Despite the unique experiences of the 8 billion people on Earth, music has a way of connecting our emotions and memories, no matter how niche they may be. Nostalgia, a popular feeling among young adults and aging seniors alike, is a common motif among songwriters, reminiscing about how time flies. Even though I haven’t lived a very long life, these songs make me feel like a 60 year old retiree, sitting in my house and thinking about how fast time flies. Oh wait, I do that now…
1. “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane
2. “Piano Man” by Billy Joel
3. “Breakeven” by The Script
4. “You’re On Your Own Kid” by Taylor Swift
5. “Starman” by David Bowie
6. “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
7. “Second Life” by Seventeen
8. “Ribs” by Lorde
9. “For Forever” by the Cast of Dear Evan Hansen