Here at the opinion desk, we believe that song lyrics from all over can be fit into nearly every conversation. How often have you been talking to people and they give you the perfect lead-in to start singing a song? We may wish our lives were musicals, but regardless, if we had to choose 10 songs to quote, we’d choose these.
10) “America, F**k Yeah!” – Team America
It should be our national anthem. The iconic song from “Team America: World Police” makes a great shout-out anytime someone does something, especially something American.
9) “On the Road Again” – Willie Nelson
This song applies to everything! Going to get groceries? You’re on the road again! Walking to a party? On the road again! And if you don’t really want to share your exact location, just say, “I’m on the road again!”
8) “I Just Called to Say I Love You” – Stevie Wonder
If you’re calling someone you care about for absolutely no reason at all and are not sure what to say, simply leave these eight words on the answering machine. Guaranteed, it’ll make the person smile all day.
7) “Eye of the Tiger” – Survivor
Quite possibly the best “get pumped” song ever written, “Eye of the Tiger” should be on everyone’s exercise playlist or should be quoted any time you need that extra energy boost.
6) “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
Like “Eye of the Tiger,” this classic is one of the greatest self-empowering songs ever. Whether you’re getting over a bad breakup or are on your way to an event you are dreading, quote this song and remember why you WILL survive.
5) “With a Little Help From My Friends” – The Beatles
Whether you’re getting high or just getting by, be sure to let your friends know you value them with the best gift of all: a poorly tuned a cappella rendition of the Beatles’ classic.
4) “Umbrella” – Rihanna
We live in Oregon, after all, a state that guarantees rain more than half the year. If you see a poor soul walking without an umbrella, simply invite them under the shelter of yours.
3) “A Whole New World” – Aladdin
No one can deny the power of someone who can show you the world. And of course, once the person does make that lofty promise it’s nearly guaranteed you’ll belt out the entire song. Because seriously, who doesn’t know at least some of the words?
2) “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” – The Wizard of Oz
You only need to be surrounded by a few of your best friends and feeling particularly cheerful walking down a road to quote this one. Drunken escapades greatly benefit from the quoting of this classic song.
1) “Bohemian Rhapsody” – Queen
Our list would not be complete without Queen, as all of their songs are quite quotable. This song tops our list because the song is as varied as its quotes, making it nearly impossible to not find somewhere during a conversation to quote these ’80s geniuses.
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