David von Mering and Carter Schultz started Aer and the accompanying Fresh Aer Movement while they were still in high school. Three albums and two mixtapes later, the group has split, leaving fans looking back at all they have accomplished.
10. I Can’t Help It
Aer’s unique production shines in “I Can’t Help It” from the opening moments to the chemistry von Mering and Schultz share as the two play off each other in the verse.
Quotable lyric: “we gotta stay acquainted / wish I wouldn't end up famous / please try to keep it all painless”
9. Few Times
The perfect follow-up to “Floats My Boat” on the group’s first album, “Few Times” maintains the classic carefree vibe. The song does add in slightly — very very slightly — more involved lyrics as the duo speaks about moving on from relationships, but always in Aer’s fun style.
Quotable lyric: “let you win at mini golf, you can’t even putt”
8. Songbird
“Songbird” serves as Aer’s most meaningful song as the group speaks to real world issues aside from relaxing and chasing girls.
Quotable lyric: “Could take a lifetime/ to see the right signs / so let’s remind every mind we’re the same”
7. The Rain
Aer mixes up its style in “Rain” when the group slows down their signature upbeat tempo for something more sentimental and one of the top songs off their final album.
6. Come and Go
“Come and Go” is the only song in this top 10 from Aer’s earlier mixtapes, and it earns that spot with talented rap verses that served as an early glimpse for the group’s full potential.
5. Like the Way
Aer was pretty happy with everything and had good cause to be with how well “The Bright Side” turned out. “Like the Way” provides another chill song, just as Aer does best.
Quotable lyric: “Be my queen / wear this crown / not a thing / gonna get up in my way/ smile at everything I say”
4. By a Mile
“By a Mile,” released as its final single, pieces together everything Aer does best: a catchy chorus, sweet production and laid-back vibes that never cease to entertain.
3. One of a Kind
The title track off the group’s final album, Aer stays true to its word in remaining wholly unique. The chorus sticks better than many of the duo’s previous works with a smooth flow that unexpectedly matches the funkier acoustic guitar.
2. Floats My Boat
“Floats My Boat” is likely the group’s most iconic song and is the most reminiscent of its earlier style. A simple song with a simple meaning, Aer just wants everyone to kick back and enjoy life a little bit.
Quotable lyric: “Half stack, deck stairs, flower dress, long hair, blurred nights / but we still takin' care, we rep the FAM”
1. Says She Loves Me
The top song in a long list of great music, “Says She Loves Me” is Aer at its best. The duo manages to create a fun, laid back song with a little bit of a story arc to it that will keep fans listening on repeat whenever the aux cord gets passed around.
Quotable lyric: “Take my hand / let’s start new / I wasn’t planning on it but I’m likin’ you”
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