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Are these the Best Graduation Songs of the Past 25 Years?

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Andy Cohen
Jun 9, 2021 | 10:55 AM
Are these the Best Graduation Songs of the Past 25 Years?

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Over the past few decades, a select number of songs have captured the proper feelings of pride, nostalgia, excitement and sadness that accompany such a rite of passage. As this year’s class figures out how to celebrate amid a global health crisis, here are the 20 best graduation songs to celebrate one of life’s pivotal milestones.

Nicki Minaj, "Moment 4 Life"

Nickelback, "Photograph"

Miley Cyrus, "The Climb"

LCD Soundsystem, "All My Friends"

My Chemical Romance, "Sing"

Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth, "See You Again"

Matchbox 20, "How Far We've Come"

Lee Ann Womack, "I Hope You Dance"

The Wonder Years, "My Last Semester"

Nico & Vinz, "Am I Wrong"

Nas, "I Can"

Natasha Bedingfield, "Unwritten"

Kelly Clarkson, "Breakaway"

Vitamin C, "Graduation (Friends Forever)"

Drake, "Started From the Bottom"

Sarah McLachlan, "I Will Remember You"

Baz Luhrmann, "Everybody's Free (to Wear Sunscreen)"

Katy Perry, "Firework"

fun. feat. Janelle Monáe, "We Are Young"

Green Day, "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"