Senior/class songs

[-ben]

Hey guys, I'm putting together a soundtrack for my class' senior video, and I'm trying to figure out fitting, diverse, and most importantly, good music to put in it. I've got a pretty good foundation already, some Jimmy Eat World, The Ataris, Good Old War, The Beatles, Brand New, etc., but I need suggestions.

So the question is, what are the best class songs that you've heard over the years?

[mkohler]

this should go in the recommendations section, but since i'm in here try One More Weekend by The Academy Is...

[bowl of oranges]

The graduating class last year at my school had "The Times They Are A-Changin'"
Lucky fucks.

[Brand-new-123]

NG2zyeVRcbs
This was my class song. It was pretty legit.

[HometownHero]

NG2zyeVRcbs
This was my class song. It was pretty legit.
Legitimately garbage?

[HometownHero]

The graduating class last year at my school had "The Times They Are A-Changin'"
Lucky fucks.
That is lucky

[sleepyseanzzz]

eve 6 - here's to the nights - best one IMO
green day - good riddance (time of your life)
the ataris - in this diary
brand new - soco amaretto lime

what jimmy eat world song did you pick? jw

[sleepyseanzzz]

Legitimately garbage?

youre such a cocksucker

[Brand-new-123]

Legitimately garbage?
I honestly didn't mind it. It's a popular song, and the lyrics fit the purpose. It's not like it's abrasive or anything.

[HometownHero]

I honestly didn't mind it. It's a popular song, and the lyrics fit the purpose. It's not like it's abrasive or anything.
True but there had to be someone who could have come up with something better. Glad you didn't react that half retarded person above. It does fit. Doesn't make it good M-(

[HometownHero]

youre such a cocksucker
Seriously....are you half retarded? Are you a retarded person?

[takeaction]

Hey guys, I'm putting together a soundtrack for my class' senior video, and I'm trying to figure out fitting, diverse, and most importantly, good music to put in it. I've got a pretty good foundation already, some Jimmy Eat World, The Ataris, Good Old War, The Beatles, Brand New, etc., but I need suggestions.

So the question is, what are the best class songs that you've heard over the years?

This song would probably be a good senior song. The Scene Aesthetic - This Is A Suitable Valedictory (I based off lyrical content. I don't know if you're looking for a certain sound...)

some lyrics:
We'd like to say its over
We'd like just to forget
All of the words we've never said
And all the actions we regret
We'd like to send the message
To each and every friend
And thank them all for their support
Wouldn't have made it without them
We feel the time is coming
And we're trying to pretend
Like we're prepared, we're not prepared
But if it's destined we are in
Now listen very closely
And try not to be scared
Because were in this thing together
And together we won't fail
...

[Debut_Fin]

My class's song was "No Such Thing" by John Mayer

[demondays524]

My class song this year is "Live Like We're Dying" by Kris Allen. And a bunch of us are trying REALLY hard to get that changed.

[Brand-new-123]

True but there had to be someone who could have come up with something better. Glad you didn't react that half retarded person above. It does fit. Doesn't make it good M-(
Well my graduating class had 23 students (including me) and the demographics of the graduation ceremony was almost entirely extremely conservative, white, middle class middle aged-elderly people and children. One of my classmates sang it solo with just a recorded backing, so it wasn't like it was actually Miley Cyrus singing it. It isn't that bad of a pop song either. It just has the whole Disney pop stigma attached to it.

I think a well known pop or classic song is the best bet for a class song because most people won't recognize or appreciate hardly any of the scene songs mentioned in this thread. The point of a class song is to promote inclusion and unity. That's kind of hard to do if you choose a song that the majority has never heard or isn't familiar with.

[HometownHero]

This song would probably be a good senior song. The Scene Aesthetic - This Is A Suitable Valedictory (I based off lyrical content. I don't know if you're looking for a certain sound...)

some lyrics:
We'd like to say its over
We'd like just to forget
All of the words we've never said
And all the actions we regret
We'd like to send the message
To each and every friend
And thank them all for their support
Wouldn't have made it without them
We feel the time is coming
And we're trying to pretend
Like we're prepared, we're not prepared
But if it's destined we are in
Now listen very closely
And try not to be scared
Because were in this thing together
And together we won't fail
...
I tried getting that as my senior song in 07. I was shut down

[sleepyseanzzz]

Seriously....are you half retarded? Are you a retarded person?

you're a prick who has never said anything nice, seriously no one cares about your stupid comments because they aren't funny, you're a fuckin toolbag

[karadoll]

I honestly have no idea what my class song is. o.O

I don't think anyone does.

I should really find out, considering I'm graduating soon... meh. Oh well.

[HometownHero]

you're a prick who has never said anything nice, seriously no one cares about your stupid comments because they aren't funny, you're a fuckin toolbag
Yeah I have posted over 8,000 things of negativity :ok: Try again. I post a lot of positive things. Me and this guy are having a conversation that is not negative about it. But in short, fuck you

[friskycurtain]

Well the class song I got stuck with was fucking Dream On by Aerosmith.

Like Brand-new-123 said, go with some popular song, as long as it is not 3Oh!3. People will zone out/get pissy if they don't recognize the song.

[sleepyseanzzz]

Yeah I have posted over 8,000 things of negativity :ok: Try again. I post a lot of positive things. Me and this guy are having a conversation that is not negative about it. But in short, fuck you

please, that started because of another dick comment, no one likes you dude

[only the clouds]

My class song was the Bill Withers version of "Lean On Me." It was perfect, especially because we had a lot of great class unity goin on

[takeaction]

I tried getting that as my senior song in 07. I was shut down

It would make for a good graduation song. I don't think our class got to vote/choose a song. I think it was the choir's decision.

[HometownHero]

please, that started because of another dick comment, no one likes you dude
Wasn't really a dick comment. A sarcastic one? Yeah. I can think of a few people that like me on these boards so yeah you're wrong again.

[sleepyseanzzz]

Wasn't really a dick comment. A sarcastic one? Yeah. I can think of a few people that like me on these boards so yeah you're wrong again.

a lot more hate you

[HometownHero]

It would make for a good graduation song. I don't think our class got to vote/choose a song. I think it was the choir's decision.
I was in student council/newspaper for a little before I got booted out for bad behavior haha I put my vote on that song and it was the only vote it got. Choir getting to choose is never a good choice for decision making

[HometownHero]

a lot more hate you
People that have no relation to me in real life, hate me. I'm crushed. And actually quite a few like me or agree with things I say, but don't say them because cock heads like you and others complain and crucify them for it

[sleepyseanzzz]

People that have no relation to me in real life, hate me. I'm crushed. And actually quite a few like me or agree with things I say, but don't say them because cock heads like you and others complain and crucify them for it

you're a tool

[HometownHero]

you're a tool
:ok:

[takeaction]

I was in student council/newspaper for a little before I got booted out for bad behavior haha I put my vote on that song and it was the only vote it got. Choir getting to choose is never a good choice for decision making

Sorry dude, I can't talk to you 'cause apparently "no one" likes you :P I hate it when other people talk for everyone. It's dumb.

But yeah, The choir making decisions is always dumb. I sat in the front at graduation, and I don't even remember what song they sang ha.

[HometownHero]

Sorry dude, I can't talk to you 'cause apparently "no one" likes you :P I hate it when other people talk for everyone. It's dumb.

But yeah, The choir making decisions is always dumb. I sat in the front at graduation, and I don't even remember what song they sang ha.
Yay I can add you to those who like me list haha And exactly. Them picking the song all by themselves made it absolutely not memorable for you. There should be at least a list of then tracks people could vote on. Then it would be fair. I just wouldn't want to be the guy taking the tally on the votes haha

[sleepyseanzzz]

Sorry dude, I can't talk to you 'cause apparently "no one" likes you :P I hate it when other people talk for everyone. It's dumb.

But yeah, The choir making decisions is always dumb. I sat in the front at graduation, and I don't even remember what song they sang ha.

you must be new here.

[Brand-new-123]

you're a tool
Seriously, dude, if you have that big of a problem with him, you can just put him on your ignore list and never see him post ever again. That way you can discuss music unimpeded for the rest of your posting career.

[takeaction]

Yay I can add you to those who like me list haha And exactly. Them picking the song all by themselves made it absolutely not memorable for you. There should be at least a list of then tracks people could vote on. Then it would be fair. I just wouldn't want to be the guy taking the tally on the votes haha

Haha cool. Well then again, it depends if the people you're going to graduate have good taste in music. If not, then you're kinda screwed both ways?

[HometownHero]

Haha cool. Well then again, it depends if the people you're going to graduate have good taste in music. If not, then you're kinda screwed both ways?
I'd at least like to vote for the least smelly turd out of the bunch haha

[takeaction]

you must be new here.

Yes sir. But I'm not gonna go around hating people that I don't know in person. As of this point, I have no reason not to like him.

[takeaction]

I'd at least like to vote for the least smelly turd out of the bunch haha

lol true. Well, we can't do anything anymore, we already graduated. What was your graduating song?

[JCSurf27]

My class sang Bob Marley's redemption song. we sang one more but i cant remember what it was.

[fflash]

Seriously....are you half retarded? Are you a retarded person?

sick cardigan bro, don't forget to flick your bangs out of your face.

[vivatoto56]

please, that started because of another dick comment, no one likes you dude

I've always enjoyed his comments.

Maybe just because his name is from my favorite tv show.

But nonetheless you should take a step back and look at who's being negative in this thread.

Because it kinda looks like. . .You. . .

Just making an observation.

[HometownHero]

lol true. Well, we can't do anything anymore, we already graduated. What was your graduating song?
No idea haha i was bored out of my mind during the whole ceremony

[HometownHero]

sick cardigan bro, don't forget to flick your bangs out of your face.
I cut my hair so I don't have to worry about it anymore ;-) I'm glad everyone takes the time out of their day to look at me and comment

[HometownHero]

I've always enjoyed his comments.

Maybe just because his name is from my favorite tv show.

But nonetheless you should take a step back and look at who's being negative in this thread.

Because it kinda looks like. . .You. . .

Just making an observation.
:wave: OC rules mafucka

[Supernovacaine]

the grad song for my high school back in '05 was "closing time" by semisonic.. it was rad.

[Chris92]

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[vivatoto56]

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Haha I was just thinking this.

Seemed to obvious though. I was hoping someone else would say it.

[Chris92]

Haha I was just thinking this.

Seemed to obvious though. I was hoping someone else would say it.
Done ;)

[vivatoto56]

The best I can think would be October Fall "If We're All Alone, Aren't We In This Together?"

But it's dark and not really "school" friendly.

It would depend if this is for a ceremony or sitting around a fire reminiscing with friends while possibly smoking THC.

If it's the latter, this is the best you're gonna get ;-)

[vivatoto56]

Done ;)

Bonus points for the live video too.

Pretty good quality.

[Crossfade]

Shadows and Regrets by Yellowcard was ours last year, but there are a couple of other good ones.

I Survived - The Graduate
Old School - Hedley

[takeaction]

No idea haha i was bored out of my mind during the whole ceremony

lol mine was too. I feel bad for the people who have to graduate with 1000 students in their class or something(unless they split the days?) My class was around 500 students, so it wasn't unbearably long.

[demora]

my class' unofficial song was "don't stop believin" by journey. i'm pretty sure it was just the song we'd always happen to end up drunkenly singing together at parties and stuff.

[HometownHero]

lol mine was too. I feel bad for the people who have to graduate with 1000 students in their class or something(unless they split the days?) My class was around 500 students, so it wasn't unbearably long.
That was my class. Well over a thousand. Huge stupid high school. You lucky bastard haha

[takeaction]

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... :D

[rosielikesyou]

I always secretly hoped someone else in my school would go for Existentialism on Prom Night by Straylight Run, but no go.

[takeaction]

That was my class. Well over a thousand. Huge stupid high school. You lucky bastard haha

Wow, that sucks ha. How long did it last?

[HometownHero]

Wow, that sucks ha. How long did it last?
Over two hours of death

[takeaction]

Over two hours of death

At least you didn't have to talk at the graduation? ha. I think ours was about an hour to an hour and half long? I don't even remember.

[-ben]

eve 6 - here's to the nights - best one IMO
green day - good riddance (time of your life)
the ataris - in this diary
brand new - soco amaretto lime

what jimmy eat world song did you pick? jw

"The Middle," it's got nostalgic value with our huge circle of musician-friends.

I always secretly hoped someone else in my school would go for Existentialism on Prom Night by Straylight Run, but no go.

This is one I really wanted, too.

[takeaction]

"The Middle," it's got nostalgic value with our huge circle of musician-friends.


A circle of musician-friends is always a wonderful thing.

[takeaction]

dammit! i was hoping i could've posted that :-(

Sorry ha. No one had posted it yet, so I put it up lol

[BornUnderPunches]

Sorry ha. No one had posted it yet, so I put it up lol
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[yaz06]

We're Here For A Good Time (Not A Long Time) by Trooper is a pretty sweet one. I heard it played at a graduation one time and it was pretty legit.

[kearn1tm]

Hey guys, I'm putting together a soundtrack for my class' senior video, and I'm trying to figure out fitting, diverse, and most importantly, good music to put in it. I've got a pretty good foundation already, some Jimmy Eat World, The Ataris, Good Old War, The Beatles, Brand New, etc., but I need suggestions.

So the question is, what are the best class songs that you've heard over the years?

You're failing at diversity.

[rosielikesyou]

JdxkVQy7QLM

Totally thought of this.

[fishguts182]

descendents - when i get old

[cshadows2887]

You're failing at diversity.

I was going to say that too.

[-ben]

You're failing at diversity.

I was going to say that too.

Exactly why I made this thread, which really hasn't helped a terrible lot.

[Wake Up]

My class song was "1985"

[cshadows2887]

I really like the Eve 6 suggestion, though it's not a huge departure.

[fflash]

I cut my hair so I don't have to worry about it anymore ;-) I'm glad everyone takes the time out of their day to look at me and comment

Neat, bro.

[apsterling]

We don't even have that going for us, we don't do anything fun like this. If I had to pick one I'd go with The Appreciation Post - Beating Of A Lifetime. Haha.

[cirerelleum]

I Made It~Kevin Rudolph. That's what I would pick if I was graduating this year.

[jeremyc]

cruel summer

[Cameronisonfire]

If you want something a little harder Thrice- The Melting Point of Wax is a perfect song for your situation.

[Brand-new-123]

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[LikeAnAvalanche]

http://store.hellocreation.com/track/this-graduation-this-life

[jco3]

2MwhxdGAnic

Doubt you'll pick this... But, the bridge/breakdown is very moving on-ish/optimistic.

[arson]

this should go in the recommendations section, but since i'm in here try One More Weekend by The Academy Is...

This.

[anthonydarko]

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Oh you wanted a graduation song......

[Formatfun]

Wish my class had a good song. I just know it'll be terrible.

[hitormiss92]

Send Me On My Way- Rusted Root

[whothehellispat]

my home town has a farm in it, so despite the fact that we're located in montgomery county md (the 2nd most wealthy county in the country, where all the politicians live) they found it appropriate to vote "I Was Born in a Small Town" by John Cougar Mellencamp for our class song. We're 10 miles from the most densely trafficked intersection in all of America, but somehow we're a small town.... fucking brilliant Damascus Highschool class of 2004.

[whothehellispat]

qpQSvlPDZw8
Oh you wanted a graduation song......

this.

[fueledbyvictory]

eve 6 - here's to the nights - best one IMO
green day - good riddance (time of your life)
the ataris - in this diary
brand new - soco amaretto lime

what jimmy eat world song did you pick? jw

that's a great list.

[zachff]

No one is going to remember this shit anyways, so just play whatever will get girls all emotional so you can laid.

[zachff]

and fuck anyone who says Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

[Maiaophilia]

My graduating class picked "Eye of the Tiger" -

It was .... interesting

[herestoyoufla]

Our's was "One Love".
It was awesome.

[herestoyoufla]

and fuck anyone who says Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
haha that was our 8th grade one.

[Two Headed Girl]

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[Jordachejeans91]

"as we gooooo on..... we rememberrrrrr....all the times weeee.... spent togetherrr

[TerrancePryor]

"as we gooooo on..... we rememberrrrrr....all the times weeee.... spent togetherrr

Bingo.

[alix.xo]

first off, WOAH flame war on the first few pages. chill out people, it's really not that major.

onwards. my high school doesn't do a "class song" which is extremely disappointing. however, the song that comes to mind is "ocean avenue" by yellowcard. it would get my vote. hands down.

[zonto]

Shadows and Regrets by Yellowcard was ours last year, but there are a couple of other good ones.

I Survived - The Graduate
Old School - Hedley

You are my hero sir. Came in to say this.

[ninthandash]

I've always secretly wanted "Graduate" by Third Eye Blind to be our graduation song in part because it would be hilarious, but ours was "Don't Stop Believing".

Yes, I graduated in 2008.