Lyrics such as "So I lit the fire, isn't it good, Norwegian Wood" to me just scream Bonfire vibes. I've also always related listening to the Rubber Soul album to this time of year. I feel as if it's one of those songs where the lyrics resonate with the eery but charming feelings of autumn and earlier nights. It's chilling yet comforting.
2. Certainty - Big Thief (Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, 2022)
Second, on the list is a more modern song (one of my favourites), Certainty by Big Thief. I'm one who focuses a lot on lyrics but the composition of this song with lyrics like "wild" and "gnawing" matches together feelings of Bonfire nights, cosy evenings, and that still-lasting feeling of Halloween.
Lyrics like "wild" and "gnawing" matches together feelings of Bonfire nights, cosy evenings, and that still-lasting feeling of Halloween
3. Duvet - bôa (Twilight, 2010)
The witchy song of TikTok as of late, and I will admit I got into this through that. It fully encapsulates that witchy, timeless feeling of Bonfire night. It also gives me the vibe of something ritualistic around a Bonfire so use it as you will.
4. Sisters of the Moon - Fleetwood Mac (Tusk, 1979)
Speaking of dancing around a Bonfire during a ritual: Stevie Nicks. Released two years before her solo album, Stevie was up and coming in her witchy element. I think Stevie's spiritually feminine sound alongside Christine McVie's vocals gives a perfect reason to put this on as you stand (or dance around) a Bonfire.
5. In a Week - Hozier (Hozier, 2014)
Finally, from another album I associate heavily with the autumn months, In a Week from Hozier's first album. One of the more romantic songs on this list but keeping in our eery vibe, this song is the perfect pre Bonfire night song. It's foggy, it's that grey colour just before the sun sets, and the leaves are turning. Romanticising this song alongside Bonfire Night is a perfect combination.
