Sometimes, we just need that one perfect song to help us through a situation, whether it be a hard math test you’re trying to ace, writing poetry at one a.m., or just if you are having a bad day. Below, I’ve listed a few of my favorite songs that I listen to on specified occasions.
For anxiety, I listen to slow songs, such as:
- Daydreamer, Adele -Best lyrics: (making up the past and feeling up his girl like he’s never felt a figure before)
- Ain’t No Sunshine, Bill Withers- Best Lyrics:( it’s not warm when she’s away)
- What Makes A Man, Dallas Green- Best lyrics: (what makes a man pray, when he’s about to die/ I think I know/ I think I might know)
When I’m in a cheery mood, I’ll stick to happier, upbeat songs:
- Murder, Alana Davis– Best Lyrics:( there’s a bleeder in my kitchen, and he’s pouring on my floor/ there’s a killer in my hallway, and he’s scratching at my door)
- Sleep to Dream, Fiona Apple- Best Lyrics (you say love is a hell you cannot bare/ I say give me mine back and you can go there, for all I care)
- If it Hadn’t Been for Love, The Steeldrivers -Best Lyrics:( never would ‘a seen the trouble that I’m in if it hadn’t been for love)
Finally, when I am feeling down, I will listen to songs I know every word to:
- Fast Car, (acoustic version by Jusin Bieber)- Best Lyrics: (He says his body’s too old for workin’, I say his body too young to look like this)
- Antichrist, The 1975– Best Lyrics: (My wife inquired of understanding/But of course my dear, you can’t/She said ‘How can I relate to somebody who doesn’t Speak? I feel like I’m just treading water/Is it the same for you?/ Is it the same for you?/Well he comes and he goes, so capricious./And his work appears so rushed.)
- Palisades Park, Counting Crows– Best Lyrics:(you walked into the bar like some Saturday star, stud straight on spiked heels, and needles, and nerves/and you’re a downtown pride, fully amplified Clyde, gin-tight and aging, but well preserved)
- I’ll Be Good, James Young– Best Lyrics: (but the blood on my hands scares me to death/ maybe I’m waking up today)
These songs inspire me to be better with each day, they help me grow and learn and thrive. Music is a good source of relaxation and inspiration. It can change worlds. I hope that me sharing these will help you in the future as well!
I 100% agree that music is a good source of relaxation and inspiration. I use it for both of those things. And like you, I also have playlists for certain moods.
I haven’t heard of many of these songs, so I’ll definitely check them out. Thanks for making this!
I love that you put the songs in very specific categories and listed the lyrics as well as the name/singer/etc. I’ll make sure to check these out!
Also, I am obsessed with that The 1975 song. It’s my favorite, next to Robbers.