I know it can be hard to focus when you're studying, especially if the topic that you're studying is immensely boring. Sure, you can always take study breaks, but why not kill two birds with one stone (not literally though, I don't advocate killing birds with stones) and listen to some educational music? Here I have compiled a complete list of subjects you may be studying and the appropriate song to listen to for each one.
1. History - "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
Starting in 1949 with "Harry Truman" and ending in 1989 with "rock 'n roll cola wars", Billy Joel sings through some of the world's most fascinating and controversial watershed events. Perfect for anyone that needs to memorize historical dates in chronological order!
2. Music - "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
The song has a pretty catchy tune that I'm sure all you music majors out there can analyze the heck out of. Plus! You can pinpoint exactly which instruments and time signature are being used!
3. Video Production - "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
To be fair, this one might require watching the music video as well, but just look at those crisp scene-cuts!
4. Theater - "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
This one also requires watching the video, but the quick set changes and representation of every decade over the course of 40 years is admirable. Plus, Billy jams out on a table whilst sat in front of a giant fire (that I am assuming he did not start).
5. English - "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
This song is essentially a lyrical and poetic masterpiece for the ages and speaking from experience, it's kinda fun to use it to recount other events! (I rewrote it for my boyfriend once for our 1 year anniversary to chronicle our adventures thus far. Yeah, I'm cute like that.)
6. Environmental Science - "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
"Only YOU can prevent forrest fires!" Although I guess, technically, we didn't start it either... And it was always burning since the world's been turning... Oh well, we tried, but it was a good run!
7. Modern Language - "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
For a fun activity, why not try translating the chorus?
Spanish - "No encendimos el fuego!"
French - "Nous n'avons pas commencé le feu!"
Italian - "Non abbiamo acceso il fuoco!"
Vietnamese - "Chúng tôi đã không bắt đầu lửa!"
Russian - "мы не начали огонь!"
Japanese - "私たちは火を始まらなかった!"
8. Philosophy - "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
But when we are gone... will it really still burn on? ("And on? And on? And on? And on..?")
