July 2023 Week 1 Playlist: The 2000s Throwbacks We Can’t Stop Loving
Intro
Meow meow, hi everyone, we’re back! That thing! Let me bring you the July 2023 Week 1 Recommended Playlist. That legendary thing that’s been on hiatus for so long it only exists in the memories of old-timers is finally back! Let’s all celebrate together: Mydondon’s weekly recommended playlist is officially!! making its!! comeback!!!
Okay okay, maybe that was a little too much… let’s get back to normal :> I’m finally back to keep this series going, so let me bring you the July 2023 Week 1 Recommended Playlist. This week… or maybe this month… or maybe even this whole season, I’m going to bring you a playlist full of the songs we miss most from the 2000s — the ones tucked away deep in your heart that you’ve heard before, but that have slowly faded from view as the Earth keeps spinning. There are so many of them that there’s no way to cram them all into one week of seven songs, so I’m just going to keep going until I can’t think of any more! Let’s get straight into it!
The Playlist for July 2023 Week 1
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“Jonas Blue” — “Rise”
For this week’s first song, let’s talk about the hit single “Rise” by “Jonas Blue.” Hey~ have you ever had that feeling? Like a ray of morning sunlight warming you up, filling you with boundless strength and hope. “We’ll rise up high like the waves, we’ll rise up in spite of the ache” — these lyrics mean that we’ll rise as high as the waves, and even with the pain inside us, we’ll still rise up. To me, I feel this song wants us to understand that even when we face challenges and pain, we can still rise. Just like the waves, no matter how big the difficulties we run into, we can overcome them and welcome a better future. This song gives us strength and courage, and makes us believe in the abilities we already have.
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I hope this song can play an important role in your life, reminding you to keep rising up in the face of hardship. No matter how many challenges you run into, believe in your own strength and face them bravely. Let’s enjoy this powerful song together, and spread our wings and soar in life!
“The Chainsmokers” & “Halsey” — “Closer”
The second song is “Closer,” a collaboration between “The Chainsmokers” and “Halsey.” Have you ever come across that irresistible kind of attraction? Like two stars drifting toward each other, destined to shine together? “So baby, pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover…” — “So baby, pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover.” This song describes a romance brimming with attraction and passion. Sometimes we meet a person who pulls us in like a magnet, impossible to resist. This song carries us into that feeling of desire and intimate connection, as if we’re sitting in the backseat of our lover’s car, clinging tightly to each other.
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I hope this song brings back that intense attraction and passion, and lets you feel the spark of love. Whether it’s with your partner or someone you have a crush on, let’s enjoy this charming song together and close the distance with each other on the journey of love. Let’s sit in the backseat and ride forward together!
“OneRepublic” — “Counting Stars”
For the third song, I’m bringing you one called “Counting Stars,” performed by the hugely popular band “OneRepublic.” This song is famous for its upbeat rhythm and lyrics that get right to the heart. “Lately I’ve been, I’ve been losing sleep, dreaming about the things that we could be” — these lyrics stir up endless imagination about the future and inspire us to chase our dreams. In the quiet of the night, we often find ourselves caught up in all kinds of possibilities, longing to turn our dreams into reality.
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I hope this song inspires you and fills your life with hope and passion. Don’t stop dreaming, and keep pursuing your own goals. Let’s enjoy this energetic song together, and keep moving forward on the road to chasing the stars!
“Shawn Mendes” — “Treat You Better”
Next up is one of my personal favorites, “Treat You Better” by “Shawn Mendes.” With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, I couldn’t help but fall in love with it. “I know I can treat you better than he can” — I know I can treat you better than he can. This song expresses one person’s sincere love for another, and the willingness to treat them better than anyone else. It conveys a longing to give your loved one a better life and more care.
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I hope this song touches your heart and makes you think about your own commitment and devotion to the one you love. Let’s enjoy this emotional song together, and treat the people around us with sincerity and love. Let every day become a better starting point for each other!
“MKTO” — “Classic”
The fifth song is the classic “Classic” by “MKTO” (get it? XD). This song is known for its upbeat rhythm and sunny melody that makes you can’t help but sway along. “You’re over my head, I’m out of my mind, thinking I was born in the wrong time” — these lyrics are full of nostalgia for bygone eras and a sense of helplessness about life today. Sometimes we feel out of step with our own time, longing to go back to those classic eras and enjoy that kind of innocence and freedom.
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I hope this song fills you with nostalgia for the classic eras and brings you joy and memories. Let’s enjoy this sunny, lively song together, as if we’ve gone back to those classic moments, jumping and laughing as one!
“Katy Perry” — “Last Friday Night”
Phew~ for the sixth song, I want to share “Last Friday Night” by “Katy Perry.” This song is hugely popular for its cheerful rhythm and party vibes. “There’s a stranger in my bed, there’s a pounding in my head, glitter all over the room, pink flamingos in the pool” — there’s a stranger in my bed, my head is pounding, glitter everywhere in the room, and… pink flamingos in the pool? This song paints a wild, unforgettable weekend party, calling to mind moments of revelry and wild adventures. Sometimes we need to relax, enjoy a carefree night, and let ourselves go.
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I hope this song brings you joy and a sense of relaxation, and lets you party hard on the weekend. Let’s follow the rhythm of the song together, enjoy an unforgettable night, and add a little passion and a few memories to life!
“One Direction” — “One Thing”
And then, for the last song each week, I want to open it up to submissions from you. Is there a song you absolutely love that I’ve never recommended before? If so, hurry and drop it in the comments below to let me know! Maybe next time you’ll see your song show up here! But since this is the first week I’m doing this, I’ll just have to add one more song myself.
I know I’ve recommended it before, but I still want to selfishly recommend “One Thing” by “One Direction.” With its upbeat rhythm and sweet lyrics, this song is beloved by young people — or rather, by our younger selves. “So get out, get out, get out of my head and fall into my arms instead” — so get out, get out, get out of my head, and fall into my arms instead. This song expresses a longing for someone, hoping they’ll leave your thoughts and fall into each other’s arms. It’s full of the sweetness and yearning of love, enough to make your heart flutter.
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I hope this song lets you feel the beauty and passion of love. Let’s follow the rhythm of the song together, immerse ourselves in a romantic atmosphere, and feel the power and unique magic of love!
Thanks for tuning in this week, everyone. Below there are more of the old weekly recommended playlists (I’ve updated them over on my personal site), so if you want to listen to more, head over and check them out! I’ve also included the new all-you-can-eat Americana playlist bundle, so you can listen all day and never run out — though, okay, there are only a few songs in it for now.
Mydondon’s new recommended playlist family bucket (the full leg meal) on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Uet444O5wiNEoCRPYqhDc?si=167e8401427d4111
Mydondon’s new recommended playlist family bucket (the full leg meal) on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRRUz5Ks1DvR93efV9ViecRSPsS5GNUQj
Other recommended playlist articles: https://mydondon.net/category/playlist