Best Songs for Finals Week

Finals are coming up and that means stress express. There’s projects and tests we all need to do. So, here are some recommendations for songs to get you through this monstrous week.

Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

Nothing like a beat to make you feel strong and powerful. This song used in the movie Rocky III is popular and a classic song for inspiration to this day.

Here’s some of the timeless lyrics:

“It's the eye of the tiger

It's the thrill of the fight

Rising up to the challenge of our rival

And the last known survivor

Stalks his prey in the night

And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger”

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4

Hard Times by Paramore

We all have hard times! There’s no shame and Paramore’s new song will get you out of any funk. Get up and dance the stress away.

Here are some of the lyrics:

“Hard times

Gonna make you wonder why you even try

Hard times

Gonna take you down and laugh when you cry

These lives

And I still don't know how I even survive

Hard times (hard times)”

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEB6ibtdPZc

Almost There from The Princess and the Frog

Who doesn't like a good Disney princess song? If Tiana can survive being a frog and open up a successful restaurant, then we might be able to survive the last week of school.

Lyric Sample:

“There's been trials and tribulations

You know I've had my share

But I've climbed the mountain, I've crossed the river

And I'm almost there, I'm almost there”

Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irEBOfv4Ug4

Don’t Stop Believing by Journey

The title of the song says it all. If you’re feeling like finals are just too much, don’t doubt yourself and push on ahead.

Lyrics:

“Workin' hard to get my fill

Everybody wants a thrill

Payin' anythin' to roll the dice

Just one more time

Some will win, some will lose

Some were born to sing the blues

Oh, the movie never ends

It goes on and on, and on, and on”

Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs

Try your best on those tests and good luck during finals!