“Stick Season”
https://genius.com/Noah-kahan-stick-season-lyrics
This song is Kahan’s number one most popular song with over 1,306,962,703 streams.
In my opinion, it is definitely overplayed but it is still a great song. It’s very catchy, making it easy to pick up the lyrics quickly.
This song is more literal; it is about the weird period of time between fall and winter, where there are dry sticks all over the place and it is cold. The days are shorter and the nights are also colder. This song is also a reflection on loneliness and introspection because it truly highlights the feeling of being trapped at home but also not wanting to leave since it’s the place you know the best.
I would rate this song a 7/10 because I think it is a very good song. It is well-written and has a great meaning behind it. However, it is very overplayed, so it has gotten boring and not as exciting to listen to.
“Dial Drunk”
This is his second top hit with over 392,491,820 streams.
In my opinion, it is a decent song, but like “Stick Season”, it is very overplayed, especially on the radio.
In general, this song is not my favorite, and in my opinion does not have the best vibes. The meaning behind this song is about how he got arrested for drunk driving and he didn’t know what to do so he called his ex.
The meaning behind this song is kind of personal to him. It tells the story of when he got arrested for drunk driving, he didn’t know what to do so he called his ex for help.
I would rate it a 6.5/10 because it is a good song and is catchy, but it’s just really overplayed and in general not my favorite vibe.
“Hurt Somebody”
https://genius.com/Noah-kahan-hurt-somebody-lyrics
This is his third biggest song with over 382,861,378 streams.
I don’t listen to this song very often, but when I do, I highly enjoy it. It has a good tempo and it is generally an upbeat song.
This song is about the fear of not being able to cut loose ends, even if it’s for the greater good. It is also about reflecting on having to hurt someone, but not wanting to do it because you still have strong feelings about them and still care for them.
I would rate it a 7/10 because it’s a good song, but not the kind of song that I like.
“Northern Attitude”
https://genius.com/Noah-kahan-northern-attitude-lyrics
This song is his fourth most-admired song with over 366,436,175 streams.
In my opinion, this song is one of his best ones. I like the beat because of how it slows down at some points, and then it gets loud. It switches up very often so it is exciting to listen to.
This song is inspired by Noah Kahan’s Vermont roots, the beauty of the region, and the fortitude that connects New Englanders to each other.
I would rate it an 8.5/10 because it is one of my favorite songs of his, and overall it has good vibes.
“You’re Gonna Go Far”
https://genius.com/Noah-kahan-youre-gonna-go-far-lyrics
His fifth most popular song is “You’re Gonna Go Far”, with over 278,295,459 streams.
This is one of my top songs; it is very enjoyable to listen to because it is kind of mellow. I really like the background music too and I think the lyrics are very meaningful.
This song is about telling a person they shouldn’t feel sad or guilty for leaving home, because they are going to go far in life and find what they enjoy in their life when they grow older.
I would rate this song a 9/10 because I like how it is kind of sad and mellow but also has a powerful meaning.
Noah Kahan’s top five most popular songs are definitely well known throughout the world and it shows by how many streams each song has. With “You’re Gonna Go Far” being my favorite out of these five, and “Dial Drunk” being my least favorite, Noah Kahan’s songs are filled with meaning and passion through his lyrics and beats. And he is, without a doubt, one of the most popular artists from 2024.
