Depressions, anxiety, mental illness are the terms that very much exist in our lives but often do we acknowledge its existence because of the attached stigma. Many of us have experienced days when it gets tough to even step out of the bed and carry on with our mundane duties. Music is known to have healing powers and even though it doesn’t saturate the grief but certainly goes to a large extent to distract our feelings for quite some time. There are days when we hear listen to feel the grove and then there are days when we listen to relate to the lyrics.
As our society continues to neglect our mental health, music therapy is gaining more and more popularity amongst mental illness sufferers. Getting music therapy not only uplifts your mood but also gives the required boost to deal with our emotions. The next time you find yourself sinking into that quicksand or darkness, listen to these below-listed tracks that would ease your discomfort.
- “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten:
“My power’s turned on. Starting right now I’ll be strong. I’ll play my fight song. And I don’t care if nobody else believes, ’cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me.” The song is just too meaningful to ignore. Her thoughtful, inspiring words have served as an anthem for several listeners leaving many of them teary-eyed. It’s an empowering single for those extra gloomy days when all you need is someone to guide you right away.
- “Now Is the Start” by A Fine Frenzy:
“Do you hear that sound? It’s the sound of the lost gone found. It’s the sound of a mute gone loud. It’s the sound of a new start.” It’s a transformational song that speaks about growing up. The sound of a new start as the singer sings with her sophomore effect. The song consumes your senses and urges us to step back and look at the situation around us with a bigger perspective. It’s a beautiful concoction of great music and her wonderful voice.
- “I Choose” by India Arie:
“Because you never know where life is gonna take you, and you can’t change where you’ve been. But today, I have the opportunity to choose.” This is another heart-touching and heart-felt composition that uplifts the mood with its explicit lyrics and keeps the fire inside us burning. The fact that every moment we spend on this earth is unpredictable and that life is much bigger than the naïve plans, we construct to tame it. This song is certainly going to linger in your mind for a very long time.
- “Swim” by Jack’s Mannequin:
“You haven’t come this far to fall off the Earth.” A stunning and powerful song to listen to when you feel it’s all over. This song is a reminder that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The lyrics of this song remind us that one must never take life for granted and is meant to inspire all irrespective of what situation they are in. To swim means to keep fighting the odds and move forward in life. When the going gets extra rough you can always tune into this track to gain courage.
- “Let It Go” from “Frozen”:
“Here I stand, and here I’ll stay. Let the storm rage on!” The song Let It Go is more than just a song. When listened to carefully it’s a reminder to regain our faith and leave everything behind. The title of this song improvises the same meaning and allows you to gain clarity. Giving time and space clears many things including our headspace, letting us make better choices and decisions in life. This song is a steady reminder of letting go of the past and look out for the bright future awaiting us.
- “Let Me Be Myself” by 3 Doors Down:
“I’ll never see the light of day living in this cell.” To reach somewhere it is very important to let go of our comfort zone, the shell which we unknowingly create around us and believe it to exist for the rest of our lives. The song is a gentle reminder that even though it seems to be late, it’s never too late to be ourselves. Along the path of life, we tend to forget who we are and lose our shine to become someone else. The song and its well-crafted lyrics strongly remind us that it is okay to give time to yourself and stand back taller than ever.
- “Firework” by Katy Perry:
“You don’t have to feel like a waste of space. You’re original, cannot be replaced.” Quite a straightforward, direct, and honest song, sung with equally compelling simplicity, this song hits it hard. This is perhaps the best pop song you could listen to, to charge up your self-esteem. Her voice and the raw zeal with Katy sings are truly a firework and the lyrics are bound to glue to your head.
- “Empire In My Mind” by The Wallflowers:
“Well, there is trouble in my mind. There is dark. There’s dark, and there is light.” Dark and light are the two unignorable facts of life and even though all of us are very much aware of it, most of us seem to forget to abide by it. It’s a tuneful mid-tempo melody filled with witty words that make for a perfect listen on days you need a quick motivation.
9) “People Like Us” by Kelly Clarkson:
“Hey, everybody loses it. Everybody wants to throw it all away sometimes. And hey, I know what you’re going through. Don’t let it get the best of you. You’ll make it out alive.” This song is very recommended for everyone. No matter what headspace you are presently or what you need to feel better, this song is for all of us. With an infectious sound, the song gives out a very empowering and inspiring message. The singer’s vocal quality well compliments the lyrical content making the track even more powerful and worthy. It’s about challenging to get better in life and move forward with the right kind of spirit in our hearts.
10) “Collide” by Howie Day:
“Even the best fall down sometimes.” In the race of life we get so busy to prove ourselves the best, we forget the mere fact that we all are humans and it’s fine to make mistakes. Even the best have their worst. The song is a nice pop melody infused with enough charm to keep the ball rolling. The song is written about two lovers who come and stay together because of love and affection and then have to unavoidably stick together, living with each other’s habits and differences. The lush sound design, wonderful, catchy vocals, and fine instrumental arrangement make it a good listen overall.
11) “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley:
“Don’t worry about a thing. Cause’ every little thing gonna be alright.” As simple and as powerful and effective as it can be, this song brings with it the warm feeling when we finally let go of the dull winter days and turn our face towards the bright light. The song is very much resonating and is said to be Bob’s one of the most affectionate songs. The words are too uplifting and as with Marley’s other creations, the essence is real and powerful.
12) “Alive” by Sia:
“I had a one-way ticket to a place where all the demons go. Where the wind doesn’t change, and nothing in the ground can ever grow…But I’ll survive.”Don’t give up, not for others or anyone else, but yourself. Even though it seems hopeless and there is no trace of growth around, persist, and hang in there. It’s a very close and intimate song built with a lot of emotions and crafted finely with Sia’s raw vocal edges that keeps the whole thing powerfully engaging. His vocal style fits the scene perfectly and the way she sings I’m Alive with that croacked throat creates a wave of optimism.
13) “Beautiful Day” by U2:
“It’s a beautiful day. Don’t let it get away.” Life becomes much easier and happier when we stop exaggerating all trivial issues and take one step at a time. It is always a good time and a good day to start afresh. Filled with catchy and hushed guitar strings, the song has a very fresh morning tone and urges you to overcome all adversity and move ahead. The song is genuinely inspirational and doesn’t sound too cloggy but is filled with the right attitude and philosophy to help people wake up in a good mood.
14) “Overcomer” by Mandisa:
“You’re an overcomer. Stay in the fight ’til the final round. You’re not going under.” Certainly one of her greatest hits, the song compels to push forward as Mandisa is herself an overcomer. Being one of the survivors of American idol contestants, she has hustled a lot to get her music out at the forefront. She believes that faith and belief can win over anything and therefore this anthem-like song means a lot to her journey. The song is filled with compelling melodies and melodic drives that highlight her powerful writing. She affirms the fact that we all are precious in God’s eyes and we need to pick ourselves up every time. Just like her other creations, Christ holds much importance in this song as well.
15) “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers:
“I’ll keep this world from draggin’ me down. Gonna stand my ground.” In a world that constantly instructs us ad drags us down, it is necessary to stand on our grounds. This song is meant for anyone who is struggling to find a way out. It’s an anthem that discusses depression, suicide, and addiction. With it’s powerful and impactful lyrics, the song shares a message of empowerment to help everyone sail across the difficult times.
16) “Breathe” by Alexi Murdoch:
“Keep you head above the water, but don’t forget to breathe.” Another standout track, the song reminds us to breathe, just breathe through life. The lyrics of this particular track will help you to calm down and relax because no matter what happens, it is of foremost importance that we live and breathe, even in the worst of times. It’s the singer’s unique vibe and acoustic style that makes all the difference.
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