The week that we've all been dreading since the beginning of the semester is finally here...finals week. From the freak out over endless study guides to the tears shed during all-nighters at the library, every college student knows that your best friend during this week of torture is definitely music (and caffeine, of course). For all the students struggling and stressing out over your exams, here's to the hope that this playlist of songs helps you through. Happy studying!
1. "Survivor" - Destiny's Child
Let's be real, nothing gets you going more than a little throwback to the Destiny Child days...especially with a beat as catchy as this one. You can't even deny that it makes you want to throw on a Juicy Couture jumpsuit and some shades and show your finals who's boss.
2. "Alright" - Kendrick Lamar
When you're feeling down and out, there's nothing better than a song that repeatedly assures you, at least a hundred times to be exact, that, "We gon' be alright." I mean, If Kendrick can make it out of Compton, then who are we to say we can't get through a couple exams?
3. "The Middle" - Jimmy Eat World
Another classic throwback from the middle school punk rock days that we all know and love. A song with a beat that makes you dream of better days, and also assures you that everything is going to be OK.
4. "Breakeven" - The Script
We all need that one song that we can listen to while dramatically staring out of the window of the library during a study break...this is that song. The first line alone relates to exactly how you're probably feeling during this time: "I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing." Not to mention the "I'm falling to pieces" line. Shout out to the Script, I feel you, my dudes.
5. "I Love College" - Asher Roth
During the worst time of the semester, it's practically therapeutic to remind yourself of the best times. Not to mention the summer vibe this song gives off...a reminder of the carefree times to come once you get through the week.
6. "Diva" - Beyonce
This one is more for the ladies, but boys you can't even act like this song doesn't get you bumpin'. The perfect song to play as you strut your way up to the Starbucks line like a boss and make it seem like you have your life together.
7. "What Now" - Rihanna
For all those who feel like your going through a mid-life crisis during this week...this song is for you. Mentally screaming "WHATTTTT....NOWWWW...I JUST CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT" right alongside the baddest in the industry definitely brings a nice, comforting release.
8. "Mr. Brightside" - The Killers
Do I even need to justify?
9. "The Scientist" - Coldplay
A staple song to listen to when you just need to release some emotion. "Nobody said it was easy, but nobody said it would be this hard." I mean, is there a better song to play while letting a couple tears stain your textbook? I thought not.
10. "I'm in Love With a Stripper" - T Pain
OK, OK, so you're not actually contemplating dropping out to become a stripper at this point, but...you're allowed to dream of the easy life that could have been, right?
11. "Shake it Out" - Florence and the Machine
The "It's always darkest before the dawn" line that comes right before the epic chorus that makes you want to get up and shake what your mama gave ya? Talk about the perfect mid-study pick-me-up.
12. "We are the Champions" - Queen
Last but not least, the best song to exit the library to after a nice, long session of studying, taking notes and writing papers. Raise one fist in the air, because, "No time for losers, 'cause we are the champions...OF THE WORLD!"
