Justin Bieber, "Love Yourself"

 Justin Bieber, "Love Yourself"

A muted, beatless breakup ballad whose general saltiness guarantees it's now definitely too late for Justin Bieber to say sorry, "Love Yourself" became the year's biggest Hot 100 hit on the strength of classic I'm-not-obsessing-you're-obsessing lyrics like "I didn't wanna write a song/ 'Coz I didn't want anyone thinking I still care/ I don't."

But rather than come off as the gentleman protesting too much, the song's impressively relaxed vibe ensures that it's just enough — Bieb and buddy Ed Sheeran simply stating the facts, while the trumpet solo takes care of the rest. — A.U.