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  1. All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version) by Taylor Swift
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Of course, the Queen herself Taylor Swift has to be included on this list. Taylor’s song All Too Well, specifically the Sad Girl Autumn Version is a quintessential fall that takes its listeners on a beautiful and heartbreaking journey. Lyrics such as “Autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place” help this song earn its top spot on the list. 

  1. Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood 
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A classic song associated with fall is Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood. Lyrics in this song set the scene perfectly including the lines “Cause it’s too cold” and “Both your hands in the holes of my sweater”. Its lyrics provide a mellow atmosphere that creates a sense of warmth and romanticism for listeners that is perfect for the fall season. 

  1. Roslyn by Bon Iver, St. Vincent 
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This is a critical song to listen to as the weather gets cold and the leaves begin to darken. The track offers delicate-sounding lyrics and a melodic strum in the background. This makes this song perfect to listen to while doing homework or watching the leaves fall. 

  1. Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
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The iconic theme song is a quintessential part of Halloween. Although the song is not traditionally associated with Autumn compared to other songs, the positive mood radiated by the song makes it a must-listen. From the good beats to the catchy tune with the shout: “Ghostbusters!”, this is a perfect song to jam out to before Halloween parties.

  1. We fell in love in october by girl in red
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This is an essential track because it makes a direct seasonal reference to fall and October. The song also sets the stage for a romantic love story that takes place in the fall which is perfect for listeners looking for songs with an intimate feeling. 

  1. Head Over Heels by Tears For Fears


Another Halloween-esque track that was in the soundtrack for the iconic movie Donnie Darko which was set in October of 1988. The song gives listeners a nostalgic sound and catchy lyrics to sing along to. This song is perfect to listen to on the way to class like in the Donnie Darko movie. 

  1. Smoke Signals by Phoebe Bridgers
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Smoke Signals by Phoebe Bridgers provides the perfect dreary vibe for that gloomy day in October. In the song, she sings about spending a week in the cold, which is often what a long cold fall day feels like.

  1. Ceilings by Lizzy McAlpine
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Ceilings by Lizzy McAlpine offers a beautiful and melodic tune perfect for walking through the fall leaves. The lyric “You’re kinda cute, but it’s Raining Harder” brings the rainy vibes of the many days of fall. 

  1. 1980s Horror Film II by Wallows 
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The track titled “1980s Horror Film” by the band Wallows is another crucial song associated with October and Halloween. It touches on iconic Halloween tropes and has an 80-esque sound. 

  1. Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac
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The timeless classic Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac is not typically associated with fall in the way that other songs are. However, the gloomy and haunting melody paired with the emotional depth of the song makes it worthy of your fall playlist.

Pilar Parker is a first year at North Carolina State University and a writer for Her Campus. Pilar has many interests including in fashion, media, film, journalism, etc. She is majoring in Psychology and intends to minor in another area of interest. Along with psychology, she is on a pre-health track and hopes to become a psychiatrist to provide mental health resources to underfunded and overlooked communities. Pilar was the President and Founder of a mental health club on her high school campus, The Soul Soup Club. As the President she also ran her club’s social media accounts and likes to passionately learn and discuss issues that are relevant to today’s world. She could also be found often working for her community in major ways through her high school’s chapter of the DREAM Team where she planned awareness events and campaigns for necessary causes and wrote important presentations for issues facing her campus and the community at large. Pilar was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina with her best friend and dog, Lela. In her free time, she likes to watch her favorite films which include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Beautiful Boy, and Twilight. Pilar is also a music lover and enjoys jamming out to Taylor Swift and Nirvana or relaxing to Tame Impala and Billie Eilish. She is also a huge shopper and can be found any day of the week, online shopping or peaking in the mall.