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As It WasHarry Styles

Harry Styles – As It Was (Official Video)

This is the lead single released from Harry Styles’s May 2022 album, “Harry’s House.” Featuring a shimmering sound rooted in synth-pop and new wave and a driving, propulsive rhythm, the track stands out for its energy.

Yet beneath that surface lies a portrayal of relationships changed by time and a sense of loneliness.

The lyrics, woven with farewell to the past and nostalgia for lost moments, are both poignant and beautiful, leaving a gentle warmth by the time the song ends.

The single topped the charts in more than 45 countries worldwide and spent 15 weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

It’s a song best heard on a cold winter night, with someone special in mind.

Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You (Official Video)

This is sudden, but do you know Stephen Sanchez? He debuted in 2020 and quickly gained a growing fanbase as a new-generation artist.

The song that propelled him to stardom is “Until I Found You,” which went viral on TikTok.

It’s a love song celebrating the joy of finding a destined partner, with a retro sound that evokes music from the 1920s.

The music video is also crafted with great care—the fonts and sets used meticulously recreate the feel of monochrome films from that era, so be sure to check it out.

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d4vd – Here With Me [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter David has been gaining attention for a sound rooted in indie pop and R&B.

This signature track of his was inspired by the film “Up.” It’s a heartwarming love song that envisions a future of slowly growing old together with the one you love.

Upon its release in September 2022, it quickly went viral on social media, reportedly spawning over a million related videos.

With poetic lyrics and a gentle voice that resonates deeply, the song is perfect for quiet moments with someone special—perhaps on an evening walk home at sunset.

Green LightLorde

Lorde – Green Light

Singer-songwriter Lorde, who debuted in her teens and shook the music scene with her poetic worldview.

Released in March 2017, this song overlaps with the bittersweet air of late summer.

Beginning with a piano melody, it blends the pain of heartbreak with the exhilaration of trying to break free, portraying a protagonist who still longs for a finished love yet waits for the “green light” to move forward.

It’s as if hiding tears while dancing at a party—an achingly tender yet powerful mood that strikes the heart.

The masterpiece Melodrama, which includes this track, was nominated for Album of the Year at the 60th Grammy Awards.

On a twilight evening when you’re reluctant to let summer go, take the time to listen to it alone.

Dog Days Are OverFlorence & The Machine

Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over (2010 Version) (Official Music Video)

Florence and the Machine, the British band known for blending diverse genres like art pop and gospel.

This song from their 2009 debut album Lungs delivers a powerful message that resonates as a declaration of the end of hard days.

Starting with gentle harp tones and then bursting into emotion with handclaps, Florence Welch’s vocals feel as if they blow away the melancholy of summer’s end.

It’s also memorable that the track closed out the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3, leading to a 618% week-over-week surge in streams.

Rather than lamenting the passing of summer, it’s an emotional song to hear when you want to hold on to hope for the new season ahead.

Surfer GirlThe Beach Boys

The Beach Boys – Surfer Girl (Visualizer)

The Beach Boys are known as one of the quintessential surf rock bands, and their music has gained worldwide popularity as the “California Sound.” The classic ballad they released in July 1963 is a number whose sweet, bittersweet melody and beautiful choral work tug at the heart.

The song portrays a boy’s pure first love as he admires a girl riding the waves at sunset.

The mix of longing and heartache overlaps with the sentimental mood at summer’s end.

It’s such a special piece that its composer, Brian Wilson, called it his starting point, and it also serves as the title track of the album Surfer Girl.

It’s a timeless song that’s perfect for reminiscing as you wistfully bid farewell to summer.

BlackbirdThe Beatles

Blackbird (Remastered 2009)

This work features the delicate arpeggios of Paul McCartney’s acoustic guitar, resonating deeply in the heart.

Set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, it carries a message of hope and encouragement directed toward Black women facing hardship.

There’s an anecdote that it was inspired by birdsong, and it’s characterized by a beautiful, irregular-meter melody influenced by Bach’s Bourrée.

Included on the November 1968 album The Beatles, it was later featured on live releases such as Wings Over America.

It has also been used in the film I Am Sam and the TV series Glee, making it beloved across generations.

It’s the perfect song for quiet nights when you want to be enveloped by beautiful guitar tones or gently encouraged.