We are stuck in our homes most of the time because of the seemingly unending pandemic. Good thing some of us find doing housework therapeutic. But frankly speaking, it is very tiring and time-consuming. It is such a drag from washing dishes, trimming plants, mopping floors, and many more. I don’t get why some people do housework like they are just strolling in the mall– how can they enjoy it?
Especially in our current situation, some families suffer financial constraints, and availing any maid service is definitely out of the table. So against their will, people need to complete their housework without any professional assistance. So here is a great tip: Listening to Scandipop songs while doing any household chores to keep the house clean will lighten up your mood. You like to listen to music while being stuck on your bed all day, right? Why not, instead of being unproductive, switch gears up and complete your housework with some cool songs queued or even your favorite song on loop.
In this article, I will list the best Scandipop songs to listen to while doing housework. I do hope that the list you are about to read will have room for your new playlist!. After this fun read, grab your broom and be a wizard in household chores rocking your latest favorite Scandipop playlist! So here’s the list.
What is Scandipop?
Before we proceed to the list, let us briefly discuss the definition of Scandipop.
Scandipop, also known as Nordic music, is famous for its famous bands like A-ha, ABBA, Roxette, Michael Learns to Rock, Aqua, Bladee, and Ace of Base. All the bands stated above made a lot of accomplishments despite being a non-metal band. Also, Scandipop bands garnered most of their success in the Scandinavian Peninsula, namely Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
1. Take On Me
A song by Norwegian synth-pop and Scandipop band A-ha. The said band recorded the song in 1984. It has a very fast tempo in the key of A major. The song is all about a plea of love. It has a significant influence and reaches every corner of the globe because its official music video uploaded 11 years ago on Youtube got 1.2 billion views.
The song is often associated with male and female cover versions, movie soundtracks, TV programs, and video games. Several years after its official release, Take On Me is still played in programs like Deadpool 2, Family Guy, and Sex Education. Some awards received by this song were “Nordic number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100” in 1985 and six different awards at the 1986 MTV Music Video Awards. It is a perfect song while doing household chores because it is upbeat, and it naturally hypes you up.
2. Dancing Queen
Dancing Queen is a song written by Swedish band ABBA from the lead single of their fourth studio album “Arrival” which was released in 1976. Dancing Queen is a song all about an ode to dancing. It is like disco music, and it reached the top 5 in popularity and sales in many countries. Some of its awards include induction into the “Grammy Hall of Fame,” “Nordic number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100” in 1977, and “Nordic number-one singles in the UK” in 1977.
Its popularity is still respectable up to this day. It is still played in a bar and restaurant. It is really funky and catchy, so grab your broom and start to dance and jive while playing Dancing Queen on repeat.
3. The Winner Takes it All
The Winner Takes it All is a song recorded by the Scandipop group ABBA. The song is about the accentuation of the glory of winning and the grief of losing, especially in love. Despite the fast tempo, it is surprisingly a sad song because it tells a story of heartbreak.
Some awards garnered by the song are “Nordic number-one singles in the UK” in 1980, and it peaked as number 1 in some countries like Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom, South Africa, and Belgium. You can now do your housework and goof around and feel the moment while wholeheartedly singing The Winner Takes it All.
Side note: Singing is much better if you make your broom, mop, vacuum cleaner, or feather duster as your microphone.
4. Symphony
Symphony is a song performed by the British band Clean Bandit featuring Swedish Singer/Songwriter Zara Larsson. The song has a strong dance beat, exceptional catchy tones, heavy synth, and great lyrics.
The song is all about a longing person who wants to be close with his/her love interest. It is a sweet song. The song was released in 2017, so it is inclined to the millennials. Some notable appearances of the collaboration of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson are their live performances on The Voice UK and The Tonight Show of Starring Jimmy Fallon. Both versions were in 2017.
So if you are a millennial, cleaning your room while listening to Symphony is a great way to start your day.
5. Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia is a song performed by the famous Swedish group ABBA. It is the opening track of the self-titled album ABBA. Mamma Mia is an Italian phrase that means “My Mother” when translated in English, but the real meaning of Mamma Mia is “completely shocked.”
The song is all about loving the same guy all over again. The song received many prestigious awards such as “Nordic number-one singles in the UK” in 1976, “Top 1 international Single”. This song is historic and impactful because it has several covers, live performances, and overall reach.
No laundry pickup and delivery? No problem! All you need to gather is your phone, play Mamma Mia on repeat, and you will do your laundry in the best mood possible!
Now that we explored the rich roots of Scandipop culture. You can now include it in your daily sound trip whether you are cleaning or not. Add Scandipop songs to your favorite playlists and share them with your friends. Honestly, regardless of the genre, music helps our lives be better in the simplest way possible.
