Life in middle school was hard. With no car or money, it was difficult to deal with the immense angst that starts bubbling up as the result of raging hormones. Preteens deal with this angst in a variety of ways, most effectively through music. Here are 20 songs from your prepubescent years that saved you from imploding.

1. "Potential Breakup Song" by Aly and AJ

This song helped you deal with your angst when your crush didn't text you back. It helped you realize he was a loser, until he texted you back after he was done eating dinner, then you remembered how much you loved him.

2. "Wannabe" by The Spice Girls

3. "What a Girl Wants" by Christina Aguilera

Made famous in the "Princess Dairies", spoke to your inner Princess Mia. This song always put you in a good mood and made getting ready for school a little better.

4. "(You Drive Me") Crazy by Britney Spears

Britney may very well have been your dance icon, and her songs were your favorite pump up jams.

5. "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton

This song spoke to your soul and every time it was on the radio you made your Mom turn up the car stereo and you belted every word, and all the musical interludes. To this day, this song still makes you break out in song.

6. "Beautiful Girls" by Sean Kingston

Sean Kingston was your gateway into hip hop music. This song spoke to you because it reminded you of your first relationship. His catchy tune just got you hooked.

7. "Could It Be" by Christy Carlson Romano

Kim Possible was a huge portion of your childhood. The Kim Possible movie was the most awaited television special of your childhood, and when Ron and Kim kissed you cheered. This song is the embodiment of that fandom.

8. "Cinderella" by The Cheetah Girls

The Cheetah Girls had some of your favorite girl power jams. Similar to the Spice Girls, you always fought about who was who in your friend group.

9. "Beautiful" by Akon ft. Colby O'Donis

You listened to this song while you were playing dress up anxiously awaiting high school. It made you feel that even in your moment of extreme awkwardness you were still beautiful.

10. "All Star" by Smash Mouth

This song was made famous after the movie "Shrek". After which it reminded you of all of the fun summer movies and activities that you made summer your favorite season.

11. "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield

This song helped you with all of the angst associated with growing up, and figuring out who you are. Out of all the awkward uncomfortable feeling associated with being a pre-teen, this song provided a nice escape.

12. "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne

This song was probably introduced to you by your Mom. You thought it was a fun and catchy song, your mom secretly hoped that people thought she was a "Stacy's Mom".

13. "1985" by Bowling for Soup

Bowling for Soup made you want to jam out in your Mom's car. "1985" made you think, potentially for the first time, that there were times in the past that may have been cool to have experienced.

14. "Come Clean" by Hilary Duff

After you first true love broke your heart, and your life was absolutely falling apart Hilary Duff picked up your broken pieces and put them back together with this song.

15. "Sk8er Boi" by Avril Lavigne

During your angsty pre-teen years Avril Lavigne spoke to you by incorporating the right amount of punk into your life. This song was probably one of the best things to jam out to in your mom's minivan.

16. "Nobody's Perfect" by Hannah Montana

Hannah Montana was your idol for at least a time. Her songs were catchy and spoke to your soul. "Nobody's Perfect" made you realize that it was okay to mess up because even Hannah Montana made mistakes.

17. "Year 3000" by The Jonas Brothers

You most definitely had a huge crush on one of the Jonas Brothers. This song probably started your initial fascination with the Jonas Brothers that lasted until your high school days.

18. "Fabulous" from "High School Musical 2"

Even though you hated Sharpe you loved her style and the extravagance associated with her. "Fabulous" is the essence of her snootiness and the excitement that came with the "High School Musical" fandom.

19. "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga was unlike anyone or anything you had ever experienced before. Her music made you dance and jump this song was just the beginning of the crazy impact Lady Gaga had on pop culture.