6 December-themed Songs to Welcome the End of the Year, from Taylor Swift to Linkin Park

Kapanlagi.com - The end of the year has arrived! It's hard to believe that we have entered the month of December before stepping into the new year.

For many people, December is a meaningful month. Joy, sorrow, stories adorn the last month of this year. It is for this reason that many world-renowned musicians describe December in a musical work. Who are the musicians that have songs with the theme of December?

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - December

Earth, Wind & Fire is a legendary music group that has existed since 1969. Combining R&B, soul, and funk genres, Earth, Wind & Fire has many beloved songs by fans across generations.

One of their popular singles is DECEMBER. In essence, this song is a rework of their most iconic single, SEPTEMBER. This rework was released on the album titled HOLIDAY in 2014. True to the title of the album, the single DECEMBER is also dedicated to the end-of-year holiday moments that are synonymous with Christmas and New Year.

2. Christina Perri - something about december

Still about holiday-themed songs, the melodious soloist Christina Perri also expresses moments in December through a song. Titled SOMETHING ABOUT DECEMBER, this song was released in 2012.

This single is a very personal song for Christina Perri, as evidenced by its calming lyrics combined with gentle instruments. This song is also included in the Christmas album titled A VERY MERRY PERRI CHRISTMAS.

3. Linkin Park - My December

Through their historic debut album, HYBRID THEORY, Linkin Park instantly became labeled as a legend in the making by many music critics. Not without reason, this Nu Metal band seemed to be the pioneer of experimental music that many people liked.

One of the singles from this debut album is MY DECEMBER. This song tells a dark side wrapped in a dark tone yet still aesthetic. Interestingly, this song was recorded during the live tours of Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park.

4. Neck Deep - December

Wales-based pop punk band Neck Deep has a rather melancholic impression in December. Through their single titled DECEMBER, Neck Deep tells the story of a heartbreak moment at the end of the year.

Neck Deep, as a pop punk band, tends to release works with a lot of distortion. However, the melancholic side of Ben Barlow and his friends is exposed in this song. Along with the single WISH YOU WERE HERE, the song DECEMBER becomes a heartbreak anthem with acoustic music instead of full distortion.

5. Michael Buble - Cold December Night

Specifically, Jazz musician Michael Buble defines December as Christmas. This is depicted by Buble through his single COLD DECEMBER NIGHT. Released in 2011, this single is included in Michael Buble's Christmas album titled CHRISTMAS. 

6. Taylor Swift - Back to December

This song has definitely become the ultimate heartbreak soundtrack. In BACK TO DECEMBER, Taylor Swift expresses her deepest regret to the person she loves. It's really sad.

Spending the end-of-year holiday at home is the most complete while accompanied by your favorite playlist. This list of December-themed songs deserves to be in your playlist.

Not only a playlist, prepare some snacks at your home to make your holiday even more perfect. Sweet snacks wrapped in chocolate are always a good choice to help improve the mood on holidays.

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