Summer is just around the corner, and the only way to live it to its fullest is by having some good songs to listen to throughout the break. Here are 10 summer songs for you to check out and enjoy during the warmer months. 

Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson is the first song I think of when talking about summer music. It’s definitely a slower song, but lyrically focuses on the idea of relaxing and not worrying about life, as one should during summer break, making this a perfect sit back and relax song for summer. 

Overtime by Zach Bryan sounds like the official theme for the beginning of summer. The intro of the national anthem being played on guitar really gives listeners a more hopeful feeling, like better times are soon to come. Overtime is the perfect song to listen to for late night activities like bonfires, walks, or joyrides. 

Time To Pretend by MGMT is a classic that brings the perfect energy for any summer outing. The electric sounding synths provide an energetic, upbeat track for listeners to blast all summer long. 

Favourite by Fontaines DC contains an overall upbeat tone and playful lyrics that gives listeners a great feeling. The calm but joyous guitar being played in the background throughout the song gives off an almost melancholic vibe, making this a perfect song to listen to on a late night drive during the summer.

Think Fast by Dominic Fike and Weezer is the definition of spring ending and summer beginning. Fike’s melodic indie-rap sound mixed with Weezer’s guitar heavy rock style combine to make the perfect summer anthem. 

Apple Cider by Beabadoobee contains all the musical aspects for it to be considered as a great summer song. The guitar provides a sweet and simple vibe that listeners can just close their eyes and relax to while sitting in the sun. 

Runner by Hovvdy starts out slow, but progressively develops into a high energy song that gets better by the second. The calming guitar and background vocals make the listener feel like they are on a joyride with all the windows down with no worries in life. 

Crooked Teeth by Death Cab for Cutie is an emotional and youthful song that highlights the idea of love and relationships. The message of the song is conveyed through a more cheerful tone, allowing listeners to connect with the song’s message while also vibing to it, making it a great song for relatable summer experiences. 

Coast2coast by Dominic Fike is the perfect song to get hyped to during summer. Listening to this song during any other part of the year other than summer just feels wrong. The hip-hop sounding beat combined with Fike’s unique flow and lyricism all come together to form the definition of a perfect summer song. 

The last song is The Party by Portraits of Tracy. When listening to this lo-fi sounding song, it feels like you are living in a dream. The vibes that are contained within every aspect of this song are indescribable. Everything about this song fits into the category of a summer song. 

Hopefully you consider checking out some of these songs to listen to during summer!