With Spring coming up next week, it’s time to shake off the Winter blues and spring into happier times. Here’s some of my favorite songs that get me out of the Winter funk. Check it out!
“Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)” by Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, and will.i.am
This very popular song is from the movie Rio. Everytime I hear it, it instantly boosts my mood. The energetic tempo and beat make singing it feel like a celebration and it really does make you want to party. When you listen to it you can’t help but dance, sing along, or even tap your foot to the beat. I loved the movie when I was younger and I just remember how bright and colorful everything was, which I feel like is captured in this song. When I have the movie in mind while listening to it, I can’t help but get excited for the warm weather and celebrations, like there is in the film. Whether it’s raining or snowing outside, this song brings some brightness back into life.
“Through the Wire” by Kanye West
This song is all about perseverance and continuing to move forward. It always inspires me because of the story behind it. Kanye West wrote this after a serious car wreck, in which he had to have his jaw wired shut, and he actually recorded the original track with his mouth still wired shut. Although he is surrounded by a lot of controversy, and has been for the past few years, it’s hard to deny that his songs are amazing, and this one is truly inspirational. It has a fast-paced beat and gives you the motivation to get up and start the day and push through any challenges that I might face.
“Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5
This song has a very calming and peaceful vibe to it. The combination of jazz, R&B and soul moves you and just gives you a productive feeling. Whenever I hear it, I can just picture sitting outside with a nice cup of tea, and feeling content and calm. It is perfect for spring, the song even starting with the line, “Sunday morning, rain is falling”. The melody feels exactly like a Sunday morning and is just the thing to listen to when the weather starts feeling a little warmer.
“LOYALTY” by Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna
This song brings a very different energy, but gives you the same feeling of motivation. It has a very confident energy, and makes me feel motivated to do anything. Kendrick Lamar never misses with the lyrics and the combination of his vocals with Rihanna is like heaven to the ears. The catchy lyrics are impossible not to sing, especially when the windows are rolled down on a sunny day.
“Tiny Dancer” by Elton John
This song is a classic, and almost everyone recognizes it. It has a very warm feeling to it. Any song by Elton John is going to put a smile on your face, and this song in particular has a powerful melody that moves you. It moves from slow to fast, and the change in beat makes it fun and exciting. It’s the kind of song that feels great to sing along to, especially on a sunny spring day.
Music is a very big part of how I change my mood. If I listen to sad music I will be sad, so I listen to more upbeat songs to lift my mood. They all are very different, with unique styles and genres, however they all have the same positive message to uplift and empower, especially as the seasons change.
