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Coming up with a senior quote can be a difficult decision.
You can always go with Dr. Seuss’ inspiring-yet-cliche words of wisdom, or try to be funny with some witty one-liner that could end up backfiring. But instead, why not get a little creative and use a song lyric?
Rest assured, you can do it without the process of listening to a billion songs, because we did that for you.
Okay, maybe we didn’t go through that many, but we definitely went through a slew of our lesser-known faves and uncovered 12 inventive and inspirational lyrics that are sure to make you stand out from your fellow classmates:
High School Musical 2 Sharpay Evans signing yearbooks
(via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
For the girl who knows it’s always best to be yourself:
The world is ours, but for a flash. And you are not allowed to be anybody else.
— “(Un)lost” by The Maine
For the girl who is aware of all the power she holds:
I’m the one I was born to be.
— “Power of One” by Tonight Alive
For the girl who is ready to make the most out of everything life throws at her:
This is your life. There’s no way to run from it.
— “Clairvoyant” by The Story So Far
For the girl who isn’t about to let anything ruin her positive outlook:
When I get stopped by a train on my drive home I don’t let it get to me like the rest of the world. I smile and think about how much I’ve grown over this year.
— “I Think I’m Moving Forward” by Real Friends
For the girl who has it all together:
I’m a diamond cut to last.
— “I Am Invincible” by Cassadee Pope
For the girl who is destined to be a superstar just for being herself:
I’ll never be somebody else just to make it.
— “I Won’t Stop” by Before You Exit
For the girl who is a straight up dreamer:
Chase the one thing that don’t cost a thing. Got a pocket full of dreams.
— “Dreams” by Cady Groves
For the girl who makes her own rules:
Oh you wanna live forever, huh? Well then just do it.
— “What Are You Waiting For?” by Paradise Fears
For the girl who isn’t fazed by the haters:
Don’t look down, even though they’re looking down on you.
— “The House You Built” by Hands Like Houses
For the girl who has totally embraced her oddball personality:
We’re all just weird kids in the end.
— “Attention” by We Are The In Crowd
For the girl who is ready to change the world:
I fret not, for I’ve made my own discovery.
— “Dear Future Historians…” by Enter Shikari
For the girl who is determined to do what she loves for the rest of her life:
You got one life to love what you do.
— “It’s Not Right For You” by The Script
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