You may have noticed there was no playlist last week. That's simply because I hadn't listened to any music other than the Dodie playlist I made. I'm still slightly obsessed but I've managed to pull myself away from the sound of her ukulele to find and enjoy the following ten songs. You can listen to this playlist on Spotify here or right down there! 

Secrets // Jacob Whitesides

This is just a love song with such a euphoric chorus. I adore the structure and sound of this. It never fails to put a smile on my face. For some reason it reminds me of Savanah by Reliant K which is an all time fave of mine. I'll definitely be keeping more of an eye out for Mr. Whitesides from now on.

Electric Love // BØRNS

Another upbeat song about falling in love. It sounds like it would fit into any indie rom com so is it really a surprise that I like this? I find myself screaming along to the chorus no matter where I am, it's that feel good. 

Colours // Halsey

Halsey is really starting to rise to fame and with songs like this it's really no wonder. Her lyricism can't be faulted and the imagery in this song is seriously why I adore it. 

"You were red and you liked me cos I was blue. You touched me and suddenly I was a lilac sky til you decided purple just wasn't for you."

HOW CAN YOU NOT JUST LOVE THAT?! Honestly I'm so in love. If there's just one song you listen to on this playlist make it this.

UGH! // The 1975

This song is The 1975 summed up in one very 80's kitsch pop song. With a breakdown that sounds like it could belong in a crappy space film and big words that only The 1975 could make work there's no way a fan of the band couldn't love this. 

The Zone // The Weeknd ft Drake

I found this song YEARS ago and it was the gateway into both The Weeknd and Drake. I rediscovered it a few days ago and fell in love all over again. I love the echoi-ness and emptiness of it and how that translates to its lyrics. I also love how it just makes your hips move absentmindedly. A classic I'll never fall out of love with.

Or Nah // Ty Dolla $ign (feat The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa and Dj Mustard Remix)

I'm not going to lie the only reason this song is here is for The Weeknd. I'm OBSESSED with his verse. He makes music that makes me want to literally throw all my clothes off. I want to wear all black skin tight clothes and stilettos with the darkest red lipstick after this song comes on. If you want a confidence boost check this out.

To Ü // Skrillex and Diplo ft Aluna George 

Honestly there's nothing really to say about this. It's a great get pumped song and an even better dance song. I can see myself drunkenly going crazy when this comes on at a club. 

Heartbeat // Childish Gambino 

I think I've talked about this before in another playlist but yet again, I rediscovered this and I'm obsessed. The story this tells is so real and told so well. Some of his lyrics are just out of this world -

"69 is the only dinner for two."

"I'm going straight for your thighs like the cake you ate."

SERIOUSLY WOW.

The Girl is Mine // Destiny's Child feat 99 Souls

A song that means Destiny's Child will be played in clubs on the reg? Why wouldn't you be behind that?!? Depending on the level of the night out this could be the song you dance to as you order your next drink or take a lil sit down break to while still dancing and singing from the waist up. 

Make Me Proud // Drake ft. Nicki Minaj 

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I'm a typical millennial pop culture enthusiast. I enjoy Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Nicki Minaj was my most streamed artist of 2015 and I know every tattoo Harry Styles has in chronological order. I don't enjoy maths, computers or anime. I love Lena Dunham and real life and stay as far away as possible from intergalactic space Odessys. These interests don't mean that I'm intellectually inferior to those who hate every Kardashian, thinks boyband pop is the thing of the devil and enjoys reading manga, contradictory to some beliefs. 

So story time; I have quite an over bearing father, the "whatever I say is right" type. Growing up I never argued and took what he says as bible. But in the last few years I've noticed he actually isn't always right. When I corrected him I was met with "stop contradicting, have some respect." Sometimes he was right. Age brings with it a level of intelligence an 18 year old can only look forward to. But others he was wrong. I was correcting, not contradicting. I've since stopped pointing out everything, I choose my battles. After all he is my father and I can at least allow him to think he's the smarter one. 

However of late I've been made to feel inferior countless times. Most people I spend time with don't share the same interests as me and 90% of them are wonderful. When I try to join in on a topic I have no interest in and therefor have no knowledge of they smile, and tell me what's what, nicely. Then there's the 10%. This group of people's most common phrases include:

"But Nicki Minaj is so fake, how can you respect that?"

"Beyoncé isn't even a feminist, did you listen to If I Were A Boy?"

"Harry Styles looks like a rat." 

SHUT UP. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?! 

You don't like them? Fair enough, your opinion is your opinion. But don't lecture and criticise me when I tell you my interests. If I'm expected to listen to you talk about the latest version of Android or look at photos of your desktop layout then you can shut up and listen to me speak about the changes Nicki Minaj has made to thousands of women's lives. If you roll your eyes when I say Beyoncé's new song is so incredible then, you'd think, I could roll my eyes when someone spouts off about the latest Sword Art Online graphic novel. WRONG. I'm usually told "you just dont get it" and their soliloquy about the emotional and creative depth of a graphic novel begins. 

This behaviour is usually accompanied by something that I'm starting to fight back against. Contradicting me on topics they know nothing about. Yesterday I had a conversation with someone about Romeo and Juliet. He went on about how crap it was, how the plot was atrocious and how there is no depth to the play. This person had never read or watched Romeo and Juliet. I, on the other hand, had studied it. I know that play in and out purely because it's the only Shakespeare I loved. I argued it out on a very quiet bus until he retreated. The same person also said Beyonce discriminates against men. Needless to say I disregarded that statement as just plain ignorant. Which is what most of these people are. I swear if one more tracksuit bottomed boy who knows nothing about female empowerment, tells me Nicki Minaj is a slut I'm going to scream so loud in his face he won't be able to hear his ignorant statements ever again.

I'm being honest when I say I'm made to feel inferior on a daily basis. In the last few months I've started to fight back against everyone who feels they are superior because they believe they are more intellectual. I've began to act the same way as them about topics I'm passionate about. Usually it doesn't go down well. Just because I stalk Kylie Jenners Instagram doesn't mean I can't shut you up by telling you what feminism actually is and why arrogant and ignorant boys who think they're superior are the reason it exists. 

If you are one of these people, please stop and listen to yourself. You mightn't be doing it intentionally but you are still doing it. So stop. And if you are the one being made to feel inferior, fight back. Tell them to shut up and tell them why they're wrong. They fucking deserve it. 

Dodie Clarke or 'doddleoddle' is a highly understated YouTuber who I mentioned in this post. She writes songs about love and adolescence and more. She finds emotion in unlikely places and her sentimentality makes for some beautiful songs. This weeks POTW isn't available on Spotify but you can find my YouTube playlist of the following songs here. 

Sick of Losing Soul Mates

This is one of Dodies newest songs and if you listen to this compared to some of her older songs you can really see the growth. It's about trying to remain friends with an ex who saved her from an abusive relationship but Dodie explains it better in this video. It's beautifully written and gently thought provoking about a mature sense of love. I particularly love the imagery of this song, her dark room and the darkness of her love is somehow represented in the musical accompaniment.

One for The Road

Next is a more upbeat "fuck you" love song. It's totally a feel good sing along tune that could be directed at an ex immature best friend as well as some fuck boy you were (nearly) with. 

She

This may be Dodies most popular original song. It's about confusion and sexuality, innocence and infatuation. Dodie herself identifies as bisexual and this song really portrays a truth that's often over looked. Despite being about sexuality it is also about falling for a friend so has a universal appeal which might be why it has over 1 million views. It's such a dainty song that's packed with emotion. 

Down

Depression, that's all Down is about. Just listen please.

Adored by Him

Like she, Adored by Him is about an unrequited love. I can vouch that this song sums up every emotion involved with falling for a friend. This song is honestly one of the most beautifully written songs purely for its use of language. Honestly, Adored By Him is incredible. 

Pas De Deux 

Dodie wrote this song for the charity Rise Above about overcoming abusive relationships. Tenderly and beautifully written.

Novels 

This is a cover of a song Dodie herself has described as one of her favourite songs of all time. Personally, I prefer this version to the original. The songs lack of conventional structure just adds to the appeal of this gorgeous track. It's lyrics really are something to behold -

"We've got younger faces than our hearts are letting on"

"What if I asked you to stay? What if it cost you, your heart and your last name." 

"And when we sleep at night 

I hope that we write novels in our heads

Of what to tell the other when we wake.

And when morning comes before we're done

With volumes left to choose 

We'll say I love you"

I know these lyrics are down to Rusty and not Dodie but honestly, HONESTLY THIS SONG IS TOO BEAUTIFUL NOT TO WRITE ABOUT AAAHHH.

Pop Party Mash Up 2015

I adore the sisterly aspect of this. The song flows seamlessly and Hedy really has an incredible voice for her age. Perfect to sing along to passionately while you're home alone. Before this song I never really appreciated the depth to Ariana Grande's One Last Time so tyvm Dodie.

Little Room

A sadder song to finish about yet another event in everyone's life that is so often over looked about adolescence. A childhood bedroom holds so so many memories and leaving to achieve more adult accomplishments is a necessity but also a sad occasion. 

"I've got to leave the nest,

But I'm Not sure how to fly,"

Is probably one of the best lyrics about growing up I've ever come across. Emotion, sentimentality and fear all jammed into one tiny song. 

Those are nine of my favourite Dodie songs and you can listen to them all in this playlist. Thanks for reading and listening!