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Choose Joy, A Playlist

Five songs for when everything is going just right.

Emily Miller

Mar 20, 2019

University of Oklahoma

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Five songs for when everything is going just right.

1. joy. (3:54) — For King and Country, Burn the Ships (2018)

Although For King and Country is technically a contemporary Christian band, this song can be about anything. The song focuses on the importance of facing adversity with optimism, which many people struggle with. The quick bassline and the song's message to "choose joy" are guaranteed to have you up and dancing, or at least tapping your foot.

Favorite Lyric: "Gotta get that fire (fire) back in my bones before my heart (heart) turns into stone."

2. Fred Astaire (3:39)— Jukebox the Ghost, Off to the Races (2018)

This song always makes me think of the people in my life that love me unconditionally, and the joy that they bring me. When listening to this song, think of all the people that have supported you to this point, and maybe dance a little too.

Favorite Lyric: "All my idiosyncrasies, you like 'em. Annoyed at all the little things, I know I can be frustrating, but you still like me when I'm dancing."

3. Don’t Stop Me Now (3:29)— Queen, Jazz (2011 remaster)

How could you listen to this song and not feel empowered and happy? The bassline and melody are energetic and fun, and the lyrics themselves paint a picture of joy and confidence that are empowering and can make any day a little brighter.

Favorite Lyric: I don't have a favorite lyric from this song, the energy just makes it so much fun!

4. How Bad We Need Each Other (3:13)— Marc Scibilia, How Bad We Need Each Other (2015)

Another reminder of how important other people are, this song has an upbeat rhythm and tune, but the lyrics give this song the happiness that makes it so great. We each have people that have built us up and supported us, and this song allows you to think about those people and be thankful for them.

Favorite Lyric: "What a shame it would be to look back on our life and realize I've taken you and me for granted, not gonna do it now."

5. Brand New (4:03)— Ben Rector, Brand New (2015)

An upbeat anthem of joy and youth, both the melody and lyrics always put me in a better mood. From remembering past adventures with friends and family to just rolling my windows down or going outside, this song is an instant mood-booster.

Favorite Lyric: "I feel like windows rolled down, new city, streets, and cabs. I feel like anything can happen, laughing, you take me right back."

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Five songs for when everything is going just right.

1. joy. (3:54) — For King and Country, Burn the Ships (2018)

2. Fred Astaire (3:39)— Jukebox the Ghost, Off to the Races (2018)

3. Don’t Stop Me Now (3:29)— Queen, Jazz (2011 remaster)

4. How Bad We Need Each Other (3:13)— Marc Scibilia, How Bad We Need Each Other (2015)

5. Brand New (4:03)— Ben Rector, Brand New (2015)

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