The nights are colder and the days are much shorter. With the winter season upon us, holidays are also quickly approaching. Although we have a bit of time left before break, the winter gloom can only be fixed with one thing; the right playlist. These are the top 7 songs to add to your winter playlists this year. From holiday classics to ubeat pop, this playlist will keep you warm all winter long.
1. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
“All I Want For Christmas” may be an overplayed song at Christmas parties, having been around every winter since 1994 and reaching top of the billboards again this year, but it is the most recognizable holiday song of the 20th century. To kick off the holiday spirit, any song from Carey’s Merry Christmas album is the perfect way to do so.
2. “Heather” by Conan Gray
Gray’s Song “Heather” marks an official end to the orange and yellow colored leaves and embarks on a journey of love, family, and the start of winter. This song evokes a nostalgic winter imagery for Gray, the first lyric being an introduction to the event occurring throughout the song. It keeps a slow tempo and somber mood throughout the song. Everyone can enjoy this song this winter, even if you didn’t get a sweater.
3. “Last Christmas” by Wham!
“Last Christmas” is a song that perfectly captures the feeling of Christmas; upbeat and happy. The song critiques a failed romance that fell apart on Christmas with sad but hopeful lyrics. While it may not be the most happy of songs, the unforgettable tune just hits all the right notes, hence it being one of the more memorable Christmas classic of all time.
4. “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan
Although it may not seem like it, “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan is in fact a winter song. The song is about the transitional period between fall and winter, when the colors of fall have faded but snow has not yet arrived. It’s about the “stick season” of Vermont, where Kahan grew up; a place of bleak nature and sleepy towns. If you’re looking for something to sing for karaoke nights this winter, or even just to sit down and relax, this song is for you.
5. “Holly Jolly Christmas” by Michael Bublé
Another holiday classic is Bublé’s second most streamed song, “Holly Jolly Christmas”. This song may be simple, but it is perfect to sprinkle some holiday cheer into your playlist. With Bublé’s classic vocals, it feels like something out of a winter wonderland and stirs up the perfect amount of nostalgia. If your in need of music for a Christmas party or family gathering, any one of Bublé’s songs from his album “michael bublé christmas” is the perfect selection for you.
6. “Winter Things” by Ariana Grande
Grande expresses her excitement for winter in her song “Winter Things”, refusing to let the hot weather where she lives ruin the winter spirit. The tempo runs at an upbeat pace, while Grande’s vocals and lyrics steal the show. The rhythm and beat of the song may bring you back to an old memory from past winters, and the dance-like tune ensures a joyful listening experience.
7. “End of Beginning” by Djo
“End of Beginning” by Djo, also known as Joe Keery, is often considered a great winter song due to its melancholic lyrics along with a dreamy atmospheric sound. It is an admirable song that truly captures the feeling of nostalgia and looking back at the past with a positive perspective and clear mind. This song has themes of transition and change, combined with a sense of bittersweet longing and introspective lyrics and imagery.
