{"id":1313,"date":"2018-06-26T22:17:29","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T22:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.pingry.org\/record\/?p=1313"},"modified":"2018-11-09T19:01:57","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T19:01:57","slug":"iconic-summer-breakup-bops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.pingry.org\/record\/2018\/06\/26\/iconic-summer-breakup-bops\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Summer Breakup Bops"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Allie Verdesca ’18<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Spring is my least favorite season. Allergies get worse and schedules get busier. What\u2019s more, the weather has not been very cooperative in keeping me going throughout the school year. Especially with senioritis sinking in, I am finding it hard to stay on task. My main coping mechanism for these feelings has been music, and more specifically, breakup music. In my opinion, there is no song more relatable than a breakup song. Even if you haven\u2019t been dumped (or dumped someone else), everyone can understand the sting of heartbreak. While not all of these songs are about the end of relationships, they are perfect if you\u2019re ready to break up with the school year and move on to the bigger, better things that the summer will bring. So grab some earbuds and get ready to rock!<\/p>\n

The first song on this list is \u201cThe Greatest\u201d by Sia. Recently, I have been listening to many pop musicians and getting reacquainted with a more traditional pop sound. Sia\u2019s \u201cThe Greatest\u201d is the perfect earworm to get you through these last few draining weeks of school. The song\u2019s driving beat and refrain of \u201cdon\u2019t give up\u201d provide the perfect antidote for your end-of-the-school year woes. Sia\u2019s soprano voice and mastery of her trademark pop sound will keep you hustling through exam season and reassuring yourself that you too are \u201cfree to be the greatest here tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a similar vein is Ingrid Michaelson\u2019s main claim to fame, her song, \u201cGirls Chase Boys.\u201d Like \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d Michaelson\u2019s song has an upbeat and repetitive chorus, and she really knows how to sing a good breakup song. From her emotional vocals on \u201cThe Chain\u201d to her enthusiasm on \u201cBe Okay\u201d and her sass on \u201cHell No,\u201d Michaelson has mastered the craft of channeling sorrow into productivity. With \u201cGirls Chase Boys,\u201d hopefully, you too can release your disenchantment with the school year and use it to finish strong. The song\u2019s leading verses are relatable and encouraging, and with a fun, danceable beat, \u201cGirls Chase Boys\u201d will have you shrugging off your setbacks and admitting that \u201cI\u2019m gonna be alright!\u201d<\/p>\n

On a different note, one of my favorite songs of all time is \u201cSad Song\u201d by Scotty Sire. Not my typical type of music, \u201cSad Song\u201d combines biting sarcasm with a bubbly, upbeat rap to create the ultimate feel-good, feel-bad song. The song\u2019s lyrics carp on all the little things that can go wrong in life, and Sire\u2019s nasal voice and accompanying whistling along to the tune of the chorus make everything seem a little easier. While this isn\u2019t necessarily a breakup song, it embraces the self-pity and stress that come with the end of the year and reassures us that \u201cit\u2019ll be alright,\u201d and sometimes, joking about your misery makes your problems easier to bear.<\/p>\n

And finally, the epitome of breakup songs has to be Gloria Gaynor\u2019s \u201cI Will Survive.\u201d After performing the song with the Balladeers for our annual assembly, nothing has encapsulated my end of the year more than this iconic 1980\u2019s single. Gaynor is the epitome of a classically trained vocal powerhouse with an amazing belt. The strength in Gaynor\u2019s voice is undeniable, and the way she puts weight behind every word will have you singing along. The slow, dramatic piano introduction sets the stage for its pulsing chorus. The chorus will have you jumping off your feet and dancing, and will be the perfect push to get you through final exams and AP season. Knowing that \u201cyou will survive\u201d may be the best motivation to send exhausted Pingry kids into the summer feeling accomplished and ready for a well-deserved break.<\/p>\n

As this is my last music column for the Pingry Record, I just want to say it has been a pleasure to share my music interests with you all. I hope I have been able to provide some musical inspiration and broaden your horizons. Have a great summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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