Everyone loves music and everyone loves Disney, therefore, everyone loves Disney music. Well, at least, that how I see it. College can be stressful, but listening to a little Lion King or Hercules can help take the edge off. Here are 6 notable Disney songs to get you through even the most intense finals week.
1. “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” -The Lion King
This iconic Lion King song has you looking forward to the end of the semester. As you sing along to Simba’s (but really Johnathan Taylor Thomas’) words, he is encouraging you to make it through the semester. When he sings “No one saying, ‘do this/ No one saying, ‘be there’/No one saying, ‘stop that’/No one saying, ‘see here,’” remember that once you are done with the semester, you will be free.
2. “Go the Distance” -Hercules
When Hercules sings “I'll be there someday, I can go the distance/ I will find my way if I can be strong,” remember that you will actually make it through finals week. Look to Hercules whenever you are feeling hopeless or miserable, as his words will help you to trudge on.
3. “When You Wish Upon a Star”- Pinocchio
This Disney anthem reminds us that anything is possible if you just wish it. Although an A in International Relations is not exactly wishing material, this song can help you get through the rough times. Just remember that “anything your heart desires will come to you.”
4. “Hakuna Matata” -The Lion King
Timon and Pumbaa get this “wonderful phrase” stuck in audiences head every time it is played. Whenever finals are stressing you out and you need a breather, listen to this iconic duo belt out “it means no worries, for the rest of your days.” This phrase of “Hakuna Matata” will relax you after a hard exam or intense studying session.
5. “Bare Necessities” The Jungle Book
This lighthearted song will help you forget your problems. With Baloo’s inspiring words and fun rhymes, this song will assist you in unwinding during an intense finals week. As he sings “forget about your worries and your strife,” remember those finals are stressful, but they are not everything. Baloo continues by singing “the bare necessities of life will come to you,” meaning that everything will work out regardless of a C on your Comparative Politics exam.
6. “Let It Go” Frozen
Once it is all over, there is no changing the scores you received and the grades you have. Remember there is no reason to stress or freak out, and that you should just “let it go.” You can try again next semester, but do not ruin your last week in your college town because you did not get the grade you wanted. As Queen Elsa says “let it go, can’t hold it back anymore.” Finals are over, but your life isn’t, so let it go and try again next semester.