Theertha’s Top 50 Songs to Listen to Right Now

Written by Theertha, Teen Volunteer
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What a year

Times have definitely been rough, in some ways, and I think all of us could use a little “pick me up” every now and then. So, I've curated a playlist just for you.

Overview

The songs I typically listen to and the majority of the songs in this playlist are upbeat, happy, and act as a little "mood booster." Courage to Change is a great song for when you want to spark a little change in your lifestyle, community, and even the world. Songs by the artist Dua Lipa are a must-have of mine as her songs are extremely empowering and really nice to listen to.

Enjoy this curated playlist. Note: If you don't have a Spotify account, try looking up the songs on YouTube!

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My top 50 songs

1. Señorita by Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes
2. Don’t Start Now by Dua Lipa
3. Take You Dancing by Jason Derulo
4. Savage Love by Jason Derulo & Jawsh 685
5. Closer by Halsey
6. Still Have Me by Demi Lovato
7. In My Blood by Shawn Mendes
8. Be Like That by Kane Brown
9. Youngblood by 5 seconds of summer
10. Break My Heart by Dua Lipa
11. Levitating by Dua Lipa
12. My Oh My by Camila Cabello 
13. Dynamite by BTS
14. Diamonds by Sam Smith
15. I Like Me Better by Lauv
16. Midnight Sky by Miley Cyrus
17. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
18. Sucker by Jonas Brothers
19. Dancing In The Moonlight by Jubel
20. Kings & Queens by Ava Max
21. Physical by Dua Lipa
22. Wonder by Shawn Mendes
23. If The World Was Ending by Julia Michaels
24. Girls Like You by Maroon 5
25. Tick Tock (feat. 24kGoldn) by Clean Bandit & Mabel
26. A Whole New World (End Title) by ZAYN & Zhavia Ward
27. Into the Unknown (Deluxe Version) by Idina Menzel and AURORA
28. Rain on Me by Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
29. Bang Bang by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj
30. Rare by Selena Gomez
31. Blank Space by Taylor Swift
32. Dance Monkey by Tones And I
33. Motivation by Normani
34. Good As Hell (feat. Ariana Grande) by Lizzo
35. Adore You by Harry Styles
36. Stupid by Tate McRae
37. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith & Normani
38. Holy by Justin Bieber & Chance the Rapper
39. Feel Me by Selena Gomez
40. Stuck with U by Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber 
41. Never Worn White by Katy Perry
42. If I Hated You by FLETCHER
43. ily (i love you baby) by Surf Mesa & Emilee
44. Freedom by Kygo & Zak Abel
45. Who’s Laughing Now by Ava Max
46. Heather by Conan Gray
47. Let Me Move You by Sabrina Carpenter
48. Courage to Change by Sia
49. Memories by Maroon 5
50. Holiday by Little Mix

Take time for yourself

I hope that this playlist has boosted your mood and well-being. Remember that all of us need to take some time for ourselves, and I find music to be one of the best ways to just relax and unwind.

About the writer

Theertha Madhi is a high school student with future goals of becoming a paediatrician. She enjoys spending her time with family and friends and has been playing piano for more than 8 years.