We are entering the last week of April. Summer vacation is so close that you can practically taste it. Whether you're working on a tan or staying inside with the AC on full blast, staying out late or sleeping in, summer is a highly anticipated time for all of us. There's just one thing standing between us and all the wonderful things that come with summer vacation: the last few weeks of school.
Yeah,as if you actually needed a reminder of that. You are well aware of the rapidly approaching deadlines, group projects, and final exams. Casual existential dread and a general feeling of tiredness creates a large sense of community among all of us as students. Unfortunately, it also causes a huge drop in motivation. I have put together a playlist of motivational songs to help us all power through these next few weeks.
1. "I'll Make A Man Out of You" - The Mulan Soundtrack
It is nearly impossible not to sing along to this song when it starts playing. How can anyone listen to this song and not feel pumped? If you can get psyched about defeating the Huns, your assignments are no match for you. Granted, the feeling may not last longer than the song, but that's what the repeat button on your phone's music player is for!
2. "Titanium" - David Guetta featuring Sia
Okay, if you're anything like me, you will forever associate "Titanium" with the shower scene in Pitch Perfect. Like Chloe said, this song really builds. You may not be able to hit those notes like Sia, but this song is a great confidence booster.
3. "Formation" - Beyoncè
Bring that Beyoncè-style confidence with you everywhere you go! She ignores the haters, works hard, and embraces every part of herself. If that isn't inspirational, I don't know what is.
4. "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen
Here's another song it's nearly impossible not to sing along to. When you just need to take a break and rock out with your friends,this is the ultimate buddy sing along song!
5. "Can't Touch This"- MC Hammer
What can I say? This is the kind of song that makes you want to move.
6. "Victorious" - Panic! at the Disco
This one reminds us that we're almost to the end of the semester and therefore, almost party time!
7. "How To Be a Heart Breaker" - Marina and the Diamonds
Marina is here to remind us that there's nothing wrong with a little light-hearted fun among all the hard work.
8. "We Belong Together" - Pat Benatar
This song is the musical embodiment of the moment you're about to cross the finish line.
9. "Fight Song" - Rachel Platten
The semester has been so long, but don't give up hope! You've still got a lot of fight left in you.
10. "Edge of Seventeen" - Stevie Nicks
In my humble opinion, no official playlist is truly complete without at least one Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac song. You can feel the energy and memories of teenage rebellion in this one.
11. "Come On, Eileen" - Dexy's Midnight Runners
Turn this one up and dance like no one is watching.
12. "Hold On" - Wilson Phillips
Here, we have another famous don't-give-up-anthem. It's a little corny but still a good feel good song.
13. "No Scrubs" - TLC
Send the "No Scrubs" mp3 to any guy, girl or other person trying to waste your valuable time.
14. "Sing" - My Chemical Romance
This is one of those great songs for those especially rough days.
15. "Don't Stop Believing" - Journey
We'll end this article with another great buddy sing along song. Good luck with everything and remember to hang in there!
