Hey there, listener! Welcome to the playlist of my life, thanks for giving it a listen!

Admittedly
it’s disorganized, chaotic, and a huge emotional rollercoaster - just like my life. But that’s what makes it
fun, right? I’ve found that any song I listen to regularly I tie emotions to Anyway, I hope you enjoy it! I’m
excited to go on this journey with you!

Spotify link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/680XKB26t5fetZwKX50gfU?si=POZ6jjCsT0CJ_-3NbBQQNQ

1. Youth - by Daughter This song holds a lot of sentimental value to me, and I still listen to it
today. It was used in an animation several years ago by one of my favorite artists at the time. This
artist inspired me so much - I often traced her work in hopes that one day I’d have the exact same
style. The animation in particular that used this song is one of the many contributors to my
aspiration to work in that field. The artist later posted a process video for the animation and
seeing all the technical work behind it really intrigued me.
2. Drop Pop Candy - by Reol, Giga (JubyPhonic cover) I always enjoyed music as a kid, but
these covers by JubyPhonic really helped shape my preferences. JubyPhonic is a Youtuber who
does covers of Vocaloid songs, and I always loved everything she sang. Drop Pop Candy in
particular has a lot of positive memories tied with it. It is one of the few songs I enjoyed in middle
school that was not tainted by negative memories.
3. Bleeding Out - by Imagine Dragons I was (and still am) a huge Imagine Dragons fan. Perhaps
it’s a really basic choice, but nonetheless, I still find myself in love with their music. I know a lot
of their songs by heart. Bleeding Out in particular is an important song to me. As a kid, I used to
love to identify my emotions with this song. Yes, I was being dramatic, but now I can look back
with a better outlook. Not only can I laugh at how I was acting, but I can also recognize how far
I’ve come.
4. Skinny Love - by Birdy When I was in 7th grade, I had a friend who suffered a lot from mental
health issues, and was heavily suicidal. I was her closest friend, and I was the only person she
talked to. I felt responsible for her life, and I can still see the effects of that unreasonable
responsibility in my current relationships (platonic and otherwise). I listened to this song
constantly during that period in my life, and I associate it a lot with those emotions. I still choose
not to listen to it when possible, I didn’t even listen to it for this playlist. It still brings me down,
so I prefer to leave it in my past. I’m much happier now, but I still associate this song with a
significant turning point in my life.
5. Waving Through a Window - by Dear Evan Hansen While I wouldn’t consider myself a
theatre kid, I did go through a theatre phase. I was into the big ‘popular’ musicals at the time -
Hamilton, the Heathers, Be More Chill, and Dear Evan Hansen. Dear Evan Hansen, in particular,
had a big effect on me. Not only was the soundtrack incredible, but the story was moving. I was
fortunate enough to see it twice, once in New York with my family and once in San Francisco
with my best friend.
6. Wake Up - by Eden This is such a great song, it is one of the few songs I’ll still happily listen
to even after years of being on my playlist. I think it was a big segway into my current music
taste. My music choice is really sporadic, there are few artists where I’ll listen to more than one
of their songs. Recently, however, I’ve found myself becoming more consistent. I’d like to think
this sense of contentment and consistency is telling of my improvement as a person.
7. Am I Supposed To Apologize - by Maria Mena When I was in elementary school, I was really
fond of a certain book series. I happened upon this song and thought it really matched one of the
characters, so I decided to create a music video using my own drawings. I drew all the frames
traditionally with sharpie and Crayola colored pencils. I used an app called video star that allowed
you to upload audio, and I edited shaky photos of the drawings into it. It was primitive and
probably not the best, but it was the first big artistic project I became invested in.
8. Thistle & Weeds - by Mumford and Sons Thistle & Weeds is a song that really tells a story,
which I’ve found to be a large part of what I enjoy in music. This song, while not in my current
playlist, is one I still resonate with on an artistic level. I wouldn’t relate it to any events in my life,
however, I really wish to animate it someday.
9. When A Woman Is Around - by Unloved This song has a very clear, distinct vibe to it. You
can imagine a story to it. The music video has a unique visuals as well. I don’t have any deep
emotional meaning behind this one, but it does bring me a lot of joy and inspiration.
10. You - by Keaton Henson This song has a lot of aspects I’ve learned are what I look for in
music. The lyrics are simple, but have a lot of meaning to them. It’s a slower and sad song, but
becomes more powerful over time, and then quickly fades back like a wave. It tells the story of a
lost loved one, and even though I have never experienced such pain, you can feel it in every note.
My interest in this song has ebbed and flowed but I regardless of how often I play it, I know a
part of me will always enjoy it.
11. Toxic - 2WEI’s Cover Over the past few years, I’ve found myself more and more interested in
cinematic covers of songs. They feel like trailer music. My brain can have a field day with these
types of songs. They’re more instrumental-oriented with a few very deliberately placed vocals.
They’re loud and powerful - they convey a story.
12. Achilles Come Down - by Gang of Youths This song is a very recent favorite, suggested to me
a month or two ago by a friend. Once again, a very story-oriented song. I typically enjoy songs
that get very powerful at certain points, so this song wasn’t my favorite originally. However, the
more I listened to it, the more I enjoyed it. With every listen the words seeped deeper and deeper,
and eventually I realized it was far more powerful than I gave it credit for.
13. My Heart Is Buried In Venice - by Ricky Montgomery Another relatively recent favorite, this
song popped up in my recommended on Spotify one day. It wasn’t an immediate favorite, but I
noticed at one point it was stuck in my head, so I searched for it again. After that point, I was
hooked. If I had to pick a favorite song (for the moment, anyway) this would be it. I have become
a huge fan of Ricky Montgomery as well.
14. California - by Ricky Montgomery Once again, another Ricky Montgomery song. If I could I
would add more, but California is one that stands out. Listening to this song feels like driving
through the streets of Southern California in a convertible, your head out the window as you
watch the palm trees sway. It tells the story of a boy and a girl who move to California with
dreams of grandeur. They want to change the worlds’ perception of them. It’s got a fun and
upbeat tune, though when you listen to the lyrics, you hear a story of two young people who
direly want to change. It’s such a great song.
15. My Lover - by Birdtalker I have always found myself attracted to romance songs. I love the
emotion that almost certainly is written into them. My Lover is a great example of this preference.
When I visualize this song, I imagine walking through the streets of Paris late at night, hand in
hand with another as we push our way through a crowd. Despite all the hustle and bustle, it still
 feels quiet and personal. The lyrics hold so much meaning behind them, there’s a lot to analyze
with this song.
16. Pools - by Glass Animals Glass Animals is almost certainly one of my favorite bands. Their
songs are all very personal to them, it’s so interesting to research the thought process behind their
creations. Each of their songs is somehow feel unique but also cohesive in that uniqueness. Pools
is a great example of creating a unique atmosphere. It holds a lot of symbolism, and you feel like
you’re swimming through a coral reef while listening.
17. Problems - by Mother Mother Based solely on the reputation of Mother Mother, I never
expected myself to be a fan. However, after I gave them a chance, I was shocked by how much I
loved some of their work. Problems feels so intense and heavy. There’s so much to the song, the
lyrics say so much on their own. Problems wasn’t my introduction to Mother Mother, but it was
definitely what sold me on them.
18. Hollywood - by Jukebox the Ghost The thing I love about Jukebox the Ghost is a majority of
their songs, you almost feel like dancing to. Hollywood is one of my favorites to have in the
background while I do chores. The music itself is captivating and upbeat and fun. The lyrics,
however, tell a different story. I love the juxtaposition between the lyrics and the music itself.
19. Kalmia Kid - by chloe moriondo I added Kalmia Kid to my playlist a long time ago on a
whim. I enjoyed it, but I never expected it to stick around as long as it did. It’s a very calm and
smooth song. It’s just the right amount of upbeat to feel cheery, but not so upbeat its stifling to
listen to in a bad mood. It makes you feel like you’re walking through a bright forest, birds
chirping and the leaves gently swaying. I think this son has grown on me more and more over
time.
20. Dark On Me - by Starset Dark On Me is probably the best example of what I enjoy in music.
It’s emotional, it ebbs and flows, it feels real. I wouldn’t call it my favorite song, but I have
enjoyed it for a long time. I think a part of me will always enjoy it. Starset is a great band as well,
though Dark On Me is definitely one of their calmer songs.