Top 10 Carly Rae Jepsen Songs

#10: “This Kiss” (2012)

“Call Me Maybe” may have hogged every last drop of the spotlight on “Kiss,” but the third single from the album deserved far more than the scraps left behind. Bright, effervescent, and shamelessly glossy, “This Kiss” wraps itself around a chorus so polished it practically gleams. The production is sleek and radio-ready, dressing Carly Rae Jepsen’s warm vocals in layers of shimmering pop energy. Lyrically, it revels in the dizzy, untranslatable electricity of a new romance; the kind of feeling you can’t quite explain but absolutely cannot stop thinking about. Sugary enough to cause dental damage, it was an early indicator of the kind of euphoric, emotionally earnest pop music Jepsen would spend the rest of her career refining and elevating.

#9: “On Wires” (2026)

Carly Rae Jepsen’s eighth album, “Day and Night,” announced itself boldly with this lead single, and what an entrance it makes. Released in June 2026, it was written with Kyle Shearer and Nate Cyphert, with Shearer handling production and instruments. The song begins with a sprightly piano figure before expanding into a pop-rock arrangement, where the guitar distortion and layered production give the chorus a real lift. Jepsen sings about the precarious rush of early desire, comparing the emotional instability of a new connection to walking on wires. That combination of organic instrumentation, psychedelic touches and increasingly dramatic vocals makes the track feel unusually raw for her catalogue. It’s a promising glimpse of what her sound is evolving into.

#8: “Talking to Yourself” (2022)

The question of “does this person still think about me?” recurs often in Carly Rae Jepsen’s discography. But this song turned it into something surprisingly mature. The third single from “The Loneliest Time,” “Talking to Yourself” demonstrates exactly why Jepsen is so much more than a one-hit wonder. Its polished synths, propulsive rhythm and huge chorus make the uncertainty easy to dance through. Jepsen imagines an ex replaying their relationship in private, wondering whether she still occupies their thoughts. That tension between confidence and vulnerability is classic Carly, but the song feels more reflective than her early crush anthems. It’s a sophisticated breakup fantasy that sounds both wistful and ready for the dance floor.

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#7: “Western Wind” (2022)

Not every great Carly Rae Jepsen song arrives with fireworks. Sometimes the most powerful ones drift in quietly, like this warm, airy track, which served as the lead single from “The Loneliest Time.” Written in the shadow of grief and distance, “Western Wind” was inspired by the death of Jepsen’s grandmother during the COVID-19 pandemic, a loss made more devastating by travel restrictions that prevented her from returning home to be with family. That emotional weight settles softly into the song’s gentle production, making it feel intimate without being overwrought. Understated by design, it's a reminder that Jepsen's artistry extends well beyond dancefloor euphoria. Sometimes she writes something so tender and human that it quietly breaks your heart.

#6: “Call Me Maybe” (2011)

Yes, it was everywhere. Yes, you’ve heard it a thousand times. And yes, it absolutely belongs here, because overexposure can’t change the fact that this song is genuinely well-written. The 2012 global juggernaut became one of the best-selling singles of all time and remains Jepsen’s only Grammy-nominated song, which is a grave injustice, if you ask us. Its hook is relentlessly catchy, its lyrics capture the nerve-shredding vulnerability of liking someone you've barely met, and its bridge is a masterclass in pop construction. Jepsen co-wrote it with her longtime collaborators, and its staying power comes down to one thing: the hook still works. Say what you will about its ubiquity, but “Call Me Maybe” got massive for a very good reason.

#5: “Your Type” (2015)

She might be a beloved pop singer with an army of loyal fans behind her, but even Carly Rae Jepsen gets friendzoned sometimes. This song turns that sting into elegant synth-pop music. Co-produced by Rami Yacoub, who famously co-produced Britney Spears' “…Baby One More Time,” this “Emotion” standout pairs lovelorn angst with pulsing synths and a punchy, bombastic snare that makes the heartache feel almost exhilarating. In the lyrics, Jepsen swings between denial and raw confession, caught in that devastating loop of having unrequited feelings that she can't quite shake away. Notably, we never learn what type she actually is, only that she isn't his. And it is that ambiguity that makes the longing feel even more universal and real.

#4: “Emotion” (2015)

The title track of 2015’s “Emotion” is practically a mission statement for Carly Rae Jepsen’s most celebrated era. Written with Nate Campany, CJ Baran and Ben Romans, the song underlines its shimmering synth-pop with an abundance of tension. Jepsen isn’t simply describing attraction; she is fascinated by the physical and psychological charge of wanting someone and imagining what might happen if the feeling is mutual. The production keeps that tension alive, moving between sleek verses, a soaring chorus and a darker bridge. Released as a promotional single, it nevertheless captures the record’s emotional vocabulary perfectly. Warm, glossy and a little dangerous, it’s a sophisticated piece of pop songwriting that gets better with every single listen.

#3: “Want You in My Room” (2019)

There aren’t many pop artists who could sing “I want to do bad things to you” and make it sound so adorable. The sixth and final single from her 2019 album “Dedicated,” “Want You in My Room” is seduction wrapped in tenderness; a late-night confession that somehow manages to feel both daring and sweet. Jack Antonoff's vocoder work is a particular highlight, weaving through and duetting with Jepsen's airy vocals in a way that gives the production an almost dreamy, neon-lit quality. Lines like “I'll press you to the pages of my heart” soften the boldness just enough to make it irresistible. Think of it as the world’s most stylish 1am “you up?” text message.

#2: “Cut to the Feeling” (2017)

This song was written during the “Emotion” sessions, but Carly Rae Jepsen felt its cinematic, theatrical quality made it a better fit elsewhere. She eventually recorded it for the 2016 animated film “Ballerina.” Opening with a synth nod to Madonna, the song then explodes into a chorus so enormous it barely fits inside a single track, delivered with a pure exuberance that has drawn comparisons to Whitney Houston. The lyrics are about surrendering to desire without overthinking it, and the production mirrors that impulse. It may have missed out on an Oscar nomination, but it has claimed something arguably more meaningful: the rare distinction of being the song you’ll put on again the second it’s over, every single time.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

“Boy Problems” (2016)

Jepsen Turns Post-Breakup Chaos Into a Dance-Floor Shrug, With the Help of Sia

“Julien” (2019)

Jepsen Makes Being Haunted by an Old Flame Sound Absolutely Gorgeous

“LA Hallucinations” (2015)

A Glittery, Disorienting Look at Hollywood Excess, This Track Hits Like a Neon Fever Dream

“Shy Boy” (2023)

Playful and Sleek, “Shy Boy” Turns a Cheeky Flirtation Into Irresistible Disco-Pop

“Versailles” (2026)

Jepsen Perfectly Captures the Concept of Day & Night With This Unpredictable Track

#1: “Run Away with Me” (2015)

That saxophone opening changed lives. Within its first few seconds, “Run Away With Me” announces itself as something special, and then it just never lets it foot off the pedal. Lyrically, the song tells the tale of two people deciding to stop hesitating and disappear together, but sonically, Carly Rae Jepsen builds an otherworldly universe. The galloping rhythm, the soaring chorus, the way it makes every mundane moment feel charged with possibility; this is the kind of track that transcends genre and generation. Whether it's played at dawn or midnight, in a car or a bedroom, it sounds the same: timeless and entirely surrendered to feeling. That feeling might not exactly be love, but really, who cares?

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