These 45 Instagram Story Songs Include Trending Hits & Throwback Faves

It may have been released within the first two weeks of the year, but “Flowers” is already *the* breakup anthem of 2023. With a possible reference to Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man,” Cyrus flips the sad song on its head and reminds herself she can love herself better than her ex.

This song is a whole vibe, and will give your Story a spacey, meditative aesthetic on a chill Sunday morning.

Everyone has a “It’s me, hi / I’m the problem, it’s me” moment, and this song is perfect for calling yourself out for drinking too much coffee or overwatering your plants on the ‘Gram.

You don’t have to be lonely to use this song on your Story. In fact, the disco-inspired outro is an upbeat tune that’s perfect for dancing it out over IG with your besties.

Whether you’re getting hyped for a concert, or giving your followers a peek into your workout routine, “Pink Venom” is sure to fit the mood.

Is using a song called “Party” in an IG Story about a party a little on the nose? Maybe. Am I going to do it anyway? Absolutely.

This song is the definition of a good time, and sometimes that’s all your IG Story needs.

Sabrina Carpenter really gave us some clutch IG captions with this song, like “You gotta keep up with me / I got some young energy” and “I think I got an ex, but I forgot him / And I can't find my chill, I must've lost it.” But when a grid post is too much of a commitment, using this song in your Story is basically like sending out a bat signal to your crush.

Everyone has a bad habit, but listening to this song on repeat isn’t one of them. It’s the perfect track for showing off your bad habit — or for showing off your top-notch taste in music.

You can never go wrong with a Drake song, and this uptempo dance tune is no exception. Plus, you get the bonus of having a solid Drake quotable in this song with the lyric, “I know my funeral gon’ be lit / ‘Cause of how I treated people.” Sheesh.

As the lead single to Queen Bey’s seventh studio album, Renaissance, “BREAK MY SOUL” has all the makings of the song of the summer: a dance beat, a catchy hook, and Beyoncé, obviously. But you don’t have to save this song exclusively for your summer Stories, because the fun, energetic house track is sure to get your Story viewers on their feet at any time of year.

There’s nothing wrong with being a little conceited – or gassing yourself up on your IG Story.

No offense, but “Get in line, pass the wine, b*tch / We’re going straight to hell” is the best line of 2022. Add a little country twang to your Story with this banger about LGBTQ+ acceptance.

Speaking of viral TikTok hits, “Where You Are” has a short and sweet chorus that fits perfectly within Instagram Story’s 15-second limits for songs, and fits the vibe of almost any post.

Teenage angst is real, and sometimes you just need to let it all out with a song like “American Teenager” that knows what you’re going through.

With the feel-good chorus “Turn up the music, turn down the lights / I gotta feeling I’m gon’ be alright,” and the memorable “In a minute / Imma need a / Sentimental / Man or woman / To pump me up” line in the second verse, this song has something for everyone – just like all of Lizzo’s songs.

Got any travel plans coming up? If so, don’t forget to post a pretty pic of the clouds as you’re soaring 30,000 feet above ground and use “First Class” to give it that extra pop of luxury — even if you’re flying economy.

If you saw the “As It Was” trend going around on TikTok when Harry dropped this track in April 2022, then you know the chorus (“You know it’s not the same / As it was”) makes this the perfect song to accompany your baby pics.

Between the groovy “Genius Of Love” sample, the homage to Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” and Latto’s feisty lyrics, this song was made to match your bad b*tch energy.

With biting lyrics like, “You say I'm turning evil / I'll say I'm finally pure / Shine bright in my reflection/ Think I lost myself before,” and “Held me back, tied me up inside a cage / Had to change my life 'cause I knew you'd stay the same,” this song is the ultimate IDGAF breakup anthem. And it sends a message, too.

Everyone knows that food eats first, but you don’t need to show off your meal to use this Rosalía banger in your IG Story, because the reggaeton beat is sure to pair well with any of your going out pics.

Admit it: you’ve posted your fair share of thirst traps to Stories in your day. “Jealousy” is basically the best song to use in a thirsty Story, because the lively dancehall beat will definitely catch the attention of that certain someone, and the lyrics act as a tongue and cheek way to poke fun at the subtleness of your post.

This viral TikTok track is an earworm for a reason – the catchy intro (“La da, la da da, la la la / La da, la da di da da, la la la la la”) and the sweet and breezy lyrics make give you that summer feeling all year long. A late 2021 release counts when it’s a song as catchy as this one.

OK, this song technically came out at the end of 2021, but the album that it’s featured on came out in 2022, so it counts. Plus, no song matches a good mood better than “Silk Chiffon.” With warm lyrics like “Like, life's so fun, life's so fun / Got my mini skirt and my rollerblades on,” this song feels like a big hug from an old friend, and is guaranteed to make all your Story viewers feel good.

This ‘80s-inspired synth-pop tune from The Weeknd works with so many different kinds of Story posts: throwback pics, GRWMs, party videos, you name it. Another 2021 single on a 2022 album, so it stays!

“Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat ft. SZA

“Kiss Me More” is a certified banger, and no matter who you’re posting a pic of – your SO, your cat, your dog, or yourself – the song is sure to get the attention of your followers.

Justin Bieber’s song “Peaches” is the anthem of the summer with some feel-good lyrics that you’ll want to sing along to. TBH, they don’t completely make sense (getting your peaches out in Georgia doesn't seem to have a lot to do with taking your significant other up north to Canada), but adding the song to your Story will definitely get you into the patio season mood.

Hype up your bestie and your day one with this 2021 hit from Saweetie and Doja Cat. The lyrics are definitely NSFW, but they’re perfect when you need a twerk-worthy pump-up anthem to dance to.

From rainy days spent in bed to highlighting your strength through a difficult time, the“I’d rather be dry but at least I’m alive” chorus from this unstoppable duo can be used in so many ways.

Hanging out with your besties? Dua Lipa’s undeniably catchy “Levitating” will add some major GNO energy to your Story. Even if you can’t be out dancing until dawn, the chorus — “I got you, moonlight, you're my starlight/I need you all night, come on, dance with me/I'm levitating” — is definitely a vibe.

If you and your crew need a motivational pick-me-up, Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 anthem “Savage” has got you covered. The intro, where Megan raps, “I'm that b*tch, been that b*tch, still that b*tch, will forever be that b*tch,” will remind yourself (and your followers) that you’re not going to let anyone or anything bring you down. Plus, the song is just catchy.

This song is for all the hustlers out there. The intro, “Workin' on the weekend like usual/Way off in the deep end like usual” is perfect when you want to add a work hard, play hard vibe to your Instagram Story.

No matter how many times you listen to this song, it never seems to get old. Even if they’ve heard it a million times, your followers will still be psyched to see this song on your Story.

Ever since the former Fifth Harmony star said “Imma break you off, let me be your motivation” in 2019, workout playlist have never been the same – and neither have post-gym selfies. But I’m not mad about it, because a little “Motivation” goes a long way.

Eilish was only 17 years old when this hit was released in 2019, which is probably why "bad guy” never gets old with its edgy lyrics and catchy beat.

Grande might have found her own happily ever after, but there’s no denying her track "thank u, next" is a solid breakup bop. Regardless if you just experienced tremendous heartbreak or if you're celebrating being single, it's a powerful song that'll get all your friends chiming in.

This track sounds exactly how a tropical vacation feels, and whether you’re unwinding by the pool with a coconut drink in the Caribbean or enjoying a staycation locally, “I Like It” is sure to make a great addition to all your impressive vacay pics.

With lyrics like “It’s like I’m powerful with a little bit of tender / An emotional sexual bender / Mess me up, yeah, but no one does it better / There’s nothing better,” this song is the perfect ode to your SO.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find most of Rihanna’s discography in the Music sticker catalog, but one classic that is available is “Wild Thoughts” by DJ Khaled. Whether you’re on a tropical beach vacation, or having a night out with your besties, this song is sure to heat up your Story.

Lizzo's "Good As Hell" lyrics never fail to boost my confidence. There's no denying that singing it will always make you — and your pals — feel like a damn kween.

It's hard to believe that Beyoncé "Formation" came out all the way back in 2016. However, the lyrics “Okay, okay, ladies, now let's get in formation, I slay / Okay ladies, now let's get in formation, I slay” never fail to make you feel like a total boss singing along and dancing like a member of the Beyhive.

Nicki Minaj. Beyoncé. Need I say more?! But seriously, there’s no better way to commemorate a night out with your besties than by using the catchy “I’m feelin’ myself, I’m feelin’ myself, I’m feelin’ my” chorus of this empowering anthem in your IG Story.

Keep the party going all night, or relive the best moments the next day, with “We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus as the soundtrack to your late-night antics.

You can’t post pics from the party without using the greatest party song of all time. I’m sorry, but those are the rules. Plus, it’s impossible not to be nostalgic for the days when you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing the words “I don’t care / I love it” on the radio. So before you hit Post on that throwback pic, don’t forget to include this song to give it the full effect.

When you and your besties are on your worst behavior, “Bad Girls” is the way to go. I mean, c’mon, it’s a classic for a reason.