It may seem a little early to be thinking of spring, but before we know it, the season will be here. After spring break, it always seems that time starts to speed up, and all of a sudden the sun is shining and the flowers are in bloom. After all, the Spring Equinox is March 20th–not too far off to start crafting your springtime playlists. If you need some good music to get you through those last few weeks of winter, here are some songs to help spring come early.
“Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles: This song just might be the epitome of springtime. Listening to it feels like a breath of fresh air–a reminder that good things are on their way. Whether you need a pick-me-up on a rough day or you’re looking for music to match your good mood, this one never gets old.
“All Your’n” and “Feathered Indians” by Tyler Childers: If you’re like me, you’re looking forward to that first warm day of the semester when everyone sits outside and takes advantage of the good weather. The campus feels so much more lively; some people are studying, some are chatting, some are throwing a football around, and you can usually hear music coming from a speaker in at least three different places. These two are the perfect songs for emulating that first-warm-day feeling.
“Springsteen” by Eric Church: This one borders more into summer territory for me, but it deserves to be included nonetheless. It reminds me of backyard barbecues with family, going to the pool with my cousins, or watching the sunset on the last day of school. Those piano notes especially strike a chord with me, bringing back waves of nostalgia from summers as a kid.
“Fresh Out the Slammer” by Taylor Swift: While this might be a more unusual pick, I can’t help but think of spring when I hear this song. It embodies the hope that follows the end of a bleak, cold winter. When “The Tortured Poets Department” album came out right around the end of my senior year of high school, I had this one on repeat, so now I associate it with the feeling of exciting things to come.
“Northern Attitude” by Noah Kahan and Hozier: This song makes me want to take a road trip somewhere. Despite its mentions of being “raised out in the cold,” hearing this one makes me picture driving on a breezy, sunny day with the windows down.
“Back On 74” by Jungle: This song’s upbeat tempo and catchy melody could play in my head over and over, and somehow I wouldn’t get tired of it. It almost sounds like it belongs in the beginning of a rom-com when the protagonist walks purposefully towards her important destination. If you need a song to motivate you on your walk to class or during a study session, this is the one for you.
“American Pie” by Don McLean: Maybe it’s because my teachers always used to play this song on Pi Day in high school, but it always makes me think of springtime. The references to football games and school dances create a sense of nostalgia while also offering reminders of warm, sunny American summers. It’s hard not to dance to this song when it comes on.
“Spring Into Summer” by Lizzy McAlpine: Last but not least, I had to include this one given its title. The soft, soothing tune is the perfect accompaniment to an easy-going spring day. It’s great to have on in the background while spring-cleaning your room or spending time with friends.
Although there’s still snow on the ground, it never hurts to get in a bright, sunny mindset. With this playlist, you can pretend spring is here until it really arrives.
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