I am glad you liked it! Robert Levine from Brookline, Massachusetts on October 14, 2015: Hi Nalini, it is a sad movie, taking place as it does during WWII, but it has a happy ending. Nalini Marquez (author) on June 03, 2018: Thank you for your message and for letting me know that some of the songs on this list were of help to you up to the day of your surgery. So thanks for the list. When they teamed up with similarly mythical figure David Bowie on 1982’s “Under Pressure,” it was always going to be a megahit. Eddie Kendricks released a chart-topping single just a few years after he left The Temptations. Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on December 16, 2015: Great list, Nalini. Never give in, never give up! I agree that lots of modern pop music (or music in general) has lost or denied its true ability to convey powerful (and positive) messages as a form of art. Thanks again and I hope you are doing well. Nalini Marquez (author) on February 11, 2016: I (the hub author/Nalini Marquez) am the one who checks the messages and adds songs to the list. It is a shame so many are disappointed with "Fight Song". Best to you on your project and have a wonderful day! I hope you enjoy the videos too. Nalini Marquez (author) on July 06, 2015: Thank you for the feedback and for dropping by! It is nice to see that there is something that fit for you and that you enjoyed the video for "Carry On." Here, Levi Stubbs asks if our “hope is gone,” “life is filled with much confusion” or if our “world around is crumblin’ down.” In this scenario, we’ll say yes to all three—to which, Stubbs lovingly replies (yep, you guessed it), “I’ll be there!”. Thank you for taking the time to share it. This song is available on Life's Lessons 3rd - 5th Grade. I hope you found some songs that can be of use to you in one form or another. I like it. Keep on goin', believin', fightin', survivin', and thrivin'! Nalini. I'm trying to keep my cool I know it shows ... RELATED: 23 Best Love Songs About Falling For Your Best Friend. But when we listen and listen closely, there is definitely more to be gathered. Cheers! Here are 10 perfect songs for when you know something really great is on the horizon. And thank you for sharing that quote with me. Thumbs up. Whatever the method you choose to try and make your argument to get back together, here’s a great selection of getting back together songs to choose from. His 1954 track “Smile” fills me with the same sense of wholesome, childlike wonder as Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” the designated clean-up song of my fourth grade class. A square quartered into four head shots of young men with moptop haircuts. I fought the law and the law won. / Oh no, not I, I will survive,” Gaynor proclaims with glitzy flair. “Do you think I’d crumble / Did you think I’d lay down and die? Brian Wilson, David Marks, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and Al Jardine performing at a Beach Boys concert in May 2012. Nalini Marquez (author) on October 29, 2015: Hi sammy, I'm glad you love the list and you are most welcome! It is a terrific encouraging song that may help many. The 22 Best Songs About Friendship That'll Make You Want to Text—Wait, No—*Call* Your Bestie ASAP I can't wait to hug my friends for 37 years. :-) I am glad you enjoyed the hub and that you are looking forward to reading my other hubs as well. Nalini Marquez (author) on April 07, 2015: Thank you for your comment and for letting me know about that song! Everybody Hurts by REM and Animal by Kesha are two other great inspirational songs. Because music is a tool people use to reflect on the past and to help process their emotions, I've compiled this list of 51 songs about overcoming obstacles. You've come so far, so keep going. One of her biggest hits “You Gotta Be” might set the bar high, but it’s good to remember that fixing our problems often comes down to the same basic things, albeit easier said than done. Uatu Zwatcher from blue area, moon on October 24, 2016: when i was a teen my "fight song" was "We're Not Gonna Take it" by twisted sister. In "It's a Great Day to Be Alive," Travis Tritt sings about a great day in his life, and all the things he has, and … Nalini Marquez (author) on March 17, 2016: Thank you for your comment and you are most welcome for the list! Does such a place exist? I like this hub and the way you've put it together, great job! I am glad you love these songs and hope that they give you inspiration! I realize that many of these songs could be interpreted as female singers singing about men and relationships (or an implied significant other) which, while empowering, may not necessarily be equally relatable to both men and women or to people whose tough times are not related to their relationships. Check out these top songs about missing someone—and sing along with all your heart. I fought the law and the law won. Daft Punk – ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ Listening to that songs makes me feel that things are not bad as them seem. Recorded for her 1969 album Nina Simone and Piano, this gorgeous jazz version, with nothing more than the title’s aforementioned elements, will make the tears start to roll and the hairs stick up on the back of your neck. On “Move on Up,” singular soul great Curtis Mayfield warns us that “There may be wet road ahead” and “You may find from time to time / Complication,” but it’s easy to forget about hardship when jubilant horns meet funky hand drums and Mayfield’s impossibly high and joyous chorus yelps. You are stronger than you think and you are just as wonderful. Going to help me the the project. Thank you for the kind and encouraging comment. Music is a breath of life as far as I am concerned. Nalini Marquez (author) on March 05, 2016: Hi Jordi Bassaganas, thank you for the comment and follow. Cereal and orange juice You’ll be in the finest mood, And get your highest score! Have a wonderful and blessed day. Hoist your gold medal high and let the sweet song of success ring through the air. When we feel at our weakest, sometimes the best pep talk can come from a song. But this call-and-response soul tune offers fool-proof solace. Learn Things Web from California on October 13, 2015: Great list. “I Will Survive,” easily the most lip-sync-worthy song on this list, may be one of the greatest anthems of resilience we have—at least in terms of popular music. Take for example its final track “Can’t Stop the World”—a bouncy, driving guitar pop song about a broken heart and car. Answer: I didn't know previously but I've made the update; thanks! 1, 21 guns, put down your arms. It's hard to battle with challenges, so it is great to get all the help that we can get. Jennifer Pena from California on July 20, 2015: Great article I like the list of songs that you put some are my favorite and they do really inspire me to become a better person and to reach my goals without never giving up. There are a wide range of genres represented here. Welcome to HubPages and thank you for the follow. "Move Along" by the All American Rejects is quite creative: good stuff guys. So whether you want to celebrate feeling great or just need a pick-me-up, these are the best happy songs of all time that you definitely want in your regular music rotation. I like to listen to these type of songs when I work too :-). “Movin’ On Up” is arguably the band’s greatest ever track, and though Bobby Gillespie doesn’t have the best voice, his attitude-filled delivery here is so sublime. In the movie Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Penelope Cruz's character says to Captain Corelli, "What is there to sing about, anyway?" 20 heart-wrenching songs about missing someone. Just sing along when you’re feeling down. I am glad you found some song ideas! When we feel at our weakest, sometimes the best pep talk can come from a song. Happy listening :-). That is what I hoped these songs/this list would do! As a quote, and I imagine in the context of the movie, it's a good reminder of the importance and power of music/singing at important points in life, in hard times, and when we can't find things to sing about. This is the most uninspired song about being inspired I've ever heard. The source of Gaynor’s pain is a partner who didn’t treat her right—imagine being the person that spawned one of the greatest displays of “I’m thriving without you” of all time. Tragically, we didn’t get to see Cooke fully embrace this side of his music because he was killed less than a year after the song was released, but its lyrics of a long-and-hard-fought battle in pursuit of a noble cause are sorely needed. Lines like “You’ll find that life is still worthwhile / If you just smile” may exude Disney energy, but it’s still comforting, especially sung over opulent strings. I love it! It's a great song. Nalini Marquez (author) on August 13, 2015: Thank you for your comment and for voting up! I've ranked them according to the strength of their message and the universal applicability/relatability of the music and message. Could this be your "Fight Song"? :-), Hi Gymterest, thanks for the positive words and encouragement! 3. Rising and getting up against odds, resistance, personal struggles, etc. I've been guilty of doing this. Nalini Marquez (author) on March 18, 2016: Hi techwindow, thank you for your comment and you're welcome for the list. Don't give up! :-) It's such a good song in terms of message, sound, strength, and the right touch of poetic aspects. Hi GlennAnderson856, you are most welcome! The core theme of this songs is to chase your dreams and do what you want to do. Many songs have tried to recapture the sheer epic — in the pre-internet sense of the word — nature of this song. Des’ree wants us to be a number of things: bad, bold, hard, tough, cool, calm. Finding oneself in times of trouble and darkness, Having light and shining even in darkness, Sometimes you can't change the world, you can only change your reaction to it, Working through the difficult experiences in life, Facing and overcoming one's challenges and obstacles, Some win; some lose: we're in it together. I am glad hearing a song from my song selection is empowering and uplifting as that is what I wanted it to be! :-). But on any version, this lyric still stands up as one of the most touching and universally felt lines ever written: “But I won’t be blue always / ‘Cause the sun’s gonna shine in my back door someday.”. Pat Mills from East Chicago, Indiana on April 23, 2015: If you're still building this list, may I suggest Lean On Me by Terry Callier? Have a wonderful day! From your message, I know that there were many struggles and sacrifices involved, and I am glad that this music was able to help you in a difficult time. You’re gonna do your best, When you take a test. I am a single mom who was given 2 weeks notice to get from PA to CA for life saving brain surgery.. That song and a good chunk from this list were on a rotating cycle up to the day of surgery. It's not over yet! When The Staple Singers holler about a place where “Ain’t nobody cryin’” and “Ain’t nobody worried” on their 1972 single “I’ll Take You There,” it’s hard to imagine a more appealing setting than that right now. And they can also serve as a salve to soothe that breaking heart, or be a companion to you on those lonely nights. The other relationship milestones are great too, of course, but that early process of falling in love with them is one we always look back on with nostalgia. Is there a more necessary song right now than one that contains the line “I’m a little sick, unsure, unsound and unstable / But I’m fighting my way back”? 24. Tharpe’s “Strange Things Happening Every Day” is a contender in the long-running debate of the first rock record, and like many gospel-influenced songs, it advocates for hardiness in the face of darkness. I hope you enjoy checking out the songs that you haven't heard of :-). American pop culture in the 1950s was largely swanky, sanitized or often problematic (to put it lightly), but there’s something very pure about Nat King Cole, even if his records were the choice music of square parents. This song can have a couple of interpretations. You fail, you get up … With an angelic gospel boost from backing vocalist Denise Johnson and a killer rhythmic guitar motif, this song will make you feel unstoppable. Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on October 13, 2015: Many of these are songs that I have listened to many times as I find music soothes the raw edges and calms the angst.. Angels are on the way to you this afternoon ps. Thanks Nalini. Brian McKnight at Celebrity Fight Night XXIII in Phoenix, Arizona. Sing to your cat. Check them both out below. Even though I cried my eyes at on most of the songs, they still gave me inspiration to keep fighting through this. I am glad to see it grow too and to have people enjoy it. The fire, the fight, you're golden. Shania Twain at the 2011 Juno Awards in St. Lawrence Market, Toronto, Ontario, Canada in March 2011. Follow her on Twitter @LizzieManno. A good song that everyone can relate to at different points in their lives. it is nice and interesting. (It's now #11). Hope is rising. GJones from Manila, Philippines on April 02, 2016: Mariah Carey's "Hero." Dig into 25 classic songs about the resiliency of the human soul. Keep updating this amazing hub! I am glad you liked it :-). I think lots of modern pop music has simply lost or denied its true ability to convey powerful messages as a form of art. Finding solace in the music of someone who has passed away is a meaningful experience. (Oh and the acoustic version is just the best!) Glenn Anderson from Airlie Beach on March 31, 2016: Thank you for the list Nalini, you have inspired me to create a playlist for those days that just need a little more motivation :). Very interesting article. You gave me a new perspective and a lot to think about and be thankful for. Listen with an open mind and you might realize the words also apply to you. 3 of 11 Donny Hathaway, "A Song for You" I shall listen them sometime. With the recent passing of Bill Withers, his songs certainly resonate even more deeply than normal, and there’s no doubt that they will have a near-infinite life span. Wanna hear more motivational songs? When Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott sings the song title in the chorus, it’s like a microdose of serotonin, and the song itself is an urgent call for air guitar if I’ve ever heard one. Sing to God, the universe, and/or whatever you believe in. I need song about trying your best and still failing. In a time of global quarantine, we’re perhaps more aware than ever of the passage of time, particularly the slowness of it when everything around us comes grinding to a halt. If you're in the mood for more motivation, I've compiled 31 Christian Songs for Overcoming Obstacles, Hard Times, Adversity and Not Giving Up. I am taking a break from building this list for the present as I am not on HP as much right now but will be looking to the comments starting with yours and going forward when I come back to build the list more and make updates. And if you're ever in the mood for sadness, I've compiled a list of 33 Beautiful Emotional Songs and a list of The Most Powerful, Beautiful, and Epic Movie Scores for your listening pleasure. Nashville-born and Cleveland-raised singer Edwin Starr highlights some of humanity’s cruelest hurdles on his 1970 album War & Peace. Fundamental questions: What are we living for? Nice post, keep up the useful posting! The lines of the song strive to bring together lovers who are separated by distance, but the metaphorical obstacles here (mountains, valleys and rivers) can be just about anything. There’s a reason that “A Change is Gonna Come” became one of the most important songs of its era. Anyone who claims to have never shed a tear in their life, should listen to this song and finally bask in their own sorrow—but in a productive way that Stipe’s advocating for here. Hi Ruby H Rose, I am glad this list was a part of uplifting your spirits and that some of your old time favorites are here. If you need proof of the soul group’s chops, look no further than the title track of their 1964 album Keep on Pushing. A good song that everyone can relate to (especially after the different challenges we experience in life). "Shake it Out"—Florence + The Machine, 45. I think you are the first commenter to name "I Can See Clearly Now" as one of their favorites. Wings—Little Mix. I hope you find something that you like in the newer artists and thank you for the song recommendation! Thank you for taking the time and for sharing. The lyrics are oftentimes masked as love songs -- … 1. These songs are about getting through hard times and overcoming adversity, challenges, and obstacles. :-). Maree Michael Martin from Northwest Washington on an Island on October 12, 2015: A fabulous music list, uplifted my spirits just reading through the list and recognizing old time favorites that still make me happy. Thanks again. If you’re trying to make sense of the lyrics of this song, you’re doing it wrong. All of them are powerful! Nalini Marquez (author) on February 07, 2016: Hi trusouldj, thank you for your comment and for the song suggestion! Good and uplifting music is always a great addition to life. Nalini Marquez (author) on April 06, 2016: Hi greeneyedblondie, thank you for your comment and for appreciating the growth of this list! :-). I apologize for the delay in responding; HP didn't show me that I had this message. Angela F from Seattle, WA on July 06, 2015: Great list - some I've never heard of but definitely will check them out. I hope these songs keep you motivated! I have found from experience it's better to to stay away from the downer songs when you're down, that only makes it worse, better to listen to uplifting songs in times like that. I made this list so it could be used to help and uplift others through whatever they needed it for and I am grateful that it is being used in this way and that the songs in this list gave you inspiration to keep fighting through. I think I'm going to download them onto a c.d. 8. Try also, "Richest Man on Earth" by Paul Overstreet. I include this song in this hub for the former interpretation. Lol. Track 12 “Tread Water” features talking animals like a hungry squirrel and a crocodile in a flower-covered hat, and each of these zany creatures agree on the same life advice during their conversations with Trugoy the Dove and Posdnuos: to tread water. It's interesting that your two favorites reflect related but different stages or approaches ("Letting it be"/learning to accept and finding the answer, and being able to achieve miracles through believing and/or once you believe). Old folks say, Every shuteye ain't sleep and every goodbye ain't gone. Considering he died during a global pandemic and his most famous song is called “Lean on Me,” it’s almost as if the world is nudging us to fall back on Withers’ music. ("Big deal. All Rights Reserved, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, Nina Simone: “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today”, Queen (feat. From my Baby Boom generation, I would recommend "Long Promised Road" by the Beach Boys. The rest are not good like Demi lovato seriously? Nalini Marquez (author) on April 03, 2016: Hi GJones100, I like listening to that song too. Beck – Loser. The British industrial and post-punk group teamed up with Gang of Four’s Andy Gill and Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl for their 2003 self-titled album, and one highlight is “You’ll Never Get to Me.” Jaz Coleman’s vocals are delivered somewhat absurdly, but hearing Coleman growl incredibly earnest lines in the style of a hardcore singer or swamp monster is really something: “Oh, sing a song of joy / Sweet childhood / Never desert me.”. Move mountains. Songs about being strong, not giving up on yourself or whatever you're facing, are prevalant in music. Can one really keep his head up, that way always? This is one of those all-time great songs to get lost in your own invincibility on the dance floor. Thank you for your lovely and positive comment, and for sharing the hub. I tried to be someone else. Sometimes the hardest part about our challenges is the fact that we do not have an answer to them or a way out of them. Something like "Fix You" by Coldplay, especially when they say "when you try your best and you don't succeed." The masks people wear to protect themselves and others, Recognizing the challenges in life and the weight of the world, Having an inner escape from external problems, Being what you can be despite the challenges, Being bad, bold, wiser, hard, tough, stronger, cool, calm, and staying together, Releasing fear and finding your inner strength, Making it through, not holding back, holding yourself up, Keeping on when things get difficult and complicated, Fighting for what is important in your life and in life, The experiences that make us stronger, wiser, faster, smarter, Having a more resilient response to people who have influences in our lives, Not letting things and other people get to you, Continuing to move on and go forward when there is resistance, Choosing between being small or being powerful, The process and importance of being brave, Getting enough bravery to say what you need/want to say, Shining through darkness and no matter where you are, Illuminating in a world that will try to bring you down, Coming out as survivor through difficult hardship, Picking up the pieces of one life and continuing forward, Continuing to persevere through difficult times, Being brave enough to make the best choices in life, Leaving behind the old/past for the new/present and future, Knowing bad as things are, things get better, Having clarity after a difficult situation and going forward, Finding strength, courage, and motivation within oneself, Some of the struggles and injustices of the world, Having strength and resilience in hard times, Letting go of the things that hold us back, Overcoming obstacles in order to reach one's goals, The importance of carrying on and continuing even in difficult times, Being able to find one's way and find strength even when lost and alone. Your list is amazing. Thank you for your comment and song suggestion. I had not heard this song before and you are right that it starts off slow and goes from talking about how you can't go on but then the perspective changes to there always being something or someone to fight for. Hi Linda, nice to meet you too! "Fight Song" is a great and empowering song; I think some people weren't able to appreciate it after hearing it so much and it being associated with different causes and contexts but the reason it was so played and used for different causes and contexts was because it was as empowering and as positive as it was. Compare his list to yours and share your feedback. These songs will keep you fighting and remind you of the resilience that lies within you. This song depicts that struggle. Lizzie Manno is an associate music editor, Coldplay apologist, bread obsessive and lover of all things indie, punk and shoegaze at Paste. Try one of these next time you need a little “managerial mojo music” to lighten your leadership load. We’ll allow one exception to this rule, and that’s a Queen song, but it’s only because they recruited David Bowie, and it’s genuinely poignant as opposed to those two previously mentioned tracks. That is one of the things that makes music pretty impressive! Nalini Marquez (author) on October 16, 2015: Hi Robert, based on what you've sad and the reviews I've read about it, it sounds like an interesting movie. Linda Robinson from Cicero, New York on October 02, 2015: Hi Nalini what a fun and very interesting hub to read. I haven't seen Captain Corelli's Mandolin but based on that quote, it seems like the movie would be sad (especially since Cruz's character sees nothing to sing about). It’s easy to be mentally and emotionally swallowed by our own circumstances, but in her writing and vocal delivery, Des’ree embodies all the qualities she wants us to strive for, and it’s nothing short of inspiring. Hi pstraubie48, I am glad many of these songs are able to soothe the raw edges and calm the angst! If you’re looking for some music with a bit more lived-in wisdom and durability than your average songs of today, look no further than this list. Have a healthy breakfast, too! Those 3 gives motive to attack first obstacle. :-), I love this collection of inspirational songs. Michael Franti's "Hey World (Don't Give Up)" is really encouraging. It's true--we don't always take note of the lyrics. It’s amazing what a song can do in just two-and-a-half minutes. Hi Christy Maria, I agree with you that music has a very powerful effect on how people think and feel, and it can definitely be used as a type of therapy to cope with difficult feelings (such as depression). 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