Viral ‘Songs I’d Play’ TikTok Trend Has Us CTFU: Check Out Our Favorites Inside [Gallery]

January 9, 2025

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TikTok has once again proven its ability to turn creativity into a viral sensation with the “Songs I’d Play…” trend. This ridiculous and imaginative trend has taken the platform by storm, inviting users to craft hypothetical playlists for unique and extremely hilarious scenarios.

The trend has users imagining themselves as the owner of unusual establishments or in bizarre roles, sharing the songs they’d play to fit the vibe of those situations. Our favorite examples include playlists for running a psych ward, owning a wax salon, managing a transplant center, or even heading up a rehab facility. The trend has grown so widespread that even fictional or absurd roles, like being the owner of Ocean Gate, have made their way into the mix.

Fans use TikTok’s text overlay feature to introduce their chosen scenario and add the most ridiculous songs to the video. The accompanying music clips often range from ironically fitting hits to songs with lyrics or moods that evoke unexpected laughter. For instance, in a psych ward scenario, you might hear a chaotic track like Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” while a wax salon owner might include something cheekily calming, such as Sade’s “Smooth Operator.”

TikTok users tap into a shared love of iconic songs and vibes, creating viral videos that are both absurdly funny and oddly relatable. Many videos also reflect cultural references or inside jokes that make the trend uniquely personal to each creator.

The comment sections of these videos have become extensions of the hilarity, with users chiming in with their own suggestions or eagerly applauding creators’ musical choices. It’s an interactive and endlessly customizable trend that thrives on TikTok’s collaborative energy and has been going on for weeks now.

As the “Songs I’d Play…” trend continues to dominate For You pages across social media platforms, we invite fans to laugh with us.