Inspirational Songs to Boost Your Mental Health
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When I am having a hard day, I tend to turn on music and let myself “get lost” in it. Listening to music is a great way to relax and destress. Inspirational songs are especially good in this case because of the uplifting and positive lyrics presented in them. Music can lead you to have all sorts of feelings, and inspirational music is likely to motivate you. In this post, I am going to be sharing some of my favorite inspirational songs, their chorus, and explaining some of the meaning behind them.
#1 “Stronger” - Kelly Clarkson
Almost everyone I know has heard this popular, inspirational song. The famous lyric “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” can be very inspiring when you are going through a tough time. Sometimes it is hard to believe we will ever get through a trial, but in the end your problems end up making you a stronger person.
[Chorus]
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean I'm over 'cause you're gone
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself, and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
#2 “Survivor” - Destiny’s Child
This song is all about not giving up. Even when times get rough, there is no use in giving up on yourself. While it encourages the listener to become a “survivor”, this song also promotes independence from people who bring you down.
[Chorus]
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon' give up (What?)
I'm not gon' stop (What?)
I'm gon' work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon' give up (What?)
I'm not gon' stop (What?)
I'm gon' work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
#3 “Fight Song” - Rachel Platten
Just like the title suggests, “Fight Song” is all about encouraging the listener to be strong and fight for themselves no matter what. Instead of regretting not standing up for yourself, Platten is encouraging people to speak their mind instead of holding it all in.
[Chorus]
This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I'm alright song
My power's turned on
Starting right now, I'll be strong
I'll play my fight song
And I don't really care
If nobody else believes
'Cause I've still got
A lot of fight left in me
A lot of fight left in me
#4 “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” - Bobby Mcferrin
This famous song is all about staying positive and having good vibes. There is no reason to waste your life worrying all the time; instead “don’t worry, be happy!”
[Chorus]
Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry, be happy
#5 “We Are The Champions” - Queen
My favorite band of all time is Queen, so of course I had to include one of their songs on this list! At the start of the song, Mercury describes all the bad things he has been through. When you reach the chorus, you see that he is still fighting and still considers himself a champion after all his trials.
[Chorus]
We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions
Of the world
Resources :
Hoi WanHoi is a mobilist who blogs about technology trends and productivity. Read full profile, & Wan, H. (2022, April 7). 32 inspirational songs that keep you motivated for life. Lifehack. Retrieved August 25, 2022, from https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/30-inspirational-songs-that-keep-you-motivated-for-life.html
Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (what doesn't kill you). Genius. (n.d.). Retrieved August 25, 2022, from https://genius.com/Kelly-clarkson-stronger-what-doesnt-kill-you-lyrics
Destiny's child – survivor. Genius. (n.d.). Retrieved August 25, 2022, from https://genius.com/Destinys-child-survivor-lyrics
Rachel platten – fight song. Genius. (n.d.). Retrieved August 25, 2022, from https://genius.com/Rachel-platten-fight-song-lyrics
Bobby McFerrin – don't worry, be happy. Genius. (n.d.). Retrieved August 25, 2022, from https://genius.com/Bobby-mcferrin-dont-worry-be-happy-lyrics
Queen – we are the champions. Genius. (n.d.). Retrieved August 25, 2022, from https://genius.com/Queen-we-are-the-champions-lyrics
Kylee Roberts, Mental Health Virtual Assistant
Co-Written by Amber Madden, LPCC-S
