Brunch is one of the most highly anticipated events of every week. It is more than a meal—it is a social hour. Nothing sets the tone for the day quite like a good playlist, especially when you pair that playlist with food. Breakfast food. Here are 25 songs that have been or should be played at brunch, the most important meal for the soul.
25. "In Too Deep" by Sum 41
Brunch is all about being face deep in scrambled eggs and waffles.
24. "Amnesia" by 5 Seconds of Summer
There is likely some part of the night before that I wish to forget about.
23. "Rhythm of Love" by Plain White T’s
I do not actually know the words to this song, but I always try to sing them anyway.
22. "S.O.S." by The Jonas Brothers
"Love Bug" or "Burning Up" are also acceptable.
21. "Smile" by Uncle Kracker
I love singing this to my hungover friends.
20. "Gold Digger" by Kanye West
A small dose of Kanye never hurt anyone.
19. "Better Together" by Jack Johnson
Everyone is better with Jack Johnson playing.
18. "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne
I cannot think of any scene or situation that would not benefit from an Avril Lavigne song.
17. "White Houses" by Vanessa Carlton
Google it.
16. "Sunday Morning" by Maroon 5
Nothing better on a Sunday morning.
15. "7 Years" by Lukas Graham
A new favorite song of mine that fits the brunch vibe fairly well.
14. "Accidentally in Love" by Counting Crows
A little bit of a change in pace is good in the morning.
13. "Riptide" by Vance Joy
I can nod my head along to this when my mouth is full of waffles.
12. "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift
Honestly, any Taylor Swift song is welcomed in high doses. See ya, Kanye.
11. "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson
Take a chance, get the second waffle.
10. "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5
This is always a crowd-pleaser.
9. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran
I am working on learning the moves to the music video.
8. "Drops of Jupiter" by Train
Everyone knows (or pretends to know) all the words to this one.
7. "Fireflies" by Owl City
This played the other week at brunch and it just seemed fitting.
6. "Cecilia and the Satellite" by Andrew McMahon
I am guilty of singing this in my best (loudest) voice.
5. "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" by Nine Days
The girl in this song seems like an even bigger mess than me, which is always comforting to hear.
4. "It Wasn’t Me" by Shaggy
Honestly, it probably was me.
3. "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson
I prefer chocolate chip waffles, but you get the idea.
2. "Beautiful Soul" by Jesse McCartney
A serenade by Jessee McCartney is the best way to start the day.
1. "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield
This is a very underrated motivational song.
Make brunch great again.