Flynn Myers, Staff Writer
For my most recent Jasper Jams I wrote about the harshness of winter, emphasizing its end, that was never in sight. I am now here to tell you, spring is around the corner. I got my inspiration for a new playlist the other day when it hit 50℉ outside, the sun was shining on my face and I felt I had been cured of every sad feeling I got during this winter. I have a great feeling about spring, and want to give you a feel-good playlist to take with you as you make your final stretch to summer.
With tulips, daffodils and cherry blossoms, New York City is not unfamiliar to the new season. So many bright colors, pinks and greens, people starting to go on walks again and the weird smells from the sidewalks that start to make their way back because of the heat. Spring in New York is a beautifully messy season that I can’t wait to dive into.
Champagne Coast by Blood Orange
The consistent beat and satisfying vocals create a very cohesive song, one with an addictive chorus that is repetitive and makes you feel a million emotions. I think this song is great for walking through all those New York City neighborhood gardens, or even sitting in Central Park eating a good sandwich. Since it’s not an overly complicated song, it does not demand much attention lyrically, making it great background music for whatever hobbies you have or even randomly dancing, because why not.
Favorite Verse: Finishing eight or nine/ Tell me, what’s the perfect time/ I told you I’ll be waiting/ Hiding from the rainfall/ Tell me what’s the joy of giving if you’re never pleased.
I Don’t Want to Talk (I Just Want to Dance) by Glass Animals
Glass Animals is a band that I really love so I had to add one of their songs. I personally listen to their older music, such as their album ZABA that came out in 2014 and their album Dreamland that came out in 2020. This specific song really puts me into an excited mood because of its fast pace and vocals. I think it fits perfectly into the spring season.
Favorite Verse: Don’t want to talk, baby, I just wanna dance/ I don’t want to talk, no more living in the past, baby/ Don’t want to talk, baby, I just wanna dance/ And I’m not gonna stop ‘til I forget what we had.
L’amour De Ma Vie by Billie Eilish
The song itself has such a cool beat it was also one of my favorite songs off of her album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. The song starts off smooth and fitting with her lower vocals, and then builds up. The song’s differentiating beat completely changed the story and sound. I think it is very energizing and great for a run or even sitting at a cafe to do some homework.
Favorite Verse: Thought I was depressed or losing my mind/ My stomach upset almost all of the time/ But after you left it was obvious why (oh), mm/ Because for you, you/ I was the love of your life, mm/ But you were not mine (but you were not mine).
End of Beginning by Djo
I know, this song was very popular and overdone last year, but I simply have not gotten past it. Djo lyrics are so meaningful and transforming even though there aren’t many in the song, but I think they fit perfectly for such a transformative season, from snowy winter to rainy and sunny spring. The song’s lyrics are probably my favorite part, discussing growing and becoming a different person. It’s a great listen for after trying a new activity, hanging out with friends or even reflecting on something you’re missing.
Favorite Verse: And when I’m back in Chicago, I feel it/ Another version of me, I was in it/ I wave goodbye to the end of beginning.
Anything Could Happen by Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goudling’s brilliant lyrics and background music creates such an exhilarating song. The song makes you feel optimistic and that you could possibly run 10 miles. I feel spring is also the start of a new era for me and maybe many others, and in comparison this song makes me feel that way as well.
Favorite Verse: I guess we thought that’s just what humans do (Ooh ooh, ooh, ooh)/ Letting darkness grow/ As if we need its palette and we need its color (Ooh ooh, ooh, ooh)/ But now I’ve seen it through/ And now I know the truth/ That anything could happen.
Patience by Tame Impala
If you want a good song to brighten your day, or even make you feel productive, this is your song. Patience has such a vibey beat that is addictive, and in my head I imagine myself driving in a car with the windows down and the sun being out. I can’t emphasize enough that the beat is really the best part of the song and puts an immediate smile on my face.
Favorite Verse: Has it really been that long?/ Did I count the days wrong?/ Did we just go round and round/ All the way to step one?/ Hear it ask me all the time/ Every time it shows up/ “So what you doin’ with your life?”
Good Times by Jungle
With very unique lyrics and vocals which really make the song enjoyable, this song is best for running errands or even a bike ride. I turn this song on to do homework or even walking class-to-class. Spring and this song go perfectly together with the changing tempos. It feels like the song is telling a million different stories and overall feels very joyful.
Favorite Verse: Morning Dew/ Vaporized/ Rays of sun/ Blinding my eyes/ ‘Cause I feel alive/ Good time (Don’t you leave me now)/ You’ll find (Ooh)/ Good times(Got me crying out).
Make Your Own Kind of Music by Cass Elliot
Finally, with the changing of weather, you may feel yourself changing. Whatever path you are going down, spring is the best time to figure it out, setting new goals and starting brand new things. Making your own kind of music by Cass Elliot is screaming at you to follow your own path and realize in order to find yourself you may run into others who might not support you or be the same as you, but you will be happier if you carve your own way.
Favorite Verse:You’re gonna be nowhere/ The loneliest kind of lonely/ It may be rough goin’/ Just to do your things the hardest thing to do/ But you’ve gotta/ Make your own kind of music/ Sing your own special song/ Make your own kind of music/ Even if nobody else sings along.