This playlist is one which is full of songs that you know all the words, or at least the chorus and 1 or 2 verses. Keep in mind that this is not meant to apply to everybody, though in many cases can, but is instead a playlist of songs which I know. Also, fair warning, at first glance this could look like a guilty pleasure playlist since most of these songs are those catchy, enjoyable, yet sometimes annoying long term songs. That being said, you have to be in the right mood for this playlist, especially since it is only meant to be played when you can belt out the lyrics and not worry about anything or anyone else. As well, I advise using shuffle for this playlist since there is no real progression to the songs, instead they are just meant to be a random blast of joy and entertainment. So, here we go:
1) Our Song by Taylor Swift- This is a classic song which I have loved for years, how could anyone not. In classic T-Swift style, the song is upbeat and the lyrics are simple enough for anyone to learn. I find this song especially amusing because, unlike most of her songs, this is about the positive side of one of her relationships as opposed to the break up or bad times. I find it unique and happy, making it great to just yell out the lyrics on a lazy Saturday.
2) Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show- I owe my love for this song to my summer camp where I probably learned every word to it after the second day. I think it's funny that I loved this song in the middle of 2007 and in 2011 everyone was like "OMG have you heard this great new song?!" It made me feel original and I enjoyed laughing at the people who called themselves trend-setters for bringing this song to Lexington, HA! Anyway, normally I don't like folksy music too much but I find that this song has a perfect mix of country, pop, and folk. Not to mention the lyrics are clever, quick, and relatively simple. Not to mention, who doesn't love "singing" off-key "ROCK ME MAMA LIKE A WAGON WHEEL, ROCK ME ANY WAY YOU FEEL; HEEEEEEYYYYYY MAMA ROCK ME!"
3) Just Dance by Lady Gaga- This song was the first Gaga hit, and it is still my favorite to date. The song is a strange but interesting mix of techno-pop as well as what could be argued as an early version of dubstep. The main reason this song is so recitable though is because of they constant echoing. The repetition of words is really fun in my mind and I love the do, da, de parts as well, the less lyrical more beat-like parts. This song is vital to the playlist too because after Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga is probably the most singable artist.
4) Disturbia by Rihanna- Somewhat similarly to Just Dance, this song is based around the repetition and odd pitch of the word Disturbia, as well as everybody's favorite part: "bum bum be dum bum bum be dum dum". I will say that the verses are the most difficult of all the songs on this playlist to grasp, however, nobody will have a problem mumbling through them since this song is more about the beat, tempo, and rhythm than anything else.
5) Payphone by Maroon 5- As I'm sure everyone has heard this song a thousand times over this past summer, we all might be getting a little tired of it. However, if you're in a good mood and this song came up, then let's face it, you would have no choice but to give it 110%. The words are simple and fun. Even the rap part is relatively basic, depending on your rap ability.(?) But if you aren't one for rapping then no problem because it is short and sweet.
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6) Thrift Shop by Macklemore X Ryan Lewis- A tandem which is gaining ground quickly on the other industry superstars, this song has been one of the most popular in a long time. The beat is fantastic and the lyrics are clever. Curse words or not, I am yet to meet a person who doesn't enjoy this song at least a little bit. The chorus is decent sized and easily singable. Again, depending on your ability to understand the verses and your own rapping ability, the verses and bridges can be somewhat difficult to get out, but like Disturbia, there should be no problem humming along to the beat during these times as it is still fast and enjoyable.
The truth is that I do not even own every single one of these on my iTunes, but undoubtedly if I hear these songs come through a speaker of any sort, and I've not had the worst day ever, then I will be screaming the lyrics, happy as can be.
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