Song Lyrics as Instagram Captions

Fewer things in this world are more difficult than dreaming up the perfect Instagram caption. Because how many times can you really use Im feeling myself to describe your many selfies without it getting stale? (Approximately three times, for the record.)

Fewer things in this world are more difficult than dreaming up the perfect Instagram caption.

Because how many times can you really use “I’m feeling myself” to describe your many selfies without it getting stale? (Approximately three times, for the record.)

Lucky for us, this year’s Grammy nominees have taken that heavy burden upon themselves and have delivered double-tap-worthy captions that will leave your followers impressed/jealous/wanting to be your BFF.

Keep reading for song lyrics that double as captions, for every type of photo.

For the person who finally reunited with dessert after two weeks of eating clean …
What it looks like: A close-up of a triple chocolate chunk cookie.
Lyric to use: “I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to meet” — Adele, “Hello”

For the person who fully acknowledges the magic of paydays …
What it looks like: A photo of your recently purchased Taco Bell meal, not off the dollar menu.
Lyric to use: “I dream it, I work hard, I grind ’til I own it” — Beyoncé, “Formation”

For the person who appreciates her stuffed animals more than she does people …
What it looks like: A Where’s Waldo?-inspired snapshot of 43 plush frogs, elephants and cats.
Lyric to use: “Once I was seven years old my momma told me, Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely” — Lukas Graham, “7 Years”

For the person whose only pet peeve is when bae takes an extra big bite of her avocado toast …
What it looks like: A selfie, with extra emphasis on the side-eye you’re serving.
Lyric to use: “You took my heart and my keys and my patience” — Rihanna ft. Drake, “Work”

For the person who’s had a good hair week …
What it looks like: A sunglasses-clad selfie in the middle of a blizzard with your totally confused bestie.
Lyric to use: “Yeah, we still hood famous” — Kanye West, “Famous”

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For the person who sometimes reminisces about life without Instagram (only to upload this on Instagram 30 minutes later) …
What it looks like: A pensive selfie with a scenic backdrop (may or may not include a few squirrels.)
Lyric to use: “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days” — Twenty One Pilots, “Stressed Out”

For the person who has no problem calling out the friend who shared her Netflix password with five other people…
What it looks like: A screenshot of everyone you involuntarily share a Netflix account with, topped with two or three poop emojis and “#cashmeoutsidehowaboutdah.”
Lyric to use: “Never knowing who to trust like this” — Mike Posner, “I Took a Pill in Ibiza”

For the person who wants to throw shade at her annoying ex without being too obvious …
What it looks like: A KarJenner-level glam selfie, complete with contoured cheekbones and matte lips.
Lyric to use: “If you think that I’m still holdin’ on to somethin’, you should go and love yourself” — Justin Bieber, “Love Yourself”

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For the person who’s sensitive to dairy, but decides YOLO is her M.O. and goes for that second plate of cheesy nachos anyway …
What it looks like: A Boomerang of cheddar cheese deliciously making its way off a tortilla chip.
Lyric to use: “Somethin’ ’bout you makes me feel like a dangerous woman” — Ariana Grande, “Dangerous Woman”

  • For the person who rediscovered Angry Birds and Candy Crush on the same weekend …
  • What it looks like: A screenshot of your fairly impressive scores split with “salt bae.”
  • Lyric to use: “Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you” — The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey, “Closer”

For the person who seriously considers staying home to cuddle with her puppy instead of hitting the club …
What it looks like: A sweet, guilt-inducing pic of your puppy.
Lyric to use: “It’s Saturday and I won’t be long” — Sia ft. Sean Paul, “Cheap Thrills”

For the person who can’t believe her parents are now texting …
What it looks like: A screenshot of an adorable back-and-forth convo between you and mom.
Lyric to use: “You used to call me on my cellphone” — Drake, “Hotline Bling”

For the person who refuses to leave the house until her pesky pimple goes away …
What it looks like: A pic of your bomb nail art to throw off your fans/followers on the real reason you skipped Sunday brunch.
Lyric to use: “Thought if I was alone, then maybe I could recover” — Solange Knowles, “Cranes in the Sky”

For the person who would never not document her first day back at the gym …
What it looks like: A 20-second clip of yourself lifting 10-lb. weights.
Lyric to use: “You don’t want no problems, want no problems with me” — Chance the Rapper, “No Problem”

The 2017 Grammy Awards will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

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