We’ve all been there. You’re listening to your music on shuffle, and suddenly, a super oldie—we’re talking like the '90s!—comes on. You contemplate skipping it; but surprisingly, you remember all the words and before you know it, you’re jamming to the best of Britney. We’re betting there are more than a few songs in your playlist that this rule applies to. Below, we’re revisiting some of our old faves that we’re kind of embarrassed to STILL know all the lyrics to.
1. Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
You'll never forget how to spell bananas ever again.
2. Beautiful Soul – Jesse McCartney
It’s like he’s singing about you, you know?
3. Bye Bye Bye – ‘N Sync
Whip this one out the next time your SO starts testing your nerves. They’ll either be impressed or totally horrified.
4. Wannabe – Spice Girls
Some of these words are made up, right?
5. Survivor – Destiny’s Child
Ever need to feel better about your uncertain future? Blast this and think about how great Beyoncé’s life turned out!
6. Jenny from the Block – Jennifer Lopez
J. Lo may be a glamorous, high-profile celebrity who has secretly discovered the fountain of youth, but she'll always be Jenny from the Block.
7. Genie in a Bottle – Christina Aguilera
We have to admit we kind of know the dance, too.
8. Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
Schoolgirl Britney bests snake wrangler Britney every time.
9. What Dreams Are Made Of – Hilary Duff
Lizzie McGuire takes the stage in Italy after being mistaken for a doppelganger pop star? Not exactly realistic, but wow is it inspirational!
10. Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson
Forget the random misspelling of “you” in the title. This song is still one of the most rocking break-up anthems of all time.
11. I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
Guys were so much more straightforward in 1999. Maybe because of the whole Y2K scare?
12. Bring It All Back – S Club 7
Plug in your dusty 'ole boom box and dare to dream!
13. Yeah – Usher
There's a reason they still play this at prom.
14. Milkshake – Kelis
How did she make such a tasty treat sound so dirty?!
15. Don't Cha – The Pussycat Dolls
We’ll excuse the girl-bashing just this one time.
What other throwback songs are you still (secretly) singing, collegiettes?
