While it’s been unusually warm this week, the fall leaves have certainly hinted that autumn is upon us. Aside from my sweaters and boots, I know my must-have accessory of the season will be my performative wired headphones once it gets colder. I mean, I might actually die if I have to walk to class without my beloved headphones.

Seriously, who wants to hear giant trucks driving down Mass Ave when you can pretend to be the main character with background music blaring? All that’s missing is a film crew to follow you for a day in the flyfe. If you’re delusional enough, you can almost pretend the tourists blocking your path to that 9 a.m. you’re already late for are your paparazzi.

To fulfill my main character dreams, I’ve compiled a collection of fall songs for you that capture fall vibes, love, parties, and the stresses of the semester. All ranked in one word. First impressions are key, folks. Grab those headphones and get ready to have these songs on loop for the next month.

1. “This Side of Paradise” — Coyote Theory

2. “i haunt your dreams” — hey, nothing

3. “Your Winter” — Sister Hazel

4. “Still Beating” — Mac DeMarco

5. “Sodas in the Freezer” — Flycatcher

6. “Vanilla Garbage, Pt. 2”— Coastal Cleanup

7. “Am I Dumb?” — Leisure Hour

8. “Had It” — Dumb Crush

9. “Nicole Kidman” — ADÉLA

10. “Spooky” — Dusty Springfield

11. “Tom’s Diner” — Suzanne Vega, DNA

12. “All I Wanna Do” — Sheryl Crow

13. “Kiss Me” — Sixpence None The Richer

14. “Going-to-the-Sun Road” — Fleet Foxes

15. “Femme Fatale” — The Velvet Underground, Nico

16. “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” — Nancy Sinatra

17. “Where You Lead I Will Follow” — Carole King

18. “There She Goes” — The La’s

19. “In Spite Of All The Damage” — The Be Good Tanyas

20. “The Book of Love” — The Magnetic Fields

21. “Real Love Baby” — Father John Misty

22. “I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye” — Sam Phillips

23. “Thirteen” — Big Star

24. “Airplane” — Indigo Girls

25. “Manic Monday” — The Bangles

26. “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” — Bleachers

Well, there you have it. If you’ve made your way through all 23854 minutes of these songs, be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and repost for more. I’d love to cosplay at DJ X again sometime in the future. Until then, happy listening!