As the holiday season approaches us, the excitement of celebrating increases while the motivation to drive to university or work decreases. Music has been scientifically proven to enhance an individual's mood, so here are five songs to add to your morning commute playlist to keep you from making a u-turn and driving back home.
1. "Something In The Way You Move" - Ellie Goulding
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZCDG0nujwGfxrEmZlZ...
Ellie's newest album, "Delirium," is full of hits including "Something In The Way You Move," which will make you move (pun intended).
2. "Lay It All On Me" - Rudimental ft. Ed Sheeran
https://open.spotify.com/track/33tC5va4jMyt2B5Z1va...
"Lay It All On Me" is another Rudimental masterpiece that, once again, involved the British "Thinking Out Loud" singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran. Rudimental is a group that truly stands by their beliefs, which is exactly what the music video to this song portrays. This single is a perfect combination of catchy rhythm and the beautiful melodies that are Sheeran's voice.
3. "Nobody" - Selena Gomez
https://open.spotify.com/track/1JvGjHoDwbekZ9lNVzH...
Selena Gomez proves that she is no longer a Disney princess with her new album, "Revival," which is sultry, sexy and sensual. "Nobody," a song that some believe to be about Gomez's on-again-off-again romantic interest, Justin Bieber, is a softer song with an intriguing back-beat; but do not be mistaken, this song is just as impactful as the others in this article. By the time this song has ended, you'll realize that you've spent the last three minutes singing along rather than dreading the commute.
4. "When We Were On Fire" - James Bay
https://open.spotify.com/track/79qlNzUpZzZeXLior0z...
This song has the wake-up-strength of a cold cup of coffee in the morning. You will not be able to resist simultaneously tapping your hands on your steering wheel to the beat of this tune.
5. "Adore" - Jasmine Thompson
https://open.spotify.com/track/0q3xdwnXoHgHsc32Cxp...
Jasmine Thompson's incredible, unique voice and the memorable instrumental of this single will be stuck in your head all day long. You'll actually be eager to get into your car just to listen to this song; it's just that good!