Throwback Songs you Forgot Existed (You’re Welcome)
Recently, I went to see Fall Out Boy perform live at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey, and though I’ve always been an FOB fan, I forgot just how many great songs they’ve charted over the years.
This led me down the pop-punk, early-2000’s musical rabbit hole, and I just had to share some nostalgic faves I happily (re)discovered during my jam sesh.
Without further ado — here are some of the best throwback songs you may have forgotten even existed:
The best pop-punk songs from the early 2000’s
“Dead on Arrival” — Fall Out Boy
This song had slipped my mind, as I mostly remember the ‘Take This to Your Grave’ album for songs like “Grand Theft Autumn,” — however, when Fall Out Boy played this song at the recent show I attended, I was snapped back into 2003, forreal. And in the best way. The catchy pop-punk hook and upbeat-tone-with-sad-boy-lyrics combo hits just as good as it did back then, and you should give it a listen if you haven’t in a while.
“Shake It” — Metro Station
You likely (or, hopefully) didn’t forget this one; but Metro Station’s “Shake It” is one of the most nostalgic, “we’re young and dumb and in love” bangers of all time, and it’s hella catchy to boot. This is also a great song to dance to, so go ahead and crank it up (and dance like no one's watching.)
“Closer” — Ne-Yo
Those who know me well know that one of my first, legitimate celebrity crushes was none other than the original “certified lover boy,” Ne-Yo. I mean, his lyrics alone make you believe in love again— yeah? Okay, maybe that’s dramatic; but this song is the perfect blend of amazing opening riff, gorgeous lyrics over a melodic beat, and a catchy AF chorus that will get you moving on the dance floor. This slow-meets-fast paced jam is one of my all time faves, and it should be one of yours, too (just sayin’!)
“Anonymous” — Bobby Valentino
Ah, sweet summertime. This MySpace-era banger makes me feel like it’s 80 degrees outside, the windows are rolled down, and I’m well on my way to frolicking on the beach with my “crush”— ya feel me? This song (lyrically) is about Bobby V. seeking his dream woman, but the calm melody and layered-track effect creates a dreamy soundscape that makes this song sound like the epitome of young love in the summertime.
“Girlfriend” — N*SYNC
Speaking of young love— “Girlfriend” is one of my all-time favorite N*SYNC tracks (which is a tall order, as I’ve been obsessed with N*SYNC since 1999), and it’s a certified “girl, I’ll treat you right” anthem. Every nineties-era dream of innocent “love” is realized by this song’s sweet lyrics, and that paired with JT’s voice? Come onnnnnnn.
Do you remember these absolute bangers? I, for one, will be screaming them at the top of my lungs in the shower for the next few weeks.
Xoxo,
MM.
