Anthems Towards Utopia
You’re in utopia, but how did you get there? To what extent are you fully able to enjoy that place?
Behold, a playlist for walking the path towards utopia: a journey of reconciliation through the practice of self-love. When I pictured myself in a utopia, it wasn’t my surroundings that made it a paradise, rather the peace of mind I experienced while there. In this sense, I think of practicing self-love as a kind of prerequisite for enjoying all that utopia has to offer. Self-love enables us to reach a state of mind where we can reconcile with our pasts and learn to fully accept and love ourselves, flaws and all.
This curated collection of songs has empowered me, helped me move on from roadblocks, and brought me peace. The sounds, lyrics, and moods of each song are essential for my personal entrance into utopia, so that I can live peacefully there without dwelling on the past or being filled with self-doubt. Utopia is a state of mind, and these are the anthems that can help me get there. Nourish your ears and spirit with them, and hopefully they can help you on your path too.
1. Jamila Woods – Holy
2. Noname, Joseph Chilliams, Ravyn Lenae – Forver (feat. Joseph Chilliams & Ravyn Lenae
3. Jill Scott – Golden- Remastered
4. Kendrick Lamar – GOD.
5. Lizzo – Good as Hell
6. Raveena – Sweet Time
7. Tyler, The Creator – Enjoy Right Now, Today
8. Clean Bandit, Marina and the Diamons – Disconnect
9. HAIM, Mura Masa – Walking Away- Mura Masa Remix
10. Amber Mark – Way Back
11. LION BABE – Got Body
12. Maggie Rogers – Alaska
–By Madeleine P., 20, Chicago, IL. ♦