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As a genre, pop has always been nebulously defined, so while we’ve broadly speaking excluded rock, country and hip-hop (though elements of all those things appear), you’ll find R&B jams, dance-floor fillers and insanely catchy earworms not even the snootiest of snobs can deny. And so, for this list, we’ve taken a long listen to some of the biggest bangers of the last 20-plus years and did what feels nearly impossible: we’ve ranked them. For those who grew up to follow their dreams, sometimes you may not believe that you've gotten this far in life. It’s an age we’re absolutely still living through, with little sign of letting up. 50 Best Songs About Growing Up & Coming of Age 1. This metaphorical look at growing old reminds us that as the seasons.

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A complicated series of cultural shifts that can largely be attributed to the internet kicked in: suddenly the bottom fell out of the market for guitar-based music, and suddenly it was sophisticated pop production that was getting the audiophiles drooling. Willie Nelsons September Song is a sweet dedication to aging and watching life go by. But for all the units shifted, in the twentieth-century pop never seemed to be the zeitgeist artform of the day: the Beatles weren’t pop Pink Floyd weren’t pop Dolly Parton wasn’t pop NWA weren’t pop.Īt the dawn of the new millennium, all the rules for pop went out the window. Music often finds the right words and mood to define some of these moments in life. The track When You Were Young examines the concept of growing up and. Sure, there were a few certified geniuses like Michael Jackson or Madonna. This was the idea behind the first single from The Killers second album, Sams Town. Enjoy every moment you have-after all, you only live once.Time was, ‘pop’ meant manufactured acts whose music erred towards the disposable. We hope that these songs about growing up and coming of age have made you realize what is important in life. By Danielle Pascual BTS attend Dick Clark's New. We need to make the best of it while it lasts. The 25 Best Songs About Family From country to rap, check out these tracks inspired by parents, siblings, kids, grandparents and beyond. Final Words on Songs About Growing Up & Coming of Ageĭid you find a song kin this collection that reflected your life and experience growing up? Regardless of who we are or what we go through, life can be a roller coaster of emotions and experiences. A song about growing up, it retells the story of T-Roy and how he was able to have a significant impact on Pete Rock’s life. But even as you grow older and things change, never forget that inner youth within yourself. It is a classic, having been covered by many other artists. Young Forever BTS Nothing lasts forever, and that becomes even more apparent as you grow older. This song is a tribute to Trouble T-Roy, the singer’s partner in his rap duo. When You Were Young by The Killers Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Watch on And sometimes you close your eyes / And see the place where you used to live / When you were young There’s the saying that home is where the heart is. “When they reminisce over you, listen to the funky song as I rock on. ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)’ by Beyoncé Sure, we could have picked ‘Crazy in Love’ instead, but there’s something even more transcendent about Queen Bey’s ode to flying solo. Final Words on Songs About Growing Up & Coming of Age.

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When They Reminisce Over You, Pete Rock & CL Smooth Family Tree, Matthew West This song is about the hardships of growing up in a dysfunctional family and overcoming them to start a brand new family tree that is full of God and love Favorite Lyric I have a dream for you.

Don’t You Worry Child, Swedish House Mafia ft. Instead, I picked each song based on these criteria: (1) it has had some level of mainstream success, (2) it speaks of a theme that most of us can relate to, and (3) it conveys a positive message. We’re Going to Be Friends, The White Stripes Ready, Set, Don’t Go, Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus

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