What’s Hot This Week: 5 Trending TikTok Songs to Welcome August with a Bang

Whether you're looking to relive summer memories, embrace the excitement of the 2024 Paris Olympics, or prep for fall, this week's trending sounds offer endless creative possibilities. Read on to find out how to use them to create engaging content.

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🎶 August – Taylor Swift

As July comes to a close and we gear up to make the most of the last month of summer, August by Taylor Swift is making a comeback on TikTok. Currently ranked at number 9 on TikTok's Creative Center, the song might not be a brand-new viral trend, but it's a timeless and beautiful tune perfect for saying a heartfelt almost-goodbye to summer. Whether you're reminiscing about the season's highlights or just enjoying a nostalgic moment, this is a great audio to use throughout this month. Plus, do we ever really need a reason to feature a Taylor Swift song?  

‍How to use the sound. One easy content idea would be to use this song as the backdrop for any aesthetic summer clip from your gallery, overlaying your August goals and intentions in text. You could also use the song as a soundtrack for prepping for the upcoming fall season, like stocking up on fall decor or updating your wardrobe with cozy autumn staples. Or save the track for later and create a nostalgic highlight reel of your fave August moments. These types of vibey videos tend to resonate well on TikTok.

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🎶 The Olympic Theme – Paul Brooks

The 2024 Paris Olympics are generating plenty of buzz, from the cardboard beds for athletes to the controversy over The Last Supper drag queen performance and much more. Even if you're not a sporty type, you can ride the wave of excitement around this huge event to boost your TikTok presence. The trending Olympic fanfare sound is pretty versatile and can be used for a great variety of creative ideas. But you need to think and act fast—the Olympic Games will only last for 12 more days, and after that, this sound will likely fade into the background until Los Angeles 2028.

‍How to use the sound. Think outside of the box about how the Olympic and sporty theme can fit into your usual content or business niche. You could host a mini 'Olympics' for your pets with fun little challenges or show off a random and totally useless hidden talent just for laughs, set to grand fanfare. Or maybe share a clumsy or awkward fail that contrasts with the epic soundtrack. Really, the floor is yours—let your creativity run wild and have fun with it!

🎶  Bye, Bye, Bye (From Deadpool and Wolverine Soundtrack) – NSYNC

‍Deadpool & Wolverine is crushing it in theaters, and one of its soundtrack hits is blowing up on TikTok, too. An oldie but goldie from NSYNC has jumped a whopping 24 spots into the top three trending songs of the week, according to TikTok's Creative Center. And in just 24 hours, it's been used in over 15,000 clips— that number is climbing right before our eyes as we’re writing this. A massive hit you don’t want to sleep on to get your chance to hit the FYP.

‍How to use the sound. A lot of content using this sound is obviously about the movie itself and features the iconic 'Bye Bye Bye' dance. You can definitely go that route, or you can put your own spin on it and make it something completely unrelated to Deadpool or Wolverine. For instance, you could use it to announce a flash clearance sale for products going away for good—the 'bye bye bye' bit would be perfect for that. Or maybe you want to do a fun, dancey room cleanout before the fall season. Really, any over-the-top goodbye to everyday items or situations can make for a fun and relatable video.

🎶 Beatboxing Puppy – Hiyoko

Finally, a trend this week with a straightforward format that’s super easy to adapt to whatever your niche is. Creators on TikTok are using this audio to show how even in areas they're mostly good at, there are still things they might struggle with—and that’s perfectly okay. It’s a way to humanize expertise and remind your audience that everyone has their challenges. We love relatable humor and finding joy in imperfections, so it’s a great trend to jump on to share a giggle with your followers.

‍How to use the sound. If you have a TikTok buddy to film this with, that's awesome! It makes for a more visually dynamic video. If not, no worries—you can totally do it solo. Start with a clip of you doing whatever you're talking about or lip-syncing with the overlay text “Girl, we’ve been knowing how to [your thing].” Then, when the audio goes “beatboxing puppy,” add text about your struggle. For the final clip, as the music kicks in, show how you actually struggle or end up failing. Honestly, it sounds way more complicated when written out in Times New Roman, but it's really not. Just check out examples from other creators and follow their lead.

🎶 44 that’s me! – 12 Pack of Vibes

Wrapping up this trending week with another viral sound with a fun visual cue—super easy to follow if you have a friend, partner, or colleague to film this with. The trend has been around for some time already and revolves around a surprise guest reveal. This can be an actual person—you’ll see many creators play with the idea that tall people have tall family members or partners, only to reveal the opposite. Or the second person hiding behind you can represent an emotion or concept. Again, how creative you can get with the trend is up to you! And if you’re curious, the sound comes from a 2015 car insurance commercial.

‍How to use the sound. Grab a friend and decide who will be the main character standing and who will bring the energy with dance moves. The latter, the surprise guest, should hide behind the main person, staying out of view in the opening shot for comedic effect. When the audio says, "Woo, 44, that’s me!" the surprise guest jumps out and starts making some little dance moves. The overlay text should explain who this number 44 is. For example, it can be something like “Me looking calm before the job interview” for the first part and “My anxiety taking over as soon as I start speaking” for the reveal moment.

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