The sun now sets at 7:00 PM instead of 5:00 PM, lengthening the days and hiding the long nights away until winter rolls around again. The shy, mint green flower buds are blooming into confident, bright, and gentle blossoms. Your skin sizzles and glistens as the sun shines down on you. A nice breeze flies by, reminiscent of the winter flying season. The only thing needed to perfect this scene is a good soundtrack.
As you walk around, taking in the brisk winds and swaying trees, you’d wanna pop your earbuds in and imagine yourself in your own personal movie. But how do you perfect your soundtrack? I know what it’s like to search for a certain mood or vibe in your music, but it can be frustrating when you can’t pick the right song. Here are five songs to check out for when you want to enjoy the upcoming sunny weather.
Bad Girls – Blood Orange
This song starts out with a fun drum beat and then a catchy synth melody. The instrumental is calm and groovy with its clean guitar and bass tracks. Along with this, Devonte Hynes’s vocals are smooth and effortless. He proves that great songs don’t always need elaborate and fancy vocals, highlighting his raw talent and taste for art in simple instrumentals. This song discusses themes of wanting a sense of home or connection despite reckless behavior. This song can not only fit the setting of its listeners but also act as a warm hug to those who are experiencing such struggles.
Sunny – Boney M.
When this song first plays, you’re hit with a distorted beat led by trumpets and trombones. This song sounds like it’s meant to be played at a disco, giving off bright, danceable, and “sunny” vibes. The main vocals are in a very unique tone, displaying very catchy melodies. If you have been facing a seasonal sadness this winter, this song reminds you that better days are coming when she sings, “the dark days are gone and the bright days are here.” This song reminds listeners that love and affection can rise above all and warm up any cold and lonely time in your life.
Forrest Gump – Frank Ocean
At first, this song sounds sad and mournful as you are immediately introduced to a loud organ or synth keyboard. However, you are then met with a nice electric guitar, slicing through any major worry that may be “running on your mind, boy.” The organ track never fully goes away, leaving a bittersweet taste and showing a lingering sadness even in happier times. The lyrics, sung beautifully by Frank Ocean, discuss longing for a relationship that will never work out. He holds onto the memories of this person while moving on and accepting the end. This song could be the perfect anthem for those freshly going through relationship problems and are willing to enter a brand new, brighter time in their life.
Why (Explicit) – Dominic Fike
This song’s instrumentals are very guitar-heavy, contributing to Dominic Fike’s signature sound. His vocal skills shine especially in this track with subtle runs and beautiful harmonies. This song is also reminiscent of Fike’s classic, catchy melodies, making it easy to sing along with and get it stuck in your head. The lyrics ask listeners to wonder if they are satisfied with the way their life is, sitting in the mundane day-to-day life in a place one might not belong in, and issues that come with having strict bosses or toxic boyfriends. This introspective theme can inspire listeners to take charge of their lives during this upcoming season, leading lives as they desire rather than staying comfortable and disappointed.
Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat (Explicit) – Del Water Gap
This song is led by clean electric guitar tracks, introducing complex finger-picked melodies. The sound is representative of a fun indie-rock classic, leaving behind a joyful and nostalgic mood. The vocals are smooth with a unique sound, leading up to a very catchy chorus that is sure to be stuck in your mind or even “stuck in your throat.” This song discusses the inner thoughts of someone who wants to define their relationship with someone, wanting their intimacy to last just between them and no one else. “Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat” could be your sign to tell that one person how you feel and spend this new season with them, basking in the sun together.
As we kiss winter goodbye and welcome spring and summer with open arms, it’s clear that we are all going through different periods in our lives. This is the time of year when many experience immense change or loss. One thing that will always last, however, is music. As you walk around with your earbuds in or your headphones on, listening to these songs, you can reflect on the part of you that disappears with the rain and frigid weather and anticipate the new version of you that’s currently in bloom.
