Getting back into the school mindset after 2 months of vacation can be difficult, however, having a playlist to accompany your day can make things thousands of times easier.

Here are 30 songs recommended by anonymous students at King.

1. Anonymous, grade 12: “Juna” – Clairo

“It’s such a cutesy song and it gives off such nice chill vibes! We don’t need any loud intense songs right in the morning.”

2. Anonymous, grade 12: “Call It What You Want” – The New Kids On The Block

“The song name is fitting for the occasion, whether you are excited, miserable or both for back to school, call it what you want and deal with it!”

3. Anonymous, grade 10: “Babydoll” – Dominic Fike

“It’s my favourite out of the Don’t Forget About Me, Demos album and the first song I listened to by him!”

4. Anonymous, grade 12: “Soul Control” – Jessie Ware

“I used to listen to this song a lot at the beginning of grade 9 so whenever I listen to it now, it feels like I’ve been transported back in time.”

5. Anonymous, grade 10: “Boom Clap” – Charli xcx

“It’s very upbeat and gives off major summer vibes!”

6. Anonymous, grade 12: “Heaven” – EXO

“This song has a warm and uplifting vibe to it that’s perfect for the beginning of a new school year! It creates a comforting atmosphere which makes me feel less nervous and anxious about my final year of high school.”

7. Anonymous, grade 12: “Red Swan” – Yoshiki, HYDE

“I need this song to be on the newspaper because this is all I did the entire summer and it is a song that will bring tears to everyone’s eyes.”

8. Anonymous, grade 11: “TIL FURTHER NOTICE” – Travis Scott, James Blake, 21 Savage

“Everyone likes it. It also has aura.”

9. Anonymous, grade 12: “Summers Over Interlude” – Drake, Majid Jordan

“The title obviously indicates that it’s about the end of summer and the song is pretty chill, which I feel suits the transition into autumn and the school season. It just makes sense to listen to it during this time of the year.”

10. Anonymous, grade 11: “Pumped Up Kicks” – Foster The People

“It’s very cute.”

11. Anonymous, grade 12: “3 Little Pigs & The Big Bad Wolf” – Jools TV

“I feel that this song truly connects with me. It makes me feel nostalgic about my childhood since this song is a core memory I still hold. Considering it is the final year of many grade 12s, this song will help them feel sad about moving on and impact them to live their best life in their graduating class.”

12. Anonymous, grade 10: “Everything I Am” – Kanye West, DJ Premier

“Damn

Here we go again

Common passed on this beat but I made it to a jam

But everything I’m not

Made me everything I am.”

13. Anonymous, grade 12: “Paththavaikkum” – Deepthi Suresh, Anirudh Ravichandar, Vignesh Shivan

“I love this song. It sounds really good and relaxing before the transition music.”

14. Anonymous, grade 10: “Bohemian Rhapsody” – Queen

“Bohemian Rhapsody is my favourite song and I think it is unique and very classic.”

15. Anonymous, grade 11: “Time to Pretend” – MGMT

“The instrumental is so nostalgic and summery. It very much gives biking to school on the first day to be greeted by your friends and falling asleep in class!”

16. Anonymous, grade 12: “Fallen Star” – The Neighbourhood

“It’s a song that not only has gained some popularity over the years but is also a great mix of calm & groovy! Such a great song!”

17. Anonymous, grade 12: “C U Girl” – Steve Lacy

“The song is about seeing someone after a long time which suits this time as students are returning from summer break to see their peers again. The song also just slays.”

18. Anonymous, grade 12: “this is me trying” – Taylor Swift

“I guess this song just reminds me that I’m doing my best in this moment and that’s really all I can give. Sometimes school gets in the way and I forget that all I can really do is my best and I can’t really ask myself to do much more than that.”

19. Anonymous, grade 11: “Bye Bye Bye” – *NSYNC

“This song is so close, near and dear to my heart.”

20. Anonymous, grade 12: “DARE” – Gorillaz

“I really enjoy Gorillaz and their music got me through most of my years in high school. I also think it’s a song that anyone can enjoy.”

21. Anonymous, grade 10: “Black Sheep” – Metric, Brie Larson

“It’s an absolute banger. The vocals are amazing and I was absolutely ascending the first time I heard it, dawg.”

22. Anonymous, grade 12: “Psycho CEO” – Yeat

“I believe this song really resonates with me and who I am.”

23. Anonymous, grade 11: “tylenol” – jaydes

“I’ve been listening to this song for a while ever since I got into jaydes and I love the unique beat paired with his vocals.”

24. Anonymous, grade 12: “International Love” – Pitbull, Chris Brown

“I heard the gym teacher playing it once and thought the song was a vibe.”

25. Anonymous, grade 12: “Too Sweet” – Hozier

“I like this song and I know quite a few others at King who do as well.”

26. Anonymous, grade 11: “Iris” – The Goo Goo Dolls

“The Deadpool & Wolverine movie.”

27. Anonymous, grade 11: “Brianstorm” – Arctic Monkeys

“A good song by an awesome artist (just play it, dawg).”

28. Anonymous, grade 12: “If The Stars Were Mine” – Melody Gardot

“It’s a very sweet love song that’s super soothing—a great tone to start the school year with.”

29. Anonymous, grade 12: “No More Birthdays” – Sophie May

“Growing up is tough.”

30. Anonymous, grade 12: “Girl Song” – beabadoobee

“This song is so beautifully written and so relatable for teenage girls! It’s different than beabadoobee’s typical style with her guitar; this song is a lot more of a piano ballad.”

The full playlist can be found below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Apr7f3a92qx30nquaAIRg?si=FwxdQvi5T_2ShArqwB_IJA&pi=u-oEMJ5lr-Q7Od