Let’s set the scene. You’ve had a stressful week at work, and know that a nice relaxing bath would relieve all the pressures and anxieties that have built up.
The candles are lit. The bubbles are flowing. The water temperature is just right.
You’re about to step into the bath for a relaxing soak and play some serene, relaxing music. You can’t ruin this serene atmosphere by risking a shuffle play; you need the perfect playlist to unwind. That is where we come in. At The House of Nôsa, we have created a playlist comprising the most relaxing songs for the bath and have some expert recommendations on what you should be listening to from sound therapists.
Contents
- What do the experts say about music in the bath?
- What is the most relaxing song of all time?
- Lyz Cooper on music and relaxation
- Relaxing songs with lyrics for the bath
- Which artist is the most relaxing to listen to in the bath?
- Playlist: Top 100 most relaxing songs to soak to
The experts in our chair are BACP registered Counsellor Georgina Sturmer, MBACP, and Lyz Cooper from the British Academy of Sound Therapy, who both discuss the types of sounds that can help us relax, the genres that work well for relaxation, and even some advice on if you should be singing in the bathtub.
We’ve also crunched some numbers and found some of the most popular bathtime songs from Spotify’s public playlists. Scanning almost 80,000 tracks, we’re diving into the data so you don’t have to, and we’re sure some of your favourites will feature along the way.
Collating this data alongside the help of our experts, we deem this playlist the most relaxing in the world for bathtime, and we’ll tell you why.
What do the experts say about music in the bath?
We contacted Georgina Sturmer, a Counsellor, to discuss the impact of music and relaxation while in the bath.
“There have been studies that reveal that certain sounds or genres are likely to make us relax. This includes the sounds of nature, classical music, world music, and sounds at a slower tempo.”
With this in mind, we conducted research to find songs that were relaxing and backed by science to aid relaxation with the help of Lyz Cooper, the Founder and Principal of the British Academy of Sound Therapy.
A British Academy of Sound Therapy study investigated a shortlist of musical tracks that spanned musical genres, such as classical music, pop, and ambient music. Their mission was to uncover the most relaxing song of all time.
So tell us, what is the most relaxing song of all time?
The most relaxing song found in the study was Weightless by Marconi Union.
The most relaxing song in the world: Weightless – Marconi Union
This track has been claimed to be the most calming piece of music in the world and has even been used to calm patients before going into surgery. The eight-minute track by British band Marconi Union was crafted alongside Lyz Cooper to include scientific theory for relaxation.
The band wanted to create a track that would help reduce anxiety, heart rate, and blood pressure. They achieved their outcome as the song was included in a scientific study that showed a staggering 65% reduction in stress levels by participants. So, we think it deserves a spot in your playlist for the tub! Take a listen to the song below:
Lyz Cooper on music and relaxation
As she helped to create one of the most serene songs ever to exist (with science to back it up), we thought we would ask Lyz Cooper for some more relaxation tips for the tub.
Lyz Cooper
“Music enhances all experiences in life, whether that’s our daily life or for special occasions, so there’s nothing like listening to your favourite relaxing tracks when soaking in the tub to encourage deeper relaxation or putting on some beats when having your morning energising shower. Music intensifies the experience.”
If you’re looking for specific genres or frequencies to listen to whilst relaxing in the bath, Lyz recommends ambient or classical music. “Ambient or classical are generally the best genres of music for relaxation, but anything that is slow tempo and without lyrics is beneficial for relaxation.”
Relaxing songs with lyrics for the bath
We know that sometimes a chilled sing-along or the vocals of your favourite artist can also help you unwind in the bath. While the official advice for unwinding tells us that slow-tempo music without lyrics is the most effective for relaxation, we wanted to provide you with some alternative tracks with lyrics so that you have options.
The most popular 100 songs featured in Spotify playlists titled “Relaxing Bath”
The tracks listed below show the top 100 songs in playlists titled “Relaxing Bath.” You will find some popular favourites and hidden gems, but as this list features the most popular songs, it is more than likely that mainstream pop artists will be showcased on the list.
Which artist has the most relaxing music to listen to?
- Billie Eilish takes the top spot with a total of eight songs. The California-based singer-songwriter is known for her duality with songs that show off her signature whispering cadence, angelic tones, and hard-driving pop-bangers.
- Harry Styles has six songs in the top 100 most relaxing bath songs. Featuring songs such as ‘Falling’, ‘Fine Line’, and ‘From the Dining Table,’ it seems that Mr. Style’s slow songs are a favourite for those looking to chill out.
- Another artist with multiple songs on the list is British superstar Ed Sheeran, who has six songs within the top 100 most relaxing bath songs. Known for his slow and often melancholic guitar songs, it is no surprise that Ed Sheeran features for many when soaking in the suds.
Make sure to check out the full 100 top songs featured in “relaxing bath playlists”, or you can start listening to the full mix via our own Spotify playlist below:
The top 100 most relaxing bath songs
| Position | Song Name | Artist |
| 1 | All of Me | John Legend |
| 2 | lovely (with Khalid) | Billie Eilish |
| 3 | Yellow | Coldplay |
| 4 | Perfect | Ed Sheeran |
| 5 | Supermarket Flowers | Ed Sheeran |
| 6 | when the party’s over | Billie Eilish |
| 7 | Kiss Me | Ed Sheeran |
| 8 | Daddy Issues | The Neighbourhood |
| 9 | Someone You Loved | Lewis Capaldi |
| 10 | Before You Go | Lewis Capaldi |
| 11 | everything i wanted | Billie Eilish |
| 12 | This Town | Niall Horan |
| 13 | The Night We Met | Lord Huron |
| 14 | Say You Won’t Let Go | James Arthur |
| 15 | Night Changes | One Direction |
| 16 | For A Moment | Haley Morrison |
| 17 | cardigan | Taylor Swift |
| 18 | Heather | Conan Gray |
| 19 | What Was I Made For? [From The Motion Picture “Barbie”] | Billie Eilish |
| 20 | You Make It Real | James Morrison |
| 21 | Shallow | Lady Gaga |
| 22 | How to Save a Life | The Fray |
| 23 | Falling | Harry Styles |
| 24 | Fine Line | Harry Styles |
| 25 | Don’t Know Why | Norah Jones |
| 26 | I Wanna Be Yours | Arctic Monkeys |
| 27 | Make You Feel My Love | Adele |
| 28 | Dreams – 2004 Remaster | Fleetwood Mac |
| 29 | Dancing On My Own | Calum Scott |
| 30 | Happier Than Ever | Billie Eilish |
| 31 | Come Away With Me | Norah Jones |
| 32 | All I Want | Kodaline |
| 33 | To Build A Home | The Cinematic Orchestra |
| 34 | Lover | Taylor Swift |
| 35 | Love Yourself | Justin Bieber |
| 36 | Say Yes To Heaven | Lana Del Rey |
| 37 | Splish Splash | Bobby Darin |
| 38 | SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK | Joji |
| 39 | Slippery Fish | Amy Liz |
| 40 | Too Good At Goodbyes | Sam Smith |
| 41 | The Scientist | Coldplay |
| 42 | ocean eyes | Billie Eilish |
| 43 | From the Dining Table | Harry Styles |
| 44 | Girl Crush – Recorded at Metropolis Studios, London | Harry Styles |
| 45 | Young And Beautiful | Lana Del Rey |
| 46 | Brooklyn Baby | Lana Del Rey |
| 47 | Photograph | Ed Sheeran |
| 48 | Fade Into You | Mazzy Star |
| 49 | Lost Boy | Ruth B. |
| 50 | Under the Sea | Samuel E. Wright |
| 51 | Slow Dancing in a Burning Room | John Mayer |
| 52 | Je te laisserai des mots | Patrick Watson |
| 53 | favorite crime | Olivia Rodrigo |
| 54 | TV | Billie Eilish |
| 55 | traitor | Olivia Rodrigo |
| 56 | Baby Shark | Super Simple Songs |
| 57 | Onward | Remi Sinclair |
| 58 | Quiet Eyes | Davignon |
| 59 | As It Was | Harry Styles |
| 60 | Mount Everest | Labrinth |
| 61 | Bubble Bath Time | Itty Bitty Beats |
| 62 | The Bath Song | Super Simple Songs |
| 63 | Bathtime | Raffi |
| 64 | If the World Was Ending (feat. Julia Michaels) | JP Saxe |
| 65 | Do I Wanna Know? | Arctic Monkeys |
| 66 | Tennessee Whiskey | Chris Stapleton |
| 67 | Thinking out Loud | Ed Sheeran |
| 68 | Fast Car | Tracy Chapman |
| 69 | Say Something | A Great Big World |
| 70 | Another Love | Tom Odell |
| 71 | idontwannabeyouanymore | Billie Eilish |
| 72 | Sweet Creature | Harry Styles |
| 73 | False God | Taylor Swift |
| 74 | rises the moon | Liana Flores |
| 75 | Happiness is a butterfly | Lana Del Rey |
| 76 | Fix You | Coldplay |
| 77 | Doin’ Time | Lana Del Rey |
| 78 | Pink + White | Frank Ocean |
| 79 | death bed (coffee for your head) | Powfu |
| 80 | Happier | Ed Sheeran |
| 81 | Riptide | Vance Joy |
| 82 | Boyfriend | Justin Bieber |
| 83 | Hakuna Matata | Nathan Lane |
| 84 | I Just Can’t Wait to Be King | Jason Weaver |
| 85 | Yours | Ella Henderson |
| 86 | you broke me first | Tate McRae |
| 87 | Turning Page | Sleeping At Last |
| 88 | Landslide | Fleetwood Mac |
| 89 | Still Don’t Know My Name | Labrinth |
| 90 | Cruel Summer | Taylor Swift |
| 91 | Rosyln | Bon Iver |
| 92 | Like Real People Do | Hozier |
| 93 | Lift Me Up – From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By | Rihanna |
| 94 | She’s Always a Woman | Billy Joel |
| 95 | 7 rings | Ariana Grande |
| 96 | drivers license | Olivia Rodrigo |
| 97 | Best Part (feat. H.E.R.) | Daniel Caesar |
| 98 | Beauty | Oscar Mallen |
| 99 | Un sogno tutto mio | Leandra Masi |
| 100 | Breathe Me | Sia |
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Methodology: Our study included playlist mining from Spotify over 547 matching playlists for terms around “Relaxing Baths” and scanned 79,433 tracks.