Ten years on from her global breakthrough, the Swedish pop star is back where she belongs – at the top of the charts.
Zara Larsson is one of pop’s most consistent hitmakers of the past decade. Breaking through globally with Lush Life in 2015, the Swedish singer built a catalogue of sleek, high-impact pop that has quietly racked up billions of streams worldwide. With Midnight Sun, she finds herself back at a commercial peak – landing three simultaneous Billboard Hot 100 entries alongside Taylor Swift and just behind Olivia Dean in this year’s rankings.
Here are the nine songs that got her there.
1. Lush Life (2015) – 2.18 billion streams
The song that started it all. A carefree, sun-soaked hit that spent over a year on the UK charts and became one of the defining pop songs of the 2010s.
2. Symphony (2017) – 1.88 billion streams
Her collaboration with Clean Bandit became a global smash, later finding a second life on TikTok in 2024 through its now-iconic dolphin meme.
3. Never Forget You (2015) – 1.14 billion streams
Her collaboration with MNEK became her first Billboard Hot 100 entry. It also holds the record as the second most-streamed debut by a female artist in Spotify history.
4. Ruin My Life (2018) – 668 million streams
Sharper and more introspective, this Poster Girl lead single showcased a more emotionally complex side of Larsson and became a major commercial success.
5. Ain’t My Fault (2016) – 558 million streams
A dancefloor staple from her So Good era. Unapologetic and confident, built with an irresistible hook for repeat plays.
6. Words (2022) – 511 million streams
A slow-burn hit with Alesso that quietly amassed over half a billion streams, proving her staying power in the streaming era.
7. Stateside (2026) – 299 million streams
Her PinkPantheress feature hit number one on the Billboard Global 200, making Larsson the first Swedish artist to top the chart.
8. Can’t Tame Her (2023) – 223 million streams
The lead single from Venus, this track doubled as a bold declaration of independence, both sonically and creatively.
9. Midnight Sun (2025) – 193 million streams
Her most defining moment yet. Reuniting with MNEK, this Grammy-nominated title track marked the start of her most fully realised era to date.
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