The Top 25 Songs to Play at Your Bachelor Party

A bachelor party is stereotypically portrayed as a wild night filled with strippers and lots of alcohol, but this event is really about celebrating your upcoming wedding with your closest friends. Bachelor parties can take the shape of bar-hopping in your city, attending a sports game of choice, hosting a backyard barbecue, or taking a trip to a faraway destination. Regardless of your party plans, you will definitely need a personalized Spotify playlist to listen to on your journey to the chosen location, while getting ready for a night out, or during the festivities. Read on to gather bachelor party song ideas to add to your list.

"I Gotta Feeling," The Black Eyed Peas

Lyrics you'll love: "I know that we'll have a ball/If we get down and go out and just lose it all/I feel stressed out I wanna let it go/Let's go way out, spaced out, and losin' all control"

I gotta feeling that if you play this 2009 hit single by The Black Eyed Peas, your bachelor party will be a success, whether you're at a bar or sipping a beer lakeside. This throwback is guaranteed to bring your party's energy levels up a notch.

"Imma Be," The Black Eyed Peas

Lyrics you'll love: "I'mma be up in them A-list flicks/Doin' one-handed flips/Then I'mma be sippin' on trip 'cause/I'mma e shaking' my hips"

This single, also by The Black Eyed Peas, reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. If you're in the club drinking some bubbly (as the lyrics say), playing "Imma Be" only makes sense.

"Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)," Katy Perry

Lyrics you'll love: "Last Friday night/Yeah, we danced on tabletops/And we took too many shots/Think we kissed, but I forgot"

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Whether or not your bachelor party is on a Friday night, you have to play Katy Perry's ode to partying. There's a lot going on in the song, from maxed-out credit cards to skinny dipping, but the humorous tone and catchy chorus make it the perfect chaotic song to play at your bachelor party.

"Pour Some Sugar On Me," Def Leppard

Lyrics you'll love: "Love is like a bomb, baby, c'mon get it on/Livin' like a lover with a radar phone/Lookin' like a tramp, like a video vamp/Demolition woman, can I be your man?"

Looking to pump up your crew before a night of partying? This rock favorite will definitely do the trick.

"Good Feeling," Flo Rida

Lyrics you'll love: "The mountain top, walk on water/I got power, feel so royal/One second I'ma strike all you/Diamond, platinum, no more for you/Got adrenaline, never giving in"

"Good Feeling" combines Avicii's "Levels" and Etta James' "Something's Got a Hold on Me" with original verses by Flo Rida. This dynamic trio makes for an iconic mash-up that promises to give off only good feelings for your night out.

"Shape of You," Ed Sheeran

Lyrics you'll love: "The Club isn't the best to find a lover/So the bar is where I go/Me and my friends at the table doing shots/Drinking fast and then we talk slow"

This song's dancehall beat makes this bachelor party song a versatile one. Play it during the pregame, listen to it while playing some drinking games, or request it at the club.

"Can't Hold Us," Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton

Lyrics you'll love: "And my girl, she wanna see Rome/Caesar'll make you a believer/Nah, I never ever did it for a throne/That validation comes from giving it back to the people"

This 2011 single is a necessary listen at some point during your bachelor party, especially if your crew is ready for a wild night on the town.

"In Da Club," 50 Cent

Lyrics you'll love: "I'm fully focused, man, my money on my mind/Got a mil' out the deal and I'm still on the grind (Woo)/Now Shorty said she feelin' my style, she feelin' my flow (Uh-huh)/Her girlfriend with her, they bi and they ready to go (Okay)"

You don't have to be hitting a club to play this popular bachelor party song. It works just as well during a house party as it does at a raucous nightspot.

"The Lazy Song," Bruno Mars

Lyrics you'll love: "Today, I don't feel like doing anything/I just wanna lay in my bed/Don't feel like picking up my phone/So leave a message at the tone"

So maybe you don't want to do much during your bachelor party, and that's okay. Grab ingredients for a cookout and play Bruno Mars' "The Lazy Song." This song is also fun to play the morning after a wild night out.

"Sexyback," Justin Timberlake

Lyrics you'll love: "I'm brining' sexy back (Yeah)/Them other boys don't know how to act (Yeah)/I think it's special, what's behind your back? (Yeah)/So turn around and I'll pick up the slack (Yeah)/Take it to the bridge, c'mon (Let's see)"

Justin Timberlake's 2006 smash hit "Sexyback" remains popular over a decade after its release because of its dance club vibes. If you are going out with the guys, put on your best fit and listen to "Sexyback" en route to set the tone for the evening.

"Can't Stop the Feeling," Justin Timberlake

Lyrics you'll love: "I got this feeling inside my bones/It goes electric, wavy when I turn it on/All through my city, all through my home/We're flying up, no ceiling, when we in our zone"

Speaking of Timberlake, "Can't Stop the Feeling" is another go-to song by the pop artist. While it was written for the soundtrack to the kids' movie Trolls, it's still a fun one to play during your very grown-up night out.

"Don't Stop The Music," Rihanna

Lyrics you'll love: "I wanna take you away, let's escape into the music, DJ, let it play/I just can't refuse it, like the way you do this/Keep on rockin' to it/Please don't stop the music, please don't stop the music"

Rihanna's 2007 song "Don't Stop The Music" features catchy lyrics and an energetic beat. If you play this song at your bachelor party, you definitely won't want to stop the music whether it's blaring through your speaker or the DJ's sound system.

"Feels So Close," Calvin Harris

Lyrics you'll love: "Your love pours down on me/Surround me like a waterfall/And there's no stopping us right now/I feel so close to you right now"

On the topic of dance music, Calvin Harris' "Feels So Close" is another song to include on your bachelor party playlist. Harris provides the vocals and acoustics for the smash hit from his 2011 album of the same name.

"Stronger," Kanye West

Lyrics you'll love: "N-now th-that don't kill me/Can only make me stronger/I need you to hurry up now/'Cause I can't wait much longer"

Kanye West's single "Stronger" was his biggest hit from his 2007 album Graduation. Kanye's song is about overcoming adversity, making it a meaningful listen for a night spent with those who have been with you through it all #bromance.

"I Love It," Icona Pop and Charli XCX

Lyrics you'll love: "I got this feeling on the summer day when you were gone/I crashed my car into the bridge, I watched, let it burn/I threw your shit into a bag and pushed it down the stairs/I crashed my car into the bridge, I don't care!"

Icona Pop and Charli XCX's smash hit "I Love It" became the artists' first breakout song—and it makes for some excellent party music. The chaotic energy is perfect for your bachelor party celebration.

"Turn Down for What," DJ Snake and Lil Jon

Lyrics you'll love: "Fire up that loud/Another round of shots/Turn down for what?"

"Turn Down for What" is a 2013 single by DJ Snake and Lil Jon that you've probably heard once or twice at a club. The lyrics may be repetitive, but the beat of this EDM trap hit will have you and your party moving on the dance floor.

"Yeah!," Usher feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris

Lyrics you'll love: "So she's all up in my head now, got me thinking/That it might be a good idea to take her with me/'Cause she's ready to leave (Ready to leave now) (Let's go!)/And I got to keep it real now/'Cause on a one to ten, she's a certified twenty"

If the energy starts to wane later in the night, this song is sure to bring up the mood. It's virtually impossible not to dance to this one.

"Ridin' Solo," Jason Derulo

Lyrics you'll love: "Yeah, I'm feeling good tonight/Finally doing me and it feels so right, oh/Time to do the things I like/Going to the club, everything's alright, oh"

A bachelor party is traditionally the groom's last night "riding solo," so this song is certainly a good one to include on the playlist.

"Best Friend," Saweetie and Doja Cat

Lyrics you'll love: "Drive her own car (Alright), she don't need no Lyft/In the strip club (Oh yeah), know my girl gon' tip/Now she twerkin', she throw it out and come back in"

Okay, so it's last call and you can only request one more song—it has to be "Best Friend" by Saweetie and Doja Cat. "Best Friend" is about the bond of friendship, so it's an ideal song to dedicate to all of the best friends who planned this amazing bachelor party.

"Party Rock Anthem," LMFAO

Lyrics you'll love: "Party rock is in the house tonight/Everybody just have a good time (yeah)/And we gon' make you lose your mind (woo)/Everybody just have a good time (clap)"

If your bachelor party is all about having a wild time with your closest friends, this song is sure to bring the energy.

"Dirt Off Your Shoulder," Jay-Z

Lyrics you'll love: "All the ballers is bouncin', they like the way I be leanin'/All the rappers be hatin' off the track that I'm makin'"

While Jay-Z's wife, Beyonce, sings the ultimate bachelorette party song (hello, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)!"), it's definitely worth adding a Jay-Z song or two to your list of bachelor party songs.

"Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi

Lyrics you'll love: "We've got to hold on to what we've got/It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not/We've got each other and that's a lot for love/We'll give it a shot"

If you're looking for the ultimate singalong song to end the night, we can think of no better than this Bon Jovi hit. Grab the guys and close out your bachelor party the right way.

"Money Maker," Ludacris feat. Pharrell Williams

Lyrics you'll love: "Shake your money maker/Like somebody 'bout to pay ya/Don't worry about them haters/Keep your nose up in the air"

For a throwback to your younger days, this song has all the nostalgic vibes. It's a great surprise addition to your playlist, a song that your crew probably hasn't heard in a while, but still loves.

"Paradise City" by Guns N' Roses

Lyrics you'll love: "Take me down to the paradise city/Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty/Take me home (oh, won't you please take me home)"

Another popular singalong song to cap off the night, "Paradise City" is a rock favorite that's a bachelor party must-play.

"Gin N Juice" by Snoop Dogg

Lyrics you'll love: "Sippin' on gin and juice, laid back/With my mind on my money/And my money on my mind"

For a more low-key bachelor party, this song has all the chill vibes. Whether you're fishing with the guys or enjoying beers in someone's backyard, add some Snoop to your playlist.