So, you’ve survived the start of another semester! The past few weeks have found you editing essays, downing lattes and sprinting from Davis building to the PRW wing more times than you can count. And, naturally, you’re really, really tired. If it’s time for a nap, hit snooze and spin this sleep-inspired playlist until the morning.
“I’m So Tired” by The Beatles
This song is brief enough to hold your attention, but droning and drowsy enough to have you slowly lulled into slumber……zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
“Ode to Sleep” by Twenty One Pilots
If you need help staying awake during that 8 a.m. class, this synthy tune is just as potent as a cup of cappuccino.
“I Guess I Should Go to Sleep” by Jack White
If chaotic piano solos and White’s impossibly raspy voice don’t accurately embody end-of-week exhaustion, I don’t know what does.
“Oh Great God, Give Us Rest” by David Crowder Band
On this track, David Crowder uses his songwriting skills to offer ultimate rest for the weary soul. Bonus point: He does it all while sporting a beard that makes grown men weep with jealousy.
“Sleepwalking” by Radical Face
If you like your sleepy songs somber, look no further! This tune, which includes The World’s Saddest Use of Accordion, will have you crawling into bed in no time.
“Goodnight, Goodnight” by Maroon 5
Before he had moves like Jagger, Adam Levine used his signature falsetto to mourn the end of a tired relationship. An apology never sounded so good!
“Go to Sleep” by the Avett Brothers
Banjos, harmonicas and the soulful vocals of these Southern gentlemen all encourage you to get some shut-eye. Exhaustion never sounded so … twangy.
“Comforting Sounds” by Mew
Nine minutes of rhythmic, overlapping melodies will lull you to your happy place (despite the track’s less than cheerful lyrics) as this song builds momentum to a powerfully dreamy instrumental conclusion.
“Dreams” by The Allman Brothers Band
Waking up and pulling yourself out of bed can be pretty tough when your dreams are filled with more excitement and happiness than your reality. Gregg Allman wrote this number about his unrealized dreams that was actually one of the songs that helped form the band.
“Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes
Can’t seem to fall asleep? Listening to Mr. Sandman and saying his name three times in a row might just summon the sandbag-carrying fairy to make your eyelids heavy with sand and sleep.
“Enter Sandman” by Metallica
This is the perfect song to set as your alarm to wake you up after a good REM-filled sleep. If you can’t appreciate waking up to heavy metal music filling your ears with guitar riffs and children’s nightmares, then you’re wrong.
“Wake Up” by Arcade Fire
When nap time is over and you’re ready to snap back into reality, rejuvenate yourself with this sad yet super catchy Arcade Fire track. Starbucks not included.
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