The "Song of the Year" is an award presented annually at the Grammy Awards to recognize the best original song released during the eligibility year. This award honors the songwriters and is based on the song's composition, including lyrics and melody, rather than its performance or recording. To be eligible, a song must have been released in the previous year and must be commercially available. The award is determined by voting members of the Recording Academy, who evaluate the songs based on their artistic merit, originality, and overall impact on the music industry.