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!
