Snow begins piling up outside and chills are in the air. You know winter has arrived. You open your Spotify and are struggling to decide on songs that match your mood. You need the perfect song that reflects this time of year.
Winter songs typically include cool, mellow, and reflective lyrics and production. A winter playlist is the perfect way to encapsulate how this season makes you feel. As winter is beginning, and your seasonal playlists are being started, here are five of the most winter-inspired Taylor Swift songs.
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"Evermore" is a song that is relevant year-round, but especially in the colder months. Seasonal Depression is something that many people struggle with, so lyrics like “Hey December, guess I'm feeling unmoored” can really resonate. The lyrical build-up to the bridge with Bon Iver is one of the best of any Taylor Swift song and has all the deep lyrical qualities a winter song should have.
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This song is a fictional story about a girl who returns home for the holidays and is reunited with an old flame. The nostalgia that becomes associated with going home, is one that many understand. Especially since people are going back to their hometowns during this time of year, these lyrics certainly hit home.
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“Happiness” is a song with lyrics that are so potent, that you should probably take out your journal after listening to it because it will certainly bring up former emotions. I believe that winter is the season of reflection. In this period of reflection, you should try to learn to move past the events that affected you. Peace and happiness can always emerge, despite the past.
Snow on the Beach (ft. More Lana Del Rey)
With the snow-filled imagery and lyrics that warm you up, it is easy to see why this is a staple winter song. Not to mention, the soft angelic vocals (especially Lana Del Rey's) create the perfect feeling of magic. Who doesn't love winter magic?
New Years Day
This piano-filled ballad perfectly shows the tender, emotional aspect of the season. Despite all the festivities that occur in the winter months, it is important to appreciate the simple moments that occur. “New Years Day” is perfect for a cozy, winter night after coming home from a party.
These 5 songs are just a few of the many beautiful winter songs Taylor Swift has created. From the melancholy “evermore” to the love-ballad of “New Years Day”, each of these songs gives a new perspective on how you can view this season. Whether you're reflecting on the past or embracing the aesthetic of winter, Taylor’s music is guaranteed to bring warmth to the season.