These songs will make you see through rose colored glasses, from the first time visiting a big city these songs have made a huge impact on my experiences vs. perception of New York. These songs are perfect to listen to when you are just starting on your road trip, train ride, or flight to the very end of your experience.
Don't Leave ft. Ellie Goulding – Seven Lions
When I first visited New York city for a college visit, I listened to this song on a train and looked out of my window. As I saw the darkness cast a shadow on the buildings and highways spread out on either direction of the train I was able to see the city lights, bright and unfocused passing me by. The beat is perfect for when you are in the wee hours of the morning.
Strangers – Seven Lions with Myon and Shane 54 ft. Tove Lo
I was able to see the bluish buildings of New York City appear and the water surrounding parts of New Jersey. Nothing was more exciting than my first trip to the city of New York!!
Roses - Chainsmokers ft. ROZES
The beat keeps you hopeful and excited about the new things you will be experiencing through your journey in a big, tourist-filled city.
Closer – Tegan and Sara
This song will have you excited to walk through the streets of Manhattan as you see people pass you by because they have interviews, work, musicals, fashion, exploration, or business meetings to get to. Whatever it is, you feel just as important to be in the big city too.
Sweet Nothing – Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch
The beat is great for taking artsy pictures and exploration. Have you ever went jogging/running while using photography, well here is a song just for you.
Set Me Free – Charli XCX
It may not correlate to spending at all based off of its lyrics but I feel like it’s rhythm is perfect for putting something too expensive back on its rack.
Run On Love – Tove Lo Ft. Lucas Nord
When you are traveling in general, whether that’d be by train on your way from Brooklyn to Manhattan or the streets of SOHO.
I Need Your Love – Ellie Goulding
I listened to this song on the bus on my way to the upper Manhattan. I was able to pass many museums, parks, as well as high end stores. The wind felt perfect, it felt like spring was just around the corner.
The Fear – Lily Allen
When It is time to leave New York city and you take one last look around because, you can’t wait until you come back no matter how overwhelming it was, it opened your eyes to fear and inspiration so now you can’t wait to aspire to whatever you want to do.
