me purpose.”