The Lyrics Challenge Pop Edition tests a player’s knowledge of song lyrics.
Before you begin, follow the guidelines for playing games in the Game Strategy section here.
Then, choose the best method to play this game based on your show and how you’ll use the game.
The Lyrics Challenge Pop Edition
This game is fun for listeners to play along in the car. Plus, it’s a terrific way to connect a personality to the station’s format, engage listeners, and reinforce the music brand.
It also works as a complement to music features like some of these. Some personalities may want to make it a part of a music feature or special weekend programming.
The Lyrics Challenge Pop Edition is simply a series of lyrics-based questions. It’s distinctly different from the Lyrics Game because of how the questions are formulated, but you could mix in questions from this game with that feature and vice-versa.
Tips for Playing
Be sure the clues are easy enough for listeners to play along with or at least guess. It’s no fun if the lyrics are too obscure or the songs are unfamiliar. There’s nothing worse than a contestant that has no idea and can’t make a guess.
Consider making difficult questions multiple-choice, especially if playing with listeners.
Some shows play a clip of each song with the lyrics after revealing the correct answers to remind listeners who may not know the song just by title and artist. If you’re playing multiple rounds, this can get quite long.
Examples
Here are some examples of questions and answers:
Where does Justin Bieber like to get his peaches? Georgia.
What artist suggests you just Shake It Off? Taylor Swift
Ed Sheeran thinks the club is a great place to find a lover: True or False? False (Shape of You)
According to The Weeknd, when will he be able to fall asleep? When he feels your touch (Blinding Lights)
Who is having a birthday in 50 Cent’s In Da Club? Shorty.
What is Justin Timberlake bringing back? Sexy. Song: Sexy Back.
Katy Perry is hot but then happens to her? She’s Cold. Song: Hot N Cold
What has made Ed Sheeran fall in love with you? Your body. Song: Shape of You
How was Lady Gaga born? This way. Song: Born This Way
The Weeknd can’t feel his face? When? When he’s with you. Song: Can’t Feel My Face
Billie Eilish says duh, she’s the what guy? Bad. Song: Bad Guy
Ariana Grande is without you. How does that change her life? One less problem. Song: Problem
Does Justin Bieber’s mother like you? No, and she likes everyone. Song: Love Yourself
Bruno Mars he loves you just the way you are. Why? because you’re amazing. Song: Just The Way You Are
What is Beyonce expecting from her relationship? A ring. Song: Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
Where did Rihanna find love? A hopeless place. Song: We Found Love
Adele is sorry. Why? Setting fire to the rain. Song: Set Fire to the Rain
According to Taylor Swift, what is always fashionable? Style. Song: Style
Where will you meet Harry Styles? Hallway. Song: Adore You
Why was Doja Cat cancelled? For you. Song: Kiss Me More
Post Malone is spiraling down. How does he describe it? Circles the drain. Song: Circles
How does Shakira try to get your attention? Her hips. Song: Hips Don’t Lie
Your love is like a ______ to Kesha. Drug. Song: Your Love is My Drug
Katy Perry is so high tonight, she’s doing what? Walking on air. Song: Wide Awake
Lady Gaga demands you do one thing. What is it? Just dance. Song: Just Dance
What does Britney Spears want you to do to her one more time? Hit me. Song: One More Time
Who wants it that way? Backstreet Boys. Song: I Want It That Way
What is in Christina Aguilera’s bottle? Genie. Song: Genie In A Bottle
I you want to be a Spice Girls lover, what do you have to be first? Friend. Song: Wannabe
What kind of life is Ricky Martin living? livin’ la vida loca. Song: Livin’ La Vida Loca
What kind of girl is Aqua? Barbie Girl. Song: Barbie Girl
