I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston

The plaintiff alleges emotional distress after discovering the defendant was “never really there” despite repeated assurances.

The defendant is accused of repeated late-night appearances followed by complete emotional withdrawal.

The court finds evidence the defendant repeatedly encouraged the plaintiff to dance, despite obvious emotional instability.

Oops!… I Did It Again – Britney Spears

The defendant is charged with emotional manipulation using synchronized choreography and matching outfits.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift

The plaintiff asserts the defendant repeatedly returned despite multiple breakups and clear verbal boundaries.

The defendant admits guilt but argues intoxication at the time of emotional negligence.

The plaintiff claims the defendant disappeared without notice, leaving only cryptic voice messages.

The court finds the defendant guilty of excessive confidence resulting in public humiliation of the plaintiff.

The defendant is accused of reckless driving fueled by unresolved emotional attachment.

The plaintiff claims the defendant repeatedly requested forgiveness without altering behavior.

The court notes the relationship deteriorated after repeated public comparisons on social media.

The plaintiff alleges the defendant fled the scene after promising emotional availability.

The plaintiff claims the defendant weaponized charm and good looks to avoid accountability.

Love the Way You Lie – Eminem & Rihanna

The defendant pleads innocence, claiming all actions were taken “for love.”

The plaintiff claims the defendant repeatedly left and returned, causing emotional whiplash.

The plaintiff alleges the defendant encouraged emotional dependence while planning an exit.

The court determines the defendant ignored all warning signs due to excessive optimism.

The plaintiff claims the defendant publicly celebrated independence immediately after the breakup.

The defendant argues the relationship was doomed due to incompatible lifestyles.

The plaintiff alleges the defendant treated love as a competitive sport.

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

The plaintiff alleges the defendant abruptly reentered their life after a long absence, causing emotional confusion.

The plaintiff claims the defendant falsely presented themselves as emotionally available.

Dirty Little Secret – The All-American Rejects

The defendant admits wrongdoing but argues the behavior was encouraged by fame and temptation.

The plaintiff alleges the defendant disappeared after promising lifelong commitment.

The plaintiff asserts the defendant glamorized toxic behavior and called it romance.

The plaintiff alleges the defendant sought validation from multiple parties simultaneously.

Good Time – Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

The defendant claims immunity due to youth, poor judgment, and “vibes.”

The plaintiff alleges the defendant replaced them immediately following the breakup.

We Don’t Talk Anymore – Charlie Puth & Selena Gomez

The court concludes the relationship failed due to poor communication and unresolved resentment.

Final ruling: both parties are guilty, but the song remains a cultural icon.

Can you identify pop songs when they’re framed like court cases? Each question rewrites a hit song as a dramatic legal complaint. Read the “charges,” review the evidence, and deliver your verdict. No law degree required—just pop culture knowledge