Song Lyrics that Describe the College Life

By Alexis Sanchez on March 18, 2016

Okay, as a college student working two jobs and still trying to maintain a semblance of control of my life, I always appreciate some pick me ups throughout my days so I feel something positive under the piles of obligations. Whether it’s a friend buying you a turkey burger when you forgot your wallet at home or a stranger offering you their umbrella during a torrential downpour, every little moment adds up and helps makes your hectic day a little bit brighter.

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The pick me up I’ve found I can always count on is music. Oh, the wonders of the perfect song that just reaches into your very soul and makes you stop for a second to wipe that (invisible) tear. I am literally only able to be “sane” after listening to specific song lyrics that are relatable to my mood because I feel like someone finally understands the struggles I’m feeling (even though these artists are super rich and definitely don’t have to worry about countless college exams, papers, and jobs taking up most of your free time).

Here’s the song titles and the lyrics that describe college life that will have you singing and dancing along in agreement!

Screenshot via: Rihanna – Work ft. Drake video

“Work” by Rihanna featuring Drake

The lyrics “Work work work work work work” is enough said. Work till you drop! But, Rihanna is here to give you a good beat to dance to so you feel better about feeling like you’re constantly working your life away. No, now your eyes are opened to your life having purpose. You’re working for your goals, college goers! You can watch her work in her video here!

“Take On Me” by a-ha

This is a oldie but goodie and for some reason, it’s always the repeating “take on me” and “take me on” that makes me feel like I can take on the world. It’s definitely one of those headbangers that you can feel your worries flowing away with the upbeat tempo and the directness of the chorus (and can’t forget the high pitched “in a day or two”). You can totally take on that college exam while having loads of homework, a-ha believes in you! You can watch the fun little video here!

Screenshot via: Twenty One Pilots – Stressed Out video

“Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots

Just from the title, you already know Twenty One Pilots is going to hit on all the things in your life that stress you out. Basically all the lyrics call to me but particularly the outro lyrics “We used to play pretend, wake up you need the money “ because hello to college tuition, books, and student loans and goodbye to my bank account. You can sing out all your stress knowing that there are many out there who feel just like you, which is immensely liberating. You can watch them reminisce in their video here!

“Once in a While” by Timeflies

The chorus starts by leading to a question “Once in a while I ask myself, what am I doing?” which is such a common thought throughout college, it’s not even funny (and if you haven’t felt this way, I bow down to you but also question how you’re real). Then, the ending line of the chorus “But once in a while I feel like I just wanna dance” which is also such a college thing because it’s all about making sure you have some fun. This lyric leads into the cool and dance worthy instrumental that has you letting go of your worries and stress and encouraging you to have some fun. It’s always nice to have a reminder. You can listen to it here!

 

*Disclaimer: Some of these songs and videos are marked as explicit due to language and adult content, so viewer/listener discretion is advised.

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