Music is an amazing thing. It has the power to transport us back to a completely different time or place. Upon hearing a certain song, we can become overwhelmed with emotion. It could make you happy to remember a certain moment that you might associate with the song. It could make you smile, and remind you of someone you love. Hearing a song that came out during your childhood is one of the best feelings in the world. I have compiled a list of some of my favorite old songs that will definitely ignite your inner middle schooler.
1." Potential Breakup Song"- Aly and AJ
This song made me feel like calling up the boyfriend I didn't have and dumping him. Wether or not your middle school self was in a relationship or not, you could always jump and dance around to this song. It's a shame that Aly and AJ fell off the face of the Earth, they came out with some really fun songs! ("Chemicals React" was my actual jam.)
2. "Untouched"- The Veronicas
Ah, another sister-duo that we don't really hear about anymore. This song reminds me of when my sister and I wanted to become famous singing sisters like them. I could never tell them apart, and I have no idea where they went, but I thank them for creating this song.
3. "Every Time We Touch"- Cascada
An absolute classic, played at every single party from 2007-2010. Painfully catchy. Rating: 10/10.
4. "Sk8r Boi"- Avril Lavigne
This is one of those songs that you didn't even know you knew all of the words to until you hear it on the radio in your car five years later.
5. "Low"- Flo-Rida
Flo-Rida never gets old. From "Low," to "Elevator," to "Wild Ones," to "GDFR," to "My House," he always has a popular song playing on the radio. You couldn’t get through a middle school dance without hearing “Shawty had them Apple Bottom jeans, boots with the fur (with the fur!).”
6. "Since You Been Gone"- Kelly Clarkson
This list wouldn't be complete without this middle school anthem. You could check back with me when I'm 60 years old and I will still belt out the chorus to this song.
7. "Starstrukk"- 3OH!3 ft. Katy Perry
These guys put out some serious jams, ("Don't Trust Me," "My First Kiss," and "Rich Man" to name a few) but this one was always my favorite.
8. "Stronger"- Britney Spears
This was my favorite Britney song for so long--"Toxic" soon took its place. When I hear this song I think of how I used to always have it playing on my Hit Clip and would jam out to it.
9. "S.O.S"- Jonas Brothers
Don’t lie, you were a Jo-Bro fan. You had a poster in your room at some point. You were rooting for Nick and Miley to be together forever. You thought that Kevin was underappreciated, but he probably wasn't your favorite. This song takes me way back.
10. "Hollaback Girl"- Gwen Stefani
Another classic. Thank you, Gwen, for teaching kids everywhere how to spell "bananas."
11. "Candy Shop"- 50 Cent
It was almost impossible to pick just one 50 Cent song to include in this list, but I decided on "Candy Shop." When I hear this song, I remember my mom not letting me put it on my first generation iPod Nano because of how inappropriate it was. Not even the clean version! Rude...
12. "Get Busy"- Sean Paul
Last, but definitely not least, Sean Paul. He put out so many songs that I will still dance to if I hear them. I still have no idea what he was saying 80 percent of the time, but this is still one of my favorite songs.
