If you’re like me, then you have a playlist for every moment in your life or feeling you’ve ever experienced. I love making niche and oddly specific playlists to curate whatever vibe I’m going for. Now that it’s December and the cold weather has officially arrived, I wanted to share a playlist of some of my favorite cozy sapphic songs or songs by sapphic artists that I will have on repeat this winter.
Sailor Song – Gigi Perez
This song went viral earlier this year on TikTok as people (including myself) quickly became obsessed with every aspect of this piece. There is something so beautiful about screaming the lyrics “Oh, won’t you kiss me on the mouth and love me like a sailor? / And when you get a taste, can you tell me what’s my flavor?” alongside the gorgeous acoustic guitar and vocals. It almost reminds me of a sea shanty, which satisfies my New England, coastal-girl heart.
two queens in a king sized bed – girl in red
There are very few modern holiday songs that I like, and two queens in a king sized bed is one of them. This song is so sweet and emphasizes the joy of something as simple as lying in bed with your partner. And let’s be honest, any sapphic playlist isn’t complete without at least one girl in red song.
j’s lullaby (darlin’ i’d wait for you) – Delaney Bailey
The title of this song is accurate – it’s a lovely lullaby with incredibly heartfelt lyrics. I’m obsessed with the lines “I’d give you the sun if you asked me / You could have all of the time / You could have the stars and the trees / When dividin’ up the universe / You could have mine.” I think it’s just a beautiful way of expressing love for someone, and Delaney Bailey’s voice is so velvety and gorgeous that I could listen to this song on repeat.
(You) On My Arm – Leith Ross
Since discovering Leith Ross earlier this year from listening to their song, We’ll Never Have Sex, I’ve been enjoying their entire discography. This song is so catchy and was one of my go-to songs to blast on the way home from work this summer. But, I also think this song has perfect winter vibes and it’s already been in my rotation of songs I’ve been loving recently.
Love to Keep Me Warm – Laufey and dodie
For a jazzier addition to a wintry playlist, look no further than Love to Keep Me Warm. This song reminds me of classic holiday songs, which gives me so much nostalgia on top of the romantic lyrics. Laufey and dodie’s voices are perfect for this style and work so well together as a duet. All in all, it’s just a cute song about love being enough to keep you warm throughout winter.
La Vie En Rose – Lucy Dacus
I know this is technically a cover, but I’m obsessed with Lucy Dacus so I had to include it. This is a modern indie take on the original song by Edith Piaf. Lucy’s singing voice is just so rich and carries so much emotion. Any song she releases becomes an instant favorite of mine.
True Blue – boygenius
I can never resist putting at least one boygenius song on my playlists. the record is easily one of my favorite albums of all time, which is where True Blue comes from. This song features Lucy Dacus taking the lead on vocals (again, I just love her so much) with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers providing incredible supporting vocals. My favorite lyrics from this song are “Your love is tough / Your love is tried and true blue,” because they embody the idea of knowing and loving someone so deeply.
Love Me Anyway – Chappell Roan
This is a deep dive from some of Chappell’s earlier work, but it has a similar sound to The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, in my opinion. It is no secret that Chappell Roan is one of my favorite artists ever, so I had to include her on this playlist. This is a very classic pop love song about loving someone despite their little imperfections, and the lyrics are just so cute.
ceilings – Lizzy McAlpine
Despite this song’s ability to make me want to sob uncontrollably every time I hear it, I still tend to put it on lots of playlists. ceilings might be one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. It starts slow and gradually builds in a way that’s just so satisfying. Lizzy writes some of the most gutwrenching but incredible lyrics I’ve ever heard, and this song is no exception.