Unfortified Castle

*deep breath* This is a pretty personal piece, but that's because of what this song means and has meant to me.

MGMT's tribute to youth is far from rose-colored, reminding us of just how much we impact the world from the day we're thrown into it.

The nostalgia the Smashing Pumpkins evoke isn't rose-colored, but that's fine, if not good; it means their song helps me honestly reflect.

The Kinks' beautiful psychedelic pop rock track has a narrator who just can't let himself enjoy life to the fullest.