As students return to school after a summer break full of experiences and fun, they come to campus with many special songs to offer. From upbeat tunes encompassing the carefree energy of summer to soulful melodies carrying nostalgia and love, Andover students share their ride or die songs of this summer.
Lucien Sinclair ’28 : “Disillusioned” — Daniel Caesar
“I would say the song of the summer is Disillusioned by Daniel Caesar. For me, it’s one of my favorite songs and Daniel Caesar is my sister and I’s favorite artist. We worked a job together at an ice cream shop this summer, and when our boss wasn’t there, we would always play Daniel Caesar. This is one of our favorite songs by him. The ending of the song, the last minute or 30 seconds, describes what you would do on a typical summer day with someone you love. I just feel like it holds a special place in our hearts. And she just moved to college. It was one of the last songs we listened to together before she left.”
Eden Dunleavy ’29: “Steal The Show” by Lauv
“This song gives positive vibes and joyful emotions. I like the chorus, “If you Steal the Show” because it’s the climax of the song. It’s where the most music and emotion is delivered, and it is enjoyable to listen to. I value finding the light in things. Always having hope is one of the themes in the song and I hold that close to my heart”
Sophia Tolokh ’28 : “Back to Friends” by Sombr
“I listened to a lot of the artist Sombr. I really liked a few of the songs because he’s really upbeat and he sings about love and friendship. Some of the songs I was listening to were “Back to Friends” [and] “We Never Dated”. I hadn’t really listened to him before, but it was all over my Spotify and YouTube. He’s one of the big hits out there.”
Sarah Sun ’29 : “That’s So True” — Gracie Abrams
“I feel like it’s very catchy, and the speed and the rhythm flows. It has upbeat vibes which are very summer-y. If you wanna sit on the beach and listen to a song, this would be a good song to listen to. I think the bridge is good, the transitioning from the verse to chorus gives me chills.”
Enrique Mercado ’27 : “Love Me Not” — Ravyn Lenae
“Three words I would use to describe this song would be: chill, vibrant, and nostalgic. If I were at the beach or outside on the lawn, this is the song I would play. When I’m in the car, I play it. Whatever location I’m in, I just play it.”
