Anticipation is in the air. Tension is running high. Every person on campus looks like they've forgotten they own clothes other than pajamas. Coffee has become an extra extremity. People are actually in the library. (And if you're from Carson-Newman, the library if finally open 24 hours! Praise God!) Everyone has a stress-induced murderous gleam in their eyes. Sleep has become a foreign concept, and all those Facebook memes are telling you in case you somehow missed it -- it's finals week.
Whether you have six tests you have to make 100s on in order to pass, or a 10-page research paper you have to write in two days, bottom line is that we're all stressed. No use trying to out-complain each other. Everybody's got it bad. So, here are eight of the most random songs on my Spotify that can be applied to whatever stage of finals week you're in.
1. "Concerning Hobbits" - Howard Shore
For all the nerds and movie buffs out there, this song--straight from the Fellowship of the Ring soundtrack -- is perfect for blasting through that ten-page paper you don't understand.
Or if you're a wizard and can listen to songs with actual words when you type, I recommend "All The Time" by Bahamas. Though, don't let the title disillusion you from what you're actually doing. That paper really is due in two days.
2. "Let It Go" - James Bay
This song is just what you need when you're making the final touches on that last project, knowing that once you submit it, only the good Lord can save your grade now.
3. "I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues" - Billie Holiday
Play this when you need a sulky song that still makes you want to dance out some frustration.
4. "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" - Chicago
This one is for that final nudge of encouragement when you're on the verge of sleep, but you know you need to pull that all-nighter.
5. "T-Shirt Weather" - Circa Waves
This little ditty is for when you've been locked in the library basement for days, and you need a reminder that summer is just around the corner.
6. "Closer Than This" - St. Lucia
Play this if you're not into Kanye and you need a song to power-walk to into (or out of) your final.
7. "Not Your Year" - The Weepies
When you get your final grades back knowing you'll have to try and explain them to your parents, and you need to sulk.
8. "As Time Goes" - JR JR
When you're finally done with the semester, and it's time to move on, drive off into that fresh, summer start blasting this song.
Now, I'm no professional music mixer, but hopefully this haphazard selection gave you some background noise, or at the very least provided a welcome distraction from your finals stress. So to one and all, good luck! Just remember that "We Are The Champions."
