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10 Winter Songs For The Holiday Season

These are the Top Ten Winter Songs for the season to look into right now. From slow-paced to fast-paced music. Which one was your favorite?

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Winter is here, and it’s time to check what people have been listening to. Grab those winter coats, warm up some hot cocoa, and check out the top ten winter songs to listen to this cozy season!

These are the top ten songs that people are hyping up and listening to right now, from slow songs to fast-paced songs; This playlist has it all to get the season started right! Starting with number one, which got big in 2020 during the start of TikTok.

1.“Sweater Weather” – The Neighbourhood 

The Neighbourhood-Sweater Weather. Credit: Youtube/The Neighbourhood

 I hate the beach. But I stand in California with my toes in the sand. Use the sleeves of my sweater

This 2020 TikTok hit is perfect for the winter feeling showcasing the contrast of warmth and intimacy of a relationship through the song lyrics, highlight a safe space to be with a loved one, no matter what. “Sweater Weather” could be the perfect song to help  you open up to someone, especially during the winter. Released in 2012 and is The Neighbourhood’s highest-charted song it is the ideal mixture of electric guitars and percussion for a winter anthem. 

2.“’Tis The Damn Season” – Taylor Swift (Winter Love Song)

“Tis  The Damn Season”- Taylor Swift. Credit: Youtube/Swifite Base

The holidays linger like bad perfume

Bring in the nostalgic feeling of winter! In this winter hit, Taylor Swift sings about having a steamy fling with a hottie home for the holidays. This song is perfect if you just got out of a relationship and need to warm up to dating again

3.“February Stars”-Foo Fighters (Winter loneliness Song)

Foo Fighters- February Stars. Credit: Youtube/Foo Fighters

February star. Right where I belong. Just hanging on

This Foo Fighters hit is perfect for listening to when you need to hold onto something and want to avoid falling back. February Star perfectly captures the season’s first snowfall, starting slowly and building up over time, never turning back. This song is perfect for something to hold onto during the seasons.

4.“Winterlude” – Bob Dylan (Winter Love Song)

Bob Dylan – Winterlude. Credit: Youtube/Bob Dylan

The moonlight reflects from the window. Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand

“Winterlude” is Bob Dylan’s love song for the winter, bringing in a more lighthearted feeling of winter, especially with the one you love. Complete with good rhymes about the winter and love, this song will warm up your mood for sure!

5.“Stay” – Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko (Winter Love Song)

Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko- Stay. Credit: Youtube/Rihanna

Not really sure how to feel about it. Something in the way you move

Winter may be fun, but sometimes it does come with a struggle; This song is perfect for someone struggling in the winter, especially with their love life and struggles to show their true feelings. It is a sense of yearning during the winter holiday season. 

6. “Winter White Hymnal” – Fleet Foxes  (Winter Dark Song)

Fleet Foxes- Winter White Hymnal. Credit: Youtube/Sub Pop

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats. With scarves of red tied ’round their throats. To keep their little heads from falling in the snow.

“Winter White Hymnal” is an eerie song to listen to during the wintertime. If you enjoy the darkness of the winter, this song is for you. It makes us think of the snowy days, early sunsets, and perfectly freezing cold weather.

7.“Solitude” – Billie Holiday (Winter Loneliness Song)

Billie Holiday- Solitude. Credit: Youtube/Roundmidnighttv

Dear Lord above. Send back my love

Some say winter could be the loneliest time of the season. Despite its title, “Solitude” helps us not feel so alone during the holidays. If you ever feel lonely this winter, listening to this timeless tune is sure to make you feel less alone, especially if you are waiting for someone you love to come back.

8. “Winter Song” – The Head And The Heart 

The Head And The Heart- Winter Song. Youtube/Brent Cronin

Summer gone, now winter’s on its way. I will miss the days we had

“Winter Song” brings more of a brighter note, encouraging the hope for better days, especially during the winter blues. The driven guitars and harmonies on this winter hit is sure to help you have a warmer day during these rough winter times. The Head and The Heart will help you get in a better mood during this season of sadness. This is one of the top winter songs for more relaxing days when you just want to sit back and relax and enjoy a good song.

9. “Hazy Shade of Winter” – The Bangles 

Bangles- Hazy Shade of Winter. Credit: YouTube/The Bangles

Leaves are brown. And the sky is a hazy shade of winter

Need something more upbeat to get you moving this winter? This Bangles song is perfect to rock out to during the colder months. With guitar riffs and heavy harmonizing, “Hazy Shade of Winter” is ideal for uplifting your mood. This is an especially good song for the guitar lovers!

10.  “Let It Go”- Idina Menzel  

Idina Menzel – Let It Go. Credit: Youtube/DisneyMusicVevo

The cold never bothered me anyways.

A Disney classic, “Let It Go”  is a perfect uplifting song if you are ready to dance your heart out. There is no better way to finish your day than listening to a great song about letting it all go. “Let it Go” is the perfect way to end the list of winter songs as  it is the ideal hype song! It’s perfect if you looking for more dancey song to dance to at a party or at home.

What did you think of our winter playlist? Think we missed any? Comment below and tell us what’s on your winter playlist this season!

These are the top ten songs about winter from slow to fast pace songs. To read the complete list, you can go here to discover more winter music and more songs to listen to during the season

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Hi I am Meg and I love writing about Music and keeping it trendy!

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  1. Missy

    December 21, 2024 at 12:12 am

    I fell out of my chair when I saw that the Bangals made the list!!!

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