Today marks the first day of spring in the U.S., a time
usually marked not only by longer days ahead, but by the reemergence of plant
life and the promise of non-freezing weather. After the late season snow the
east coast has been pounded with over the last few weeks (with more to come in
the forecast), just the thought of spring coming is enough to warrant a sense
of excitement. What better way to expand on that feeling of light and renewal
than by listening to some tunes to get you into the spring mindset.
What makes a good spring song isn’t necessarily the lyrics
being about spring itself, but the feeling it gives you when you listen to it.
A spring song should leave you feeling happy. It should be able to transport
you somewhere where the sun is shining on you and the flowers are about to
bloom.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, can’t wait for
spring to arrive! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite
songs with that spring day feel. Here are seven songs that will have you
feeling the happiness and renewal of the season.
1.
U2,
“Beautiful Day”: Released in 2000, “Beautiful Day” perfectly captures the
mindset of stepping out your front door and seeing nothing but blue skies. The
song begs you not to let good days “get away” in the most clarion, euphoric way
possible. (video)
2.
The Polyphonic Spree, “Light and Day”: Usually
songs about letting the sun in are more for the summer than the spring. However,
“Light and Day” delivers that burst of excitement that can only come from going
outside and “greeting” the new day, which definitely feels like the thing to do
on the first day of spring. (video)
3.
Johnny Nash, “I Can See Clearly Now”: “I Can See
Clearly Now” is one of those songs that you can’t help smiling when you hear
it. Its lyrical content is pretty straight forward, talking about the clarity of
thought the singer has once the “rain is gone” and there is nothing holding
them back. Many are likely to share in this sentiment once all the snow has
melted. (video)
4.
American Authors, “Best Day of My Life”: “Best
Day of My Life” is a great, pop-y tune to whistle while you’re walking down the
street in the spring air with your head in the clouds. The song is contagiously
optimistic, the way a crisp spring day should make you feel. (video)
5.
OneRepublic, “Feel Again”: Thanks to its
pounding beat and upbeat lyrics about feeling love again, “Feel Again” has an
over-the-top, almost gospel-like euphoria to it. Much like the warmer spring
weather will defrost the snow, his newfound love defrosted his cold heart,
letting him “feel again.” Who wouldn’t want to shout that from the rooftops? (video)
6.
The Postal Service, “Such Great Heights”: The
melody and lyricism of “Such Great Heights” are as easy-going and sweet as a
mild spring day. It’s a quiet, introverted love song that makes you smile when
you hear it. (video)
7.
Vampire
Weekend, “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa”: Melodically, “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa”
just screams sun and nice weather. With its preppy, minimalistic sound, this
song is the sonic equivalent of spending a breezy day on a boat out on the bay.
(video)
Spring often brings about feelings of renewal and happiness,
contrasting the bleakness of winter the season is supposed to wash away. There
are many songs that capture that same fresh, spring feeling. Check out some of
our favorite spring songs above and let us know which songs remind you of the
season.
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