Songs that you prob forgot about

2024/1/3 Edited to

... Read moreOkay, so who else gets that amazing jolt of nostalgia when a song you haven't heard in ages suddenly pops up? It's like finding a forgotten treasure in your Spotify library! I was just going through some old tracks and realized there are so many 'songs that you prob Forgot' that deserve a permanent spot back on our daily playlists. We’re talking about those absolute bangers that take you back to a specific time, a specific feeling, or even a specific movie scene. Speaking of movies, let's dive into that incredible feeling movie soundtracks give us. Remember how a single song could define an entire film? While my list includes Anna Kendrick's 'Cups' from 'Pitch Perfect'—a prime example of a song that became iconic through a movie—there are so many others that just live rent-free in our heads. Think about the 'American Pie soundtrack' vibe: those late 90s/early 2000s pop-punk and feel-good anthems that just scream coming-of-age. Even though Rusted Root's 'Send Me on My Way' isn't from American Pie, its appearance in movies like 'Ice Age' gives it that same lighthearted, adventurous, and utterly memorable quality. These aren't just background noise; they're the emotional heartbeat of those films, and it’s a shame when they slip from our memory. Rediscovering them is like revisiting an old friend. But let's be real, the 2010s gave us an insane amount of catchy tunes that are now just waiting to be remembered. I found myself humming 'The Way I Are' by Timbaland and thinking, how did I ever forget this jam?! And Jessie J's 'Price Tag' or Ella Henderson's 'Ghost' – pure gold! It's wild how certain tracks, despite being massive hits a decade ago, can just fade into the background. I mean, who doesn't love the feeling of putting on a track like 'Roses' by The Chainsmokers again and being instantly transported back to those carefree days? The album art alone on Spotify, like Nelly Furtado's 'Loose' or Timbaland's 'Shock Value,' can instantly bring back a flood of memories. I’ve found that digging through old Spotify playlists or even just letting the 'Discover Weekly' feature do its thing can unearth so many of these forgotten gems. Sometimes seeing an old album cover, like the ones from 'party of five' or 'Who You Are,' is all it takes to spark that recognition. It really makes you appreciate how rich the music scene was just a few years ago. So, next time you're looking for something new to listen to, instead of just searching for the latest releases, try actively looking for those '2010s songs you forgot about.' You might be surprised by the incredible bangers you'll rediscover. What are some of YOUR absolute favorite forgotten tracks from the 2010s that you think everyone needs to hear again?

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