Graduation marks the end of one chapter of your life and the start of an exciting new one! And while you're so looking forward to the journey ahead , saying goodbye to the friends and teachers who have been by your side isn't easy. To help you get through all the nerve-racking, totally scary, completely exhilarating moments of graduation , here are 25 songs that capture exactly what you're feeling.
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Graduation season is officially here, and the class of has a lot to celebrate. Graduating from both high school and college looks a little different in the age of social distancing. So whether you're having a virtual graduation or a small celebration with your household , you're still saying goodbye to one chapter of your life and beginning an exciting new one, and these timeless songs sum that up perfectly. As exciting as graduating, it's also a little scary. This hit from the Dixie Chicks steers away from fear and looks at the excitement in young people going off to "find a dream and a life of their own. For better or for worse, you will carry your memories of school for the rest of your life.
1. "Look What You've Done" by Drake
Spring is finally here, and summer is totally within reach. Thank god. A lot of vacation plans might not be working out, but for many people, this time of year really means the end of the school year. Step one? A killer playlist of the best graduation songs. Just like Bedingfield sings in the song, the rest is still unwritten. Even though some people are ready to move on and never look back, plenty of graduates are already feeling nostalgic for the years they spent in high school and college.
We scoured the musical universe, and narrowed down the best 50 graduation-themed songs out there. Our list includes a range of styles, emotions, and themes so that you can pick the right beats according to your preferences, slideshow motif, and related images. Take a listen and maybe add some new favorites to your personal playlist. No graduation slideshow or event would be complete without these dedicated favorites. Were all these artists just begging to be part of this list? By creating songs about school years and graduation, the following musicians have cemented their place in graduation events around the world. Chances are that your friends are in the same situation. All these songs have passed the test of time and might even be played when you are too old to take to the dance floor yourself. Call us corny, but these tried and true slow numbers are a sure bet for serious sentimentality.
