Music is a breath of life as far as I am concerned. Thank you for your message and I apologize for the delay in response. It's true--we don't always take note of the lyrics. Nalini Marquez (author) on December 14, 2016: Thank you for your comment and for sharing your "Fight Song" :-). :-), I love this collection of inspirational songs. With an angelic gospel boost from backing vocalist Denise Johnson and a killer rhythmic guitar motif, this song will make you feel unstoppable. You’re gonna do your best, When you take a test. I look forward to checking it out :-). Hi AlexJ123, thank you for your comment and I am glad you like the list! Maroon 5 – Payphone Now picture this: there’s a guy at a payphone calling you up to ask you to get back together with him. Very interesting article. Here, Levi Stubbs asks if our “hope is gone,” “life is filled with much confusion” or if our “world around is crumblin’ down.” In this scenario, we’ll say yes to all three—to which, Stubbs lovingly replies (yep, you guessed it), “I’ll be there!”. In the movie Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Penelope Cruz's character says to Captain Corelli, "What is there to sing about, anyway?" I am going through a very bad bout of depression and I'm constantly looking for something to uplift me. I am glad you liked it :-). This coronavirus pandemic is testing our will power, and we’re not … Music is a breath of life! Could it be used to get you out of a negative space? Thank you. I fought the law and the law won. I am glad you found some song ideas! If you want to do your best, Every time you take a test, Get yourself some extra rest On the night before! Nalini Marquez (author) on April 07, 2016: Hi ProfessorTaudio, thank you for your comment, for the vote up, and for checking out my hub! :-). Tragically, we didn’t get to see Cooke fully embrace this side of his music because he was killed less than a year after the song was released, but its lyrics of a long-and-hard-fought battle in pursuit of a noble cause are sorely needed. I actually like all the songs in your list. Anyone who claims to have never shed a tear in their life, should listen to this song and finally bask in their own sorrow—but in a productive way that Stipe’s advocating for here. The source of Gaynor’s pain is a partner who didn’t treat her right—imagine being the person that spawned one of the greatest displays of “I’m thriving without you” of all time. The other, based on the lyrics and music video, is darker and occult in meaning. The list of songs ranged from the 70s, 80s and 90s hits to recent pop songs, you’ll definitely find positive vibes from one of them. Fundamental questions: What are we living for? Nalini Marquez (author) on March 05, 2016: Hi Jordi Bassaganas, thank you for the comment and follow. ("Big deal. “Try” by Pink. / Oh no, not I, I will survive,” Gaynor proclaims with glitzy flair. Secondhand Serenade boldly states that … I am glad you like all the songs in this list :-). People are feeling dejected and powerless, and it can be easy to just hang our heads and wallow in sorrow. Queen are essentially gods of uplifting, gargantuan rock. It is wonderful to hear that this hub is being used to help others in such varied and new ways. Brian Wilson, David Marks, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and Al Jardine performing at a Beach Boys concert in May 2012. There are a lot of Tom Petty songs that would sound otherwise corny if he wasn’t the one singing them. Now I just have to film and edit the video by Monday. Answer: I didn't know previously but I've made the update; thanks! It's so empowering and uplifting to hear a song from your song selection. On “Move on Up,” singular soul great Curtis Mayfield warns us that “There may be wet road ahead” and “You may find from time to time / Complication,” but it’s easy to forget about hardship when jubilant horns meet funky hand drums and Mayfield’s impossibly high and joyous chorus yelps. I realize that many of these songs could be interpreted as female singers singing about men and relationships (or an implied significant other) which, while empowering, may not necessarily be equally relatable to both men and women or to people whose tough times are not related to their relationships. Here are the 20 best songs for writers and about writing in an ultimate writing mixtape that spans from Fats Waller to Kate Bush and Weird Al Yankovic. Have a healthy breakfast, too! DOES ANYONE REMEMBER TWENTY ONE GUNS, ANYONE. Eddie Kendricks released a chart-topping single just a few years after he left The Temptations. 10. of 10 "It's a Great Day to Be Alive" — Travis Tritt . Uatu Zwatcher from blue area, moon on October 24, 2016: when i was a teen my "fight song" was "We're Not Gonna Take it" by twisted sister. You are stronger than you think and you are just as wonderful. GJones from Manila, Philippines on April 02, 2016: Mariah Carey's "Hero." "The End is Where We Begin" by Thousand Foot Krutch. it is nice and interesting. Andy Grammer -Keep Your Head Up. Keep on fighting, out of the dark into the light! I hope you enjoy checking out the songs that you haven't heard of :-). Dedicate these songs to your hardships! I've ranked them according to the strength of their message and the universal applicability/relatability of the music and message. Downer songs in moderation can sometimes help in catharsis up to a certain point and only for certain states, but after that it only makes things worse and feeds negative things. Help me keep adding to it! Follow her on Twitter @LizzieManno. Here's editor Robert Lee Brewer's list (or ultimate mixtape) of the 20 best songs for writers and about writing. © 2021 Paste Media Group. However, Dinah Washington’s 1957 version was the first to chart, and it captures a wonderful range of jazz, blues and pop. Check out these top songs about missing someone—and sing along with all your heart. There are so many different voices present in this song. Thank you for your comment and song suggestion. "Go the Distance"—Michael Bolton, from Disney, 46. (By the way, if you love these songs, I’ve got you the complete playlist at … on September 16, 2015: Well detailed I can see why it's hard to maintain this post. One of her biggest hits “You Gotta Be” might set the bar high, but it’s good to remember that fixing our problems often comes down to the same basic things, albeit easier said than done. I can definitely say that when I am feeling down or that my confidence has taken a toll I tend to look for songs which are going to bring good vibes and lift up my spirits. You are most welcome and thank you for the comment! Considering he died during a global pandemic and his most famous song is called “Lean on Me,” it’s almost as if the world is nudging us to fall back on Withers’ music. If executed properly, vocal harmonies can sound like a chorus of angels, and as demonstrated by their song “Carry On,” David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young definitely figured out how to squeeze ample radiance from their shared vocals. Looking for more songs? Nalini Marquez (author) on February 11, 2016: I (the hub author/Nalini Marquez) am the one who checks the messages and adds songs to the list. :-). Unsurprisingly, one of them was war, which was discussed on the track of the same name, and the other was time, also explored on the song of the same name. As a quote, and I imagine in the context of the movie, it's a good reminder of the importance and power of music/singing at important points in life, in hard times, and when we can't find things to sing about. It does not matter who you are or where you come from, we have all experienced hard times in our lives. I wish you a wonderful day :-)! I had never heard it until now and I've been making use of the replay button. I will try to keep the hub updated with more songs when I can. Question: Why don't these songs follow the epic hero cycle? Nalini Marquez (author) on October 16, 2015: Hi Robert, based on what you've sad and the reviews I've read about it, it sounds like an interesting movie. Rachel Platten "Fight Song" #1? There’s a reason that “A Change is Gonna Come” became one of the most important songs of its era. You fail, you get up … You have every reason to remember the name! Do your best, Demi Lovato" Skyscraper is interesting. But damn let people enjoy things. The other relationship milestones are great too, of course, but that early process of falling in love with them is one we always look back on with nostalgia. The following songs are carefully curated to help you cope when you are badly missing someone. What kind of music do you need? It’s about as whimsical as hip-hop albums come. It means the works of an artist have outlived their physical consciousness, and that seems like the highest bar someone can reach in the creative fields. It's a great song. American pop culture in the 1950s was largely swanky, sanitized or often problematic (to put it lightly), but there’s something very pure about Nat King Cole, even if his records were the choice music of square parents. Thumbs up. Track 12 “Tread Water” features talking animals like a hungry squirrel and a crocodile in a flower-covered hat, and each of these zany creatures agree on the same life advice during their conversations with Trugoy the Dove and Posdnuos: to tread water. This classic Sam Cooke single marked a shift in his discography, which up until that point, had largely avoided discussing social or political issues, and it eventually became an anthem of the Civil Rights movement. I just heard this song recently and I was hooked. :-). Can one really keep his head up, that way always? minato from The Far East on October 12, 2015: I like your list. I think I'm going to download them onto a c.d. Thanks for sharing. Alex from Stoke-On-Trent on March 08, 2016: Hi Nalini, you have a great list of inspirational songs here which carry some really important messages. Oh, here comes the comeback! All of them are powerful! Motown titans the Four Tops released one of the greatest songs of the 1960s with “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” This Holland-Dozier-Holland classic masquerades as a life preserver. Nalini Marquez (author) on April 20, 2015: Thanks for the feedback and for bookmarking it. Robert Levine from Brookline, Massachusetts on October 13, 2015: I haven't heard most of the songs on the list, and haven't heard of many of the artists. Everybody Hurts by REM and Animal by Kesha are two other great inspirational songs. "Hey Hey Hey"—Michael Franti and Spearhead, 22. Lots of good songs here! Thumbs up. It is so powerful, especially in the context of the story. Nalini Marquez (author) on October 14, 2015: Hi bluebird, I am glad you found some songs you like and thank you for the positive and encouraging comment! If you’re trying to make sense of the lyrics of this song, you’re doing it wrong. Thanks for the song ideas! It's interesting that your two favorites reflect related but different stages or approaches ("Letting it be"/learning to accept and finding the answer, and being able to achieve miracles through believing and/or once you believe). It's not quite a fit for this list, but it was neat to hear the song. Find the fighter. I'd rather not try and fail." Lol. I will check those out :-). I am happy to share it with you! This is one of those all-time great songs to get lost in your own invincibility on the dance floor. When The Staple Singers holler about a place where “Ain’t nobody cryin’” and “Ain’t nobody worried” on their 1972 single “I’ll Take You There,” it’s hard to imagine a more appealing setting than that right now. Say Anything performing live at the House of Blues in San Diego, CA on the "Hebrews Tour" July 26, 2014. These songs are about getting through hard times and overcoming adversity, challenges, and obstacles. Keep on goin', believin', fightin', survivin', and thrivin'! Voted up, Great Job! It's hard to battle with challenges, so it is great to get all the help that we can get. The Impressions had range. R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts,” taken from their classic 1992 album Automatic For The People, wouldn’t have anywhere near the amount of emotional zeal without the passionate vocal timbres of Michael Stipe, who gives this song a timeless woe. Great job! When you're experiencing hard times, need to keep trying, or if you just need a little pick-me-up, listen here. It is a terrific encouraging song that may help many. “Keep on Truckin’” is not technically about overcoming a personal struggle, but it is an anthem of romantic persistence, and determination against the odds is what we’re trying to celebrate here. Is there anything more new wave than that? Just Give Me a Reason by P!nk and Nate Ruess You've probably heard this song before, because it was pretty popular a year ago. Hopefully we can all help each other in that process on this planet. Music that makes you feel powerful and strong! 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