Lyrically, Musically, and Metaphorically.

By Reneé Medina

Here are “in my bag” songs for commonly experienced moods.

(Pop music-lovers, this is for you):

Happiness

• “Spruce”- Tori Kelly
• “Shower”- Becky G
• “Everything’s Right”- Matt Wertz
• “Hip”- Mamamoo
• “I did it”- Spica
• “Hello”- Joy

Sadness

• “Blue”- Lolo Zuaï
• “Looking Glass”-Before You Exit
• “Broken”- Kim Petras
• “Outside Looking In”- Jordan Pruitt
• “Roses”- Jaehyun
• “Dudu”- Yeule
• “You Don’t Really Know Me”- Jessie J

Anger

• “Care”- Beabadobee
• “Too F*ckn Nice”- Victoria Justice
• “Therapy”- Catie Turner
• “Cry Me A River”- Justin Timberlake
• “Wtf”- Sasha Alex Sloan

Disgust

• “Here”- Alessia Cara
• “UGH!”- The 1975
• “Turn Off The Light” (Album)- Kim Petras
• “Same Old Love”- Selena Gomez
• “Gnarly’- Katseye

Fear

• “Swing”- CXLOE
• “Miro”- Hoody
• “Anxiety (Burlinda’s Theme)”- Jojo
• “Do You Ever”- Phil Good
• “Disconnect”- Darla Jade
• “One Night”- Griff

Surprise

• “POV”- Ariana Grande
• “Look At Her Now”- Selena Gomez
• “Rumour Has It”- Adele
• “Acid Trip”- Vaines
• “Tippy Toes”- XG
• “Cold”-Caroline Kole
• “Ask Bout Me”- Jay Park

What do you think about these songs being put in their respective categories? Comment some of your favorite songs that would match each Mood! 

Full Playlist:

• Spotify