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Hey, let's take one last look at the Top 10 Songs of 2009.
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10. Jason Derulo 'Whatcha Say'

What's it about? The lyrics are about the not-so-original scenario of girlfriend catching boyfriend cheating.

Did you know? Sampling Imogen Heap's 'Hide and Seek,' the song is a first for up-and-coming R&B singer, whose self-titled debut album drops in Spring 2010.

9. Owl City: 'Fireflies'



What's it about? Adam Young, project-creator of Owl City, wrote this song about insomnia, which features guest vocals by Relient K frontman Matt Thiessen.

Did you know? Six months ago the humble Young was living in his parents' basement in Owatonna, Minnesota, stuck in a low-paying job. 'Fireflies,' among his other songs, was originally written merely for his own amusement, not necessarily intended to share with others.

8. Flo Rida: 'Right Round'



What's it about? Based around Dead or Alive's 1984 hit 'You Spin Me Round (Like a Record),' the song is about his night at strip club.

Did you know? The song was produced as a studio experiment, where audio mixer Dr. Luke provided the sample and Flo Rida recorded his lyrics over the song.

7. Kelly Clarkson: 'My Life Would Suck Without You'



What's it about? Though the title seems self-explanatory, there is a little more to this fast-paced pop song than you may think. Clarkson sings that she and her boyfriend are dysfunctional and fight often, but for some reason he makes her life better and she cannot let him go.

Did you know? Our 7th top song of 2009 now holds the Billboard 100 record for largest leap to the No. 1 position.

6. Kings of Leon: 'Use Somebody'



What's it about? A touching sentiment of fragility, the lyrics are about feeling lonely on the road. The song was inspired from a falling-out lead vocalist Caleb had a couple years ago with the other band members in Glasgow.

Did you know? The song gave the group their first Top 40 hit, reaching No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard 100, No. 2 on the UK and Australian Singles chart, as well as topping charts in Norway, Germany, Canada, Belgian and other countries in 2009.

5. Black Eyed Peas: 'I Gotta Felling'



What's it about? Admit it -- you've blasted this top 2009 song once or twice while getting ready to go out, or danced along to it at a club or house party with friends. It's catchy, and well, pretty self-explanatory.

Did you know? The dance number was produced by Will.i.am and French house DJ David Guetta, the latter making an appearance in the music video along with Katy Perry, American rapper Kid Cudi, and model/actress Chantal Jones.

4. Lady GaGa: 'Face'



What's it about? Despite its upbeat electropop vibe, the song denotes a darker meaning of not "sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll" but rather, "sex, gambling, and bisexuality."

Did you know? Lady GaGa says she wrote the song as a tribute to her rock 'n' roll boyfriends.

3. Iyaz: 'Replay'



What's it about? 2009's third biggest song is about a girl that he can't get out of his head, resulting in an infectious melody that we "can't keep out" as we're "singin' like na na na everyday" while our "iPod's stuck on replay." Thanks dude -- you really got the point across.

Did you know? Iyaz was discovered by reggae-fusion singer and rapper Sean Kingston, who spotted Iyaz's music video posted on MySpace, originally created for a digital recording class.

2. Jay Sean: 'Down'





What's it about? London-born Jay Sean wrote this song in efforts to "take everyone's mind away from being down."

Did you know? Lil Wayne was not originally featured in the song. As president of the record label the album is under, Lil Wayne surprised Sean with a rap verse following the second verse in a demo. Since it's debut June 30, 2009, the single has reached the Top 5 at the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 2 since September.

1. Taylor Swift: 'You Belong With Me'



What's it about? Swift is in love with a friend and tries to convince him that his girlfriend does not understand him the way that she does.

Did you know? The first lines of our No.1 top song of 2009 were inspired by Swift overhearing a male friend of hers on the phone with his girlfriend. She was berating him for hanging up on her.