The Best Playlists for Post-Exam Freedom-by Benjamin Stevens (Graduating Senior!!)
Eight tracks that hit like the moment you slam the test booklet shut and stride into the sun.
1 “Abracadabra” Lady Gaga (2025)
Why it belongs in your victory lap: Glitter-bomb dance-pop that feels like instant confetti, the second grades stop mattering.
2 “Lunch” Billie Eilish (2024)
Why it belongs in your victory lap: All bass-line swagger—exactly the energy of bursting through the classroom doors.
3 “Stateside” PinkPantheress (2025)
Why it belongs in your victory lap: Drum-and-bass heartbeat syncs with that “I’m DONE!” text to the group chat.
4 “What Was That” Lorde (2025)
Why it belongs in your victory lap:
Synth-pop rinse that clears every leftover formula from your brain.
5 “Down to Be Wrong” Haim (2025)
Why it belongs in your victory lap:
Guitar-strut soundtrack for the “whatever, I survived” head-nod.
6 “Kill Bill” SZA (2023)
Why it belongs in your victory lap:
Sharp R&B-pop revenge vibes—perfect for that triumphant, “I owned this exam” moment.
7 “Training Season” Dua Lipa (2024)
Why it belongs in your victory lap: Disco-groove rocket fuel for peeling out of the parking lot, windows down.
8 “Espresso” Sabrina Carpenter (2024)
Why it belongs in your victory lap:
A double shot of sunshine to keep the celebration buzzing till sunrise.
