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High School Prom

The Playlist I Wish I Had

By Dancing DumplingPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
High School Prom
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1. Music - Madonna

Walking into senior prom ready to dance, honey! Who doesn't like Madonna? It's all about getting the party started. A little pre-workout, so to speak. It gets the blood going and by the time it gets into the middle of the song, you are totally groovy out. I LOVE it. Music really does bring people together, okurrr.

2. I Love It (feat. Charli XCX) - Icona Pop

I mean... come on. Madonna's Music is a warm-up before getting into an Icona Pop workout. This song is about releasing all those bad break ups, heart breaks, and any other breaks. This song is a release. Let it all out, honey! GO CRAZY. You will feel amazing. If you ever watched Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, well, it's exactly that feeling.

Watch the show. It's so good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5be1Wa27U2o

3. I Want to Break Free - Queen

God knows, a lot of us just want to break free. You can definitely feel the passion with this one. Plus, the music video is great. I'm sure at this point, my friends and I are mouthing the words to each other.

4. Dancing On My Own - Robyn

More like I'm dancing with everyone. Also mouthing the words, this song is just so good. You can't tell me that your heart doesn't melt when someone sings an acoustic version of this. It can get emotional, honey.

5. Bulletproof - La Roux

A great song to make you think on the dance floor about how far you've come, and that no matter what happens in the future, you'll be stronger. High school can be rough, but there are plenty of good times to make up for the bad times.

6. Don't Stop Me Now - Queen

So much fire and adrenaline to this song! Queen is so passionate in his music and there is just so much excitement. This will make you get up and dance, even the ones that are shy. Because at the end of the day, we are all going to have a good time, baby. So seriously, don’t stop me now. Positive vibes only.

7. wish you were gay - Billie Eilish

Let's get real here. I wished my high school crush was gay, honey. I actually recently had a dream about him, which was crazy (You’re so hot, Mark Gonzalez!). This song has a really cool and easy vibe. Also, I like the song even more after watching Julia Cooper’s version of it on The Voice. Click the link below to see her performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrJoyikMeN8

She is vibing, honey.

8. Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper

Classic. For all the lovers, you're welcome. But even if you are single, this song is beautiful. It gives me hope and makes me feel like I can love whoever I choose to love. It'll definitely take time, but honey, love always wins. Love will always find a way.

9. The Best - Tina Turner

Schitt's Creek is everything, and so is this song when Patrick sang it to David. If you haven't watched the show, I don't know who you are. We are no longer friends. I'm just kidding... or am I? Ewh, David.

Also, more open mics, anyone? I’m just saying.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FFJpt559aU

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

10. Electric Feel - MGMT

It’s Pride! I’m here for that electric feel. It’s about celebrating each other and coming together in a harmonious way. It’s that electric wave that travels through us all. The music that connects us and allows us to remove the armor we put on. Music is definitely powerful in that way, and it should be the best time of your life.

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About the Creator

Dancing Dumpling

My name is Hyun and I am a modern dancer from Washington, DC. Writing has been a creative outlet for me, and it has allowed me to express my thoughts that I would not have otherwise, verbally. It has been a very helpful tool.

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