Written by Alexa LoSchiavo. Graphic by Ananya Panchal.
Spring has always been a time of reminiscing for me. My birthday falls in April, and every year I have more memories to wash over me. Oftentimes, the only cure for this wave of nostalgia is specific songs, or rather, a meticulously curated playlist.
My cure for the nostalgia that follows me every spring is “in motion,” a playlist that encapsulates my favorite memories. There are songs that remind me of my first time falling in love, seeing a shooting star, going to Europe, or learning guitar. Other songs hold intangible moments, ones I can almost feel again when my headphones blast out specific lyrics.
“In motion” reminds me that our lives are filled with change. I can let the moment pass over me, a cure for something inexpressible. I’ll never feel the same way I felt again, but I can remember it in these songs.
- “Lighthouse” by Adrienne Lenker
This is an allegorical and soulful tale of growing up, reminiscent of my first quarter in Savannah.
- “Lacewings” by The Clientele
I discovered this song during many sleepless nights in Connecticut. Whenever I hear it, I think about falling in love under a full moon.
- “Stars” by Hum
This is a grunge-y indie rock song I listened to when I travelled Europe with my friend. The late nights blurred into early morning and we played this song as we dove into the ocean at sunrise.
- “Get Away” by Yuck
I pulled this from a CD with cool art on the cover, in the stacks at my friend’s late-night radio show.
- “She’s A Jar” by Wilco
This is my favorite song to play on guitar; it’s bittersweet, eloquent, and dripping with gorgeous metaphors. It’ll always remind me of what I love about music.
Give “in-motion” a listen, and feel free to add songs that help cure your nostalgia.
Alexa is a junior majoring in Writing and hopes to pursue a career in publishing. Outside of writing for District, she can be found writing almost anything, reading in the park, or performing at an open mic!
