As the temperature gradually warms and students find themselves back at Andover, the fresh beginning of Spring term invites a special list of songs. From inspiring messages to catchy tunes, this list of spring melodies is sure to begin your spring term with a bang.
Wesley Pham ’29 – “Vienna” by Billy Joel
“[‘Vienna’] has a really good message. It emphasizes not rushing through life despite an early focus on success. It shows that accomplishing the success you’re imagining in the moment isn’t about doing everything early or right away, it can often be about timing and balance. It’s very unique to me how the song holds a timeless perspective. It was written decades ago yet speaks to people of all generations. This song is a subtle reminder to give myself time. [The line] ‘Vienna waits for you,’ [means to me] life’s opportunities don’t always disappear if you slow down.”
Kamryn Cabrera ’28 – “River” by Leon Bridges.
“I like [‘River’] because it depicts the main subject, Leon Bridges, and his religious journey, describing how he goes from being tormented by a plethora of different emotions and depression, to then asking God to provide him spiritual redemption from his personal struggles, to [finally how God] provided him emotional renewal from everything that’s been going on in his life. The song really shows how, through turning to the Lord, you can be cleansed of all the sins that you have committed, he can truly change you in beautiful ways. All you have to do is sit there and ask him to do it. This song really embodies the idea that the only approval that truly matters is the approval from him.”
Nisreen Dohadwala ’27 – “Love Me Not” by Ravyn Lenae
“‘Love Me Not’ by Ravyn Lenae would be my favorite spring song because I’d like to be as positive as possible. This is one of the most beautiful happy songs I listen to, it always brings me joy and energy and that’s perfect for spring. I like it because of its energy, theme of love, and its beat and rhythm. The lyrics are also extremely catchy, cute, and well done. [The song] brought a lot of happiness when I didn’t think love was possible.”
Ryan Baek ’28 – “I’ll Let You Know” by David Hazelton
“I like [‘I’ll Let You Know’] because there’s a good mix of bass, spacey notes, and it’s just really relaxing to listen to even if I’ve listened to it many, many times. It’s a song that I always come back to whenever I’m feeling stressed. Even if I’m having a good day, sometimes I just want to listen to [this] song because it always puts me in a good mood after listening to it. And I really find a lot of comfort in the familiarity. In the past, I never really liked jazz, but [a] close friend [recommended this song to me].”
