College is an amazing experience, from freshman year to senior year it definitely flies by. Now that I'm in my senior year, and about to graduate, the freshman that are soon to come will be the end of those born in the 90's. I felt like this list would be best suited for those who are both about to graduate, and those who have just entered. These songs and the power of music can get you through more than you think they can, so sit back, and enjoy some great tunes.
1. Good Riddance ( Time of your Life) - Green Day.
College is a great time, and as a senior, walking across the stage, you can look back and try to figure out where all the time went.
2. Wonderwall - Oasis.
Just like Oasis described it in an interview as "a way to save you from yourself" sometimes you need to find your own "Wonderwall" or your own "Oasis."
3. Tubthumping - Chumbawumba.
Just like the song says "I get knocked down, and I get up again, you're never gonna keep me down" - Tubthumping. College is going to knock you down multiple times, but you have to persevere, and finish strong.
4. Why Can't We Be Friends - Smash Mouth.
Ever had that moment where you're stuck on a question in class, or maybe on homework, and you ask the person next to you, and they say something nasty, or just walk away, and this song plays in your head?
5. Effle 65 - Blue Da Ba De.
Sometimes we just need to kick back, and sing along to this one after a long day.
6. No Rain - Blind Melon.
The bands lead singer says this song is about "not being able to get out of bed, and finding excuses to face the day, when you have really, in a way, nothing" so he's describing those low, and tough days that we all face in life.
7. One Headlight - The Wallflowers.
Another song that will play in your head as you're progressing in your college career. The meaning of this song is basically about the death of ideas, but being able to push through and keep trying. So just like the experiences you'll encounter, some will be rough, and some of your thoughts will change, but that doesn't mean you should stop trying.
8. Dammit - Blink 182.
Mark Hopus wrote this song to say that even though things happen in life, it's all part of growing up. So take things as they come, and take them with a light heart, because you can either learn from that experience, and grow, or let it crush you.
9. Jump Around - House of Pain.
Sometimes we all just need to take a break from studying, espeically during midterms and finals, and "Jump Around" - House of Pain.
10. Mr. Jones - Counting Crows.
"When everybody loves you, you'll never be lonely" - Mr. Jones - Casting Crows. This song is about how a person believes fame can make you happy, but he individual being sung about doesn't realize that it doesn't last. So relate this to focus on being the best you, and on what makes you happy throughout your entire life, and don't just work to have a few moments of glory that will ultimately fade.
11. My Name Is - Eminem.
Now this one is just in here for fun, because at some point during your college career, you'll get a little crazy, and want to jam out to some older Eminem to make yourself seem less crazy.
