Posts, Themed Playlists

Study Playlist

I am not picky when it comes to what I listen to when studying. A lot of times I’ll just listen to the most recent playlist I’ve made, but I know for a lot of people finding music to listen to when studying can be hard. I have friends who can only listen to classical music to study or music that is in a different language so they won’t be tempted to sing along. This playlist is filled with chill songs that help me relax in order to study. I hope you find some songs that you can study to as well!

20 songs, 1 hour and 23 minutes

 

Song: In the Blood

Artist: John Mayer

Genre: Rock

Why I Picked This Song: I love John Mayer. He is perfect to listen to when studying. All his music is very calming. This is a song from his new album that I really like.

Favorite Lyric: “Could I change it if I wanted, can I rise above the flood?
Will it wash out in the water, or is it always in the blood?”

Song: Why’s You Only Call Me When You’re High?

Artist: Arctic Monkeys

Genre: Alternative

Why I Picked This Song: Arctic Monkeys have a really cool sound to them. This song is one of their more popular songs which is why I chose it. I highly recommend their entire A.M. album.

Favorite Lyric: “And as I arrived I thought I saw you leaving
Carrying your shoes
Decided that once again I was just dreaming
Of bumping into you”

Song: Robbers

Artist: The 1975

Genre: Alternative

Why I Picked This Song: The 1975 has a really cool sound. This song is one of my favorites. It is a little more slow than some of their other songs. I really like their self-titled album “The 1975” and all the songs on the album are really amazing.

Favorite Lyric: “But if you just take off your mask
To find out that everything’s gone wrong”

Song: Die For You

Artist: The Weeknd

Genre: R&B/Soul

Why I Picked This Song: The Weeknd has a really smooth and relaxing voice, which is the kind of sound I like when I’m studying.

Favorite Lyric: “You’re scared to be lonely
‘Specially in the night
I’m scared that I’ll miss you
Happens every time
I don’t want this feelin’
I can’t afford love”

Song: Going ‘Round

Artist: Jordan Davis

Genre: Country

Why I Picked This Song: I really like this guy’s voice. I have been listening to a lot of his songs lately so I just threw this into the playlist.

Favorite Lyric: “Another dance
A second chance
If you are in I’d be in”

Song: The A Team

Artist: Ed Sheeran

Genre: Singer/Songwriter

Why I Picked This Song: Ed Sheeran is probably one of the most talented musicians ever. All of his music is beautiful and his voice is so relaxing and perfect. This song reminds me of winter. Also I like to listen to it when I study.

Favorite Lyric: “It’s too cold outside
For angels to fly”

Song: Mine

Artist: Beyonce feat. Drake

Genre: R&B/Rap

Why I Picked This Song: I hate Beyonce but I love Drake. Also this song isn’t that bad. It details Beyonce and Jay-Z’s relationship which is really interesting.

Favorite Lyric: “Oh… from 8 until late I think bout you
You’re on my nights I don’t know what to do
I can’t get no rest, can’t get no sleep”

Song: Need the Sun to Break

Artist: James Bay

Genre: Singer/Songwriter

Why I Picked This Song: This song is beautiful. James Bay’s voice is beautiful. I love it.

Favorite Lyric: “Been in the dark for weeks and I’ve realized you’re all I need
And I hope that I’m not too late”

Song: Safe Inside

Artist: James Arthur

Genre: Pop

Why I Picked This Song: When I am studying I really chill music and this song is pretty chill. It reminds me of sitting on my bed in a blanket cocoon and reading a book.

Favorite Lyric: “Everyone has to find their own way
And I’m sure things will work out okay
I wish that was the truth
All we know is the sun will rise
Thank your lucky stars that you’re alive
It’s a beautiful life”

Song: Sermon

Artist: James Arthur feat. Shotty Horroh

Genre: Pop

Why I Picked This Song: This is my favorite James Arthur song so I wanted to include it on this playlist.

Favorite Lyric: “I need you to feel that you’re more than enough”

Song: Can I Be Him (Acoustic Live Version)

Artist: James Arthur

Genre: Pop

Why I Picked This Song: Acoustic music is some of the best music to study to and his voice sounds really emotional and beautiful.

Favorite Lyric: “You took me back in time to when I was unbroken
Now you’re all I want”

Song: Awake My Soul

Artists: Mumford & Sons

Genre: Alternative

Why I Picked This Song: I am in love with Mumford & Sons. They are one of my favorite bands ever and they have this really relaxing quality about them. I always listen to them when I am studying so having a few of their songs in this playlist was a must.

Favorite Lyric: “In these bodies we will live, in these bodies we will die
Where you invest your love, you invest your life”

Song: Tompkins Square Park

Artist: Mumford & Sons

Genre: Alternative

Why I Picked This Song: This is my favorite Mumford & Sons song. I listened to it a lot around finals time and I did really well last semester so I think this song is a good luck study charm.

Favorite Lyric: “But no flame burns forever, oh no
You and I both know this all too well”

Song: Cold Arms

Artist: Mumford & Sons

Genre: Alternative

Why I Picked This Song: This song is slow and calming which is how I like my study music.

Favorite Lyric: “But in our bedroom we’re bloodshot and beat
And never so alive”

Song: Easy Enough (Acoustic Version)

Artist: State Champs

Genre: Pop-Punk

Why I Picked This Song: None of my playlists are finished without a punk-pop song. It is a hard genre to find study music in, but State Champs’ acoustic album is a really good place to start.

Favorite Lyric: “Got me wishing I could say the things I don’t.”

Song: All Too Well

Artist: Taylor Swift

Genre: Pop

Why I Picked This Song: I love Taylor Swift’s Red album and I love love love this song. It is so beautifully written and it is actually a really good song to listen to if you want to study or relax because it isn’t as upbeat as some of her other songs. When she sings “You call me up again just to break me like a promise”, I felt that.

Favorite Lyric: “you call me up again just to break me like a promise.
So casually cruel in the name of being honest.
I’m a crumpled up piece of paper lying here
‘Cause I remember it all, all, all too well.”

Song: Out of Goodbyes

Artist: Maroon 5 feat. Lady Antebellum

Genre: Pop

Why I Picked This Song: This song is very chill and reminds me of sitting on a porch on a nice spring day while doing homework.

Favorite Lyric: “Never asked you to change
But sadly you don’t feel the same”

Song: Lust for Life

Artist: Lana Del Rey feat. The Weeknd

Genre: Indie Pop

Why I Picked This Song: Lana Del Rey is so cool. I saw her in concert in January and she just has such a dreamy quality to her voice. It is really relaxing and mixed with The Weeknd this song is just perfect for studying.

Favorite Lyric: “‘Cause we’re the masters of our own fate
We’re the captains of our own souls
There’s no way for us to come away
‘Cause boy we’re gold”

Song: Seeing Blind

Artist: Niall Horan & Maren Morris

Genre: Folk Pop

Why I Picked This Song: Niall’s whole album is amazing and worth a listen, but this is my favorite song off of it. I listen to Niall’s album all the time when I study, so I wanted to include a song from him in this playlist.

Favorite Lyric: “When I was young, my heart was always on the run
But you make lovin’ fun
I never knew it could be”

Song: Nervous

Artist: The Neighbourhood

Genre: Rock

Why I Picked This Song: The Neighbourhood has a very calming quality about them. This song is new and really good. I recommend listening to it when you are studying or just want to relax.

Favorite Lyrics: “Maybe I shouldn’t try to be perfect
I confess, I’m obsessed with the surface”

Hope you find some songs you like as much as I do! Let me know what you listen to when you study! 

Posts, Songs of the Week

Songs for the Week of February 25th

These are some songs I’ve been listening to recently and wanted to share with you all! Lately I have been listening to a lot of country music and dreaming of warmer weather, but there is a nice mix of all genres. I hope you can find some new music to listen to this week! Leave comments letting me know which songs are your favorites and what songs you have been listening to!  

18 songs, 1 hour and 3 minutes

5 Seconds of Summer

Song: Want You Back  

Artist: 5 Seconds of Summer

Genre: Pop

Why I Picked This Song: I really liked 5 Seconds of Summer a few years ago. For the last year or so it seems as they dropped off the face of the earth. This week they released this song, their first single since 2016. This song is a lot different than their punk pop roots, but it is really good and a great song to restart their career.

Favorite Lyric: “No matter how long you’re gone, I’m always gonna want you back”

Dan + Shay’s cover for their single Tequila

Song: Tequila

Artist: Dan + Shay

Genre: Country/Pop

Why I Picked This Song: I love all of Dan + Shay’s songs. Every song sounds like summer and reminds me of being on a beach. This song is about missing someone yet it still is fun.

Favorite Lyric: “But when I taste tequila, baby I still see ya
Cutting up the floor in a sorority T-Shirt
The same one you wore when we were
Sky high in Colorado, your lips pressed against the bottle
Swearing on a Bible, baby, I’d never leave ya
I remember how bad I need ya, when I taste tequila”

Song: Home In My Mind

Artist: Scotty McCreery

Genre: Country

Why I Picked This Song: I have loved Scotty McCreery since he was on American Idol and he has been releasing new music that is better than anything he has done before. His new album is coming out in March and all of the songs so far have been gold. This song is one of my favorites and it reminds me of being homesick. I like it because it reminds you that you always have a piece of home in the back of your mind that you can look on.

Favorite Lyric: “Sweet tea, porch swings, supper on the stove
Everything I’ve been missing on the road
I can’t be there tonight
But when I close my eyes
I’m going home in my mind”

Song: Wherever You Are

Artist: Scotty McCreery

Genre: Country

Why I Picked This Song: This song is super cute. It is about a long distance relationship and going to wherever the person you love is and it sounds super summer-y.

Favorite Lyric: “Whatever it takes you know I’m with it
And it won’t be long till I’m there by your side
Wherever you are”

Song: IDGAF

Artist: Dua Lipa

Genre: Pop

Why I Picked This Song: This song is really fun and it is a total mood.

Favorite Lyric: “I don’t need your love, so you can try all you want
Your time is up”

Song: I Like Me Better

Artist: Lauv

Genre: Pop/Dance

Why I Picked This Song: This song is a lot of fun and always makes me want to dance. It would be a good song to add to a gym playlist or listen to before going out.

Favorite Lyric: “Midnight into morning coffee
Burning through the hours talking”

Song: Getting Over You

Artist: Lauv

Genre: Pop/Dance

Why I Picked This Song: This song gives me Jon Bellion vibes. It has a relaxing sound with a cool beat. When I hear this song it reminds me of driving in a car with your friends with the windows down in a haze.

Favorite Lyric: “the truth is
I could spend my whole life getting over you”

Song: MotorSport

Artist: Migos, Nicki Minaj & Cardi B

Genre: Rap

Why I Picked This Song: I am not the biggest fan of rap music but I really like Migos, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B, so this song is perfect.

Favorite Lyric: “Bill Belichick
Take the air out the ball, just so I can flex”

Song: You Make It Easy

Artist: Jason Aldean

Genre: Country

Why I Picked This Song: This is a really beautiful song about his wife, and I totally would use it as my first dance song at my wedding one day.

Favorite Lyric: “See forever when I see your face
And I swear God made you for me”

Song: Naked

Artist: James Arthur

Genre: Pop

Why I Picked This Song: A lot of people have probably heard James’ song “Say You Won’t Let Go”, but he has even more great songs and this is one of them. This song is really raw and you can feel the emotion in his voice.

Favorite Lyric: “‘Cause here I am
I’m giving all I can
But all you ever do is mess it up”

Song: Wild Love

Artist: James Bay

Genre: Indie Rock

Why I Picked This Song: James Bay is well-known for his song “Let It Go”, but I personally like this song way better. He has a really cool and relaxing voice. This song is really romantic and chill.

Favorite Lyric: “I wanna go where the lights burn low and you’re only mine”

Song: The Middle

Artist: Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey

Genre: Pop/Dance

Why I Picked This Song: This is a song that you are going to be hearing A LOT on the radio. Its fun, upbeat, and all around a jam. It might even end up being the song of the summer.

Favorite Lyric: “I’m unaware
Of just how we got into this mess
Got so aggressive
I know we meant all good intentions”

Song: Void

Artist: The Neighbourhood

Genre: Indie Alternative

Why I Picked This Song: I have liked The Neighbourhood for a pretty long time. Their song “Sweater Weather” was huge in like 2013 but after that they kind of disappeared from the mainstream music scene. This song has a really cool vibe and is a little more of an upbeat song from the band.

Favorite Lyric: “Lately I can’t find a beat
I used to feel the rush
And now I need you to feel the vibe
I need you to see the point”

Song: All The Stars

Artist: Kendrick Lamar, SZA

Genre: Hip-Hop

Why I Picked This Song: This song is from the movie Black Panther, which I have not seen and know nothing about, but I really like this song. Kendrick Lamar and SZA are both really talented and this song really shows that.

Favorite Lyric: “Love, let’s talk about love
Is it anything and everything you hoped for?
Or do the feeling haunt you?”

Song: Home with You

Artist: Madison Beer

Genre: Pop

Why I Picked This Song: Madison Beer’s album “As She Pleases” is amazing from the start to the end, but this is my favorite song on the album. The song is really catchy and an a total mood.

Favorite Lyric: “I ain’t got no time for no games
Tell me what you like but it’s never gon’ change
So you do what you want, what you wanna do
And I’m not going home with you, home with you”

Song: Space Cowboy

Artist: Kacey Musgraves

Genre: Country

Why I Picked This Song: When I heard this song I almost stopped in my tracks. It is so raw and real. It makes me really emotional and it is so beautiful. It kind of has a Lana Del Rey feel to it mixed with old Taylor Swift. I haven’t heard a song that has made me feel so many emotions like this one in a long time. This is my absolute favorite song at the moment.

Favorite Lyric: “I know my place, and it ain’t with you
Sunsets fade, and love does too”

Song: Sister Cities

Artist: The Wonder Years

Genre: Punk

Why I Picked This Song: Back in middle and high school I really loved punk music. This song reminds me of all the music I used to listen to back then. It is really angsty and gives me a little bit of nostalgia.

Favorite Lyric: “And I’m guarded like I’m wounded, my first instinct’s always run”

Song: Love Lies

Artist: Khalid & Normani

Genre: R&B/Soul

Why I Picked This Song: I am really late to hop on the Khalid bandwagon, but he has an incredible voice. All of his songs are perfect, but his voice and Normani’s complement each other so well which makes this song stand out to me.

Favorite Lyric: “Waste the day and spend the night
Underneath the sunrise
Show me where your love lies”

Here is a Spotify playlist of all the songs! Happy Listening! xo