JENNY’S PICKS
- Locked out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
- pocket locket – Alaina Castillo
- Atlantis – Seafret
“Locked out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars is the perfect song for spring. When you feel down, this song can pick up your mood and make you sing and dance at the same time. This song brings out the feelings from a relationship infused with positive emotion and makes it feel like you are on cloud nine.
“pocket locket” by Alaina Castillo is a perfect song for when you are in love but keeping secrets from your loved ones. Despite it being difficult to maintain the relationship but still you want to be loved. Even though the love starts to fade, you want to continue being in that relationship. I love this song because it has delusional vibes that every girl wants.
“Atlantis” by Seafret is about losing the innocence you were keeping and starting a new journey, where you learned that the world that you imagined was not what you initially thought. It’s perfect for spring when you start fresh. Sometimes when the world feels unfair, it’s the perfect song for a rainy spring day where you can take all emptiness out.
EMILY’S PICKS
- Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra
- ivy – Taylor Swift
- Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
“Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra is has an upbeat tempo and lyrics that reflect aspects of spring, such as the sun shining and warmer weather approaching. This song was also repopularized in a scene from “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” The use of this song in the scene makes me happy.
“ivy” by Taylor Swift is from the album “Evermore.” The song directly mentions the word “spring.” The lyric “Clover blooms in the fields / Spring breaks loose, but so does fear” mentions flowers blooming. The new growth of the season is one of the best parts of spring. The song has an eerie vibe to it and makes me feel sad in a way.
“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield is the perfect song for dancing in the rain or jumping in puddles. The lyrics “Feel the rain on your skin / No one else can feel it for you,” describe a rainy spring day perfectly. On a day filled with spring showers, you should listen to this song on a rainy day.
ETHAN’S PICKS
- Growing up Hurts – Flamingos in the Tree
- Falling in Love at Wii Sports Resort – Cannibal Kids
- spring tides – floopy
“Growing Up Hurts” captures the feeling of being in your senior year of high school and learning your friend is moving away for college. So, while flowers and memories may bloom now, that time will soon end so enjoy the time you have now.
As the weather becomes warmer and inviting, a sense of love can form for the beauty that it comes with. “Falling in Love at Wii Sports Resort” by Cannibal Kids uses gentle instruments to remind its listeners of the gentle breeze and warm weather that comes with spring. Overall, this is the type of song for car trips or those slow walks through a field.
Spring is the harbinger of happier times and “spring tides” by floopy encapsulates that feeling of the season slowly bringing in a new sense of energy. As the song starts with only one instrument, it can also represent the idea that snow is the only sight but as new instruments come in, the sights also change with the blooming plants creating new sights.
KAHLIL’S PICKS
- Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
- Les Fleurs – Minnie Riperton
- Spring breakers – Charli xcx
Spring is the perfect time to fall in love, so why not fall in love while listening to “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer. Its folky aesthetic and charming guitar creates a feeling of frolicking on a grassy hill with a flower crown on a sunny day.
“Les Fleurs” by Minnie Riperton perfectly encapsulates the feeling of spring. Sung by Minnie Riperton her angelic and jovial voice evokes the feeling that can make flowers bloom and cloudy days go away. It’s a song of triumph that can help cheer up anyone who is down. Especially because “Les Fleurs” means flowers in French, making this the perfect song to listen to in the springtime.
Let’s be real, for some spring isn’t just the time of flowers and cute animals. For some college students, it’s a sign of a week of no school and parties. Charli xcx made the perfect spring break party song with “Spring breakers” Its energetic and upbeat club vibe makes it the perfect song to get your spring break going.
CALEB’S PICKS
- Yellow Cloud – Trixie Mattel
- MOOO! – Doja Cat
- Cherry Blossom – Lana Del Rey
A delightfully cute country bop by RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Trixie Mattel, “Yellow Cloud” is a must hear sensation. First released as a single in 2019, the song blends elements of folk and country music. Nothing says spring like soft yellow clouds and sweet small-town dreams.
“MOOO!” is a 2018 song by musical artist and rapper Doja Cat. It was originally a self-published music video exclusive before its popularity made the artist decide to add it to her first studio album “Amala.” The song has a catchy beat that is perfect for spring with cow inspiration and a small town farm aesthetic.
“Cherry Blossoms” was released in the 2021 album “Blue Banisters.” This song has a different tone and is more wistful and forlorn. A timeless piece, the song represents the aspect of spring that is transitionary. Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. This song embodies this spirit.
