By Monica Gomez
7 am: Under the Table by Fiona Apple
Favorite Verse: I would beg to disagree, but begging disagrees with me
The raw intensity of this song is the best way to start your feminist man-hating morning. Apple’s strong and determined mindset about speaking her mind, regardless of who is present, regardless of who gets upset, is a reminder that as women we have to be louder and bolder. This song will give your morning a boost of confidence and resilience to say what you need to say, to speak your truths, and most importantly a friendly morning reminder that you should never allow men to step over your body so they can reach their destination.
10 am: Koyto by Phoebe Bridgers
Favorite Verse: I wanted to see the world, then I flew over the ocean and I changed my mind
This upbeat and charming song is perfect for reviving your mid-morning gloominess. As you play this song, you’ll almost fail to listen to the heart-aching lyrics hidden in between the joyous music. Bridgers’ sings about her complex relationship with her father, the difficulty of having to love someone that you hate, but has a tethered link challenging to break when the person is partially responsible for who you are.
1 pm: You’re on Your Own Kid by Taylor Swift
Favorite Verse: Just to learn that my dreams aren't rare
Afternoon melancholia, reminiscing about a future that seems so accomplishable that it feels lived in, experienced, and long forgotten. Swift’s song encompasses a lonely afternoon but exacerbates the reality that loneliness can sometimes be the best company. One day the afternoon blues will fade and be replaced with great happiness, knowing you accomplished everything you desired all on your own(, kid).
4 pm: Are you Satisfied? By Marina and the Diamonds
Favorite Verse: High achiever, don't you see? Baby, nothing comes for free. They say I'm a control freak, driven by a greed to succeed.
Settling down to work is a crucial part of the day and actually accomplishing all your tasks can help end the day on a highly productive note. Although, settling down and focusing on the myriad of work to be finished can be the most exhausting part of the day. Yet, Marina rekindles your drive, she agonizes over all the pain she underwent to achieve her career. Stating that success won’t be accomplished without intense dedication, commitment, and slight insanity.
7 pm: Moon Song by Phoebe Bridgers
Favorite Verse: But you're holding' me like water in your hands
My favorite aspect of Phoebe Bridgers’ is her ability to produce such beautiful music that brings serenity and comfort but is actually deeply heartbreaking. Moon song encompasses a tired evening, a silent night reminiscing about an overly complicated relationship that you’d still sacrifice every ounce of yourself just to relive it.
10 pm: Class of 2013 By Mitski
Favorite Verse: Mom, am I still young? Can I dream for a few months more?
As the day ends I begin to question my level of productivity, lamenting everything I didn’t do, regretting my laziness, and inability to accomplish anything. The late-night desperation to change, be better, and get out of your head’s subconscious need to ruin any seemingly good aspect of life. This vulnerable song portrays a young woman returning home, begging her mom to let her stay, and this time around she’ll pursue something obtainable and not chase a meaningful dream. As you listen, Mitski’s misery accompanies yours and for a minute and 50 seconds, you begin to feel a bit better.
4 am: Last Words of A Shooting Star
Favorite Verse: I always wanted to die clean and pretty, but I'd be too busy on working days
Being awake hours past midnight is feeling every passing second in a vertical position. It’s adjusting and readjusting your mind but debilitating thoughts don’t rest, they run in endless circles until you become physically exhausted from overthinking every insignificant detail. Feeling your room growing smaller and smaller, knowing your neighbors will wake up thankful for a night’s rest, but you’re just glad the morning sun is here to save you. Mistki sings about a metaphorical plane that is going down with her in it as she recalls her life events, and comes to accept death is approaching her and she would have done nothing to stop it. She envisioned herself being a different person but she knew regardless if she had more time, she wouldn’t change, she’d always stay the same. This song is exactly what staring at an empty ceiling at 4 am feels like, endless, tiring, and wishing for it to come to an end.
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