I’m not going to lie: I’m one of those girls who always has her headphones in. Whether I am walking to class, taking a study break, or just lounging around in my dorm room, my music is always following me, always playing. Here are a few of my playlists that get me through almost any mood I’m in or any type of day I’m having.
Playlist: So We Move Along
It can stand for those days when I just need to move forward from people who have wronged me, grades that have displeased me, or even just an embarrassing incident I need to get over. This is my most listened to playlist because it holds the music that makes me feel confident, independent and, well, I hate to say it, but pretty damn awesome when I listen to it. This playlist is perfect for walking to class—it makes me walk with my head held high after anything, be it good or bad, that has happened.
1. I Wish by The Secret Handshake
2. On to the Next One by Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz
3. Shake it Out by Florence and the Machine
4. Make me Proud by Drake featuring Nicki Minaj
5. Best Thing I Never Had by Beyonce
6. Pretty Girl Rock by Keri Hilson
7. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by The Beatles
8. Vagabond by Wolfmother
9. I Will Wait by Mumford and Sons
10. Headlines by Drake
11. 99 Red Balloons by Goldfinger
12. The Motto by Drake
13. Otis by Jay-Z and Kanye West
14. Beautiful Day by U2
15. Kiss with a Fist by Florence and the Machine
Playlist: Oh. Homework. Right.
I of course need music for when I hit the books. Therefore, when I study I am always listening to something. This playlist is filled with softer voices such as Norah Jones, Sara Bareilles and The Beatles so I can focus on my homework.
1. Uncharted by Sara Bareilles
2. Heart of Mine by Norah Jones and The Peter Malick Group
3. City by Sara Bareilles
4. Dog Days are Over by Florence and the Machine
5. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
6. Us by Regina Spektor
7. Time to Pretend by MGMT
8. Come Together by The Beatles
9. The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson
10. Good Day Sunshine by The Beatles
11. Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall
12. Say Goodbye by Norah Jones
13. Many the Miles by Sara Bareilles
14. When I’m Sixty-Four by The Beatles
15. Everybody by Ingrid Michaelson
Playlist: It’s the Weekend So…
My next playlist comes on at 3:30 on Fridays, when my academic obligations for the week are over and I am ready to relax and have some fun. This playlist is characterized by its over the top rap lyrics and obnoxiously catchy pop songs.
1. Countdown by Beyonce
2. All the Small Things by Blink-182
3. Run the World (Girls) by Beyonce
4. Guilty Pleasure by Cobra Starship
5. Look at Me Now by Chris Brown
6. Heartbeat by Childish Gambino (Juice Jam 2012!)
7. Best I Ever Had by Drake
8. Lights by Ellie Goulding
9. Call me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepson
10. We Found Love by Rihanna
11. H.A.M by Jay-Z and Kanye West
12. Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO
13. Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay by Big Sean
14. I Love College by Asher Roth
15. Fade into Darkness by Avicii