Jess Glynne’s Hold My Hand is the Global and UK Song of the Summer on TikTok

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Summer 2025 has once again witnessed music culture being made by the TikTok community, who have soundtracked their TikToks with countless infectious tracks, shared amazing viral moments, and discovered a host of both new and catalogue artists for the first time. However, one track has absolutely dominated Summer 2025 on TikTok. 

TikTok's Global Songs of the Summer 2025

Today TikTok can confirm that the undisputed Global #1 Song of the Summer 2025 is Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne.

Hold My Hand  is the infectious 2015 dance track which has also become known as the 'Jet2holidays song', thanks to the trend that has taken over TikTok - and the world - this summer. Hold My Hand has now been used over 4.5 million times to soundtrack hilarious videos of travel fails, holiday mishaps, animal encounters, proposal interruptions, and much more, with the likes of Jeff Goldblum and Mariah Carey even getting involved with the fun. Posts featuring Hold My Hand have now been viewed over 80 billion times on TikTok. 

Jess Glynne said: "I'm honestly buzzing that Hold My Hand has been named TikTok's Song of the Summer! This track is so close to my heart, and seeing it take on a whole new life with you all on TikTok has been surreal. Music has always been about connection for me, and knowing this song has soundtracked so many happy moments around the world… that's the most special feeling ever. It's the song that keeps on giving!"

Jin Jin, the co-writer of Hold My Hand, has been named TikTok's Songwriter of the Summer on account of her track's impact and cultural dominance this year. Jin Jin is a highly acclaimed, award-winning British songwriter with a global influence on the music industry., who - alongside her prolific writing partnership with Jess Glynne - has worked with artists such as Raye, David Guetta, Burna Boy, Becky G, JLO, Maluma, and Wizkid, creating multi-platinum hits across various genres. 

Jin Jin said: "I'm absolutely thrilled that Hold My Hand is the number 1 song of the summer on TikTok. It’s amazing to see the song take on a life of its own and it being known by millions all over the world. #SongwritersDream 🥰"

TikTok's Global Top 10 Songs of the Summer 2025 list reflects the community's diverse taste in songs across genres, eras and artists - both established and new. 

The TikTok community's love of older tracks this year saw Black Eyed Peas’ energetic 2010 banger Rock That Body land at #2 in the global Songs of the Summer list, thanks to dance moves by creators, fellow musicians, and a few pets. 

And, more than six decades after its original release, Pretty Little Baby by the late Connie Francis was a huge hit, landing at #5 on the global list after the TikTok community embraced it as the perfect soundtrack for wholesome pet and family videos. At its peak, the song averaged 600k+ daily creations on TikTok.

TikTok’s UK Songs of the Summer 2025

In the UK, Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne. not only topped TikTok’s UK Songs of the Summer list but also became a uniquely British cultural moment that transcended borders. The track was reimagined by the TikTok community as the soundtrack to everything from holiday mishaps to heartfelt moments. Its UK-driven virality turned into a global phenomenon. Meanwhile, PinkPantheress’s pop gem Illegal powered the viral handshake trend with millions of creations, embraced everywhere from Tottenham Hotspur transfer announcements to Wimbledon, and climbed into the Official UK Top 40 while also earning a Billboard Hot 100 placement, once again proving the stars ability to translate TikTok creativity into global chart success.

UK icons old and new also thrived this summer. Radiohead’s 1997 classic Let Down found entirely new life on TikTok, driving hundreds of thousands of creations around remembrance and reflection and becoming their fourth-ever Billboard Hot 100 hit — 28 years after release. And UK house pioneer MK teamed up with rising star Chrystal on Dior, which became the ultimate “it girl” soundtrack for sleek transitions and fashion reveals, reaching #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart. These UK Songs of the Summer showcase how the TikTok community continues to revive classics, elevate new voices, and export uniquely British trends to the world.

TikTok's Hottest Moments: Summer 2025

TikTok is the home of music culture, and Summer 2025 has seen the community unite around some stand out trends, all soundtracked by the very best new music, propelling the tracks into the charts and launching artists' careers. 

  • US singer-songwriter Alex Warren’s smash hit Ordinary was used to soundtrack millions of videos about love, romance and relationships this year, rocketing him to the top of the charts worldwide, including topping the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for ten straight weeks. 
  • R&B singer-songwriter from Chicago, Ravyn Lenae’s captivating sound and relatable lyrics on Love Me Not, combined with a trend about families, relationships and dating, launched her career and earned her a Billboard Hot 100 debut. 
  • Emerging Atlanta rapper BunnaB'sMad Again went viral this summer thanks to viral transformation videos, and also a sign language trend, inspiring millions of creations. 
  • The cultural juggernaut that is KPop Demon Hunters saw tracks like Soda Pop,Golden,  and Your Idol inspiring multiple dance trends, soundtracking conversations about the film, and celebrating Dads watching the film with their kids, taking the fictional bands HUNTR/X and Saja Boys from trending on TikTok to setting streaming records and chart domination worldwide. 

Tracy Gardner, Global Head of Music Business Development said, “TikTok’s Songs of the Summer list reflects the power of TikTok to unlock music discovery and promote diverse artists and songs to our global community. I’m thrilled to see the women of TikTok continuing to find success, from Jess Glynne’s undeniable moment, to Connie Francis reaching entirely new generations, and rising sensations like PinkPantheress and MOLIY building a dedicated fanbase. The Songs of the Summer list proves that any artist, from anywhere in the world, can find a home on TikTok alongside over a billion music fans.”

New to TikTok and want to explore Summer Songs on TikTok? It’s easy to get involved—simply download the app for free via the Apple App Store, Google Play or Amazon.

TikTok's Song of the Summer list is ranked on creations and video views over the summer 2025 period.