50 New Year’s Eve Songs For New Year’s Eve Weddings
Updated on August 15, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
New Year’s Eve is the day to celebrate the end of a calendar year and also a day to celebrate the beginning and restart of a new year.
The day is celebrated on December 31st when the clock strikes midnight to become January 1st.
What better way to do so than with a list of the top New Year’s Eve songs?
The beginning of a new year is typically celebrated with fireworks, resolutions, and a kiss. The songs played reflect the same feelings and events.
Songs about fireworks, about having a party, and songs about hope are all great songs to celebrate a re-start of your life. Out with the old and in with the new.
Spotify New Year’s Eve Playlist
(New) New Year’s Eve Songs
- “Brand New Year” by Phil Vassar & Deana Carter (Country – 2022)
- The Motto (Tiësto’s New Year’s Eve VIP Mix) – Tiësto & Ava Max (Electronic – 2022)
- “Next Year” by Macklemore feat. Windser (Hip Hop – 2021)
- “New Year” by Ross Copperman (Pop – 2021)
- The Best Is Yet To Come (A Song For The New Year) – Ben Rector (Pop – 2021)
- “BANG!” by AJR (Alternative – 2021)
Trending New Year’s Eve Songs
- “Auld Lang Syne” by Mariah Carey (R&B – 2010)
- “Firework” by Katy Perry (Pop – 2010)
- “Raise Your Glass” by P!nk (Rock – 2010)
- “New Year’s Day” by U2 (Rock – 1983)
- “BANG!” by AJR (Alternative – 2021)
- “1999” by Prince (R&B – 1982)
- “Time of Our Lives” by Pitbull & Ne-Yo (Pop – 2014)
- “This Is the New Year” by A Great Big World (Pop – 2014)
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey (Rock – 1981)
- “The Motto (Tiësto’s New Year’s Eve VIP Mix)” by Tiësto & Ava Max (Electronic – 2022)
New Year’s Eve Songs List
Brand New Year – Phil Vassar & Deana Carter
Released in 2022 on the album Brand New Year
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Here’s to peace and love
to a brand new year
Next Year – Macklemore feat. Windser
Released in 2021 on the album Next Year
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Next year’s gonna be better than this’ causeNew Year’s Eve comin’ with a fresh kiss
New Year – Ross Copperman
Released in 2021 on the album New Year
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Come on and open your eyes and see what’s outside
There’s nothing to fear
It’s a new year
The Motto (Tiësto’s New Year’s Eve VIP Mix) – Tiësto & Ava Max
Released in 2021 on the album The Motto
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
That’s the motto
Drop a few bills and pop a few champagne bottles
Throwin’ that money like you just won the lotto
The Best Is Yet To Come (A Song For The New Year) – Ben Rector
Released in 2021 on the album The Best Is Yet To Come
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So raise up your glass here’s to brand new beginnings
And leave in the past all the things that are ending
Cause tomorrow will bring us a new morning sun
My friends, I believe that the best is yet to come
Champagne Night – Lady A
Released in 2020 on the album Ocean
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t need a crystal chandelier
To have a real good time
We’re drinkin’ beer on a champagne night
Champagne night
BANG! – AJR
Released in 2020 on the album Bang!
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m way too young to lie here forever
I’m way too old to try so whatever come hang (come hang)
Let’s go out with a bang
Bang! Bang! Bang!
thank u, next – Ariana Grande
Released in 2019 on the album thank u, next
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Say I’ve loved and I’ve lost
But that’s not what I see
So, look what I got
Look at what you taught me
And for that, I say
Thank you, next
Memories – Maroon 5
Released in 2019 on the album Jordi
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Toast to the ones that we lost on the way
‘Cause the drinks bring back all the memories
And the memories bring back, memories bring back you
Champagne – Lindsay Ell
Released in 2017 on the album The Project
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Got me like I’m droppin’ the mic
So natural, a diva, just call me Aretha for real
You make me feel like I’m the champagne
(Feels like) I’m the champagne
3 Minutes ‘Til New Years – Sia
Released in 2017 on the album Everyday Is Christmas
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
One, two, three, I want you, baby
I want you and we are gonna scream
Balloons to burst, it’s December 31st
In the New Year – The Walkmen
Released in 2016 on the album You & Me
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
How long will you stay with me
The snow is still falling
I’m almost home
I’ll see you in the new year
New Year’s Day – Bon Jovi
Released in 2016 on the album This House Is Not For Sale
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m saying seize the day
Come on, let’s live forever
It’s New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day – Pentatonix
Released in 2015 on the album Pentatonix
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Take me all the way
Hear me when I say
It’s time to celebrate
Like New Year’s Day
The Nights – Avicii
Released in 2014 on the album The Days / Nights (EP)
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
He said: “One day you’ll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember”
My father told me when I was just a child
“These are the nights that never die”
This Is the New Year – A Great Big World
Released in 2014 on the album Is There Anybody Out There?
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I would give the world to you
This is the new year
A new beginning
Time of Our Lives – Pitbull & Ne-Yo
Released in 2014 on the album Globalization
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Tonight I’ma lose my mind
Better get yours ’cause I’m gonna get mine
Party every night, like my last
Champagne Kisses – Jessie Ware
Released in 2014 on the album Tough Love
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
When there’s nothing left
Except you and this
Champagne kisses
Happy New Year – Ivor Game
Released in 2012 on the album Happy New Year
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I say Happy New Year
I think I’ll open a beer
I bet this one lasts half as long
But from the old one to the new one, bring it on
Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton
Released in 2011 on the album The Heist
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Tonight is the night, we’ll fight ’til it’s over
So we put our hands up
Like the ceiling can’t hold us
Countdown – Beyoncé
Released in 2011 on the album 4
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We be making love in five (I see you)
Still the one I do this four
I’m trying to make us three
From that two
He still the one
Auld Lang Syne – Mariah Carey
Released in 2010 on the album Merry Christmas II You, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet
For auld lang syne
New Year’s Eve – Snoop Dogg featuring Marty James
Released in 2010 on the album New Year’s Eve
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
My special lady
You’re one of a kind
And every time I see you shine
It’s like the lights of midnight
Firework – Katy Perry
Released in 2010 on the album Teenage Dream, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
‘Cause baby, you’re a firework
Come on, show ’em what you’re worth
Make ’em go, “Oh, oh, oh”
As you shoot across the sky
Raise Your Glass – P!nk
Released in 2010 on the album Greatest Hits… So Far!!!
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So raise your glass if you are wrong
In all the right ways
All my underdogs
We will never be never be, anything but loud
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Released in 2009 on the album The E.N.D.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I got a feeling
That tonight’s gonna be a good night
That tonight’s gonna be a good night
Welcome To The Future – Brad Paisley
Released in 2009 on the album American Saturday Night
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Look around, it’s all so clear
(Hey) Wherever we were goin’, well we’re here
(Hey) So many things I never thought I’d see
Happening right in front of me
Gonna Make It Through This Year – Great Lake Swimmers
Released in 2008 on the album Hands In Dirty Ground EP
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Guess I’ll leave it up to fate
It’s all I’ve got anyway
Gonna make it through this year
My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year) – Regina Spektor
Released in 2007 on the album My Dear Acquaintance [A Happy New Year]
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And a happy new year to all that is living
To all that is gentle, young, and forgiving
Raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year
Better Days – Goo Goo Dolls
Released in 2007 on the album Let Love In
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I wish everyone was loved tonight
And somehow stop this endless fight
Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days
Celtic New Year – Van Morrison
Released in 2005 on the album Magic Time
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ve made it very clear
I want you to come back home in the Celtic New Year
Celtic New Year
New Year’s Day – Charlie Robison
Released in 2004 on the album Good Times
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s ‘New Year’s Day’ here on the border
And it’s always been this way
I never do the things, I oughta
The New Year – Death Cab For Cutie
Released in 2003 on the album Transatlanticism, Genre: Indie Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
No more airplanes, or speed trains, or freeways
There’d be no distance that can hold us back
There’d be no distance that could hold us back
Nothin’ New for New Year – Harry Connick Jr.
Released in 2003 on the album Harry for the Holidays
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Nothin’ new for new year for me
All I wanted was an angel that I don’t expect to see
Nothin’ new for new year for me
One More Time – Daft Punk
Released in 2000 on the album Discovery
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
One more time, we’re gonna celebrate
Oh yeah, alright, don’t stop the dancing
Bye Bye Bye – *Nsync
Released in 2000 on the album No Strings Attached
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t want to be a fool for you
Just another player in your game for two
You may hate me but it ain’t no lie
Baby bye bye bye
Next Year – Foo Fighters
Released in 1999 on the album There Is Nothing Left to Lose
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Lighting the way we glide by
Catch me if I get too high
When I come down
I’ll be coming home next year
Will 2K – Will Smith feat. K-Ci
Released in 1999 on the album Willennium
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
What’s gonna happen?
Don’t nobody know
We’ll see when the clock gets to 12-0-0
11:59 (It’s January) – Scrawl
Released in 1998 on the album Nature Film
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Why complain
Drink a cup of kindness (yet)
And say goodbye to our regrets
Ooooh, it’s January
New Year’s Prayer – Jeff Buckley
Released in 1998 on the album Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel it as a waterfall
New Year’s Eve 1999 – Alabama
Released in 1996 on the album The Classic Christmas Album
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Then we’ll go home to our warn winter bed
And tuck in the kids with a kiss on the head
And sing one more chorus of Auld Lang Syne
New Year’s Eve 1999
It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) – R.E.M.
Released in 1987 on the album Document, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s the end of the world as we know it
It’s the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine
The Final Countdown – Europe
Released in 1986 on the album The Final Countdown
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We’re leaving ground (leaving ground)
Will things ever be the same again?
It’s the final countdown
The final countdown
New Year’s Day – U2
Released in 1983 on the album War, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I want to be with you
Be with you, night and day
Nothing changes on New Year’s Day
All Night Long (All Night) – Lionel Richie
Released in 1983 on the album Can’t Slow Down
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
People dancing all in the street
See the rhythm all in their feet
Life is good, wild and sweet
Let the music play on
1999 – Prince
Released in 1982 on the album 1999, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Say say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time
So tonight I’m gonna party like it’s nineteen ninety-nine
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Released in 1981 on the album Escape, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to that feelin’
Start Me Up – The Rolling Stones
Released in 1981 on the album Tattoo You
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ve been running hot
You got me wrecking gonna blow my top
If you start me up
If you start me up, I’ll never stop
Happy New Year – ABBA
Released in 1980 on the album Super Trouper
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Released in 1980 on the album Back in Black
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And you shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me all night long
And knocked me out, I said
You shook me all night long
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
Released in 1980 on the album Celebrate!
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Celebration
Let’s all celebrate and have a good time
Celebration
We gonna celebrate and have a good time
Funky New Year – Eagles
Released in 1978 on the album Please Come Home for Christmas / Funky New Year
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s gonna be a funky new year
Funky new year
Oh, ah, got to be a funky new year
It’s Just Another New Year’s Eve – Barry Manilow
Released in 1977 on the album Barry Manilow Live
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Tonight’s another chance to start again
It’s just another New Year’s Eve
Another night like all the rest
It’s just another New Year’s Eve
Rock and Roll All Nite – KISS
Released in 1975 on the album Dressed to Kill
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You keep on shoutin’, you keep on shoutin’
I wanna rock and roll all night and party every day
After Midnight – Eric Clapton
Released in 1970 on the album Eric Clapton
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
After midnight
We’re gonna let it all hang out
After midnight
We’re gonna chug-a-lug and shout
Joy To The World – Three Dog Night
Released in 1970 on the album Naturally, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Joy to the world
All the boys and girls, now
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
This Will Be Our Year – The Zombies
Released in 1968 on the album Odessey and Oracle
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I won’t forget the way you said
“Darling I love you”
You gave me faith to go on
Now we’re there and we’ve only just begun
This will be our year
New Year’s Resolution – Otis Redding and Carla Thomas
Released in 1967 on the album King & Queen
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Let’s try it again
Just you and me
And, baby, let’s see how happy honey, yeah
That we can be
And call it a New Year’s resolution
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve – Ella Fitzgerald
Released in 1960 on the album Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas, Genre: Jazz
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it’s exactly twelve o’clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year’s Eve?
Play songs containing celebrate in the lyrics.
Shout (Part 1 & 2) – The Isley Brothers
Released in 1959 on the album Shout!
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You know you make me wanna
(Shout-wooo) hey-yeah
(Shout-wooo) yeah-yeah-yeah
Happy New Year – Judy Garland
Released in 1957 on the album Alone
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I wish you a Happy New Year, darling
May your new love be bright and fair
I hope, he’ll do those special things for you
That I would do if I were there
Let’s Start The New Year Off Right – Bing Crosby
Released in 1947 on the album Merry Christmas, Genre: Vocal
The album Holiday Inn by Fred Astaire features this song too.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
When they dim the light
Let’s begin
Kissing the old year out
Kissing the New Year in
Waking Up in the New Year
New Year’s Day – Taylor Swift
Released in 1917 on the album Reputation
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t read the last page
But I stay when it’s hard, or it’s wrong, or we’re making mistakes
I want your midnights
But I’ll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year’s Day
Have a favorite New Year’s Eve song? Please share your song below in the comments!
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Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.