Songs That Make You Feel… Like Summer
It’s time for another Songs That Make You Feel… the playlist series where we find the tunes that capture a mood perfectly. This time it’s all about those songs that make you feel like summer could just keep going forever.
You know the ones – the songs that feel like summer. The ones that instantly transport you to beach days, late-night BBQs, and glowing sunsets. The ones that make you want to roll down the windows and sing at the top of your lungs, or just kick back with the perfect chilled-out vibe. Whether it’s blue skies or not, these tunes deliver that golden-hour feeling wherever they play.
Why Do Some Songs Feel Like Summer?
IIt’s not just the mentions of beaches, barbecues, or sunshine (though that definitely helps). A lot of it comes down to rhythm, tempo, and tone. Fast beats make you want to move, smooth grooves help you relax, and happy lyrics remind you of long days outside with nothing to do but enjoy the moment.
Then there’s nostalgia. Songs that feel like summer often call back to past road trips, festivals, or holidays, flooding you with sunshine—even if only for three minutes.
Summer songs sit in that perfect middle ground: energising but relaxed, fun but unforced. They create space to breathe, dance, and smile, which is why they stick with you and make you feel good long after they’ve finished playing. Each one is a little escape – a way to hold onto those carefree, golden moments.
Your Soundtrack to Golden Hour
Our Chasing Sunsets playlist mixes both sides of summer. You’ve got classics like Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts – a perfect soundtrack for road trips or just dreaming of one. Then there’s Sunday Best by Surfaces, which is basically sunshine in a song, and Feel So Close by Calvin Harris, with those electronic beats that make you want to dance or just sway slowly by the water.
It’s a mix made for long drives, garden hangs, beach walks or simply daydreaming of warmer days. Whether you’re dancing in the sun or staring out at grey skies, every track brings a little more warmth.
Feel-Good Vibes, Whatever the Weather
Even when it’s raining (because let’s be honest – British summer…), music can flip the mood completely. These kinds of songs offer an instant pick-me-up. A soundtrack to the day you want to have, even if the reality involves soggy socks and no BBQ in sight.
Music has this brilliant way of changing the emotional temperature of a moment. A bright, summery track can boost energy, spark joy and make everything feel that little bit lighter – even if you’re just stuck in traffic.
Press Play for an Instant Summer Mood
The Chasing Sunsets playlist is ready to go – full of tracks that stretch summer out a little longer, whatever the weather. From upbeat road trip anthems to smooth, sunset-ready tunes, every song is picked to turn the volume up on those warm, feel-good vibes.
Next time it’s grey outside (or in your head), hit play and let yourself soak up that easy sunshine feeling – even if it’s just through your headphones. You might be surprised how quickly the mood shifts.
Catch you next month for another mood, another shuffle, and (hopefully) another reason to feel like it’s endless summer wherever you are.
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