‘The one who got away’ Playlist

This week’s playlist will help embrace negative Valentine’s Day feels.

by Kerri Hoover Editor-in-Chief

February is typically a month of admiration. A time when love is celebrated and glorified by couples in intimate relationships. People often neglect, however, to discuss the more negative undertones that the season can bring. For some, February is a depressive month that only resurfaces feelings of isolation. The following playlist conveys a message that heavily contradicts the mainstream themes emphasized during this time of year. Rather than celebratory romance, the six collective songs found in this mix portray the painstaking memories of a lost love.

1. “Another Go” - Logan Michael Released on Jan. 13, Logan Michael’s latest single “Another Go” taps into the notion of “right person, wrong timing.” Despite his numerous attempts to forget his girlfriend, the vocalist can’t shake the love he has for her. He hopes that one day she will get back together with him and give their relationship another try as deemed by the song’s title.

2. “What If I Never Get Over You” - Lady A

Lady A ponders the same questions that every heartbroken soul is thinking. Break-ups lead to an unknown future, and some people doubt whether or not they will ever move on from a former love. The song rescinds into a whole new meaning during the second verse when the singer decides to move on romantically, but continuously thinks about her previous relationship.

3. “Waiting” - Bailey Zimmerman Bailey Zimmerman reminds his audience that love is worth waiting for despite the pain and loneliness separations cause. Perhaps one day that person will pick up the phone and say that they want to get back together. It is a sentiment everyone, including Zimmerman, can hope and pray for when listening to this track.

4. “People Change” - for KING & COUNTRY

Known for their contemporary Christian music, for KING & COUNTRY diverts from its traditional discography with the song “People Change.”

The band reinforces the idea that individuals can learn from their mistakes in order to preserve flawed relationships. While the past may be carved in stone, people possess the ability to rewrite the future if given a second chance.

5. “Always Been You” - Jessie Murph

Trying to get over someone isn’t easy. Jessie Murph equates it to a form of “hell” in her single “Always Been You.” It doesn’t matter how many times she’s tried to deny it - even in the midst of her sleep- less and lonely nights - she ultimately can’t picture herself being with anyone else.

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6. “Think of You” - Chris Young [feat. Cassadee Pope]

It isn’t always just the couple that misses the relationship, but sometimes the friends miss it too. Unlike the other featured tracks, “Think of You” presents a more upbeat mood; however, the message’s core remains the same. The singer is reminded of his lost love every time he goes out with his friends because, they too, think of her when they think of him.

Contrary to the anti-Valentine’s sentiment, the provided collection of songs is not entirely centered around heartbreak. Some tracks also feature highlights of hope as the lead vocalists and lovers patiently await a future reunion with the one who got away. Be sure to check out this playlist, along with many others, on the Eagle Eye’s Spotify account.