“Hi Celes, thank you for this post on movies. A great way to discover great inspirational movies. If I may request, can we have a post for list of most inspiring songs?” — Rajesh G
You may have experienced this before: you feeldown or frustrated about something. You catch a tune from the radio and you startto singalong. Somehow, after listening and singing, you feel energizedand perked up, ready to go again.
Music is the language of the soul. No matter what cultureyou are from orthelanguage that you speak, music is something that can be understood andenjoyedby all of us.
Today’s post is on inspirational songs: songsthat motivate usinto action, that remind usaboutthe beauty of life, that remind us of our true worth and potential, and thatlift us up when we’re down.
In writing this post, I listened to over hundreds of songs and handpicked 56 songs. Because there are so many great songs out there, it’s impossible for me to include every single one. Instead, I picked each song based on these criteria: (1) it has had some level of mainstream success, (2) it speaks of a theme that most of us can relate to, and (3) it conveys a positive message. I have deliberately avoided songs that sound catchy but don’t actually convey anything meaningful (like telling you to hate on an ex or putting down other people). I’ve also limited the number of songs per artist to a maximum of 1-2 (with the exception of Christina Aguilera who has 3) to have a wider representation of artists.
The 56 inspirational songs have been grouped into the following categories:
- Being Positive(Page 1; this page you are reading)
- Express Your Authentic Self (Page 2)
- Recognizing Your Beauty (Page 3)
- Love and Gratitude for Our Relationships (Page 4)
- Success and Achievement(Page 5)
- Personal Power and Strength (Page 6)
- Recovery and Heartbreak (Page 7)
- The World (Page 8)
Are you ready? :) Increaseyour volumeand put on your headphonesbefore you continue on! :D Bookmark this page so that you can return to play these songs whenever you like, be it as background musicoras a pick-me-up.This post has embedded videos which are not viewable via email. If you’re reading this via your email client, read the full blog post here.
Here are 56 of the most inspirational songs of all time:
Songs onBeing Positive
1. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
An all-time classic, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” speaks of this magical place over the rainbow where things will be better. It refers to this other place that is better compared to where we are now. If you are feeling down and out, and when things seem tough, this song will lift you up. Just remember that the better place isn’t “somewhere out there,” but here where we are. It’s up to us to make the best out of what we have, now. :)
The song was originally sung by Judy Garland in 1939 (Wizard of Oz) and has since been coveredby many people. The version below is by Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole. His soothing vocals makes listening to this song avery peaceful and calming experience.
[ by Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole | Lyrics | Get the album ]
Here’s a cover by the amazing Celine Dion:
[ by Celine Dion| Lyrics]
2. Walking On Sunshine
If you’re looking for a veryhappy song, look no further. :) “Walking On Sunshine” is a very upbeat song that will instantly bring a smileto anyone listening! :) It was Katrina and the Waves’ first U.S. top 40 hit, and their biggest success in the United Kingdom until “Love Shine a Light” (1997). Believe it or not, the songwas initially conceived of as a ballad, though Katrina decided to beltit out.[1]Given the success, I say itwasa fantasticdecision! :)
[ by Katrina & The Waves | Lyrics | Get the album ]
3. It’s a Beautiful Day
No matter how bad your day may be, there is always something beautiful happening. This song reminds us that every day is a beautiful day initself. :)
[ by U2 | Lyrics | Get the album ]
4. What a Wonderful World
First recorded by Louis Armstrong and released in 1967 as a single, “What a Wonderful World” reminds us to appreciate the beauty of everyday life. According to its Wikipedia page, the song was “intended as an antidote for the increasingly racially and politically charged climate of everyday life in the United States.”[2]
Do you tend to complain about things or show gratitude for what you have? Let’s appreciate and give gratitude to all thatwe have with us today. :)Check out:14-Day Gratitude Challenge
[ by Louis Armstrong | Lyrics | Get the album ]
5. Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head
I first heard this song when watching Spiderman 2(the old one with Tobey Maguire), which is my favorite spiderman movie of all time.This is a very sweet, positive songabout staying positive even when “raindrops keep fallin’ on [your] head.” Because, as the song goes, “I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining.” When you’re free in your mind, nothing will worry you.
[ by B.J. Thomas | Lyrics| Get the album ]
6. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
This is a comedy song written forMonty Python’s Life of Brian, a religious satire comedy, and it has since become a common singalong at public events, including even funerals! The songtells us to look on the bright side of life, because no matter what happens, there is one certain thing that’ll happen to us all, which is death. So why not look on the bright side and make the best out of our time here?
[ by Monty Python| Lyrics| Get the album ]
Proceed to Page 2for inspirational songs on being true to yourself…
Menu of Songs: Being Positive| Express Your Authentic Self |Recognizing Your Beauty |Love and Gratitude for Our Relationships|Success and Achievement |Personal Power and Strength |Recovery and Heartbreak |The World
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