Finals season is upon us, meaning you’re going to need some music to get you pumped to defeat that organic chemistry exam you’ve been dreading all semester! Check out this list of the top 30 songs—which'll get you through each stage of finals week!
Stage 1: Let the Studying Begin!
Face it. You’re sitting in front of your computer screen with a random textbook off to the side, wondering where to even start with studying. Let these songs be your motivation!
1. Run the World (Girls) – Beyoncé
2. Stronger – Kanye West
3. Roar – Katy Perry
4. Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
5. Diva – Beyoncé
6. Rock N Roll – Avril Lavigne
7. Wrecking Ball – Miley Cyrus
Stage 2: When You’re Questioning If College Is Really For You
At this point, hopefully you’re deep into the abyss of geology or some other subject that will most likely be useless to you once finals are over. You’re probably about FourFiveSeconds from screaming your head off and giving up, meaning you need some tunes that perfectly explain your frustration.
8. FourFiveSeconds – Rihanna
9. Gives You Hell – The All-American Rejects
10. Say Something – A Great Big World
11. Ain’t Worth The Whiskey – Cole Swindell
12. I’m Not Okay (I Promise) – My Chemical Romance
13. Blank Space – Taylor Swift
14. Lazy Song – Bruno Mars
15. I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
Stage 3: STRESS BEGONE
Yipee! You made it past the stage of dread and despair. Now, it’s time to de-stress your mind with these easygoing anthems that are guaranteed to make you feel unstoppable!
16. Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae
17. Survivor – Destiny’s Child
18. Pocketful of Sunshine – Natasha Bedingfield
19. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
20. I’m Like A Bird – Nelly Furtado
21. A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
22. Hey, Soul Sister – Train
Stage 4: FINALS ARE OVER!
Your days of staying up until 3 a.m. are over! Well… until next semester, at least. It’s time to celebrate, and every celebration calls for music worthy of the occasion! Check out these pumped-up hits and party the night away with your friends!
23. Best Day of My Life – American Authors
24. Cheers (Drink to That) – Rihanna/Avril Lavigne
25. Can’t Tell Me Nothin’ – Kanye West
26. We Are Young – Fun. ft. Janelle Monae
27. #stupidfacedd – Wallpaper
28. I Love College – Asher Roth
29. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift
30. Summer – Calvin Harris