As that fluffy-haired guy says in that show about murder and dragons…
OH NO!
At least in Minnesota, the first projected snowfall is on Friday. One whole inch! *gasp* While this fall has been absolutely beautiful, I, for one, am dying to catch the first flakes of snow on my tongue.
For all my friends out there who struggle with seasonal depression, or for those who get an intense surge of cabin fever the minute the temps go below 40 (there’s a distinction; I’m a bit of both), we all know how simultaneously wonderful and difficult this season is. It’s hard to get motivated or feel even the least bit peppy when the sun itself seems to have gone behind the clouds until next May.
Music has an intense healing power. It is not a cure, but it helps so much. Here are just a few songs that I listen to when I’m feeling down in the dumps.
*trigger warning ahead: if you are offended by boy bands, girl bands, or pop music, please click off. Actually, just click out of my life. (Just kidding, but seriously- lighten up! Liking a pop song is okay once in awhile. Embrace it. They’re just so FUN.)*
Salute- Little Mix
"Ladies all across the world, listen up we're looking for recruits"
If there was ever a girl power anthem... it's this song, from this British girl group! Watch the music video, too. It especially hits home mid-cardio workout, or mid-drive in to school. Seriously, you'll be ready to conquer the world from the first siren sound effect. And the bass drop, tho...
Gold Rush- Ed Sheeran
"I was told to put my job in front of you, but it won't hold me like you do"
Ed Sheeran just makes me so happy.
Christmas. Music.
"I want a hippopotamus for Christmas... only a hippopotamus will dooooo!"
Tis the season for joy and glad tidings... who cares if it's January... or July! It's never too early/late for some Christmas cheer.
Outer Space/Carry On- 5 Seconds of Summer
"Carry on, let the good times roll, sail on, let your path unfold"
The ghost of 13 year-old me appears, and says through gritted teeth:"They're... not... a boyband!" This a good song with good memories that usually makes me cry. Give it a listen!
HAPPINESS- NEEDTOBREATHE
"Singing OOOOWHOOOOAAA HAPPINESS!"
If this song doesn't make you happy and ready to take on your dreams, I don't know what will.
Troye Sivan.
"The sunsets loooooonger, where I... am... frooooooom"
Troye hits me in the feels every time. Some of my personal favorites are SUBURBIA, QUIET, TALK ME DOWN and for you.
American Money (Virtu Remix)- BORNS
"We could run away, swimming in the sunlight every day"
Regardless of my joy level before listening to this song, it goes up 100 points afterward. Scientifically proven FACT, Jack!
Up&Up (Freedo Remix)- Coldplay
"We're gonna get it, get it together somehow"
Listening to this song while doing a Richard Simmons workout takes the overall experience to a whole new level, in my opinion.
There you have it! Give them a listen, if you feel like it! What's your favorite feel-good song? Leave it below in the comments!
