10 Songs Proven To Make You Happy
7. Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
There have been countless songs in the rock canon about wanting to break out of the dire situations you find yourself in. Hell, Bruce Springsteen himself has practically made an entire career out of this one songwriting topic. While songs like "Born to Run" may have their place in history, the search for something greater than yourself has never felt better than on "Come On Eileen."
Though some people just tend to see the song as a relic of the '80s, every single second of this track is an absolute blast, as the verses give way to one of the biggest choruses in pop history. Granted, Kevin Rowland's voice might not be the absolute greatest in the world, he sells this kind of wonder like he knows something better is waiting for him just beyond the horizon.
The chorus might be the most recognizable part of the song, but the real magic comes in the breakdown, where the tempo gradually speeds up until it brings you in for one final go-around of the chorus. The '80s may have been about neon colors and spandex, but this one song stood apart from its peers by doing every single thing right. It's not exactly perfect, but the buzz you get off the music is much too good to pass up.