Music is such a powerful element of life. One lyric, melody, or harmony could have a huge effect on a person. That is why I am making a list of 10 songs that have made such a big impact on me that there's no doubt I will be listening to them for the rest of my life.
1) Sanctuary- Paradise Fears: There really wasn't a doubt in my mind when I started making this list that this song would be on here. Hell I have lyrics from this song tattooed on my body: "even broken wings can fly away". Those lyrics really highlight what this song says to me; that no matter what happens to you, what brings you down, you can always get back up and succeed.
2) Different Colors- Walk the Moon: This song is basically the same concept as the last as how it got on this list with the lyrics being tattooed on me and all. The amount of stuff I could say about this song is amazing but I'll sum it up. Walk the Moon wrote the most beautiful fight song about equality that ended up being an anthem, not a fight song like they intended but an empowering song. "We carry each other". yes, yes we do.
3) With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear- Sleeping with Sirens: I don't really know if I have a specific reason for putting this song on here. I have loved this song for years and listen to it all the time. I am drawn to it.
4) Upside Down- Jack Johnson: Every time I listen to this song I think of Curious George and my childhood. I'll probably force my future children to listen to the Curious George soundtrack just because I want to listen to Jack Johnson. It's catchy okay.
5) Broken Home- 5 Seconds of Summer: I've explained this one in it's very own post. It's special.
6) Guns for Hands- Twenty one Pilots: Tyler Joseph is special. He described that as he wrote this song about how he recognizes mental illness and how instead of self harm take your energy and point it somewhere else, whether it be art, music, sports. He really brought that out in the song. Beautiful. also Josh Dun on the drums.
7) New Americana- Halsey: A lot of people do not understand the meaning behind this song, during one of her live performances she proudly stated the real meaning behind the song: "this song is not about smoking weed and listening to rap music. this song is about a generation that is unafraid of diversity. and as of a few days ago I'm proud to announce that is also a generation where you can marry whoever the hell you want". Not only is the song super catchy but it has an amazing meaning behind the lyrics too.
8) It Wasn't Me- Shaggy, Ricardo Ducent: I had to add this one in for Chelsea. I don't think a road trip would ever be the same if this song wasn't playing at some point.
9) Love on Top- Beyonce: Beyonce though. Who else would you want to dance around your bedroom to while also getting a confidence boost through lyrical genius.
10) Who You Are- Paradise Fears: "There’s one thing in life that I’ve learned so far; it's that we’re all a little stronger than we think we are, and you can bend a little farther but just remember who you are." I don't think I could go a day growing up without one of my parents saying "don't forget who you are" as I was leaving the house. It was a thing and I'm sure I will carry it on to my future children even though I never quite understood it and thought it was annoying. (**don't worry I understand it now mom**).
11) Clean- Taylor Swift: I know I said 10 songs but I couldn't end the list without this song for many reasons. 1) Taylor is a lyrical genius and shows that in this song. 2) "Just because you're clean don't mean you don't miss it" and 3) "Now that I'm clean I'm never gonna risk it". I think I've made may point. You're welcome.
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