Ah, the early to mid 2000s. So many emotional rock bands. Let’s take a trip back to middle school!
OK Go – Here it Goes Again
This one will put you in a great mood instantly!
All-American Rejects – Swing, Swing
Shockingly, the lyrics are NOT “swing swing swing from a tabletop, my heart is crushed by a falling rock.”
Fountains of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom
Poor Stacy can’t catch a break.
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend
I distinctly remember whipping my hair to this song in the gym at my school dance. Yikes.
M.I.A – Paper Planes
All I wanna do is *gunshot gunshot gunshot cash register noise* and take your money.
Jack’s Mannequin – Dark Blue
The piano in this song is just magical.
The Killers – Mr. Brightside
Modest Mouse – Float On
Just go with the flow, bro.
Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue
A late 2000s love story.
The All-American Rejects – Gives You Hell
PSA: don’t sing this song in front of your parents because you might get grounded.
Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone
U tell him, Kelly.