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13 Food Songs to Get You in the Mood for Every Occasion

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Georgetown chapter.

Have you ever looked for songs to accompany your pre-apartment warming house party? Or need some inspiration to go out when you’re just not in the mood? We’ve created a soundtrack for every holiday and food-related situation you may find yourself in this year.

1. Birthday Party: “Cake” by Rihanna

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What better way to celebrate than with frosting and twerking?

2. First Date: “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” by Billy Joel

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Quell your first date jitters with this romantic ballad guaranteed to make you feel some type of way.

3. Fourth of July: “American Pie” by Don McClean

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Show your patriotism at the next 4th of July BBQ with this classic.

4. Family Party: “Build me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations

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Be the life of your grandparents’ anniversary party by brushing up on your oldies.

5. Apartment Warming: “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast

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Celebrate your adulthood with this Disney throwback.

6. Halloween: “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent

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#tbt to the time your mom let you trick-or-treat alone for the first time.

7. Classy Dinner Party: “Truffle Butter” by Nicki Minaj

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Did you know that someone bought a 3 pound white truffle mushroom for $160,787? Show off your cooking skills and play this in the kitchen!

8. Cinco de Mayo: “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet

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Margaritaville is a yummy restaurant chain located across the US! It’s also that special place you go to when you’re five margaritas deep…

9. Thanksgiving: “The Thanksgiving Song” by Adam Sandler

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Show your thanks this holiday season, and show some extra love to pumpkin pie!

10. Breakfast in Bed: “Crunchy Granola Suite” by Neil Diamond

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Spend some time with your SO this morning playing some instrumental music for a change of pace.

11. Lunch on the Go: “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis

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Make your office lunch that much more exciting!

12. Girls Night Out: “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink

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13. All-Nighter: “One More Cup of Coffee” by Bob Dylan

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This song will give you that extra push to get you through finals!