Wrap Yourself with God’s Warmth as We Countdown Our Top 5 Fall Songs
As you’ve probably been made aware of by the pumpkin flavoring and orange decor present everywhere, fall is arriving. Trips to the beach are quickly being replaced by adventures to the apple orchard and long, sunny days are quickly transitioning to bonfire-ready evenings. But while fall is typically a cozy and favorite time of year for most people, it can also usher in a sense of melancholy as the sunny days and full green trees of summer are replaced with greyer skies and falling leaves. There’s no doubt that colors of transition can be beautiful, but it also can’t be denied that the passing of a steadfastly warm and vibrant summer into a season marked by change can feel a bit somber.
Regardless if you love the autumn season or not, we can all agree that whether it’s through a cozy sweater or cup of warm apple cider, searching for warmth in the midst of the change is a staple of the fall experience. With this in mind, we’ve created a list of our top fall songs that display God’s consistent and warm nature to center us in this season of shifts. So whether you welcome apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice or dread seeing summer leave, plug these songs into your transition playlist to add a bit of warmth to your day.
1. I Am Yours by NEEDTOBREATHE
I Am Yours launches our countdown as the perfect fall song with its acoustic strings that just beg to be played during a drive through changing leaves. Not only is the musical layering filled with acoustic sounds that create the perfect autumn soundtrack, but the lyrics are rich with sentiments that highlight the unchanging fact that God’s children were, are, and always will be His -- an important Truth to remember in the transition of seasons.
2. In The House by Crowder
Crowder always finds a way to uniquely blend the earthy and twangy sounds of southern gospel with the modern elements of techno synthesizers, and “In The House” is no exception. With the resonant grit of Crowder’s homegrown voice and the mesmerizing sustains of a synth pad under a steel guitar, this is a fall anthem that grooves just as much as it stirs the soul as Crowder ushers listeners home to the Lord. Through this encouraging depiction of the Lord’s welcoming embrace, Crowder reassures listeners that all have a place to rest and call home in God’s grace.
3. Living Water by Shane and Shane
Sometimes change can feel like crashing waves or rip tides, but Shane & Shane help us reorient our vision to focus on the refreshment that falls upon our souls when we rest in the living waters of Christ. Even though the living waters flow strongly as they break down strongholds, they also hold us steadily in a current that refreshes our souls. By infusing dusty ground and dry bones with the refreshing waters of resurrection, the song declares that we will thirst no more as we lay our lives down at the cross
4. Breathe Miracles by Red Rocks Worship
Breathing is second nature for most. In fact, the very act of breathing takes little to no intentional thought -- it’s just something our bodies do within their design. In the same way, producing hope-giving and darkness-dispelling miracles is just like breathing to God as this hit from Red Rocks Worship reminds us. “Over every broken heart, hope is rising through the dark, over every weary soul, breathe miracles” the chorus resounds with triumphant confidence in second nature, miracle-working design of God.
5. Heart of the Father by Ryan Ellis
Ryan Ellis rounds out our fall favorites with his easy listening hit “Heart of the Father” that explores how Christ’s spirit leads us to God’s heart. With effortless vocals that roll over the listener, Ellis declares his gratitude for God’s one-of-a-kind love that offers him a home and safety unlike any he’s ever known. The song’s steady tempo and melody compliment the lyrical consistency as they come together to serve as an anchor for the listener as they are reminded of God’s tender, fatherly heart.
