Top 10 Songs of 2014!

Before I begin, remember that this is a list of my personal top 10. This doesn’t reflect the actual popularity of any songs that are or aren’t on the list. It’s just my choice of the songs that interested me the most in 2014.

For this list, I’m going to be ranking the songs based on which ones have the most personal lasting power. That is, the ones that I feel like I’m going to be listening to for years to come.

With that said, onto the list!

10. I’m Happy Girl
Galaco – KagomeP

It was difficult to pick what should be #10 on the list. I have so many other songs that I loved that were also in competition for this spot, but this song won out for a few reasons. I love KagomeP’s style. His music is always sexy and dance-worthy, but this one feels a little cuter than some of his others. It also scores points for uniqueness, having Galaco as the vocal. You just don’t see her very often and it’s a shame. I hope that he’ll use her a little more because he made her sound really nice here.

09. 正弦のセレナーデ | The Serenade of Restriction
Hatsune Miku – okameP

While all of the other links on this list go to the original NND location of the songs, this one goes to YouTube. That’s because the original was deleted. I’m still not entirely sure why it was removed from NND. This song made it onto my list for a reason and I’m glad that I still have it because I think it’s absolutely breathtaking. I even went as far as to translate it. Its lyrics are just so delicate and loving. It always makes me feel something every time I listen to it.

08. REFLEXIVITY
Hatsune Miku – daniwellP

DaniwellP is one of my absolute favorite producers; certainly in my top 3 if not my #1. His songs are usually the catchy earworm variety, but they’re usually extremely cute. I wouldn’t say that this song is as “cute” as what he normally does. It has a cool, intense kind of feeling to it, especially with the video. It was a nice change from the usual, but it still maintains all of daniwell’s characteristic charm and appeal at the same time.

07. キマシタワー！ | Kimashitawa!
Hatsune Miku & Megurine Luka – satsuki ga tenkomori (さつき が てんこもり)

This song became the thing I always listen to when a new chapter of Tokyo Ghoul comes out, so I guess it has more personal value to me than anything else. It’s great for any scenario where you’re just EXCITED that something has happened. Of course, I love its original context, too; being excited that two girls look like they’re about to kiss or get involved.

06. Drag the ground
Hatsune Miku – Camellia

Okay, I guess I have to link to another one on YouTube. As far as I know, this song was never uploaded to NND because it was released as a single. This song always gets me pumped up. When I play handheld games, I prefer to keep the sound off and I listen to my own music, so whenever I started a wifi battle in Pokemon XY, this was what I listened to. I kind of consider it my own personal battle theme now.

05. オノマトペメガネ | Onomatopoeia Glasses
Hatsune Miku – nekobolo

The lyrics of this song blow my mind. It’s about something I’ve thought a lot about as a writer; the way that words can be deceiving. Essentially, each person will hear and perceive something differently because of the individual meanings they’ve placed upon words. At least, that’s the meaning I take away from this song. That aside, I find it so easy to fit myself into the somber atmosphere of the song. Every time I listen, I find myself feeling it.

04. by your side
Hatsune Miku – Ogawa Daiki/BabelP

Pure emotion – that’s what I get from this song. BabelP always has this incredible way of tuning Miku’s voice to make you really feel what she’s singing. There’s so much longing and desperation behind her voice. She knows that the relationship is messed up, but she can’t help but cling to the person she loves, hoping that she can still at least remain beside them. I subbed the song here, so you can enjoy it to its fullest.

To find out what made my top 3, follow me below the cut!