Ever pressed play on a song and felt like you’ve been teleported to a musical dimension where the rules of pop don’t apply? That’s BENEE for you.

The New Zealand singer-songwriter has carved out a space in the music world where quirky beats, surreal lyrics, and genre-blurring sounds collide—making her one of the most exciting artists to challenge pop’s status quo.

Ready to have your playlist (and your mind) blown? Here are 5 BENEE songs that’ll make you question everything you know about pop music.

1. “Glitter” – The Anti-Pop Love Song

Love songs usually come with soaring choruses and heart-on-sleeve lyrics, but “Glitter” flips the script.

With its stuttering beats, whispered vocals, and lyrics about messy, unromantic infatuation (“I like the way you’re biting your nails even though it’s kinda gross”), it’s a love song for the awkward, real-world crush.

The production—a mix of lo-fi grooves and unexpected synth blips—feels like pop through a funhouse mirror.

2. “Supalonely” – The Bop About Being Sad

Who said sad songs can’t make you dance? “Supalonely” pairs lyrics about isolation and heartbreak with an irresistibly bouncy bassline.

BENEE’s genius lies in turning “I’m a sad girl in this big world” into a sing-along anthem, proving pop doesn’t need to be shallow to be catchy.

The track’s playful, almost sarcastic tone (“I’m a sad bitch, baby, do you wanna hear my sob story?”) is a masterclass in emotional subversion.

3. “Snail” – The Slow Jam That Defies Speed

Pop thrives on tempo, but “Snail” revels in its own sluggishness—literally.

Over a sludgy, minimalist beat, BENEE croons about moving at a snail’s pace, both in life and love.

The song’s production, with its dripping-water sound effects and drowsy melody, turns lethargy into something hypnotically beautiful.

4. “Kool” – The Genre-Soup Experiment

Is it indie? Is it R&B? Is it psychedelic pop? “Kool” refuses to pick a lane.

With its warped guitar riffs, jazzy undertones, and BENEE’s half-sung, half-spoken delivery, the track feels like a mixtape of genres glued together with whimsy.

Lyrics like “I’m kool like a pickle in a sandwich” only add to its delightful weirdness.

5. “Beach Boy” – The Surreal Escape

Pop songs about summer usually involve sunshine and parties, but “Beach Boy” is a daydream gone rogue.

Its hazy production, layered with underwater-sounding vocals and a melody that drifts like a tide, creates a vibe that’s more “lonely moonwalk by the shore” than “beach volleyball.”

BENEE’s lyrics—”I wanna be where the beach boys are”—feel nostalgic yet eerily ambiguous, like a memory half-remembered.

BENEE’s music isn’t just pop—it’s pop with a twist, a wink, and a splash of the unexpected.

So, the next time someone says pop music is predictable, hit them with these tracks and watch their eyebrows skyrocket.

Which BENEE song bent your brain the most? Drop it in the comments—we’re all ears (and maybe a little confused, in the best way).