There are a number of songs that I find inspirational when it comes to dealing with anxiety and other obstacles. I thought I would provide a list of some of these songs and some of the lyrics within each song that I find especially inspirational:
Jewel
- Hands-This song is great for reminding us that we have the strength to get through our issues and that we are bigger than any obstacles that may come our way.
- “I won’t be made useless
I won’t be idle with despair
I will gather myself around my faith
For light does the darkness most fear
My hands are small, I know
But they’re not yours, they are my own
But they’re not yours, they are my own
And I am never broken”
- “I won’t be made useless
- Life Uncommon-We all need to make sure that we put our strength towards overcoming our obstacles and not giving into them. Jewel does a great job in this song of letting us know the importance of this and allowing us to realize that it is possible to get through what we are struggling with.
- “No longer lent your strength to that
which you wish to be free from
Fill you lives with love and bravery
And we shall lead a life uncommon”
- “No longer lent your strength to that
- Down So Long-So many times, we feel like we’re never going to get through our struggles. However, while it may take some time, if we work hard, we will get there.
- “But I’ve been down so long
Ooh, it can’t be longer still
I’ve been down so long
that the end must be drawing near”
- “But I’ve been down so long
- Fading-This song isn’t so much inspirational as it is a way to show us that we are not alone in dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. This is actually a song Jewel wrote when she experienced a panic attack. I think the song does a great job of describing how it feels.
- “‘Cause I am fading
I‘m fading, I’m fading away,
I am fading just like fairy tales
When the hero loses faith
I am fading”
- “‘Cause I am fading
*As you see, I love Jewel’s music. So many of her songs are inspirational and she has a beautiful voice. There are so many more inspirational songs by her that I didn’t add. I strongly suggest you guys check out her music. All of the lyrics I posted here were found on her site at: www.jeweljk.com.
Gloria Estefan
- Get On Your Feet-Gloria Estefan manages to describe how it feels when we feel like giving up. However, in this song, she reminds us that giving up is not the answer, but rather trying our hardest is!
- “Get on your feet
Get up and make it happen
Get on your feet
Stand up and take some action
Get on your feet
Don’t stop before it’s over
Get on your feet
The weight is off your shoulder”
- “Get on your feet
**Lyrics found on AZlyrics.com
Pat Benatar
- Hit Me With Your Best Shot-While this song isn’t so much about anxiety, I do think that it could be. Think about it, anxiety tries over and over again to control us and take over our lives. We are stronger than our anxiety and we have to challenge our fears!
- “Lets see how you do it
Put up your dukes,
Lets get down to it
Hit me with your best shot
Why don’t you hit me
With your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire Away”
- “Lets see how you do it
***Lyrics found on AZlyrics.com
That’s all for today. I was going to add more but this took more work than I thought it would. Perhaps I will do another post with more songs and lyrics. Let me know what you think!