9 Songs to Get Your Groove on Before School

Let’s get this party started!

We asked YOU for the best get-up-and-out-the-door songs. Here ‘s what you said.

Closure in Moscow’s “Happy Days”

Who doesn’t like rocking out first thing in the morning?

My favorite quote from this song is, “Quick fix schemes had a hold on me. Now I just smile because everything always was just how it should have been. Oh, them happy days are here.”

This is the moment when we recognize that our happy days are here. We shouldn’t get caught up in what happiness is supposed to look like. Appreciate what you have and focus on the positives in your life.

Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling”

I am always grooving to songs in the morning, at lunch, and after school. JT boosts my mood to help express my happiness and enthusiasm while teaching.

The line that keeps me the most positive is “All through my city, all through my home, we’re flying up, no ceiling, when we’re in our zone.” That helps me remember that I am here to help my community to feel happy and positive about becoming lifelong learners in the “zone!”

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “My Shot”

I love “My Shot” because after teaching for over 40 years, I finally have my dream job — teaching World Studies. There is no way that I am throwing away my shot!

One Republic’s “Good Life”

This song has a positive message that reminds me that today will be a good day. I also like the beat of the song, which helps me to slowly transition into the day ahead.

Kendrick Lamar’s “I”

My “go to” drive song by one of the greatest poets today. Kendrick nails it when he says,“Everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidence. How many times our potential was anonymous?” We turn our trials into triumphs when we stop the self-doubt, and use our collective potential to make promises made, promises kept. When we love ourselves, we become more powerful than we ever thought. Mic drop.

Switchfoot’s “Dare You to Move”

This is an amazing song to get you motivated in the morning. There won’t be another repeat of today, so be the best you can be. If you fail, try again! Make a difference today because you won’t get this day back.

Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It”

I love this song because it takes me back to my days in high school when life was carefree. Also, this song is a true classic that reaches many generations.