Vampires, ghosts, intense music, and dark vibes are just part of what Halloween is about. And what better way to celebrate Halloween season than with Julia Wolf? She’s one of the best dark pop artists out there, which is why we’re giving you, Honeybees, 10 songs to add to your Halloween playlist.
‘Ghost’
What’s Halloween without ghosts? Ghosts, spirits, specters, or whatever else you want to call them tend to be a big part of Halloween. We see them in movies, TV shows, music videos, and even tell ghost stories around a campfire. It can be fun and spooky. Julia Wolf‘s ‘Ghost’ isn’t about ghosts in the paranormal sense, but it still deserves to haunt your Halloween playlist. She’s done playing games and letting people walk over her. She’s ready to ghost those who deserve it in every way. It’s the perfect song to warn someone you feel the need to ghost, whether it’s a friend, love interest, or even a family member.
“I don’t mean to ghost you, but I will
Can’t f*ck with people who have too much time to k*ll”
‘Play Dead’
There are many things one thinks about when hearing the phrase “play dead,” and the same goes for when listening to Julia Wolf’s ‘Play Dead.’ A sense of eeriness might fill the air. One might think about death, darkness, horror, etc. In the song, Julia is done dealing with someone who isn’t worth her time but claims to want and love her. To avoid the relationship and be with them, she would rather pretend as if she doesn’t exist. She asks the person what would happen if she were to ‘Play Dead.’ The song works perfectly for a Halloween playlist, as there’s always someone out there, even during Halloween, who would rather avoid an ex or partner they might run into.
“When I saw you out one night uptown I
Wasn’t in the mood to let you down
Had to play dead so I won’t forget“
‘Villain’
Rose Armitage (Get Out), Red (Us), Regina “the Evil Queen” Mills (Once Upon A Time), Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones), The Joker (The Dark Knight), and Mr. Burns (The Simpsons) are a few villains we either love, hate, or love to hate. It doesn’t matter where you stand, but if there’s one thing for sure, we can’t help but love a good villain. More so, we love a good villain era moment, whether it’s for a moment or for a season.
The way we enjoy a Villain arc is why Julia’s ‘Villain’ deserves a spot on your playlist. We all have our reasons for entering our villain era, whether it’s someone who’s done us wrong or being tired of everything. Julia makes it clear that people won’t know when she’s in her villain era. She moves through the song in a villain-like manner. What makes the song top-tier is how she nods to notable villains through her lyrics. One in particular is “Got you locked up in the castle on my radar,” which is a nod to Mother Gothel from Tangled.
“Gotta sweet face but I only play villain
Sugarcoat sh*t so you never taste venom“
‘Girls In Purgatory’
Supernatural and gothic are two elements of the song ‘Girls In Purgatory.’ Julia Wolf starts the song off with, “Girls in purgatory for their sins / Wonder if one day I’ll be joining them,” giving it a supernatural feel off the bat. She’s trapped in a toxic cycle with someone she wants to get away from. Throughout the song, she uses eerie and haunting imagery to add to the song’s darkness. ‘Girls In Purgatory’ is haunting, but in a psychological way.
“I’m just trying to keep my head above the water too
But you go out your way tryna catch me bending truth”
‘Hot K*ller’
Dark, seductive, and sinister are a few words to explain the track ‘Hot K*ller.’ Julia’s far from a good girl. She’s a dangerous woman who channels her inner villain throughout the song. She doesn’t sugarcoat who she is. In her own words, “I bite the bullet, they don’t bite me.” The lyrics are just one example of how cold-blooded she can be.
What makes the song even more Halloween-esque is how she acknowledges popular movie villains throughout. She gives nods to the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus and Billy from Scream. There’s also the lyric, “I’m a RedRum sipper, keep it sinister,” which could be a nod to Stephen King’s The Shining. Needless to say, ‘Hot K*ller’ oozes Halloween energy.
“I’m a hot k*ller, I’m a big thriller
And my lil’ sis sicker, she a blood spiller“
‘Dracula’
‘Dracula’ is a song worth sinking your teeth into when you’re listening to your Halloween playlist. Everyone knows the infamous vampire, Dracula, from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. His name has been dropped in TV shows, cartoons, and movies throughout history. It’s beautiful how she created this song and didn’t miss a beat. Julia compares fake people, haters, hypocrites, and various toxic people around her to the infamous vampire. She doesn’t trust them and can see right through them. She doesn’t sugarcoat it either. Dracula is horror, whereas ‘Dracula’ as a song is Halloween.
“I call you Dracula (Dracula)
‘Cause most of you people just can’t even look in the mirror“
‘Gothic Babe Tendencies’
The name of the song alone is a reason your Halloween playlist should feature ‘Gothic Babe Tendencies.’ After all, Halloween was made for gothics, and goths love Halloween. The song is dark and melancholy. Julia enjoys the darkness and doesn’t mind pain. Julia and blackbear paint a picture that could be in a horror romance movie. The mention of woods, Young Achilles, cigarettes, and darkness are just a few things that makes ‘Gothic Babe Tendencies’ perfect for a Halloween playlist.
“Oh, I got gothic babe tendencies, I always choose the dark
But what if I surrendered to the sun?”
‘Burning House’
We all know Halloween has lots of symbolism. Fire being one of them is enough reason for Julia Wolf’s ‘Burning House’ to be part of your Halloween playlist. The singer shows us how fearless she can be when it comes to love. She doesn’t care if she gets burned. She’s willing to risk it all to save the person she loves. She uses Halloween symbolism, singing, “I light a candle and focus on your name.“ She hopes they can sense her being close to them. Who says you can’t have a song about love on a Halloween playlist? After all, love doesn’t stop just because it’s Halloween.
“I’m runnin’ back into the burning house
For you, for me, for us, for everything“
‘Jennifer’s Body’
If you’re a fan of horror movies, then you might know Jennifer’s Body. Or maybe you’ve seen Madison Beer’s music video for ‘Make You Mine,’ where she channels the main character from Jennifer’s Body. Jennifer Check, played by Megan Fox, was not only the main character but one of the most popular girls in her school who turned into a succubus. She’s one of the best female villains of all time and oozes feminine rage.
We understand why Julia Wolf would create a song about the movie. In the song, she wishes she could be like Jennifer Check and have her body. She wants the body, the popularity, and everything in between. While the song is about self-doubt and her imperfections, many can relate to wanting to have Jennifer’s body. During Halloween, people can be anything they want to be, which is why ‘Jennifer’s Body’ makes the perfect addition to a Halloween playlist.
“I wish I had Jennifer’s body
She eats me alive
It’s okay, I know that you want her“
‘Deep End’
Emotionally, the song oozes darkness. It gives us all the supernatural vibes just from the lyrics of “I made a circle of salt / The candle was hot / Whose name do I put in the middle? / I guess it should be mine.“ If you’ve ever seen shows like Supernatural, Charmed, or Buffy the Vampire Slayer, then you know the symbolism of salt circles. Each show uses salt in different ways, but one element that’s always the same in supernatural shows is using salt circles for protection. In the song, Julia is falling into the unknown in someone’s mind. She doesn’t know where she stands. In a sense, she’s trying to protect herself in her own right. The song’s dark pop vibe makes it a good fit for a Halloween playlist.
“Doin’ handstands in the deep end of your mind
In the deep end ’til I’m blue, you know I’ll drown if I have to“
There you have it, 10 Julia Wolf songs you need on your Halloween playlist. Will you be adding any of these songs to your Halloween playlist? If so, which one or ones? Let us know in the comments below. Alternatively, catch us on our socials via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
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