Singing in the shower has been proven to boost your mood and act as a stress reliever, but this might become a less appealing activity if you’re singing the same songs over and over.
Bathroom Deal, one of the UK’s leading bathroom suppliers, has released a unique analysis of shower playlists, revealing the top ten best tracks to sing in the shower.
Leveraging a Spotify Playlist Miner, Bathroom Deal researchers delved into the world of shower-themed playlists, analysing 995 public playlists with the keyword “shower,” encompassing a total of 217,350 tracks. The team also looked at each song’s tempo, melody, and ‘singability’.
According to the analysis, the top 10 songs to sing in the shower are:
| Ranking | Song Name | Artist |
| 1 | Stick Season | Noah Kahan |
| 2 | One Dance | Drake |
| 3 | Party In The U.S.A. | Miley Cyrus |
| 4 | Unwritten | Natasha Bedingfield |
| 5 | When I Was Your Man | Bruno Mars |
| 6 | Cruel Summer | Taylor Swift |
| 7 | Don’t Blame Me | Taylor Swift |
| 8 | Promiscuous | Nelly Furtado |
| 9 | Grenade | Bruno Mars |
| 10 | Rich Baby Daddy | Drake (feat. Sexyy Red & SZA) |
- Stick Season – Noah Kahan: This heartfelt ballad’s moderate tempo (112 bpm) and steady rhythm is perfect for belting out in the shower.
- One Dance – Drake: This dance-floor anthem, with its infectious beat at 103 bpm and tropical vibes, is one to get you singing and dancing in the shower.
- Party In The U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus: A classic party starter, this song’s upbeat tempo (128 bpm) and celebratory lyrics trigger positive emotional responses, even in the absence of a physical party.
- Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield: Made popular again this year by 2023 film ‘Anyone But You’, this empowering anthem, with its strong vocals and hopeful message, combined with a tempo of 126 bpm, creates an ideal soundscape for a sing-a-long shower session.
- When I Was Your Man – Bruno Mars: A soulful ballad with a smooth melody at 115 bpm, this song evokes a touch of nostalgia and is great for belting the lyrics in a dramatic environment. Think of the shower as rain and you’re practically in a music video.
- Cruel Summer – Taylor Swift: While the title suggests a potentially downbeat theme, this song’s catchy melody and driving beat at 114 bpm offer a surprisingly energetic shower experience, perfect for swifties to enjoy.
- Don’t Blame Me – Taylor Swift: Another Taylor Swift pick, this song’s dance-pop vibe and confident lyrics, along with its 120 bpm tempo, are perfect for a solo shower sing-a-long.
- Promiscuous – Nelly Furtado: Funky bass lines and a playful melody at a moderate tempo of 100 bpm contribute to the empowering and enjoyable atmosphere this song creates in the shower.
- Grenade – Bruno Mars: Bruno Mars makes a second appearance with another soulful track. The song’s strong vocals, powerful melody, and energetic 126 bpm tempo provide an opportunity for a powerful shower performance.
- Rich Baby Daddy (feat. Sexyy Red & SZA) Drake: A TikTok favourite, this song’s rhythm at 100 bpm and confident lyrics offer a cool and contemporary vibe to your shower experience.
Warren Kinloch, bathroom expert at Bathroom Deal, said on the study, “Showering is a great time to prioritise your mental health and wellbeing. It gives you 5 to 15 minutes of alone time for genuine self-care. It’s generally known that singing in the shower is a natural mood-booster, and it’s an easy activity to do, but if you’re stuck with what songs to pick, this list will give you a great starting point.”
