Misha Jabal-Abadi, Contributor
As excited I am to start a new chapter in life, starting college this year is definitely a big change. It’s one that I’m trying to have a positive outlook on, but I can’t help but look back and miss my friends and family. The life I once knew is now changing, and I’m not sure how it will turn out. Between classes and clubs, I’m unsure how I’ll do as much as I’d like to, but I’m sure that one way or another, it’ll turn out great.
I wanted to make an empowering mix worthy of sitting down and reminiscing. The start of the new school year is always a challenge, regardless of what grade you’re in. Making new memories can be great and inspiring, but also may hurt, as the new memories remind you of your old ones. However, embracing new memories can mean reaching new and greater outcomes. So with that being said, I hope you enjoy this week’s Jasper Jams.
If You Believe – Patch Crowe
This song is really great to play in the morning. The playful beat to the message of the song brings a positive start to the day. It talks about how sometimes you can feel like giving up, but having hope can lead to unexpected outcomes. If you believe that you can do something, then one day you will be able to do it. It reminds me to keep reaching for my goals and not be afraid to ask for help. Personally, I really like the melody; it’s catchy and has a nice message.
Favorite Lyrics: If you believe, you can move the highest mountains/ Cross the greatest oceans/ Took a few wrong turns, took a few breaks
Back To The Start – Michael Schulte
This is a song focused on remembering the best parts of the past. It talks about how, when we feel like we are struggling, it is always a good idea to look back on the past. Looking back to the start can remind us why we are doing something, whether it be a project or an assignment, and bring back that spark for it. This song always finds a way back into my playlist; it’s one of those songs that you forget, then find again and again.
Favorite Lyrics: If I could go, go into my heart/ And search for all the places I left the spark/ To find a way, way back to the olden days/ Before it started falling apart
Alone, Pt. II – Alan Walker & Ava Max
This song speaks about how a strong support system is essential in life. Having people by your side to help you in your lows can help you see the light in the dark. This song reminds us that having a support person, whether it be a friend, your family or anyone else, can help us through life’s tough times. I often find myself going back to this song when I’m feeling down, and by the next few days, I find myself feeling better.
Favorite Lyrics: We all need someone who gets you like no one else/ A friend through the highs and the lows
Golden- Mark Sonnenblick (KPop Demon Hunters)
Golden is at the top of my list from the KPop Demon Hunters playlist. The song is empowering, especially the second main chorus. The way her voice changes, you can feel the emotion. This song reminds me of that feeling we get when we finally finish something or discover a side to ourselves that we may not have even known was there.
Favorite Lyrics: You know together we’re glowing/ Oh, I’m done hidin’ now I’m shinin’ like I’m born to be/ Oh, our time, no fears, no lies
Magic- Kahze x Red Rob
This song has a really nice melody and doesn’t follow a typical song structure. Going through life, we all have sparks, or as some may call it, “magic.” This magic is unique to each one of us, and we may feel the need to hide it. But we shouldn’t – that magic is what allows us to do things in our own special ways. Whether it takes a few days or years, we will be able to reach our goals.
Favorite Lyrics: You don’t know/ If you make it/ But you can/ For you could stand/ On top of the world