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While I love lots of music and have created way too many playlists, I always get fixated on the same five songs during a period of time, before inevitably finding new ones to be attached to (and “retiring” the previous ones into the void of my Spotify liked list).
I used to think it was a strange way to listen to music, especially since I can be so obsessed with a select # of songs and then just forget they exist, or only revisit years later. But when I do go back, or hear the songs play out in the wild, it’s so cathartic and bittersweet. I can remember the exact chapter of my life, how I was feeling at the time/what I was going through, and it reminds me how much time has passed and all the experiences I’ve had/the various people I’ve met (temporary or not). I can remember and feel the feelings, and then just allow it to fade back into the background.
I doubt I’m the only one listening to music this way, but if that’s not you, it’s a sentimental outlook to lean into!
Sep 17, 2024
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when I find a song I love I like to listen to it a lot, sometimes on repeat! It makes the memories you have during that time period so much stronger, like theme songs for different seasons of your life. Beautiful.
Feb 25, 2024
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Listening to a song you used to listen to & reflecting on where you were then or hearing a new song that would have been perfect for a different time in your life — it’s a nostalgic, wistful feeling that I highly recommend
Jan 18, 2024
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Resisting the pull of capitalist-driven consumerism in your Spotify habits can feel surprisingly liberating - rather than endlessly chasing the thrill of crafting new playlists to capture fleeting moods, take a moment to genuinely connect with one by listening to it on repeat.
Sticking to a single playlist this week has reeeeaaally deepened my appreciation for it.
There is something beautifully minimalistic about it. It’s like winning a small, yet satisfying battle over the relentless ‘grass is always greener’ mentality.
Nov 12, 2024
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