Before you know it, summer will come and go faster than you can watchWeird thingscountless times,That means it's time to start packing*cute* backpackandschool suppliesGet ready for the upcoming new school year. Another year means new classes, new opportunities and maybe some new classmates and friends. Of course, when you need itThe hottest first day of schoolandhairstyleto kill youSelfies on Instagram to kick off the semester, you also need the hottest playlists to get you through your commute and the rest of your school days.
Whether you're looking for the best back-to-school songs to get you excited for the future, or soft ballads to calm your first-day-of-school nerves, there's something for you here. (If you're still feeling uneasy about your first day, you can also check out our playlistsongs to listen to when you feel stressed.)
ready for yoursHigher gradesOr start a new chapter in your lifeas a beginnerIt's worth listening to the tunes of some epic theme songs that you'll still feel connected to years after you've earned your diploma. yes, everything fromfirst loveIn this back-to-school playlist, the ~angsty~ anthem doesn't get a good grade, meaning you'll resonate with every song here.
From classics to new hits to totally relevant musicals, these are the songs to play as you walk the hallowed halls of your school.
"High School Student" - Hello sister
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This band consists of three sistersplay this songAMERICA has talentIn 2021, "High School" will make you feel what it's like to be back in school, not knowing where you fit in or whether your partner knows you exist or not.
"Victoria's Secret" - Jax
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When you start feeling like you don't look "pretty enough" or some other such nonsense, listen to this riff. Don't start the school year with negative thoughts about yourself. You're perfect, okay? 💖
"Girl on Fire" - Alicia Keys
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This new school year will be your best yet! You totally get it, so play this song on your way to class.
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"High School" - Child 90'
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It's easy to forget that there are only four years of high school – not your entire life. So try not to sweat the small stuff and remember that in the next 10, 20 or 30 years no one will care what stupid things you say or what weird clothes you wear.
"Be real in your school" - Grace Vanderwaal
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this coverhitsange fra beach boysStarring in the Disney+ movie,actor, will soon make you feel the school spirit!
"I Don't Want To Go To School" - The Naked Brothers
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While we really tell you that you'll get into the school spirit in no time, there's another side to the coin: you're not in the school mood and would rather just sleep and rest. We've all been there. On days when you'd really rather be somewhere else than in class, you can put this song on full blast.
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"School Life" - Beyoncé
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Keep calm and go to class. Teacher Queen Bey is about to start teaching. Better take notes!
"Breaking the Rules" by Charli XCX
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Ο Charli XCX τραγούδησε το "I Don't Want to Go to School, I Just Want to Break the Rules."
"High school never ends" - Bowlingsuppe
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After you graduate from high school and enter college and/or the adult workplace, it's important to remember that cliques, gossip, and petty drama don't stop when you're 18.
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"First Day of School" - Soulja Boy
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Everyone wants to be super dressed on the first day of school, showing off clothes your mom wouldn't even buy you, but you're convincing. However, most are finished by the end of the second week of the course. No Soulja Boys!
In this song he sings "the freshest in class, the freshest in school" because he treats every day like it's the first day of school.
"School is so cool" - Wayne Fountain
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This song,with the ihorror movies, will make you feel~ the coolest ~children in class.
"Cool Kid" - Echosmith
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Speaking of cool, this oneTikTok - favorite songSo remind yourself that you might benocooler (But that's total bullshit. You're absolutely amazing, we just know!)
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"ABC" - Jackson W
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Learning is "as easy as 1-2-3" with this Jackson classic from the 70s.
"Good Girl" - 5 Seconds of Summer
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All-A, Harvard's pop-punk singing star might be more than just reading books in the library.
"The Champagne Question" - Taylor Swift
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Nothing hurts like losing a crush in high school or college. Let T. Swift comfort you as you return to the hallowed halls.
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"Campus" - Vampire Weekend
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This song is about a college campus. What more could you ask for?
"You Belong To Me" - Taylor Swift
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Whether you're a "cheerleader" or "in the stands," it's fun to sing along to this high school love song.
"Follow Your Arrow" - Kathy Musgraves
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Everyone can use their first day back at school as a reminder to be their true selves. No peer pressure here thnx.
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"Run the World (Girls)" - Beyoncé
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If Beyoncé's "College Grad" toast doesn't inspire you to get that degree, we don't know what will.
"Fifteen" - Taylor Swift
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Whether you're a freshman or a senior like Taylor in this song, this song is definitely for the first day of school.
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