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So, things have gone from worse to worser (is that even a word?) I’m in need of motivational/empowerment music somewhere along the lines of Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger”. Any suggestions out there? What do you listen to that helps drive out feelings of hoplessness and doubt and makes you say “I CAN DO THIS!”…
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Some of these will date us 😀 Hope these help.Stand strong lady.You are an amazing person and don’t EVER forget that.BIG HUGZ!
I AM WOMAN-Helen Reddy
Eye of the Tiger-Survivor
I Will Survive-Gloria Gaynor
Tornado-Little Big Town
All things must pass :love:Every act matters.No matter how small💞
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Male Hearth....one day🤞Dream on.Aaron Lines- Livin out loud
Bon Jovi- It’s my lifeThese are my go to songs when I am feeling like life is kickin me hard and I just can’t do it anymore!
And this one is a song I turn to to remember who I am and where I came from and the strength my momma taught me!!
Dolly Parton – coat of many colors
These describe me and maybe they help you too
Oh and this one when I need to remind myself that once times were simpler and only I can choose to simplify my life again and step out of the chaos and simply……BREATHE
The Judd’s -Grandpa
Breathe-Collective Soul?That one?Very good song. 🙂 I could go on and on with music but let’s have other’s thoughts on this too.TDM needs some “I am going to look life square in the eyes and live and love it because I can”songs. 😉
Every act matters.No matter how small💞
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Male Hearth....one day🤞Dream on.Some of the songs that came to mind are already mentioned. I can mention one, it’s for you TDM to remember–Carole King’s ‘You’ve Got A Friend.’ We’re all thinking about you and sending positive, strong thoughts your way. Yes, this too will pass.
I’ll second Branzy’s rec for Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life”, and note that it’s best played loud.
Then again, most music is best that way as far as I’m concerned. 🙂
Other possibles in rotation on my iPhone:
P!nk “F**ckin’ Perfect” (language or not, every woman in the world should memorize this one)
Duran Duran “Still Breathing” (off their Astronaut album from a few years back)
Nickleback’s “If Today Was Your Last Day”
Phil Collins “I Don’t Care Anymore”The others I use aren’t terribly inspiring–rock & metal that are just plain angry. Or dance music that I’ve found simply turns the day around if I’m willing to throw myself into it wholeheartedly.
Also something to consider: for some people, or at some times, anxiety and emotional responses aren’t calmed by lyrics or vocals. If I’m really in bad shape, or if I need to somehow gather my typically scattered wits and focus, all the powerful anthems get pushed aside. My primary go to at that point is, oddly enough, Mozart’s “Requiem” mass. I’m not a religious person, but for various reasons–including the theme of redemption–that piece calls to me. The fact that it’s sung in Latin, rather than English, frees my mind from the anger and stress that are sometimes reinforced by the contemporary stuff. I’ve used it so often for this purpose that now my body tends to relax before the end of the opening song. Yay for Pavlovian responses! LOL
Lately, I’ve also purchased three albums via iTunes by a local artist/composer named Shaun Paul. He’s a cellist, and his instrumentals are simply beautiful.
Anyway, it may be worthwhile to find a piece that speaks to you in the right way, and start teaching yourself to retreat to it in that way. Meanwhile, *hugs*. Just grit your teeth & keep hanging on. It won’t be forever.
I’m not much of a music-with-lyrics person, and most of that for me falls in the Gospel/Christian bucket, but if you’re not averse, I really find ‘Move’ by MercyMe a piece that gives me energy and ‘fight’ against crap going on.
Hang in there!!
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Keep ’em coming… I do love Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and “Fanfare for the Common Man” by… *rats it just slipped my mind* I want to say Aaron Copeland. Hymns or religious music are also welcome. One of my favorites is “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”.
… yes, I do have rather eclectic tastes. Please keep ’em coming! Thanks muchly,tdm
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Just thouht of another example… “Cold Hearted Snake” Paula Abdul oh, and “We Built This City” by Jefferson Starship ( or were they Airplane then?)
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My favourite ‘fight’ music of this nature is probably ‘So What’ by Pink – it’s got just the right blend of defiance and snark, so I love it. 🙂 I really hope things get better for you soon! Hugs!!
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Excellent!
My immediate thought is, “Goodbye Earl” by the Dixie Chicks. Which may be a bit stabbier and less erm, respectable than what you’re thinking of…
“Uprising” by Muse,
and
“Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes
are plenty good as fight music but aren’t really support music.Personally I like “Shake it out” by Florence and the Machine.
Wish I could think of more for you. I like everyone else’s recommendations.
I like the soul singers like Aretha Franklin and her song RESPECT or Whitney Houston songs. When I want to relax and calm down I like Classical and Enya songs. I learned to play Watermark by her on the piano and like to play that at night if I am anxious to go to sleep.
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