Have midterms and rainy weather gotten you down? Do you just want to curl up into bed and sleep until May? I know how you feel. That’s why I created a playlist to help you pump yourself up and get happy! Beat the mid-semester blues!
Warning: I have a very wide spectrum of music that I like to listen to, from oldies to indie to mainstream pop, so don’t be alarmed.
1. Come On Eileen – Dexys Midnight Runners
Reason: I know this one is a little older, but it’s such a fun one to wake up to, walk to class to, or to dance around your room to.
2. 1901 – Phoenix
Reason: This french band makes the coolest music that will always make you bob your head and dance around.
3. Love Myself – Hailee Steinfeld
Reason: Who doesn’t need a little reminder to love yourself, especially during midterm season?
4. Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
Reason: This is the best song to dance to! Take a break from studying, blast this ageless classic, and relieve some stress by shaking it to the crazy 80’s lady, Cyndi Lauper.
5. Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
Reason: Elle King’s bluesy voice is perfect to jam out to, and, hey, if you want to belt along, go ahead! You deserve it.
6. Classic – MKTO
Reason: Singing? Dancing? Strutting? You can do anything to this song and you’ll automatically feel better because it forces you to have fun.
7. You Make My Dreams – Daryl Hall & John Oates
Reason: If you’ve ever seen (500) Days of Summer, you know that this song actually makes you have the happiest day you can have, where everyone wears light blue, dances together, and cartoon birds land in your palm.
8. Ignition (Remix) – R. Kelly
Reason: No one can listen to this song without feeling like R. Kelly in the music video. This song will make you power through your paper because you’ll be antsy for the weekend.
9. Electric Love – BØRNS
Reason: Although this song is pretty laid back, it’s the perfect feel-good song that you can still work to without wanting to jump on your bed and dance.
10. I Really Like You – Carly Rae Jepson
Reason: This song will make you want to jump on your bed and dance. Why not?
11. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
Reason: This is the classic dance song. Who doesn’t need a little Whitney to cheer them up?
12.Crazy In Love – Beyoncé and Jay Z
Reason: Beyoncé. ‘Nuff said.
So, if you’re feeling under the weather or like you want to drop out of school all together, listen to this playlist and let yourself have fun. Don’t let the mid-semester slump get the best of you!
And, if you’re feeling so down that you can’t even put the effort in to make a playlist, just search “Mid-Semester Slump” on Spotify. I got you!