By Barbara Vasquez, Staff Writer

While fall is technically still in full swing, some people have already started to prepare for winter by blasting Christmas music. Personally, I am going to cherish fall for as long as I can, so I’m going to share some songs that have been on my rotation this past season that have really started to embody ‘fall’ for me.

Apple Cider- beabadobee

This song has made its way onto my ‘fall playlists’ since it was first released, and it has never gotten old. It’s a very sweet song to listen to, and it’s still the perfect time to drink apple cider if you’re really trying to get in the mood; or fruit punch, whatever you prefer.

Love 2 Fast- Steve Lacy

I recently stole this song from my friend’s playlist and wow. I have no other words for how obsessed I’ve been with it. I’m not the biggest Steve Lacy fan, but the amount of times I’ve listened to this song probably has him as my number one artist for the year. It’s just the perfect song for me, with sweet lyrics and an addicting instrumental. I seriously can’t get enough.

Now and Then- The Beatles

The Beatles most recent, and possibly last, release is titled Now and Then, a melancholic song using the vocals of the late John Lennon. It’s a very good song, if I do say so myself, and truly embodies the feelings of nostalgia and longing, which are very fall-like feelings in my eyes.

Cool Out (feat. Natalie Prass)- Matthew E. White

In early September I finally watched the “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,” series, and while I definitely could have watched them sooner, I seriously have a bone to pick with everyone who’s seen it before me. I know I’m late to the party, but why couldn’t anyone tell me about this song? It plays at the end of the first movie and is just so good. Definitely one of my favorites on this list.

I Know It’s Over- The Smiths

This is the song I listen to when I’m really down in the dumps. The lyrics are devastating, the vocals are devastating, everything about this song is just devastating. Though you may argue that there are very few songs by “The Smiths” that wouldn’t be labeled as such, I must counter-argue that this song truly takes the cake.

I Know You- Faye Webster

This is Faye Webster’s second most popular song for good reason. It’s really good. It’s the perfect song to listen to on a chilly day when you’re alone and in need of the tiniest bit of sadness to really match the vibe of the season.

love is embarrassing- Olivia Rodrigo

I know this may be an unpopular opinion, but ‘GUTS’ is 100% better than ‘Sour.’ ‘Sour’ has ‘deja vu,’ which I will always love, but the songs off ‘GUTS’ are seriously just perfect for me. One of my favorites off the album, as you may have guessed, is “love is embarrassing.” With very catchy instrumentals and an addicting bridge and ending, this song is just sick.

Monday, Monday- The Mamas and Papas

This song captures my exact feelings when the weekend ends and Monday comes around. A very old-timey sounding song with a great mix between solo singing and group singing, this song is just a great fall song. I also think Garfield would really like this song, if he wasn’t, you know, a fictional cat.

Happy Xmas (War is Over)- John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Though I am against listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, this is my one exception to that rule. In fact, I listen to this song all year round, just because I love it so much. I don’t exactly know what it is- I really am not a big Beatles fan (I know it may be hard to believe me considering I included a song of theirs in this list) but this song has seriously had me in a chokehold from when I first heard it as a child. 

IDGAF (feat. Yeat)- Drake

While I know this song does not match the rest of the list in the slightest, I would not be being honest if I didn’t include it considering how much I’ve listened to it since it’s come out. The sample in the beginning is a beautiful song in of itself, but the rest of the song with Drake and Yeat’s rapping makes it addictive. Great song, IDGAF.