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Hey everyone!
I was driving the other day and one of my very favorite songs came on the radio, I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly. I like this song so much because it is so uplifting and empowering. R. Kelly was able to express exactly how I've felt at times in my life and what the process of moving out of that place and embracing life again feels like:)!
It got me thinking about other songs out there like this and I figured why not ask you all about your favorites!
What songs have you come across that are empowering and uplifting to you? It would be great to compile a list that we can all go to from time to time to get that sad face "smiley" again;)!
Leah :music:
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Hello Leah, What's my empowering song? Interesting questions. For me, there are songs for every mood, I have loads for those bluesy hours and loads that make me feel good. The latest to fit in the latter category is "Dancing The Blues Away" by Chris Rea. It's not that well known - not even sure whether Chris Rea is/was big in the States.... Most songs have a history and this guy made a whole album after recovering from cancer a few years ago. The album is full of blues and some quite dark songs. But surprisingly (or maybe not that surprisingly) there are a lot of very uplifting and encouraging songs as well and one that lifts my mood instantly is "Dancing the Blues Away". It's about dancing until you forget about all the bad that's happened and laugh your tears away. It's the one song that makes me feel better instantly!
Barbara :music:
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What a great question! For me I guess it would have to be 'Stand' by Sly and the Family Stone. lol
A little cheesy maybe, but they really have such positive lyrics (it was a very optimistic time, in a lot of ways... before MY time, anyway ;-). I should listen to it again.
The part that comes to mind is: "Stand. In the end you'll still be you, one that's done all the things you set out to do." :music:
Thanks, Leah, that gave me a smile today. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Leah, your question reminded me how much music has to do with our wellbeing, how it can support our moods and also change them. If you look at my CD collection at home most people are surprised that it's so diverse. And that's true, most people I know have definite tendencies towards a certain type of music. I like a lot of different styles. I probably have a CD for every mood! Are other people the same or is my taste just all over the place? <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Hi... I had to stop in here.. ONe of the songs I like is Come from the heart by Kathy Mattea.. You got to sing sometimes like you don't need the money Love sometimes like you'll never get hurt You got to dance, dance, dance like nobody's watchin' It's gotta come from the heart if you want it to work
I like that and I hope you dance also.. I have everything from Classical to Pure Moods to country, rock and Enya lol.. I guess that's pretty diversified. I think your right though.. different songs for different moods. Some people do stick mainly to one genre though. That was a good question.
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Hey everyone!
I'm so glad my question brought so many good vibes to you all! And thanks for the empowering songs! I'm going to try and find each of them.
Music is definitely a healing salve for me:). I have very ecletic tastes too, ranging from classical to trip hop <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> and I agree, different songs, even different genres of music, evoke different feelings or "types of healing" if you will.
Like sometimes you need to really work through some type of pain for example - Outside by Staind is one of the songs that does that for me...sometimes you need to release your anger - Million You Never Made by Ani Difranco is perfect for that for me...and sometimes you need to be motivated - Baby I'm a Star by Prince is one of my songs for that:)...and I could go on and on!
Maybe I'll put together a songs for all moods list?! What do you all think? Do you have songs that help you express and/or work through other moods? Let's post them all and I'll get started on compiling our list:).
Leah :music:
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Okay, I have to ammend my fav empowering song(s)... I'll have to say the whole album-- 'Greatest Hits' by Sly and the Family Stone.
I'm playing it right now-- I'll need it this week! I hope you all are haveing a good week! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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This is funny but one of my "empowering" songs is from the tv show "The Greatest American Hero" "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air. I never thought I could feel so free-. Flying away on a wing and a prayer. Who could it be? Believe it or not it's just me." And for those who want to listen can go here: http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/3657 The audio files are below the lyrics. hehehe.
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lol Ah, that brings me back, Moe.
Fortunately I won't need to use the link, since now I'll have that song in my head for awhile. Catchy song... :music: Who could it be? ... :music:
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Oh wow Moe, that took me back too! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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