It's that time of year again. The time absolutely dread. The time that we forget about every semester and then it hits us like a ton of bricks at the end. That's right, ladies & gents, it's finals week.
So, while we're all trying to finish our essay's on their due date and cram before the exam starts, let's listen to a playlist that reflects our pain.
1. "At Least I Have Nothing" by Saint Motel
From the title, definitely accurate. This song is about literally having nothing holding you back. Nothing is stopping you from killing these finals (besides stress but you have no stress to motivate you to complete these finals).
Lyrics: And I know that sounds crazy/ But everything does/ We're all gonna die here/ At least we could try
2. "New York" by St. Vincent
A slower song, but it has the lyric "you're the only motherfucker in the city who can handle me" and that's what we all whisper to our computers at 3 AM when frantically finishing an essay amiright ladies.
Lyrics: And if I call you from First Avenue/ Where you're the only motherfucker in the city/ Who can handle me
3. "Headfirst" by Sir Sly
Honestly just a really chill song that you can write/study to. This band is full of really cool songs like this one --- I highly recommend.
Lyrics: Could call you up and talk on the phone/ Hold your hand and travel the world/ Read new books and write our own
4. "Metro" by The EMR
This song has no lyrics and sounds like you're in a coffee shop and, for some reason, they hired a DJ and he's just really trying to find the vibe of the room and somehow he is just nailing it.
5. "Trippin'" by Sir Sly
Same band as number three but for a damn good reason. This song is like you just ended up at a party and it's like a fever dream in an awesome way. This will motivate you to finish those finals so you can go to these party and meet the love of your freakin life BUT only once you write this 3 page essay about the history of foreign policy in the United States.
Lyrics: What song is this? I'm grooving on the floor to catch your eye/ We're talking now, 'bout God and politics and computer sites
The good thing about finals is that they end and they end in time for winter and holidays and presents and friends and no finals for another 6 months! Finals suck and we all hate it but you get to leave that classroom and never go back which is incredibly thrilling! If you're anything like me you spent most of the time in that room online shopping or doing work for other classes because Professor XYZ puts the lectures online.
Happy finals, friends!