Fire Inside - 70 - Not much for lyrics but the song was sort of club-catchy.
Ken - 95. C'mon. That's silliness perfected and was that Slash playing guitar? If so, that's a 98.
It Never Went Away. -91. I would probably have chosen it for the music alone as the song of the year, but there's a difference between shouting lyrics to fill the room and volume that comes from a separate chamber inside the lungs. Good song and lyrics but the vocals weren't strong enough to contend.
Wahzhazhe - 60. Inseparable from any native drum music and singing heard at Powwows and indigenous ceremonies across the country, (and I have been to and participated in many). If this were to win, it's purely on virtue signalling.
What Was I Made For-98. Complex, lovely, heart breaking music and lyrics. Her voice is agile, breathy, delicate. Art. Out of these selections, the standout winner.
Of the movies listed, I've only seen Flower Moon-it was okay, but now I have to see Barbie lol.
Nice offering, and fun to vote on!