With summer coming to end, it’s nice to reminisce about the songs that fueled our adventures. However, summer ending means that the school year is about to start. And what’s the best way to start the semester? With a good playlist to motivate us throughout the transition from tan lines and beach trips to Student Union lines and syllabi.
The best playlists consist of songs that not only make us want to dance and jump for joy but also make us sit, remember and truly think.
1. “Cruel Summer”– Taylor Swift
While I hope your summer wasn’t cruel, what is cruel is homework being due on the first day of school. This synthpop ballad from Swift’s album “Lover” has jumped to the top of her charts since the beginning of her “Eras Tour.” It is safe to say that this summer song will carry over into fall.
2. “Hurts Me”– Trippie Redd, Tory Lanez and Yoko Gold
You know it hurts me to change my alarm from 10 a.m. to 7 a.m., but this upbeat tune helps me get moving, even when I don’t want to.
3. “The View Between Villages”– Noah Kahan
This song is a bit of a change in pace, but it holds a great message. Most students have been all over and doing lots of different things this summer. As we travel back to the university, do not forget to take a look back and remember where you came from. There are many things to learn in our view between villages.
4. “Barbie World”– Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj
This is for all my Barbies (and Kens) ready to slay this semester. Come on Barbie, let’s go party like a rebel.
5. “What Was I Made For?”– Billie Ellish
It is important to have a couple of songs that make us feel something. With the semester starting and everyone moving forward, always take a moment for yourself to think about who you want to be. I encourage you to be someone kind.
6. “Vampire”– Olivia Rodrigo
Here’s to manifesting that this semester doesn’t suck us dry. This fall is going to be killer, Bella. So hold on tight spider monkey, let’s get it started.
7. “More than My Hometown”–Morgan Wallen
I agree that there is not much I love more than my home town, but Oxford is a really close second. Personally, I’m glad we’re back home with our fellow rebels.
8. “Something in the Orange”– Zach Bryan
“Something in the orange tells me we’re not done.” As a matter of fact, it is telling me we are just getting started. Here’s to Oxford sunrises and sunsets.
9. “Snooze”– SZA
Don’t snooze your alarms and miss class – or these awesome moments coming your way. I would also recommend not killing your ex either, but that’s a song for another playlist.
10. “Rush”– Troye Sivan
All of us may not be in a rush to get to class, but either way, that’s where we are headed. Put this song on and get moving. See you soon!
