Hello, blog readers! How are you guys enjoying February? The weather has been incredibly good this year and it’s terrifying haha. I just don’t know what Spring will bring us lol. Now, I have such a fun post for you millennial music lovers or just music lovers out there! Well, in my opinion I think it’s fun a post haha. In this post I will share 5 songs I’ve been listening to a lot this month because I love sharing things I like haha. The songs that I’m going to share in this post are songs from today’s hits. So you’re either going to be familiar with the songs or not familiar with the songs haha. But, either way I hope you enjoy this post. Now, on with the post!
5. Dance Monkey by Tones and I
I discovered “Dance monkey” by Tones and I on the iTunes Charts. It was the number 1 song at the time. Then I saw the song was also the number 1 song in different countries. So I was really intrigued to see what Tones and I and this song was all about. So I listened to the song and I liked it. But, I felt that it was super auto tuned and thought she probably didn’t really sound like that. But, I was so wrong. She appeared on Jimmy Fallon‘s show and performed the song live. And she sounded pretty much how she does on the song. She showed us haha. Here’s the link if you interested in seeing the performance. I think her voice is really unique. She’s in a league of her own and I really admire that. You can’t compare her voice to anyone. The lyrics are pretty much self explanatory, but wanted to share an interesting story from Tones and I describing the process of how “Dance monkey” came about. Check it out below!
The video for this song was unexpected. I had no clue that I would be seeing a singing grandpa that‘s hanging out with his peeps haha. So the video is really different and entertaining. Go listen to “Dance monkey” on Apple Music and Spotify, and check out the music video below!
4. hot girl bummer by blackbear
Honestly, before listening to “hot girl bummer” by blackbear I had never listened to his music. The only thing I knew about him is that he dated Bella Throne that one time. And that’s old news haha. I discovered “hot girl bummer” while listening to Apple Music’s Today’s hits playlist. While I was listening to the song for the first time I was like this song is alright. But, after I kept listening to it I couldn’t help but sing “This that hot girl bummer anthem. Turn it up and throw a tantrum” haha. I ended up really being into the song. It’s insanely catchy and it stays in your mind long after you play the song haha. It’s a bop. And I like how he holds a tune while saying “f*** you“. Like, that’s professional swearing right there lol. Lyric wise I knew that blackbear wasn’t enjoying his summer obviously. But, I found this article that explained the song a bit further. Check it out below!
I totally feel for him after reading this. Life can be tough if you’re introverted. I know the introverted life all too well haha. There are two videos for this song. There’s a low budget version (the fan favorite) and there’s a big budget version. I honestly like both versions equally. Both videos hits you in different ways because the vibe in both videos are different from each other. Go listen to “hot girl bummer” on Apple Music and Spotify, and check out both music videos below!
Low budget version:
Big budget version:
3. Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
The Weeknd is back y’all! And he’s ready to kill the game….again haha. I’m a big fan of The Weekend so when I found out last year he was releasing new music I was stoked. I listened to “Blinding Lights” the same day it was released and I was a fan from the first listen haha. If I could describe this song in a few words I would call it 80’s magic flow. I love the whole 80’s vibe it has to it. I like when artists brings old music melodies back. The melody also has a fun sound that’s also versatile. This song could be played in a blockbuster movie or it could be in a video game. I low key play this song whenever I play Mariokart lol. It just has that vibe/flow to it haha. And of course the song is insanely catchy. There isn’t a song the Weeknd can’t make catchy haha. The lyrics are pretty straight forward. It’s like a message of love being lost and he talks about missing someone and never letting them go. I feel like this song is about Bella Hadid. I just wish they just stay together for Pete’s sake. It’s hard keeping up with them lol. The video for “Blinding Lights” was something else. I almost don’t know how to describe it. All I know is that he’s super high and he’s having quite an adventure haha. I also love how people in the comments were saying his character in the video was a mix of Michael Jackson and The Joker lol. I see the resemblance haha. Go listen to “Blinding Lights” on Apple Music and Spotify, and check out the music video below!
2. You should be sad by Halsey
I absolutely adore Halsey‘s look above! She’s such a trendsetter! If you guys didn’t know I have mad love for Halsey. I wish she was my bff haha. I discovered “You should be sad” on Apple Music’s Today’s hits. When the song played for the first time I didn’t look at my phone to see who was singing because I was too busy studying. As the song was playing I was like “this sounds like Halsey“, but the song sounded like a pop country song and I know Halsey doesn’t do country. So at first I assumed that it was some new country artist, but as the song kept playing I knew it had to be her. Like, I know my girl’s voice haha. So I looked at my phone and indeed it was Halsey singing. I was shook haha. I loved the whole country pop thing she was doing. If I could describe this song in words I would call it “Pop Princess meets the Wild Wild West” haha. It’s just that vibe. I love that she’s exploring different genres like rock and country. I like people who can be versatile, but still stay true to themselves. I’m a really big fan of the song. The lyrics are pretty much self explanatory she’s grateful to have left a cheating ex. She talks about the way her ex treated her and knows how sad he must be that she left him. So I’m glad she escaped that relationship and moved on. So after listening to the song I had to watch the music video for it. After watching the video all I could say is “Wow!”. I was speechless to be honest. Did you see her figure in the video? It’s absolutely insane. I need to do what she’s doing in the gym lol. She looked amazing. And I loved her little cowgirl dance moves in the video. They were cute. But, overall loved the video. It’s iconic. Go listen to “You should be sad” on Apple Music and Spotify, and check out the music video below!
1. Black Swan by BTS
I usually always explain who BTS is in my blog posts, but I’m sure you guys know who they are by now. No explanation is needed for the biggest Kpop boyband in the world anymore lol. I was super excited for this song to be released because I pretty much love anything BTS makes lol. When I found out it was called “Black Swan” I knew the song was going to have some deep meaning/message behind it. Yeah, I know most BTS songs have deep meanings/messages behind them, but I knew it was going to have a message about something I’ve never thought of and I was correct. When I first listened the song I watched the art film video for it. I’m not going to lie the dancers in the video sort of distracted me from the lyrics because they danced so beautifully. So I listened to the song again and read each lyric word for word. You guys this song is deep. The lyrics are pretty much about the group being worried about losing their love for music. The thing they love most. The thing that inspires and motivates them. Honestly, that is a scary feeling of what moves you stops moving you. And this is a thing that happens all the time to people due to life getting in the way and listening to society. Losing something you love or loved is like a painful death. I really like the lyrics because we don’t hear too many songs about dealing with personal fears. I really love how vulnerable and open BTS were in these lyrics. And lastly, I loved the music in the song. The melody was like a beautiful, sweet, but dark lullaby. I’m a fan. Go listen to “Black Swan” on Apple Music and Spotify, and check out the art film below!
Thanks for reading my MT5 music post! I really appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed these songs as much as I do. Look forward to seeing more MT5 posts and other music posts in the future! So what are your top 5 songs of the month? Comment below and let me know!