Have you ever walked into a Forever 21 and seen someone holding a Starbucks or Dutch Bros cup? You have probably classed them as a "basic." In recent years, being a basic has been used as a derogative term, and I have even caught myself trying to stay away from this group of people. But you know what? I have embraced my basic. I will go out to Dutch at 12:00 AM, with no regrets the day after, except for my wallet. But nevermind that, to be a basic you need the right tunes to get you through your day, and these are the twenty-one songs you need to truly be basic!
1. "I Would Do Anything For You" - Foster the People
Yes, the people that wrote "Pumped Up Kicks" have another great song!
2. "Cough Syrup" - Young the Giant
Shopping for UGGs has never been easier with this song playing in the store.
3. "Elevate" - St. Lucia
This song needs to be played while you're having your bonfire on the beach.
4. "Electric Feel" - MGMT
You'll need this song for your road trip to Forever 21 for the best sales in the world.
5. "Shooting Stars" - Bag Raiders
While you're taking your gym selfies, this song will keep you motivated and inspired.
6. "I Need A Life" - Born Ruffians
Shopping in Whole Foods is a blast when you have this track flowing through your headphones.
7. "Chocolate" - The 1975
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It is pretty much a "basic" rule to love The 1975.
8. "Tonight You Are Mine" - The Technicolors
Even though this band is not as known, they still deserve a chance to be played in you car.
9. "Home" - Islandis
This song was made to fuel your wanderlust.
10. "Sweater Weather" - The Neighborhood
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We've all imagined ourselves on a rainy day with this song in the background.
11. "My Type" - Saint Motel
Shaking and shimmying to this song is the best feeling in the world.
12. "I Found You" - Alabama Shakes
The Alabama Shakes' lead singer's voice will make you feel so many things.
13. "Come A Little Closer" - Cage the Elephant
Cage the Elephant is another "basic" artist that should always be appreciated.
14. "Polish Girl" - Neon Indian
Taking pictures of the sunset and making a slideshow? Use this song in the back.
15. "I Always Knew" - The Vaccines
This is another great road trip song. We all have someone in our minds when we sing this song.
16. "When Did Your Heart Go Missing?" - Rooney
If you love "The Princess Diaries" you will love this song. The boy she ends up with is the lead singer.
17. "1901" - Phoenix
Forever 21 was made JUST for this song to be played constantly.
18. "Cry For Me" - HUNNY
A new fresh song for a dance party.
19. "Barcelona Fantasy" - The Bambinos
You'll want to be in Barcelona by the end of this song.
20. "Moving to New York" - The Wombats
A trip to Chipotle is made when this song is blasted through your speakers.
21. "Midnight City" - M83
Even though this song has very few words, the meaning ties in what it means to be basic.
