I remember the good old days of getting ready for a middle school dance. With my 10 closest friends, I'd spend countless hours trying to match my Limited Too top with my Hollister jeans while burning off all my hair as I straightened it for the 10th time that night. Then, with permission slip in hand, we'd head off to the dance (in one of our mom's minivans, of course). Here's a definitive list of all your favorite middle school songs. You're welcome.
1. "1, 2 Step" - Ciara
This was probably the first song you heard when you walked in. You grabbed your squad and headed to the dance floor where you all simultaneously danced to the choreographed dance moves you made up at last week's sleepover.
2. "Smack That" - Akon
You, then, found the rest of your friends and convened by the DJ while evaluating each other's outfits. You'd check out the selection of prospective boys to dance with while also pretending to be super busy on your Motorola Razr.
3. "Sk8er Boi" - Avril Lavigne
You danced your way back to the dance floor with your posse where you all screamed the words to the entire song. You'd also point to your frienemy, who stole your crush, during the "I don't like your boyfriend" part so she'd know you're keeping your eye on her.
4. "Stacy's Mom" - Fountains of Wayne
You'd meet up with the cool boys in your class and all dance to the song together. Towards the end of the song, you'd grab your friends and head to the bathroom to discuss gossip and reapply your lip gloss.
5. "Ignition" - R. Kelly
You didn't really know what the song was about, but it was an excuse to dance with that boy who kept making eye contact with you. Your friends would probably act as wing-women and dance with his friends, too.
6. "Hips Don't Lie" - Shakira
To impress your crush, you'd show off your extensive language skills by singing all the Spanish words really loud. Señora Chabaz would be so proud.
7. "Hollaback Girl" - Gwen Stefani
You'd get back together with your squad and do another choreographed dance. The chaperones would start closing in once they saw some of the moves you'd be doing, but would slowly back off when realizing it was just a harmless posse of sixth graders.
8. "Superman" - Five for Fighting
Finally, a slow song! You'd glance around the room to look for your crush and find him walking towards you. You awkwardly put your hands on his shoulders while he put his hands on your hips. Cue a three-minute awkward swaying motion only for you to run off to rejoin your friends the second the song ends.
9. "All Star" - Smash Mouth
The DJ ends the night with a classic that everyone knows the words to. Halfway through the song, the fluorescent lights start coming back on in the gym and the best night of your middle school career comes to a close.
