Being back at school after summer break can be a strange time for students, feeling both excited for the future and reminded of past years. Sometimes, it can be refreshing in transitional times to look back on days that felt calmer.
This playlist is ideal for looking back on those days, filled with chill songs that reflect on past years either lyrically or just sonically. Even if some are somewhat melancholy, the songs chosen for this playlist are certain to make the listener nostalgic for simpler times.
“The Spins” — Mac Miller, Empire of the Sun
“Homecoming” — Kanye West, Chris Martin
“Prom Night” — Chance the Rapper
“Crazy” — Gnarls Barkley, CeeLo Green, Danger Mouse
“V.3005” — Childish Gambino
“See You Again (feat. Kali Uchis)” — Tyler, the Creator, Kali Uchis
“Dark Red” — Steve Lacy
“Time: The Donut of the Heart” — J Dilla
“Me and Your Mama” — Childish Gambino
“Step To My Girl” — Souls of Mischief
“Long Time - Intro” — Playboi Carti
“Super Rich Kids” — Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt
“Spaceship” — Kanye West, GLC, Consequence
“On Melancholy Hill” — Gorillaz
“My Song” — Labi Siffre
“(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” — Otis Redding
“In A Sentimental Mood” — Duke Ellington, John Coltrane
“Doomsday” — MF DOOM, Pebbles The Invisible Girl
“Wish You Were Here” — Pink Floyd
“The Adults Are Talking” — The Strokes
“Chum” — Earl Sweatshirt
“ARE YOU WITH THAT?” — Vince Staples