Top Ten Songs I Wish Were Hits in 2022

 For as much great music as this year was kind enough to give us, there were still plenty of songs that I really wish had become hits, but unfortunately missed out. So, I decided to honor them with this list.

Eligibility rules are a bit different, so please bear with me. First off, a song cannot make it if it was eligible for my Top Ten Best Hit Songs of 2022 list, as those songs already had a chance. A song can, however, make this list if it:

• Charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 2022 Billboard chart year and was released as a single

• Charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 2022 Billboard chart year and charted for at least ten weeks

• Made the Billboard Year End Global 200 chart for 2022

Also, the song cannot be currently charting on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, because those songs still have a chance to reach eligibility for my Top Ten Best Hit Songs of 2023 list next year. If a currently charting song misses that eligibility window, it will be eligible for next year's edition of this list. Now, let’s get into this.

Number 10

In my Top Ten Best Hit Songs of 2022 list, I went into detail on two of my favorite tracks from Bad Bunny's album, Un Verano Sin Ti. I stand by my opinions on both "Tití Me Preguntó" and "Ojitos Lindos", but those were far from the only songs on that album that I returned to frequently throughout the year. Of course, other hits from that album like "Moscow Mule" and "Efecto" clicked for me too, but there were some other songs on there that weren't hits, but honestly deserved to be. Case in point, there's this.

#10: “Un Ratito” by Bad Bunny

I went back and forth on which Bad Bunny song to include for this list. For the longest time, I was going to put his collaboration with Tony Dize, "La Corriente", on here instead. And for the record, that song does still slap pretty hard and I do still like it a lot. That being said, during the last few months of the year, it was actually "Un Ratito" that really snuck up on me and won this spot in the end.

If you want the short answer for why I like this song so much, it's the vibe. This song just has such a relaxed, hazy feel to it that I absolutely love. The muted melody mixed with the reggaeton percussion which is just pronounced enough to leave an impact without overpowering the mix really clicked with me. It's not an especially complicated instrumental, but man, it nails the vibe it's going for absolutely perfectly. And of course, Bad Bunny fits into this vibe really well, too. He's absolutely in his comfort zone on a track like this, but he can switch up his flow and jump between his higher and lower registers in a way that complements the beat really nicely. This song just has a really nice feel to it, especially when listening to it at night. Seriously, I put this on not too long ago in the car while it was nighttime, and this song just worked so well in that context.

Of course, there are also the lyrics. Now, again, I'm a native English speaker who doesn't speak much of any Spanish, so I'm stuck going off of Genius Lyrics' translations, but here's what I've got. This song's title translates to "A Little While", and he's saying that all of his relationships last only a little while because his lifestyle requires that he jump from woman to woman with no intention of building a stable relationship. It's very much a continuation of the latter half of "Tití Me Preguntó", which precedes this song on the album's track list. And yeah, it feels like the come-down that would come after realizing that your lifestyle has prevented you from finding real love and maybe you're just doomed to these disposable flings for the rest of your life. I especially like that little post chorus, where he just goes, "I guess I was born to be alone", almost as if he's come to terms with this lifestyle, and the way that line just echoes on into the song's instrumental outro as you're left to soak in the melancholy really does connect for me.

So yeah, unsurprisingly, Bad Bunny knocked another track out of the park. I'm looking forward to seeing where he goes from here, but as long as the quality's as consistent as it was on this album, then I'm definitely excited for new music, whenever that may come.

Number 9

Okay, so one thing you're going to have to understand is that I am a teenager who grew up in the early to mid-2010s. As such, I've developed a real fondness for propulsive pop music with upbeat and catchy melodies. This sort of music was everywhere when I was younger, so naturally I'm going to be drawn to music that sounds like that. Why am I bringing this up? Well, that's because that was the main reason why I found myself enjoying this particular song so much.

#9: “When You’re Gone” by Shawn Mendes

Throughout Shawn Mendes' years in the mainstream pop scene, I have realized that there is one sound that he is indisputably, unequivocally good at: making upbeat pop rock songs. Seriously, I look back on the songs of his that have worked the best for me, and we have songs like "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" and "If I Can't Have You", both of which have a very propulsive instrumental and some really great melodies that stick in your brain and never leave. Is it very clearly radio pop? Yes, no doubt about that. However, it's the kind of radio pop that I'm more than happy to have around because it sounds good. And yeah, "When You're Gone" is among these songs as being one of my favorites of his.

I might as well quickly go over the lyrical content here. It's a breakup song, specifically about how he's been trying to get over his ex but just can't seem to. Yeah, it's very much standard breakup song fodder. I'm not all that invested in celebrity relationships, so this song's lyrics were not exactly the main reason why I like this. What actually did stick for me, as I'm sure you might have guessed, was just how damn catchy this song is.

The song starts off with a simple guitar line without much there to support it, but once that support does come in, namely the drums, they give this song a driving rhythm that I really like. It gives the song some real tempo and accentuates the guitar melody quite well. I also really like how the instrumental builds up in intensity as Shawn gets more and more desperate in his delivery. He sings the first two verses and first chorus in a fairly muted tone of voice, sounding dejected and heartbroken, but not quite all the way in yet. Then, once the instrumental comes in full swing by the second chorus, he starts to let loose and show just how hurt he is. And of course, it's all capped off with a great hook, which has a melody that's very pleasing to the ear and is maddeningly catchy. Seriously, I hear this song once and it's immediately stuck in my head for the rest of the day.

Yeah, not a lot to say about this one. Just a damn great pop song that I wish was able to properly get traction in the United States. In my opinion, regardless of how much of it we have, we definitely could always use more catchy pop music like this.

Number 8

Now for the exact opposite kind of song for me. Another thing about me being a teenager is that I've had to do what every teenager eventually has to do: come to terms with the fact that I'm growing up. Now, growing up is a lot of things. It's exciting and it opens up so many opportunities for us to grow as people. However, growing up can also be pretty stressful and can be something people are scared of because of all the changes going on in their lives. What I'm trying to say, and pardon the pun I'm about to make, is that growing up is chaotic.

#8: “chaotic” by Tate McRae

I think 2022 was the year when I fully started to get Tate McRae's appeal. Obviously, as I mentioned in my best hits list, "she's all i wanna be" did a lot for that - and I'd still argue that it's her best song. However, I did listen to her debut album, i used to think i could fly, earlier this year and thought it was a pretty good pop record. Its appeal is very juvenile, sure, but that's also clearly the point, and I'd argue it succeeded in being an authentic expression of teenage emotion. And of course, what's more teenage than being absolutely terrified of growing up?

This is one of those rare cases where the lyrics were what won me over on a song. Because let me tell you, this song does not waste any time with its lyrics. I mean, seriously, these are the opening lines of the song!

"I have this paralyzing fear that I'm maybe going nowhere,

But God forbid me ever admitting I could be scared"

I guarantee you everyone who's been through high school will tell you up front that this sort of fear is real. It's a stressful time where you're expected to figure out your place in life and what you want to do, but nobody has themselves figured out. And because everyone else seems to be better off - even if they're usually in the same boat as you - you feel scared to really admit that you feel this stressed out.

The whole song just builds on different fears that are absolutely very "high school", but are nonetheless real, like falling out with close childhood friends due to drifting apart, or that one ex she's still hung up on even as she swore she was over him by now. When you're growing up, social situations like these can make things feel so much more stressful, even if they may not seem like much in isolation. The production adds to this, as it's little more than a simple piano line, but that's all it needs to be. The focus should be on the lyrics here.

And honestly, I think Tate performed this song as well as she could have. She doesn't sound sure of herself, sounding damn near on the verge of tears at times, and given the song's content, that really only adds to the feelings she's trying to convey. I especially like how she sounds like she's about to break on the chorus, but regains her composure right at the end before she does. And then, there's the bridge.

"Maybe I'm just blowing all this shit up in my head,

But I can't help it, no I can't help it,

Spending too much time on things I know that I'll forget,

But damn, I felt it"

She knows how disposable and tiny these problems are going to feel soon enough, but in the moment, it's all she can think about and it's terrifying her. The song builds up to a big climax, and then never properly resolves, just ending on the line "how could you blame me?". I really like how that line is just left to linger. A lot of these fears don't have easy fixes and all you can do is wait for things to mellow out, so the song just ending like that makes it feel more real, if that makes any sense.

I think the reason this song worked for me is because I don't think that any song this year really captured a lot of those scared feelings about growing up quite like this did. The only reason it's not higher is because I didn't return to it much - this really is a song I can only listen to when I'm in the mood for it - but when it works, it really works.

Number 7

All right, let's head out of less depressing territory with a song about… feeling depressed because you screwed up your shot with a girl you realized was the one a bit too late. Okay, never mind then.

#7: “Out of Time” by The Weeknd

This pick should surprise absolutely none of you. I've gone on record as saying that The Weeknd is my favorite artist, and Dawn FM was quite handily my favorite album of this year. The singles off of this album deserved so much better than they got, and of course, this is no exception.

The production on this song is just absolutely immaculate. The moment that the city pop sample just glides right in, I just get lost in this incredible instrumental. It just sounds so damn good, and the rest of the instrumental only builds on that vibe. The song is sonically very calm, but also very downbeat, which becomes important when looking at the lyrics, which we will get to later. For now, all I need to say is that on sound alone, this song is truly something special.

And The Weeknd, as per usual, delivers vocally. He sounds genuinely heartbroken as he sings here, not quite going over the top in his anguish like he sometimes does, but giving off a more "sad but accepting" kind of performance. This works because of the lyrical content: The Weeknd pushed this girl away due to his own personal demons, and now that she's gone, she's all he can think about. However, it's simply too late now. He can promise her the entire world, but she's not coming back. And deep down, he knows that. Even with the second verse, which implies otherwise:

"If he mess up just a little,

Baby you know my line,

If you don't trust him a little,

Then come right back, girl, come right back"

He's pleading with this girl at this point. If this guy even gives her a shadow of a doubt, he's asking for her to give him one more chance, but there's no urgency in his delivery. He sounds very sad, sure, but he sounds like he's internalized this reality. This girl is now in love with and happy with somebody else, and there's absolutely nothing he can do about it. He's out of time.

For as much as a lot of The Weeknd's recent material has been reliant on the upbeat, synth-heavy stylings of the '80s, this song proves that, even within that aesthetic, he can make something pretty emotional that can really strike a chord. Is it the best song on Dawn FM? Eh, not for me. "How Do I Make You Love Me?" has had that title secured for itself since release day. That being said, is it still an incredible R&B cut regardless? Absolutely.

Number 6

Still, I like to consider myself an optimist. Those last two entries got really depressing, even if the songs themselves are still really good. So, how about a song that, sure, may still be a sad song at its core, but takes a more positive outlook on this sadder situation?

#6: “Overpass Graffiti” by Ed Sheeran

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Ed Sheeran has always had the ability to make some damn powerful pop music that can really strike a chord. He's always had a knack for great hooks and melodies - there's a reason why he's been a silent majority act for so long - so if you get that mixed with some lyrics that can really resonate, you've got an excellent song on your hands.

Once again, I want to really get into these lyrics because they are what sold this song for me. This song is written post-breakup, with Ed and his ex clearly in two very different places. On the one hand, you have Ed.

"Know I should walk away,

But I just can't replace us,

Or even erase us"

He's very clearly got "not over it" written all over him. She still means so much to him, even if it's clear that she could not care less about him anymore.

"I know your friends may say,

This is a cause for celebration,

Hip-hip-hooray, love"

She - and especially her friends - seem to be more than happy to treat Ed as a relic of the past that shall never be returned to again. But what I especially like is how Ed doesn't really seem spiteful of his ex. Sometimes people just don't work out, and he's more than able to admit that. However, he's not over her, and he knows just how much of an impact she left on him. And therein lies the real kicker of this song.

"I will always love you for what it's worth,

We'll never fade like graffiti on the overpass,

And I know time may change the way you think of us,

But I remember the way we were,

You were the first full-stop love that will never leave,

Baby, you will never be lost on me"

She left such a deep impact on him that he knows he'll always cherish the time they spent together, even if it looks like she won't. I really love that sense of peace he's made with his past. Sometimes we meet people in our lives that impact us in some deep and notable way. Sometimes they're in our lives forever. Sometimes they leave after a little while. However, what's important is that the impact is there, and Ed knows he shouldn't cry because she's gone, but should instead smile because she was there at all.

And to top it all off, this song has such a nice, upbeat instrumental that really matches the accepting and peaceful feel that the song is going for. It's got a driving rhythm that's still muted enough so that you can focus on the lyrics, and Ed sings with a good amount of passion and sounds really good. This might be one of the best vocal performances he's given on one of his recent singles, in all honesty.

So, yeah, this song is just absolutely excellent. It is a shame that this was one of the singles from = that didn't really catch on outside of the United Kingdom, because if this had become a hit stateside, I definitely would not have complained. Excellent song.

Number 5

Ah, yes. It really was only a matter of time before we got to Kendrick Lamar. He made his big return with Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, one of my favorite albums of the year, back in May. I'm honestly legitimately shocked that he wasn't able to get more traction off the project, but at the end of the day, all that matters is that he delivered some quality music.

#5: “N95” by Kendrick Lamar

I'm not surprised that this was the particular Kendrick Lamar track that most people seemed to like off of the new album. After all, this song is one that will quickly command your attention and then hold onto that attention for as long as it possibly can. That short a capella intro where he says he's got some true stories to tell, the initially quiet introduction of the drums, and the big blast of synths that comes in soon after once the song properly starts all seem like the perfect way grip you and hold your attention for the rest of the song.

It's from there that Kendrick's technical skill as a rapper is also very much evident, as he comes prepared with a few flow switch-ups, and these flows in general are great, too. All of this is being further accentuated by that synth-heavy instrumental, which just pumps the song up even further. And, of course, there's that hook. It's immediately catchy and slaps really hard, basically doing exactly what any good rap hook should do.

Lyrically speaking, this song is basically telling rappers to get out of their own head and personas and look at how messed up the real world is. He goes after a lot of the issues he sees around him in pretty quick succession, all while still flowing really fast and performing really well. As a whole, this song is really well-constructed.

But yeah, this song as a whole doesn't give me that much to say. It's not as complex as some of the more thought-provoking songs on the album, but it is still an absolute banger and one that I was more than happy to return to frequently this year.

Number 4

Still, though, it wasn't the Kendrick Lamar song that I returned to the most this year. That would pretty handily go to this.

#4: “Die Hard” by Kendrick Lamar, Blxst, & Amanda Reifer

I mean, I've always had a soft spot for Kendrick's poppier songs as well. Seriously, looking back on songs like "LOVE." and "All The Stars", these are songs I've always loved and still return to on occasion. With this in mind, it's really not all that surprising that this was an immediate favorite for me.

To start off once again with the production, I really like what was done here. The song's got these vocal samples that sound nice playing off of a West Coast percussion pattern, and I really like how it comes together. Sure, not an especially groundbreaking or complex instrumental, but it's got a great rhythm that really keeps the song going. I think the reason why this was the Kendrick Lamar song that stuck with me the most was because it was the most melodic, between having a more R&B-influenced instrumental and the fact that it's got a sung hook.

Speaking of which, I want to give props to both Blxst and Amanda Reifer here, because I think they both did a really good job. Blxst's hook in particular really sticks in the brain, and may just have one of the catchiest melodies I've heard all year. Amanda's post-chorus also sounds really nice and plays off the beat well. Then, there's Kendrick himself. He's clearly in his comfort zone here, no crazy flow switches or anything of that sort, but he knows how to effectively ride this beat and his lyrics about paranoia over love and trust generally fit the mood of the song that both of the featured artists set up in the hook.

Yeah, once again, not a lot I can say here. It's just a really solid R&B/rap cut that I returned to a lot this year. Even if it isn't all that complex of a song, it's still a great song that doesn't deserve to get overlooked.

Number 3

This next song was the only song on this list that did not chart on the Hot 100, only being eligible by making the Global 200 Year End. And I have to ask, why? I mean, seriously, this was an absolutely massive hit worldwide, and it's a great song to boot, and yet we couldn't even let it scrape the Hot 100 for a single week? Seriously?

#3: “Where Are You Now” by Lost Frequencies & Calum Scott

One other thing I've realized about my music taste over the course of 2022 is that I really like house music. Seriously, I found myself regularly checking the EDM charts to see if there was any great music out there that I was missing due to America's unwavering refusal to let any EDM songs without someone like Drake or Beyoncé attached to them become hits. It was through this method that I came across this song at the end of 2021, and it quickly became a favorite of mine in the process.

In general, I can divide the types of house music that I like into two types: slap house songs and more chill house songs. This song definitely fits into the latter category. The song's got a very relaxing feel to it all the way through, never really going outside of a very mellow but still melancholic sound. And yet, it really doesn't need to, because the song still sounds great from an instrumental standpoint. There's a very prominent guitar melody that anchors this song, which really carries the whole "relaxed but melancholic" tone of the song absolutely perfectly. The drums are also well-placed, having enough of an impact to give this song a solid groove - it is a dance song, after all - but also not being overpowering. Lost Frequencies did a great job with the song's production as a whole.

Then, there's Calum Scott's vocals. He generally sticks to his lower register throughout the song, which I think was absolutely the right move for a track like this. This is not a song where any part of it should be overstated, so a more downbeat performance was exactly what was needed. Still, he adds to the more melancholic aspect of this song, as he reminisces on an old relationship that clearly flamed out, and yet he still thinks about her. It's all anchored in that main line:

"You're just like my favorite song going round and round in my head,

Like my favorite song going round and round in my head"

That line really is a self-fulfilling prophecy, because it also happens to be the hook of the song, and it's so damn catchy. It plays off of the guitar melody in a really nice way, which makes this song all the better, in my opinion.

Then, there's the drop. This was a bit of a tougher sell for me. I remember liking the drop at first, but thinking that it needed to land with more impact. However, I'm actually glad that it doesn't, in hindsight. The drop just kind of dissolves into the beat, still sounding really good, but I feel like it matches the lyrics a lot better in this manner. It mirrors the slow dissolution of this relationship, and in that context, the drop works for me a lot better. Also, given that this is more of a chill tropical house cut, it really does make a lot more sense that the drop would be more relaxed.

So, yeah, this was definitely a really great song. I'm very glad that it became such a massive worldwide hit. While it is a shame that America never got into this song, I definitely was more than happy to myself.

Number 2

Okay, I was this close to just letting Silk Sonic run away with the top spot on two lists in a row. And to be honest, could you really even blame me?

#2: “After Last Night” by Silk Sonic feat. Thundercat & Bootsy Collins

I mean, really, was anyone expecting this not to make the list? This is exactly the type of song that is right up my alley. Putting aside the fact that I've sung the praises of these two multiple times now - and if we ever get another Silk Sonic project, I expect that to continue - this sort of retro-R&B cheese with a smooth sound and some kind of ridiculous lyrics is the exact type of stuff I love. It worked for me on "Smokin Out The Window", and it once again works wonders here.

Let's start with this song's sound. This song has got some absolutely exquisite funk production. Seriously, the contributions of Thundercat and the producers on this song should not go unnoticed here, this instrumental is incredible. As with pretty much every Silk Sonic cut, the song relies on a smooth R&B instrumental to allow the performers to shine. And shine they absolutely do.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Bruno and Anderson are excellent vocalists, and they once again bring exactly what they need for this track. Their performances sound just as great as the instrumental and they mesh wonderfully. However, what I want to highlight in particular when it comes to the vocals here is Bootsy Collins. He interjects a lot of spoken word interludes throughout An Evening With Silk Sonic, but here, his vocal snippets are all over the track and I love every one of them. He really does a great job playing into what I like to call the "tasteful ridiculousness" of the song. I say this because the song as a whole sounds like your typical tasteful R&B cut, but these lyrics are just so obviously ridiculous that I kind of love them.

Lyrically, this song sees the boys spend one singular night with a girl, and all of a sudden, their worldviews have changed drastically. Their player lifestyle? They're through with it. Every single girl that they know in their lives? They're just about ready to say goodbye to all of them forever. This one night was just such magic that they can't fathom being with anyone else. It's cheesy, it's hilariously down bad, and it's sold with so much earnestness that I love every second of it. I mean, there's even a freaking key change towards the end! And honestly, I think this key change might be better than the one on "Leave The Door Open"! Yes, I'll go that far, I just love how this song sounds!

There's a reason I've sung the praises of this duo so extensively. The production on the songs is always great, and these two rarely disappoint vocally, so their songs are always welcome additions to my playlists. I have no clue whether the two of them will give us more Silk Sonic music, but if they do, I'll be among the first to listen. And even if they don't, I'm still beyond excited to see what either of these two do next. This song put up one hell of a fight for the top spot, but it just barely missed out.

Before we get to what I put above it, some honorable mentions.

Honorable Mentions

“2step” by Ed Sheeran feat. Lil Baby

I actually found myself returning to this song almost as much as "Overpass Graffiti". What can I say? It's a bop. Not much more to it beyond that.

“Cigarettes” by Juice WRLD

This was a favorite of mine among Juice WRLD's unreleased catalog for a long time. I'm glad that it got an official release, and the song's lovestruck energy still works for me just as much as it did when I discovered it two years ago.

“Last Last” by Burna Boy

I think that the worldwide success of afrobeats is only a good thing. I've liked almost all the big hits from the genre, and this is no exception. It's got a very sticky hook and it really is a great vibe.

“La Corriente” by Bad Bunny & Tony Dize

As I mentioned before, this song very narrowly missed this list. It slaps really hard and is very catchy, and if "Un Ratito" hadn't grown on me in the way it had, it probably would have made it onto the list proper.

“Wrapped Around Your Finger” by Post Malone

This song very clearly feels like an attempt to follow up on "Circles" sonically, but I like that song, so naturally, I like this too. Post usually sounds good on these sorts of pop songs and that melody is really sticky.

“The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar

The textbook definition of a song that I may not return to that much, but can still recognize is incredibly well-crafted in terms of both sound and lyrics. Great song.

“The Motto” by Tiësto & Ava Max

As I mentioned earlier, I really started to get into house music this year, and this was another song from the genre that I quite liked. It's got a darker atmosphere, but it also manages to be pretty fun.

“Message In A Bottle (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift

I mean, of course, given my intense nostalgia for early 2010s upbeat pop songs, this would be a song I liked. It's literally a Taylor Swift song from 2012 that only last year saw an official release. It's very much reminiscent of that time, and I love it for that.

“Massive” by Drake

Yeah, I also liked Drake's attempts at house music this year. Say what you will, but I think the song is very danceable and it puts me in a good mood when I hear it.

“ALL MINE” by Brent Faiyaz

Another really solid R&B song. Something about this song's whirring production and Brent Faiyaz's vocals just really works for me.

And with that, now on to the top spot.

Number 1

I hate to be this predictable, I really do. But yeah, one of the best songs on my favorite album of the year, a song by my favorite artist, topped this list. At least for me, this song was just too damn good to deny it the top spot.

#1: “Sacrifice” by The Weeknd

When I look back on the songs from 2022 that could, nay, should have been hits and yet weren't, this song is immediately the first song that comes to mind. Admittedly, there's some bias here, since, as I said, this is a song by my favorite artist from my favorite album of the year, but I still genuinely love "Sacrifice". In fact, it's almost to the point where I don't even really want to discuss it, I just want to go listen to it. But still, here's my attempt to explain why I love this song so much.

As was the case for most of Dawn FM, the instrumental here is great. It's got this dark guitar line that runs throughout the entire song's beat, and that melody, combined with the solid percussion and the little touches of a house-style piano, especially on the chorus, really makes for a satisfying sound. It all just sounds so cool together, and that makes a lot of sense in the context of the song.

This song really is standard fare for The Weeknd at this point. He wants love, but can't have it because he isn't willing to make sacrifices for this girl and would rather continue indulging in this hedonistic lifestyle he knows all too well and is always more than willing to revel in. This lyrical idea works really well with this instrumental, which is dark, but also tries to give off a feeling of coolness, which is what a lot of those who engage in these hedonistic lifestyles tend to try for. It's a combination that works really well for me.

And of course, The Weeknd delivers vocally yet again. Every melody in this song is insanely catchy. The vocal performance on the song sounds great. In general, this is just a really great-sounding song that I had on repeat all throughout the year. My reasoning for loving it really isn't all that complex, it's just a song I'm always happy to hear and that has more than enough good qualities to keep me coming back to it time and time again.

At the end of the day, sometimes things really are just that simple. This was one of the songs I listened to the most this year, and it's for damn good reason. The way I see it, the end goal of a pop song is to be consistently enjoyable upon repeated listening, and that's a goal that this song accomplished effortlessly. Of all the songs that could have been hits this year and weren't, this is the one that I loved the most.