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Taylor Swift’s “So High School” Will Make You Miss Your Teen Days

The song references one of the first times Travis Kelce mentioned her name.

Taylor Swift’s “So High School” Lyrics, Explained

Every night on the Eras Tour , Taylor Swift asks the audience , “You ready to go back to high school with me?” before performing her 2009 single “You Belong With Me” during the Fearless act . That might have been an Easter egg this whole time.

At 2 a.m. on April 19, Swift revealed that her new album, The Tortured Poets Department , was actually a “secret double album” entitled The Anthology , confirming a longtime Swiftie theory . The second part adds 15 more tracks to the Tortured Poets canon, including “So High School,” a ’90s alt-rock-tinged ode to a new romance that will take you back to your youth.

In the new song, Swift sings about being swept away by a new lover overnight, exclaiming that she feels like she’s back in high school. The catchy post-chorus contrasts Swift’s poet persona with her man’s sports and video game prowess. “Truth, dare, spin bottles / You know how to ball, I know Aristotle,” she chants. “Brand new, full throttle / Touch me while your bros play Grand Theft Auto.”

The Travis Kelce Connection

It didn’t take long for Swifties to link the song back to Swift’s current boyfriend, Travis Kelce , given how many of her early songs invoked high school themes like football and cheerleaders. Now that she’s dating a football player, like she dreamed about in the “You Belong With Me” video, she’s living out that girl’s romance fantasies.

Not only are there a handful of sports references — like on “The Alchemy,” the penultimate track on the main album — but she also calls back to one of the first times Kelce mentioned her name. Some fans think the “kiss, marry, kill” lyric could be a wink to when Kelce played the game in a 2016 interview , and Swift was one of his options, along with Katy Perry and Ariana Grande.

“Damn, that’s messed up,” he said. “Ariana, sorry, love you, but you’re gone. And then Taylor Swift would be the kiss. And what’s the last one? Katy Perry? Yeah, Katy Perry would be the marry.”

But in Swift’s world, she’s the final pick no matter what. “Are you gonna marry, kiss, or kill me?” she asks. “It’s just a game, but really, I’m bettin' on all three for us two.”

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When Taylor Swift dropped "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" with a whopping 31 tracks, fans were eager to comb through the lyrics to find Easter eggs about her relationship with Travis Kelce. The meaning of the song "LOML" seemed promising as an acronym for "love of my life" but it wound up being short for "loss of my life." Somewhat surprisingly, it was the song "So High School" off "TTPD" that was packed with lyrics about Kelce . It opens with the pop star singing, "I feel so high school every time I look at you / I wanna find you in a crowd just to hide from you." This seems a veiled reference to how her relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs star has drawn a "crowd" of attention, but later lyrics more explicitly alluded to her boyfriend.

In the opening chorus, Swift makes a more obvious reference to Kelce. "And in a blink of a crinkling eye / I'm sinking, our fingers entwined," she sings. As fans have pointed out, Kelce has a trademark "crinkle" of his eyes. Following the chorus, the "Cruel Summer" artist playfully refers to when Kelce mentioned her in an interview before they met. "Are you gonna marry, kiss, or kill me / It's just a game, but really / I'm bettin' on all three for us two," Swift sings. Kelce played "Kiss, Marry, Kill" for AfterBuzz TV in 2016 and chose to "kiss" Swift out of a trio of pop stars.

Later in the track, Swift sings about her time together with Kelce.

Taylor Swift refers to a fan-favorite moment between the couple

Immediately after delivering her "marry, kiss, or kill me" line, Taylor Swift sings lyrics about Travis Kelce that are perhaps her most obvious from "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology." She references a famous encounter from early in their relationship. "Get my car door, isn't that sweet? / Then pull me to the backseat / No one's ever had me, not like you," Swift sings. On multiple occasions, the tight end was filmed opening the door for his girlfriend as the paparazzi took photos of the famous couple.

"So High School" has more than quick blips about Kelce, as Swift opened the second verse by mentioning their time together. "I feel like laughing in the middle of practice / To that impression you did of your dad again," Swift sings. Of course, "practice" is a reference to the Kansas City Chiefs star working out with the team. The second part of that line is a reference to her boyfriend's dad, Ed Kelce. In October 2024, Ed had kinds words for his son's famous girlfriend, as he described Swift as "a very, very sweet, very charming, down-to-earth young woman," when speaking to People .

Hearing Swift croon over Kelce on "So High School" is not surprising, as just weeks before "TTPD" dropped, a source told Entertainment Tonight that the couple were "in a great place." The insider added, "Taylor views Travis as a true partner and someone she can have a real future with."

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Taylor Swift releases first love song about Travis Kelce called 'So High School'

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Taylor sings about her relationship with Travis on 'So High School'. Here's what the lyrics mean and how they reference key moments in their relationship.

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With the release of ' The Tortured Poets Department ', it's fair to say that Taylor Swift has now officially entered her Songs About Travis Kelce era.

In and amongst the emotional, retrospective songs about Joe Alwyn and even Matty Healy, there's a handful of tracks within the full double album that appear to be about her boyfriend Travis. 'The Alchemy' is one, and 'So High School' is another.

'So High School', which features on ' The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology ' (track 22), sees Taylor sing about the exciting giddiness of a new relationship and how the whole thing makes her feel like she's 16 again. Based on the lyrics, this one is very clearly about her relationship with Travis Kelce.

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Here's a full breakdown of Taylor's 'So High School' lyrics, including all the references she makes to their relationship, Travis' past interview comments and more.

When did Taylor Swift write 'The Tortured Poets Department'?

Explaining when she penned the album, Taylor revealed that she had been working on it since she “turned in Midnights”, ready for it to be pressed on to vinyl.

That process takes around 6 months, and with 'Midnights' being released in October 2022, it’s possible that Taylor started writing TTPD at some point in April/May 2022. She likely finished writing the album around October 2023.

"I started working on it immediately after [turning in 'Midnights'] and I've been working on it for about two years. I kept working on it throughout the US tour, and when it was perfect, in my opinion, when it was good enough for you, I finished it. And I am so so excited that soon you'll get to hear it, soon we’ll get to experience it together."

Taylor and Travis had been dating for a few months by October 2023. 'So High School' appears to be about the early stages of their relationship.

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Taylor Swift Fans Spot Hidden Message About Travis Kelce in ‘So High School’ Lyrics and Video

Fans have speculated that Track 22 from “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” is about her NFL boyfriend

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Taylor Swift is teasing her Travis Kelce 's relationship in her new music.

The “Fortnight” singer, 34, appeared to give a sweet little nod to the football player in her new lyric video for “So High School,” which is Track 22 on The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology double album.

Eagle-eyed Swifties were quick to catch that at around the 40-second mark, when the lyrics “cheeks pink in the twinkling lights” appear, the “TK” in “twinkling” and “TS” in “lights” were shown in a light pink shade — a nod to her and her NFL boyfriend’s initials.

One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “I’m never recovering from TS and TK being highlighted in light pink.” Another person commented on X , “wait im crying she highlighted TS & TK in the so high school lyric video this is so cute #TSTTPD .”

Another potential tease to their romance was that the song lyrics were set over a photo of what appear to be large stadium lights — similar to ones used during high school football games at night — hinting at Kelce’s career.

Following the release of Swift’s new album, several fans online have speculated that “So High School” is about the Kansas City Chiefs football player, due to the lyrics.

Fans appeared to tie one lyric “Are you gonna marry, kiss or kill me?” to Kelce’s interview with AfterBuzz TV where he was asked to put Swift, Ariana Grande and Katy Perry in each category. He playfully put the 14-time Grammy winner in the “kiss” category during the interview.

Even Kelce seemed to allude that the song was about him by dropping a video of himself doing an impression of his dad Ed Kelce on his New Heights podcast on X hours after Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department album came out Friday.

In “So High School,” Swift seems to reference that same impression, singing, “I feel like laughing in the middle of practice / Do that impression you did of your dad again.”

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The singer-songwriter even shared some romantic scenes between the two of them during a promotional video for a social media challenge tied to her lead single "Fortnight" on YouTube Shorts.

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In one shot, Kelce could be seen giving her a sweet kiss on the cheek in the kitchen as she made food, and in another, the couple could be seen holding hands while surrounded by lights during their world tour date.

She also showed a moment repping his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, as she held a red pickleball paddle with the team’s name.

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Love it or loathe it, it’s all anyone can talk about right now, and Travis Kelce seemingly responded to Taylor Swift’s “So High School” lyrics from her latest album The Tortured Poets Department . The pair have been dating since at least September 2023 and many fans have speculated that at least one song is about their romance.

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The Tortured Poets Department is Swift’s 11th studio album, which she announced during her speech for the Best Pop Vocal Album award at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. “This is my 13th Grammy, which is my lucky number. I don’t know if I’ve ever told you that. I want to say thank you to the members of the Recording Academy for voting this way, but I know that the way that the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans,” Swift said.

“So I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I have been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19. It’s called The Tortured Poets Department .”

“This period of the author’s life is now over, the chapter closed and boarded up. There is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have healed. And upon further reflection, a good number of them turned out to be self-inflicted. This writer is of the firm belief that our tears become holy in the form of ink on a page. Once we have spoken our saddest story, we can be free of it.”

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T aylor Swift said “ all is fair in love and poetry ” when releasing “The Tortured Poets Department,” and the album’s 22nd track, “So High School,” certainly leans into the love part.

While so much of “Tortured Poets” is about heartbreak, “So High School” examines that giggly, adolescent kind of romance, transporting back to feeling like you’re 16 again.

The song has several references to staples of youth, like “I’m watching ‘American Pie’ with you on a Saturday night” and “Truth, dare, spin bottles” and “Touch me while your bros play ‘Grand Theft Auto.’”

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She also references a common teenage game, "marry, kiss or kill," a PG-version of the more explicit, "f---, marry, kill."

While the game fits with the overall theme of the song, some Swifties immediately connected the dots between the lyric and her current beau, Travis Kelce.

After their relationship made headlines, a 2016 interview with Kelce, tied to his reality show "Catching Kelce," resurfaced.

In the video posted by AfterBuzz TV, Kelce was asked to play "kill, marry, kiss," with the first three options being Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift or Katy Perry.

After some initial hesitation, the interviewer told him, "It's just a game."

"Just a game?... Ariana is kill, unfortunately... Taylor Swift would be the kiss... Katy Perry would be the marry," he answered.

If the reference is indeed pointed at Kelce, it makes her new lyrics all the more adorable: "It’s just a game but really / I’m bettin’ on all three for us two."

Read all the lyrics to “So High School” here:

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‘So High School’ lyrics: What does the Taylor Swift song mean?

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Taylor Swift 'Florida!!!' song lyrics reference a storm just before 2024 hurricane season

Who's excited about Florida??? Taylor Swift .

After all, the superstar's song of the same name calls “Florida!!!” “one hell of a drug.”

Swift told iHeart Radio on Friday, April 19, — the day that after getting inspiration from crime shows, she thought of where she'd go if she needed to reinvent herself.

"I think I was coming up with this idea of 'what happens when your life doesn't fit' or 'the choices you've made catch up with you' and you're surrounded by these harsh consequences and judgement," Swift said. "And circumstances did not lead you to where you thought you'd be."

But what else do Taylor Swift's fanbase think 'Florida!!!' about? Many Swifties have penned theories surrounding the song, saying it's a fictional tale about what she wanted to do during her Eras Tour shows at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium from April 13-15, 2023 — which would have been when details of Swift's and ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn's breakup were made public.

Decide for yourself ― Here are the lyrics to "Florida!!! "

"You can beat the heat if you beat the charges too; They said I was a cheat, I guess it must be true; And my friends all smell like weed or little babies; And this city reeks of driving myself crazy

"Little did you know your home's really only; A town you're just a guest in; So you work your life away; Just to pay for a timeshare down in Destin

"Florida, is one hell of a drug; Florida, can I use you up?

"A hurricane with my name, when it came; I got drunk and I dared it to wash me away; Barricaded in the bathroom with a bottle of wine; Well, me and my ghosts, we had a hell of a time; Yes, I'm haunted but I'm feeling just fine; All my girls got their lace and their crimes; And your cheating husband disappeared; Well, no one asks any questions here

"So I did my best to lay to rest; All of the bodies that have ever been on my body; And in my mind, they sink into the swamp; Is that a bad thing to say in a song?

"Little did you know; Your home's really only the town you'll get arrested in;So you pack your life away; Just to wait out the s---storm back in Texas

"I need to forget, so take me to Florida; I've got some regrets, I'll bury them in Florida; Tell me I'm despicable, say it's unforgivable

"At least the dolls are beautiful, ---- me up Florida; I need to forget, so take me to Florida; I've got some regrets, I'll bury them in Florida; Tell me I'm despicable, say it's unforgivable; What a crush, what a rush, ---- me up Florida

"It's one hell of a drug; It's one hell of a drug

"Love me like this and I don't want to exist; So take me to Florida

"Little did you know; Your home's really only a town you're just a guest in; So you work your life away; Just to pay for a timeshare down in Destin (take me to Florida)

"Little did you know; Your home's really only the town you'll get arrested in; So you pack your life away; Just to wait out the s---storm back in Texas

"Florida, is one hell of a drug (take me to); Florida, can I use you up?

"Florida, is one hell of a drug; Florida, go on, ---- me up"

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Some songs just capture your wanderlust in an effortless way. Music has the capability of being the soundtrack to your life. Sometimes you may have a hard time putting your feels into words, so there's no better feeling than finding a song that can do it for you. Music has a way of lifting you up or comforting you when you're feeling blue. If you've caught an incurable case of the travel bug, then you'll be happy to know that there are some songs that'll speak to your wandering soul. These song lyrics about travel will capture your wanderlust and hold you over until your next journey.

Every travel lover has a favorite book or movie that inspires them to explore. Do you have a special song that fuels your wanderlust? We all want to hit the road, and many songs exist to capture that desire. Most of us don't have the desire to travel 24/7, so these songs make it easier to wait. They'll keep you excited for that big trip you have planned. They'll keep you dreaming until the day you're able to cross those goals off of your travel bucket list. Sometimes, the wait can feel unbearable, but these travel lyrics will make things a little easier until your next fix.

1. "Never looking down I'm just in awe of what's in front of me" — Empire of The Sun, "Walking On A Dream"

2. "See the world in green and blue. See China right in front of you. See the canyons broken by cloud." — U2, "Beautiful Day"

3. "We are always running for the thrill of it thrill of it." — Empire of The Sun, "Walking On A Dream"

4. "Wanna feel the warm breeze. Sleep under a palm tree. Feel the rush of the ocean. Get on board a fast train. Travel on a jet plane, far away." — Kelly Clarkson, "Breakaway"

5. "Tell everybody I’m on my way. New friends and new places to see. With blue skies ahead, yes I’m on my way." — Phil Collins, "On My Way"

6. "I wish that I could fly, into the sky, so very high, just like a dragonfly. I'd fly above the trees, over the seas in all degrees, to anywhere I please." — Lenny Kravitz, "Fly Away"

7. "Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day. Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA. I really want to come kick it with you." — Estelle and Kanye West, "American Boy"

8. "I may not know it. But these are the moments that I'm going to remember most, yeah." — Miley Cyrus, "The Climb"

9. "We were staying in Paris. To get away from your parents. You look so proud, standing there with a frown and a cigarette, posting pictures of yourself on the Internet, out on the terrace." — The Chainsmokers, "Paris"

10. "I live for the nights that I can't remember with the people that I won't forget" — Drake, "Show Me A Good Time"

11. "If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain." — Rupert Holmes, "Escape"

12. "But hold me fast, hold me fast, cause I’m a hopeless wanderer." — Mumford & Sons, "Hopeless Wanderer"

13. "Woke up in London yesterday, found myself in the city near Piccadilly." — OneRepublic, "Good Life"

14. "They call me the wanderer." — Dion, "The Wanderer"

15. "You belong among the wildflowers, you belong in a boat out at sea. Sail away, kill off the hours. You belong somewhere you feel free." — Tom Petty, "Wildflowers"

16. "Gonna travel, gonna travel wild and free. I’m gonna pack my bags because this great big world is calling me" — Elvis Presley, "Harem Holiday"

17. "I wanna kiss you in Paris. I wanna hold your hand in Rome" — Madonna, "Justify My Love"

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65 Songs About Travel & Adventure For The Ultimate Wanderlust Playlist

Add these songs to your travel playlist to fuel your wanderlust..

By Izzy Casey — Last updated on Jun 28, 2023

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There's nothing better than having music in your life that encompasses what you are doing or how you are feeling. And what better time to have music explain your feelings than on vacation?

Whether you're looking for the perfect songs to accompany your travel videos or are putting together a playlist for your vacation, these songs about traveling will fuel your wanderlust and set the tone for adventure.

65 Best Songs About Wanderlust, Travel & Adventure

1. "go your own way" by fleetwood mac.

If you haven't heard this song before, it will likely become your favorite travel song. It's one of those travel songs that's infused with the best travel tips: go your own way.

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2. "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by Peter, Paul, and Mary

You can listen to music while traveling by downloading songs to your phone. If you're traveling by plane, this song will definitely set the mood for you. John Denver also has a popular recording of it.

3. "On The Road Again" by Willie Nelson

This song is absolutely perfect for road trips . Pump up the music and sing along with your friends.

4. "Come Sail Away" by Styx

You don't have to be literally sailing away for this song to resonate. Sailing away, metaphorically speaking, can represent leaving home to jump into the unknown.

5. "Road To Nowhere" by Talking Heads

This is a great song to rock out to when you're traveling to a new destination for the foreseeable future. When moving, you might have to wrestle with a lot of bittersweet, complex emotions. This song is perfect for coping with those changes.

6. "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips

This Grammy Award-winning song is about traveling from L.A. to Georgia on a train that departs at midnight.

7. "Travelin’ Man" by Ricky Nelson

Or a traveling woman, or traveling person, of course. This song is quite literally about traveling, so it will be perfect for any travel-themed playlist.

8. "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel

Ever wanted to travel so you could avoid home? This song is about leaving home and constantly being reminded of it.

9. "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root

This is a song about moving forward in life — but being happy and hopeful about it.

10. "Life Is A Highway" by Rascal Flatts

"Life Is A Highway" is a metaphor for living life to the fullest and taking big risks.

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11. "Space Oddity" by David Bowie

"Space Oddity" came out the same year that astronauts landed on the moon: 1969.

12. "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman

If you're driving down the road in a fast car — or even a slow one — this song will be perfect for your travel playlist.

13. "Orinoco Flow" by Enya

In this song, the narrator fantasizes about sailing away and traveling the world.

14. "See The World" by the Kooks

Want to see the world? Turn this song up to the full blast.

15. "Road Trippin'" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

This song is perfect for your road trip playlist, as it is all about going on a road trip.

16. "Hot Fun in the Summertime" by Sly & The Family Stone

Nothing screams summer vacation like hot fun summertime.

17. "Malibu" by Kim Petras

"Malibu" is such a good vacation song. It's perfect for relaxing and chilling by the beach.

18. "Island in the Sun" by Weezer

"Island in the Sun" is all about sailing away to a fantasy beach. If only escaping your problems could be so easy.

19. "Surfin’ USA" by The Beach Boys

The music was based on “Sweet Little Sixteen” by Chuck Berry. This song covers all of the best surfing locations in the United States.

20. "California Gurls" by Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg

California Girls — they're undeniable! If you've ever been — or lived — in California, it might not ring true. But it definitely covers all of the California stereotypes that potential tourists might assume are accurate.

21. "School’s Out" by Alice Cooper

Nothing better than the end of the school year! What's more fun than celebrating the beginning of summer with a little Alice Cooper?

22. "Don’t Worry, Be Happy" by Bob Marley

This carefree song will perfectly put your work-life woes on pause. Close your eyes, take a breath, listen to this song, and enjoy yourself.

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23. "Soak Up The Sun" by Sheryl Crow

Traveling to a sunny place? This song is perfect for listening to by the pool or beach.

24. "Vacation" by The Go-Go's

What better way to celebrate your vacation than with a song that's literally called "Vacation"?

25. "It's Nice To Go Trav'ling" by Frank Sinatra

It's nice to go traveling, don't you think? Rocking out to this song is the best way to enjoy your travels.

26. "Meet the Parents" by Kim Petras

In this song, Kim Petras sings about taking someone to the beach, Paris, Miami, and New York.

27. "Galway Girl" by Ed Sheeran

The song is about a narrator that falls in love with a girl from Galway, Ireland.

28. "New York, I Love You" by LCD Soundsystem

What better way to embrace the Big Apple than with this song? Though it's about contradictions and a love/hate relationship with New York City, it's a reminder for anyone traveling that this city has a lot of heart.

29. "Night in Bangkok" by Murray Head

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and this song is great for traveling, as it describes what a literal night in Bangkok looks like.

30. "Free Man In Paris" by Joni Mitchell

Ever been to Paris? Ever been to Paris listening to this song? It's perfect for the first or next time your plane lands there.

31. "Paris, Tokyo" by Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco said he wrote this song because he loves Paris and Tokyo!

32. "American Boy" by Estelle ft. Kanye West

In this song, one of the narrators asks the other to take her to New York and L.A. And if either of those locations is your destination, you can rock out to this jam on the way there.

33. "Destination Calabria" by Alex Gaudino ft. Crystal Waters

This song is about leaving home without a plan set in stone.

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34. "Havana" by Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello is from Havana, so who better to sing a song about this beautiful city than a native?

35. "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Whether you're visiting Alabama or just love the tune, it's a great song about never forgetting your roots.

36. "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton

"A Thousand Miles" is a fun travel song, especially if you're traveling a thousand miles (or more!) away from home.

37. "I’ve Been Everywhere" by Johnny Cash

This song is great if you've been traveling all over the place and is known to inspire wanderlust in anyone who listens.

38. "Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac

Though "Everywhere" may not be about travel specifically, it conveys the lovely feeling of being anywhere in the world with your love by your side.

39. "Roam" by the B52s

This song invites you to explore the world, wherever you want, whenever.

40. "My Traveling Star" by James Taylor

"My Traveling Star" explores the tension between home and the road.

41. "Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones

This song is all about asking someone to leave with you.

42. "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna

Definitely consider adding this to your road trip playlist, especially if the driver talks too much.

43. "The Long Way Around" by The Chicks

Any song by The Chicks will suffice for your road trip blues.

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44. "Route 66" by Nat King Cole

Route 66 is one of the most famous routes in the United States. So if you're planning to drive the entire 2,000-mile stretch, consider adding this one to your wanderlust playlist.

45. "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" by Tony Bennett

This is the perfect song when moving feels more bittersweet than sweet.

46. "Montego Bay" by Amazulu

Montego Bay is Jamaica's third most populous city, and this song is all about relaxing.

47. "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner

Originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival, this song is about a steamboat traveling up and down the river. But its deeper meaning has an encouraging message to appreciate the simple things in life outside of bills and work.

48. "On Top of The World" by Imagine Dragons

This song is all about moving forward and letting go of the past . It's an anthem that radiates positivity, and its upbeat energy and empowering message of triumph make it a perfect choice for a road trip or adventure.

49. "I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers

This song is perfect for road trips. It's one of those songs that everyone loves to sing along to in a car.

50. "Runaway" by Kanye West

This song is perfect for any trip, especially if you're traveling to get away from your problems.

51. Bruno Mars TikTok Song

This Bruno Mars remix is a staple for travel TikTokers.

52. TikTok Snapping Song

Transition your travel videos with a snap with this song in the background for a cool effect.

53. "Sunny Day" by Ted Fresco

This upbeat song adds a fun, lighthearted mood to your travel videos or wanderlust playlist.

54. "Vacation" by The Dirty Heads

This has quickly become the ultimate vacation video song thanks to TikTok.

55. "Paradise" by Bazzi

Show everyone a piece of your own paradise with this wanderlust song.

56. "Knee Deep" by The Zac Brown Band ft. Jimmy Buffet

An ultimate vacation goal is what this song represents. The Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffet paint a picture of a peaceful oceanfront property and not worrying about anything.

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57. "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys

Anyone going to New York City will be inspired by the glamorous and freeing descriptions of the concrete jungle.

58. "Traveling Alone" by Passenger

The song discusses wanting to travel all over, even if you're alone. So, if you have wanderlust this song is right up your alley.

59. "Down Under" by Men at Work

This classic 80s hit is all about how amazing Australia is. Once you hear it, you'll definitely want to visit the land down under.

60. "Guaranteed" by Eddie Vedder

This song was written for the film "Into The Wild" and won a Golden Globe. Why not add an award-winning hit to your playlist?

61. "Vienna" by Billy Joel

"Vienna" by Billy Joel discusses the importance of slowing down in life and enjoying the moment. It reminds us to take a break and smell the flowers.

62. "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf

If you love riding along the open road, this song is for you. Originally recorded in 1968, it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

63. "Graceland" by Paul Simon

This recording is a timeless masterpiece that has a vibrant and uplifting musical journey. Its introspective lyrics capture the essence of growth and exploration.

64. "Come Fly With Me" by Frank Sinatra

"Come Fly With Me" was written specifically for Frank Sinatra, and is a romantic song where Sinatra invites listeners to visit exotic places with him, like Peru and Bombay.

65. "Travelin Band" by Creedence Clearwater Revival

This is a high-energy rock and roll classic that captivates listeners with its infectious rhythm and spirited guitar riffs. You have to tap your feet when you hear it!

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Izzy Casey is a freelance writer, former YourTango writer and associate editor, and copy editor who received her MFA in Poetry from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Her work has been published in Corriere della Sera, The Iowa Review, Bennington Review, Gulf Coast, Black Warrior Review, BOATT, NY Tyrant, and elsewhere.

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