Sometimes a lady needs to dance around like a fool, possibly in her underpants and almost definitely while singing into any vaguely microphone-shaped object she can find.
So here are mine, in no particular order (basically in the order I thought of them). And yes, most of them will totally destroy my punk cred. That doesn’t matter during an underpants dance party. Enjoy.
“212” – Azealia Banks ft. Lazy Jay
I’m way behind in listening to her, everything about this song is wonderful.
“Ch-Check It Out” – Beastie Boys
I think it’s the music they sample that makes this song so fun, even though I still get a little bit sad when I hear the Beasties. RIP MCA.
“Fighter” – Christina Aguilera
I don’t know why the video has her dancing in one of those glass boxes that blows money and stuff for you to grab, but this song makes me feel like I can tackle anything.
“U + Ur Hand” – Pink
“I’m not here for your entertainment/you don’t really want to mess with me tonight/just stop and take a second/I was fine before you walked into my life/cuz you know it’s over/before it began/keep your drink just give me the money/it’s just you and your hand tonight.”
I don’t think I need to say any more than that.
“Alien She” – Bikini Kill
I could get into an analysis of the lyrics here, but it’s really just a fun feminist song to jump up and down and shout along to.
“California Love” – Tupac
I was too alternative and punk rawk to listen to Tupac back when I was in high school, so I’m a little behind, but I love dancing around to this song now.
“No Mercy” – Leftover Crack
Sometimes a lady needs to scream and air drum.
“Run the World (Girls)” – Beyonce
I mean, it’s pretty much just Beyonce who runs the world, but if she wants to bring the rest of us girls with her, I’m game.
“Shut The Fuck Up” – The Coathangers
If you can’t shout that at the world, at least blast this and let your cat watch you shout at the microwave.
“Comeback Kid” – Sleigh Bells
This video is about half slow-motion bed jumping and half me coveting that spiked motorcycle jacket.
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“Freedom” by Tegan and Sara is my own personal get pumped music.
http://youtu.be/I7ZyY3f-l0E
I need more of these songs in my life. That is all.
I second that. My life is musically bereft at the moment. Need to crank it up!
Can’t not dance to Robyn:
http://youtu.be/CcNo07Xp8aQ
I’m rather partial to ‘Let’s Dance to Joy Division’ as my perk me up tune.
http://youtu.be/rlOVEMHLAMc
I’m not even going to hit play on this because I really can’t NOT jump up at that and dance through the house with that song. And I’m not in a jumping-allowed situation right now.
I am partial to “Raise Your Glass” as my P!nk as my feel-good song (the non-Glee version).
“Tightrope” by Janaelle Monae is amazing
And when I get depressed about being single “No Man’s Woman” by Sinead O’Connor is my go-to song.
THIS REQUIRES ALL CAPS: I LOVE “CALIFORNIA LOVE” SO MUCH.
CALIFORNIA KNOWS HOW TO PARTY! I fucking love this song.
THE STATE WHERE YOU’LL NEVER FIND A DANCE FLOOR EMPTY