In anticipation of the long-awaited Spring Break, my friends and I prepared a giant collaborative playlist in the spirit of a well-earned vacation. Here’s some of the best songs from it that I believe should also be added to your Spring Break playlist:
“I Ain’t Worried” - OneRepublic
“Top Gun: Maverick” brought this song to the forefront of culture through its inclusion in the beach football scene, creating an easy association with warm temperatures and beachy settings, perfectly aligned with Spring Break.
“Better Days” - Neiked, Mae Mueller & Polo G
It seems like we’ve all been waiting for better days. However, those days are right around the corner, specifically with our collective upcoming break from school. This song fits that vibe perfectly.
“Young, Wild, and Free” - Snoop Dogg, Bruno Mars & Wiz Khalifa
The laid back, relaxed vibe of Spring Break finds a home here, with the lyrics describing a “fresh, out of class feeling” and “living young and wild and free.”
“Panama” - Van Halen
Van Halen really nails the spirit of Spring Break in their music, but they nail that spirit especially in “Panama.” Heat, partying and maybe something a little more sexual dominate the song, making it a great Spring Break tune.
“Bronco” - The Driver Era
The overdriven guitars, lyrics about new and fast love and generally warm atmosphere in the piece create a bright, fun song meant for sitting on a beach or on a boat somewhere warm.
“Island in the Sun” - Weezer
Barring any Weezer jokes, “Island in the Sun” does indeed function as an excellent beach tune that most people born in the ‘90s and 2000s are familiar with.
“Feel Good Inc.” - Gorillaz
It’s called “Feel Good Inc.” for a reason, and that reason generally accompanies the excitement you find in a long-awaited and well-earned vacation for your Spring Break.
“Lake Shore Drive” - Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah
Frankly, any song from the original “Guardians of the Galaxy” soundtrack could find a place here. However, “Lake Shore Drive” takes the cake. Detailing a drive along a shoreline, it winds through a warm night into a new bright day, making a great song for a more chill part of Spring Break.
