5 Songs On My "I'm Feeling Sad" Playlist
Through being in therapy I've realised that I've always struggled with being able to identify what particular emotion I'm feeling when I'm in an emotional state. The problem with that is you can't work to improve your mood if you are not in tune with how you are feeling.
One way I've been able to muddle through my conflicting moods is through listening to music. I thought I'd share some songs from my sad playlist with you. Sadness is one of the emotions I've always tried to push away, but pushing away emotions can be really detrimental. So now I allow myself to feel. I put on my Blue mink Nightgown, switch off my phone and turn on this playlist. I usually jump in a bubble bath, and cry whilst singing through the playlist, extra melodramatic but even more comforting.
Find a spot that feels comfortable, turn your phone on airplane mode and just vibes out. If you want to sing, sing. If you want to cry, cry. (If it makes you feel any better I'm a really ugly crier.) Sometimes it takes 5 songs to bring me back, other times it'll take 2 albums, and also on other days it'll require the playlist on repetition and a day in my bed. All 3 are okay, don't rush yourself.
No matter how long it takes when I’m done feeling sad I remind myself that I’m an O.G and go forth and slay! Let the slay be with you!
1. Kiana Ledé Featuring Jenifer Lewis - Heavy
(Taken from the 2019 'Myself' EP)
"Something feels like it's weighing me down, yeah. It takes control, turns my faith into doubt."
*The song outro is real tough love*
2. Bridget Kelly - Little Did You Know
(Taken from the 2019 'Reality Bites' album)
"The last few years have knocked me down but I'm still here. Trying not to lose my mind."
3. Katy B, Craig David & Major Lazer - Who Am I
(Taken from the 2016 'Honey' album)
"I got this pain and I don't know what to do with it. I've got this pain and I just can't be through with it."
4. Jhene Aiko - W.A.Y.S
(Taken from the 2014 'Souled Out' album)
"Everything takes time. You have gotta lose your pride. You have gotta lose your mind. Just to find your peace of mind. You have got to trust the signs. Everything will turn out fine."
5. Solange - Cranes in the Sky
(Taken from 2016 'Seat At the Table' album)
"I tried to keep myself busy. I ran around in circles, think I made myself dizzy."
For extra vybzing out if you need a superboost play Jorja smith's 2018 Lost & Found album and/or Jhene Aiko's 2014 Souled out album. They are both calming, and the have a consistent tone throughout each album.
Do you have a sad playlist? Could you see it working for you?