Confessions - Aruna (Pop) Aruna delivers a 00s singer/songwriter vibe with Confessions, which we could confidently imagine appearing on Top 40 radio. Lyrically, the song is a unique take on lovelorn, describing a situation where Aruna’s been friendzoned and has to hear about the lovelife of a friend she has feelings for, who she fears in the end she must say goodbye to. We really appreciate a song with a strong narrative, and Aruna’s heartfelt delivery of an engaging melody gives the track all the punch it needs and highlights her strengths as a storyteller. We recommend this song highly if you’re into the likes of Vanessa Carlton, Michelle Branch and even Sheryl Crow, if you want to take it back further. There’s also a Taylor Swift esque quality to it—not to the sound, but to the message, and so we also recommend this one for your next karaoke night.

Best Lyric: “Jealousy’s my best friend now, I know her well she’s always been around.”