The best back-to-school songs

'Back to School' by Deftones - This is probably one of the most popular back-to-school anthems of all time, "cause back in school /We are the leaders of it all."

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'Don’t Be a Dropout' by James Brown - You better listen to James Brown! In case you need some encouragement to stay in school, just sing along to "without an education / You might as well be dead."

'High School Confidential' by Jerry Lee Lewis - If you feel like "boppin' at the High School Hop" or "shakin' at the High School Hop," then this song is for you!

'Mad World' by Gary Jules - This song, originally from the English synth-pop band Tears for Fears, reflects that melancholic feeling many introverted and shy kids have at the start of the year.

'Be True to Your School' by The Beach Boys - The song mentions the high school the Wilson brothers attended, cheerleader pom-poms, and everything in between.

'School Day' by Chuck Berry - This 1957 rock 'n' roll classic is all about student life. Chuck Berry kickstarts the song with the line "up in the mornin' and out to school."

'Tennis Court' by Lorde - From "class clowns" to "beauty queens," Lorde mentions them all in this song.

'We Rule the School' by Belle and Sebastian - The song mentions how "we rule the school" was written on a bus stop, which certainly has a back-to-school vibe to it.

'School Is Out' by Regina Spektor - There is something eerie about an empty school hallways, and Regina Spektor captures that feeling perfectly in this song.

'Campus' by Vampire Weekend - Listen to this song while you're "walking 'cross the campus." It will sound just right!

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