There is nothing we love more than driving around during sunset hours. Seeing the sky turn all kinds of oranges, yellow, reds, pinks and purples to make the sky look like paintings you see in museums. The warmth and dream-like energy that comes from watching the sunset is indescribable. So for those who love sunsets, here are seven songs to listen to during sunset drives to help romanticize your drive to any destination.
“Self” by Khalid
“Be one with the sun” is how “Self” ends and honestly, there couldn’t be a better song to fit sunset hours. This song, all about self-reflection and anxieties within oneself, is perfect for those who tend to get carried away in their thoughts while driving. R&B and pop singer Khalid knows how to create a certain vibe– one built around good energy and good beats. The album from which this song comes, Free Spirit, will forever be on repeat during sunset drives.
“Every Summertime” by NIKI
It doesn’t always have to be summertime to listen to this song! Originally released as the lead single of the official motion picture soundtrack for the MCU film, Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, this song tells the story of two Asian teens falling in love. Yet amidst the retro beats and reminiscents of classic R&B and soul music, this song tells us how we all deserve to have a love that feels like summertime.
“Hiccup” by Valley
This song literally feels like it was part of a coming-of-age movie. Windows down, wind flowing through your hair kind of vibes is exactly what this song embodies. And what better song to feel like the main character than this one?
“Chit Chat” by Beach Weather
If you’re a huge fan of bands like Walk The Moon or Two Door Cinema Club, check out Beach Weather! With incredibly beachy vibes and surfer-esque style, “Chit Chat” will definitely embody what it feels like to watch the sunset after a long and fun day in the sand.
“After The Storm” by Kali Uchis ft. Tyler the Creator & Bootsy Collins
Smooth, sultry and self-empowering are words we use to describe “After The Storm”. The dream collab of Kali Uchis, Tyler the Creator and R&B bassist Bootsy Collins, literally could not be more iconic and this song makes the perfect tune to listen to just as the sun sets completely.
“Then It All Goes Away” by Dayglow
The artist famous for the song “Can I Call You Tonight?” delivers this track from their album People In Motion. With a little 80s flare and electric guitars,“Then It All Goes Away” brings energy and makes it easy to bop your head to.
“Time Zones” by Surfaces
“Time Zones” makes us feel like we are driving down the Pacific Coast Highway during sunset, and looking at nothing but ocean views. This song is all about allowing yourself to take life slow and feel at peace with whatever you got going on. With this track, Surfaces most definitely encourages us to live in the moment and appreciate the feeling.
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