Today my plane touched down in London Gatwick. The seven-hour and forty-five-minute flight was uneventful but full of delicious food and wine. I tried to get some sleep but found myself enthralled with a new book and jamming to some good tunes. I did not make a playlist for this flight, but I wish I had so I could have avoided all the times I ended up skipping songs.
Here is a list of the songs I wanted to hear on repeat on this flight because they never get old:
1. Guys My Age by Hey Violet
This is Hey Violet's newer single. I actually heard them sing this live when they opened for 5 Seconds of Summer at Madison Square Garden.
You can watch the music video here.
2. Red Eye by Vance Joy
This song is from Vance Joy's "dream your life away" album.
Here is the official audio.
3. Don't Leave by Snakeships & MØ
The first time I really listened to this song was while I was watching a Shameless Gallavich fanvideo. The version of the song that was in that video was a cover but I really love the original.
You can watch the music video here.
4. Going Out Fighting by Minutes Til Midnight
This song always gets me really pumped. If I worked out, I would use this as a workout song. For now, this is a song that I imagine would play in the soundtrack of my life. The first time I heard this song was in an episode of Shameless and I have been addicted since.
The audio for this song is here.
5. Ends of the Earth by Lord Huron
This is another song that I originally heard on an episode of Shameless. In case you have yet to notice, I am a bit obsessed with the show, plus you can make a great playlist from the music that plays during end scenes. This song is just beautiful and relaxing. If you have a bedtime playlist, this would also work for that.
Watch the music video here.
6. Close (feat. Tove Lo) by Nick Jonas
I'm not sure why, but I love this song. It is just so addicting. Sometimes, I go for a walk and only listen to this song. I can walk, sleep, drive and fly to this song.
Watch the video here.
7. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
I waited a year for more Ed Sheeran music, so I was bound to love his new releases. While I love Castle on the Hill as well, Shape of You is just so damn beautiful. This song drew me in with the first chord.
Watch the lyric video here.
8. Rehab by Amy Winehouse
.png)
I have always loved this song. I have never grown tired of it, even when it was all they played on the radio when it was first released. There was just something so hauntingly beautiful about Amy WInehouse's voice.
Watch the video here.
9. She Sets the City on Fire by Gavin DeGraw
This song is so catchy. I always want to dance and sing when I hear it. I'm not a big Country music fan, but I really love this song.
Watch the lyric video here.
10. Gold by Kiira
There is not much to this song and that's why I like it. I like that this song has a simplicity to it, but that it still makes me want to dance.
Watch the video here.
11. Let's Hurt Tonight by One Republic
This is a song that I love for its meaning. The lyrics are beautiful.
Watch the video here.
12. Castle by Halsey
There is only one thing that needs to be said: Halsey always kicks ass.
Listen to the audio here.
13. Side to Side (feat. Nicki Minaj) by Ariana Grande
I mostly listen to this song for the Nicki Minaj element. I'm not always crazy about Arian Grande songs, but with this artist combination, I was blown away.
Watch the video here.
14. New Soul by Yael Naïm
This song is like my quintessential travel song. This and other Sara Bareilles-esque songs, are my go to for long trips. They alway make my feel like I am in a RomCom.
Watch the video here.
15. Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zones
This is another song that makes me feel like I am in a RomCom. I just love this song and the happy mood that it puts me in.
Watch the video here.
16. This Town by Niall Horan
I love One Direction, and Niall Horan is one of my favorites. I was so ecstatic to see that he was one of the first to release his solo music. He did not let me down with this beautiful song.
Watch the lyric video here.
17. Thumbs by Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter was on Disney's Girl Meets World. She is a talented actress and singer. I have multiple songs from her EVOlution album, this just happens to be my favorite.
Listen to the audio here.
18. 7 Years by Lukas Graham
This song is so soulful. It has heart and really makes me want to belt the lyrics right along with the track.
Watch the video here.
19. A. M. by One Direction
This song is from One Direction's most recent album Made in the AM. This song is humorous and reminiscent. It was one of my favorites on that album.
Listen to the audio here.
20. Come to Me by The Goo Goo Dolls
I first heard this song during an episode of Reign. I fell in love with it immediately.
Watch the video here.
21. Out of My League by Fitz & the Tantrums
This song is just so up beat and I love to listen to it when I drive.
Watch the video here.
22. Great Summer by Vance Joy
This song is from the Paper Towns soundtrack. Both the novel, movie and this song are perfect for long distance travels.
Listen to the audio here.
23. Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap
This song makes me feel like I am time traveling and is perfect for those moments when I want to doze off for a bit.
Watch the video here.
Most of the music I grew up with were oldies, R&B, Hip Hop, and Rap, so my alt and pop library comes from word of mouth and different soundtracks from shows and movies. What do you listen to during your travels? Comment your playlists and any musical suggestions you have.
