5/Infinity Songs That Helped Me Through Tough Times

This quote couldn’t have described what music means to me more accurately. During the hardest times of my life, music was my saviour, my speaker, my expression. To help the helpless, I have compiled a personal list of songs that have helped me get up on my feet.

Shout by Tears for Fears

Shout!
Shout!
Let it all out!
These are the things I can do without!
Come on!
I’m talking to you!
Come on!

Written in the midst of the Cold War in 1984, this song is actually a political protest, but the chorus is like a call for help, to voice your opinions. It is a call for protest, lead singer Roland Orzabal explained when the song came out. Couldn’t agree more.

Skyscraper by Demi Lovato

You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I’m made of glass
Like I’m made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper

Also someone who battled depression and anxiety, the song empowers its listeners to feel good about themselves. The song is about staying strong and believing in oneself. Demi Lovato hopes that “people are able to relate to it and realize that they are able to rise above and overcome any obstacle, no matter the circumstances and shine like a skyscraper”. 100% accurate.

Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen

I’m a shooting star leaping through the sky
Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity
I’m a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva
I’m gonna go go go
There’s no stopping me

Deemed the most commonly mentioned song to be uplifting in a 2000 survey. Do NOT tell me you haven’t air-guitared along this song at least once in your life. I double dare you.

The Pretender by Foo Fighters

What if I say I’m not like the others?
What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays
You’re the pretender
What if I say I will never surrender?

Shouting the chorus in the eyes of all those who brought me down would be empowering.

Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

It’s the eye of the tiger
It’s the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger

This song is a no-brainer when it comes to motivation.

What’s on my Spotify?

My Spotify probably says more about me than anything else, even this whole blog. I listen to music on Spotify every chance I get (poor old CDs, just sitting there, waiting to be played). So let’s begin our journey into the labyrinth that is my taste in music… and also myself.

• Rock music

I’m a rock chick. Always have been, always will be. I have any type of rock music, from old school to modern, hard to soft. Zeppelin, Queen, Journey are my top three at the moment.

• The Beatles

People who know me will know this is a no-brainer. I love The Beatles with all my heart. They have helped me with my self-esteem ages before the anxiety kicked in. I have all their songs in my playlist because, well, why not?

• Guilty Pleasures

Starting from cheesy Eurovision tunes and ending with Ginuwine’s ‘Pony’ and Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’. Need I say more?

• Today’s Top Hits

Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Jonas and loads more. These are just to name a few favourites.

• Childhood Throwbacks

S Club 7, Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls are amongst my favourite childhood acts of all time.

• Demi Lovato

She deals with mental health like me, so listening to her is a must. Her music really speaks to me.

• Love Songs

Whether I’m feeling the love or not, love songs is a definite in my playlist. Ranging from old to modern, I have it all. (Stay tuned for a future post regarding songs to play at your wedding!). most of them, if you must know, are by Phil Collins, god of all love songs.

So this was my sweet, short and simple post about what kind of music I listen to basically. So let me know in the comments; what type of music are you jamming to right now? And what type of music do you listen to in general? That’s it from me, see you on the flip side!

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