Whether I throw out the trash, cram for AP Bio, or sprint to basketball practice, I always have my AirPods in, music blasting. Thanks to this borderline obsession, I have curated a playlist of over 1,000 songs and 80 artists. Among them, Lauv is undisputably my favorite. This American pop artist has released numerous hit songs such as “I Like Me Better” and has amassed over 12 million listeners on Spotify.
Of Lauv’s many masterpieces, “Lonely Eyes” plays on repeat in my head. The melodies carry me into a hazy, dream-like cloud that wraps me in gentle sadness and warmth. Through delicate vocals and instrumentals, the track illustrates the quiet aching of wanting connection while fearing vulnerability. This underrated song has gifted me great comfort in times of loneliness, and even when everything felt distant, this song remained close.
