With the new year starting, everyone has heard the phrase “new year, new me” tossed around in person or on social media. Some will make changes, and some will just make resolutions to break them the next day.

But no matter what resolutions students make, they need a good soundtrack to start off the year right. Combining the best of the old and new, this playlist will give the perfect songs to inspire and motivate the student body in 2018.

“So Much More Than This” by Grace VanderWaal

The lyrics “close your phone and breathe in the air/you’ll soon realize that there’s something that is/so much more than this” represent a new beginning for a new year. This can be the start of something more in whatever you want to pursue.

“Barcelona” by Ed Sheeran

“Barcelona” is a song you will want to play as the weather gets warmer. If travel is on your list of resolutions, this is for you with lyrics like “we’re flying on an aeroplane tonight/we’re going, somewhere where the sun is shining bright/just close your eyes/and let’s pretend we’re dancing in the street.” Live with passion this year and embrace new things.

“Smile” by Wale featuring Phil Adé and Zyla Moon

The new year is all about growing and learning. According to Wale, “giving knowledge and uplifting our brothers and daughters/is how this whole thing [will] change.” Use this time to educate yourself and evolve as a person.

“Haven’t Met You Yet” by Michael Bublé

Sometimes, the things we want take time and work. With the lyrics “I might have to wait/I’ll never give up/I guess it’s half timing and the other half’s luck,” it is all about being hopeful. Even if we work for what we want, it may be out of our hands. But even then, a positive attitude goes a long way.