For most of us 90’s kids, our childhood was very diverse when it came to music. In the neighborhood where I grew up, all of the kids listened to pop/punk bands. These were the years when bands like Good Charlotte, Blink 182 and Simple Plan were in their prime. If you grew up anything like I did when it came to the music you listened to, here are 21 songs you will most likely remember if you grew up listening to pop/punk bands.
1.“Way Away” by Yellowcard
Throwing it back to their first album, this song by Yellowcard was perfect for road trips.
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2. “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit
Having been played in everything from “American Pie” to “Parks and Recreation,” this song still continues to remain popular today.
3. “Fat Lip” by Sum 41
Containing elements of punk/rock and even hip hop, it’s no wonder this remains Sum 41’s most popular song that even showed up on the Billboard Top 100.
4. “Addicted” by Simple Plan
This catchy song with relatable teenage lyrics was one of Simple Plan’s best tracks.
5. “Coffeeshop Soundtrack” by All Time Low
Yes, All Time Low had an album before "So Wrong, It's Right."
6. “First Date” by Blink 182
One of the most recognizable songs by Blink.
7. “Whoa Oh! (Me vs Everyone)” by Forever the Sickest Kids
They danced and cheered to it in one of the "Bring It On" movies. Seem familiar?
8. “Jaded” by Mest
This track even featured Benji Madden from Good Charlotte.
9. “First Day of the Rest of Our Lives” by MxPx
For all of you non pop/punk fans, maybe you remember hearing it in the movie "A Cinderella Story."
10. “The Anthem” by Good Charlotte
I’m pretty sure you should know this song no matter who you are.
11. “Memory” by Sugarcult
Definitely one of Sugarcult’s most catchy tunes.
12. “Kings and Queens” by 30 Seconds to Mars
More rock than necessarily pop/punk, 30 Seconds to Mars was still a favorite.
13. “I’m Just a Kid” by Simple Plan
Whenever you were having a bad day, this song was always there.
14. “Sidewalks” by Story of the Year
Mellower than the normal upbeat pop/punk tracks, Story of the Year was certainly one you might remember growing up with.
15. “Basket Case” by Green Day
Even before their popular album "American Idiot," you may have been listening to this song on their album "Dookie."
16. “My Friends Over You” by New Found Glory
With a unique vocal sound, this song by New Found Glory had some fun and relatable lyrics for those of us young kids who were more focused on being a kid than growing up too fast and dealing with relationships already.
17. “Best of Me” by The Starting Line
Who could forget the music video for this song featuring the recreated iconic scene from the film "Say Anything."
18. “Grand Theft Autumn” by Fall Out Boy
Heading back to their roots, this song came from one of Fall Out Boy’s best albums to date, "Take This to Your Grave."
19.“Swing Swing” by The All-American Rejects
This was probably the beginning of your “The All American Rejects” phase.
20. “Stalker” by Goldfinger
Lead singer, John Feldmann, having helped almost all of the bands listed here including 5 Seconds of Summer currently, wrote this song that continues to be one of Goldfinger’s most popular hits.
21. “Jamie All Over” by Mayday Parade
This song always made you want to visit California during those summer months.
