Songs for serotonin
I’ve compiled some songs that never fail to put a smile on my face.
I recently read an interview on on how music can impact our mental health. In the interview, Dr. Elly Scrine (music therapist, research, and musician – talk about the coolest job title ever, right???), notes that music activates the happy part of our brain but highlights that a song is not one size fits all. She explains that our responses to music depend on our mental, physical and emotional state among other factors and I 100% agree.Â
Some people might associate Frank Ocean’s songs with happy thoughts while others view his music as the perfect weekly cry session song. I literally press skip so fast when White Ferrari comes on my playlist because that song could instantly make my eyes teary but don’t worry, I won’t be sharing any heart-wrenching songs with you today. I know that with the recent terrible weather and finals approaching in a couple of weeks, we need some tunes that’ll boost our serotonin!Â
- Chiquitita by ABBA.
- Solar Power by Lorde.Â
- Bros by Wolf Alice.
- Hung Up by Madonna.
- Stargazing by The Neighbourhood.
- I Want You by Inhaler.
- Beauty and a Beat by Justin Bieber.
- I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance by Black Kids.
- Puppy Princess by Hot Freaks.
- The Worst Guys by Childish Gambino.
- Wannabe by Spice Girls.
- LDN by Lily Allen.
- Pantyhose by TV Girl.
- 22 by Taylor Swift.
- Tongue Tied by Grouplove.