Yello's Music Tastes

Enchanted - Taylor Swift

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

The first time I heard this song was in high school in 2016 when my friend, who was also a Taylor Swift fan, recommended this album to me. At the time, I only knew her big hits, and I never heard of Speak Now. But once I gave particular song a chance, it was game over. I came out of that song as a certified Swiftie.

Into You - Ariana Grande

I really grew up through the rise and fall of EDM music and it shows. It's a shame that this song wasn't a bigger hit when it first arrived because I'm 100% sure that this is a perfect pop song. The satisfying buildup of vocals, harmonies, adlibs, and instruments never ceases to amaze me. The tone is just subtle enough to be acceptable to everyone but has that edge to feel cool while listening to it.

I don't have an epic origin story for this one. I usually heard it a few times on the radio back in 2016 and didn't think anything of it until I heard it again on my Spotify years later. But once I sat down and really absorbed it, I've been hooked since.

We Found Love - Rihanna

Before the EDM instrumentation taking over the chorus became overdone, this was the first one I can remember that nailed it. I personally think the best EDM tracks feel like a euphoric experience and this one does that for me every time. I don't really know what the verses mean but that doesn't matter because I can feel the escapism oozing from this song.

I remember hearing this song on the radio all the time back in the day for a couple of years, like it was the default EDM track of the hour. I liked it but I didn't listen to it on my own until I added this song to my "Radio Favorites" on Spotify, probably around 2018.

Begin Again - Taylor Swift

This is my resident healing song. I've never vibed with overly cheesy uplifting songs, but I also don't wanna listen to songs of despair and nihilism for too long. This track mixes both of those elements masterfully. Instead of just being about finding new love, it captures the exact moment when you can finally let go of painful memories of a past love because this new muse actually brings out the best in you. It's a hopeful song that doesn't forget the pain you need to heal from.

I didn't discover this song until my sophomore year of college in 2019. I was having roommate issues in my freshman year, which helped contribute to my worst semester. But after a new major, a new dorm, and a new mindset, I was blessed with a wonderful and respectful roommate, which felt like such a breath of fresh air. And this song was an ode to this new roommate who never judged me for just being myself.

Genie - Girls' Generation

This is my all-time favorite song from Girls' Generation and what solidified my respect for K-Pop music. While there are some English phrases sprinkled throughout, I didn't need to understand the lyrics to fall in love with this song. The melodies, the instrumentation, the harmonies were all SO rock solid. Usually, I would scoff at superficial songs, but K-Pop holds a special place because it feels like a whole different universe that I can transport myself if real life gets too serious. This perfectly polished pop song is the pure joy I sometimes need to forget about my current problems.

This is one of the earliest K-Pop songs I listened to when my sister introduced me to her K-Pop obsession, and my subsequent obsession with Girls' Generation music. I loved this song so much that it deserved to be one of my few songs on my tiny iPod Shuffle that I repeatedly listened to on my way to Chinese summer school (long story).

Style - Taylor Swift

Every Swiftie can attest to this being a perfect pop song, and I fully agree. It's obviously a throwback to 80's synths, but it somehow sounds timeless. The premise has that edge of a potentially dangerous but captivating love that makes this track have a deeper meaning than one would expect on the surface. It sounds so blissful yet forbidden. The chorus also has that classic sing-along vibe that makes this an easy crowd pleaser. That "take me home" bridge will forever have a chokehold on me.

A year before I was a Swiftie, I first heard this in my sophomore year of high school. During early morning homeroom, one of my classmates was playing this out loud through his Chromebook. At the time, I didn't think anything of it and don't even remember it playing that much on the radio. But when I dove into her catalog on my own, "Style" was an instant favorite the moment I listened to it.

Lucky Like That - Girls' Generation

I cannot describe how unbelievably happy this track makes me feel every time this plays. It's a representation of my long-standing love for Girls' Generation music, which is unapologetically bright and joyous. As I grow up with an inevitably jaded reality, it's harder for me to appreciate purely superficial, happy music, but some songs break down that barrier and allow me to just enjoy them for what they are. The classic Girls' Generation harmonies are in full force and never sounded better. And that guitar solo? Perfection.

This was one of those rare times where I enjoyed this song when it first came out. In August 2022, the group returned for their 20th anniversary with a new album and I instantly jumped on it. After the bombastic lead single as the first track, this second track was an instant win for me. I will never get tired of this blissful celebration of a song.

goodnight n go - Ariana Grande

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Full Circle - Miley Cyrus

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Holy Ground - Taylor Swift

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

If I Lose Myself - OneRepublic

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Lavender Haze - Taylor Swift

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Come Clean - Hilary Duff

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Ain't It Fun - Paramore

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

peace - Taylor Swift

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Levitating - Dua Lipa

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Call It What You Want - Taylor Swift

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Drive - Miley Cyrus

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

XO - Beyoncé

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Run Away With Me - Carly Rae Jepsen

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.

Locked out of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Every time I listen to this song, it's the most euphoric experience I've ever had. I call this a masterpiece of a song that is somehow almost 6 minutes. This song is about the most basic topic of love, but it's the theatrics, tension, and instrumentation that make it feel so much larger than life. My spirits are immediately lifted every time this song plays.