Spring is a time for new beginnings and changes, the sun is finally starting to shine, and as the winter chill is finally dissipating, so should your playlist. Here are some lively tunes to add your playlist and welcome on warmer days.

“Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles

As its title suggests, “Here Comes the Sun” is the perfect song to celebrate the coming of spring after a long winter. With its acoustic guitar and optimistic lyrics, this song portrays the feeling of finally seeing the sun shining through after a period of darkness.

“Upside Down” – Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson’s soft voice and cheerful song lyrics about having fun and sharing love with the world make this a perfect spring song. The blend of ukulele and guitar help create this sense of naivety, hope, and curiosity in the world. This song feels like a warm hug on a breezy spring day, and you can’t help but feel cheery while listening to this song.

“Build Me Up Buttercup” – The Foundations

One of the Foundations’ top songs, “Build Me Up Buttercup” usually falls into the category of “bubblegum pop,” due to its upbeat melody and light-hearted theme. The song really creates a cheerful atmosphere that can be perfect for those feeling down after the winter months.

“Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” – Edison Lighthouse

This song has the perfect blend between soft rock, bubblegum pop, and a beautiful layer of instruments. It’s such a heartwarming and classic love song that sings about a guy who loves this girl despite all her quirks, love literally “grows wherever she goes.” Its vivid imagery is what makes this a perfect spring song to listen to while on a lovely picnic.

“My Girl” – The Temptations

As one of the most iconic love songs out there, “My Girl” has a timeless melody that is a “sweeter song than the birds in the trees.” When you mix that in with upbeat lyrics, centering on “sunshine in the month of May,” you get a hit song that can double for your newest spring favorite.

“Roses” – Jenna Raine

“Roses” portrays the artist’s determination to not let other people tear her down; they won’t “go killing all her roses.” Not only does it send a message of resilience and being confident in yourself, its cheerful beat and metaphors of flowers also make it a good fit to welcome the new season.

“Must Be Love” – Niall Horan

Niall Horan’s The Show is filled with an abundance of feel good songs. But this specific song says that even though being an over-thinker and finding love is scary, sometimes you have to follow your heart. Its lighthearted message is that sometimes loving someone doesn’t always make sense or have a direction, but if it makes you feel good then it “Must Be Love.”

“Feather” – Sabrina Carpenter

“Feather” by Sabrina is your typical lighthearted pop breakup anthem. Its transfusion between the light disco vibe, chill bass part, and catchy tune resonates well with nature of this season.

“ivy” – Taylor Swift

With its featuring of violinist Caitlin Evanson, “ivy” has a very orchestral feel, setting it apart from other songs on our list. While this track is a bit gloomy, it still portrays many common visuals of when “spring breaks loose.” So the story may not be the most cheerful, but the message is masked by a beautiful instrumental backdrop.

“Pink + White” – Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean’s contribution is an overall chill song that talks about the girl that helps him realize that being in tune with life around him is more important than getting so uptight about everything. She shows him love, peace, and an enjoyment of life.

“Change” – DJO

This song is a masterpiece and is unlike anything I’ve ever heard. DJO’s ability to produce such a vivid and eclectic listening experience is a true talent. The song’s mixture of soft rock synth, psychedelic pop, overlapping vocals, and retrospective lyrics makes this a transformative listen. The overall idea of not feeling like you’re in your own body while realizing and welcoming that it’s alright to evolutionize and change is extremely relatable. A great way to welcome in the new sunny season.

“California Dreamin’” – The Mamas and the Papas

“California Dreamin’” paints the picture of a dark and gloomy day in the midst of winter. Throughout the song, the author is longing for the warmth of California and believes that he’d be “safe and warm,” if he was in LA. This is a feeling that most of us have toward the warmer months, longing for the security of spring during the uncertainty of winter.

“Cherry Blossom” – Lana Del Rey

With the featuring of a prominent piano instrumental and Lana’s iconic vocals, “Cherry Blossom” is not only an amazing song but a perfect spring track. Due to its peaceful atmosphere, this song is likely to lift someone’s spirits in the early days of the season.

“Someone New” – Hozier

This song’s unique blend of smooth layered melodies and varying instruments makes this tune a pleasure to listen to. This song’s overall vibe exudes a dreamy essence of being lost in life’s distractions and embracing it. Sometimes knowing that “there is no right way” in life and just taking in life for what it is, can be peaceful.

“I Was Made For Sunny Days” – The Weepies

This song comes from the perspective of a hopeful person stuck in the awful rainy period between the cold and the warm months. While everyone on the streets is focusing on the gloomy condition, our singer is anxiously awaiting the time when the sun comes out again.