Here’s
a list of 10 songs that I listen to whenever my day goes to @#$%. Perhaps, not
everyone will be able to appreciate them, because some are rock or rap songs.
But if you’re a fan of melodic lyrics that can influence your disposition, then
I strongly recommend that you give them a try:)
1.) Written in the Stars – Tinie Tempah ft. Eric
Turner
A
very good song to motivate or re-motivate you. Whether you lost your last basketball
game, got shouted at by your boss at work, or are just looking for a song to
inspire you, listen to this one. Motivation +10 points.
2.) The Fighter – Gym Class
Heroes ft. Ryan Tedder
Fall
down 7 times, get up 8. Though the song’s a bit mainstream, the lyrics and vocals
(especially Ryan Tedder’s part) are a marvel. *High five, Ryan!*
3.) Loonie ft. Quest – Tao Lang
A
song by the Flip-top sensation Loonie is not something you would normally find
in Bad day song lists. For those who don’t like Filipino rap, I really can’t
guarantee auditory euphoria for you. What I can guarantee you, however, is that
the lyrics are something to keep in mind. Its message is simple: Lahat tayo tao. Lahat tayo nagkakamali(We’re
all human; we all make mistakes). I know this idea is sort of a cliché, but
you’ll find it beautifully expressed in this song, especially during the bridge
(My apologies to those who don’t speak Filipino.)
4.) The Other Side – The Roots
This
is the typical song you would hear in a movie when the hero’s sitting on the
bus at night, looking out the window, and contemplating what his next move is
after the stock market crashed and he lost his job. Everything is in slow motion,
and outside, he sees homeless people laying out newspapers, getting ready to
sleep. He wonders if he’ll soon be joining them, but an inner voice keeps
telling him to work hard. It will eventually pay off, but he has to start from
zero and work his way up again. This is how the song would make someone feel. Of
course, you’re free to relate in any way you want:)
5.) Pieces – Sum41
If
you, for the moment, want to wallow in the pit of cow dung you’ve dug yourself
in, then give this song a try. Deryck Whibley’s uncharacteristically calm voice
complements the overall melancholic melody of the song. The lyrics are also
good in a sense that they allow you to temporarily cocoon yourself in
self-pity. But keep in mind that this song is only meant for you to “LET IT
ALL OUT.” I do not recommend listening to
this song constantly for days.
6.) The World’s Greatest – R. Kelly
Some
may find this song cheesy, but it can get you through some tough times. The
perfect blend of military drums sounds and inspiring lyrics complement each
other well.
7.) The World Spins Madly On – The
Weepies
When
everything’s going wrong, it’s nice to listen to something that will make you
feel like you have absolutely nothing to do with it, even just for a
while. This is one beautiful outcome of listening to this song. It allows you
to dissociate temporarily, as if you were just here to observe the world while
it spins madly on:)
8.) Click Click Boom – Saliva
No
fancy description. Just let it all out. DESTROY! PLUNDER! PILLAGE! . . . but stay in
your room.
9.) Saving Me - Nickelback
A
perfectly good emo song! I also recommend watching the music video.
10.) My Stupid Mouth – John Mayer
The
perfect song to listen to on that typical day of the month when your mouth
develops diarrhea. After finally getting
hit with the realization that you’ve said the wrong thing again, or said too
much, bring out your earphones on the ride home, crank up the volume, and
listen to John Mayer’s awesome voice. But let me warn you. Don’t take the recurring first line in the
chorus literally. Listen to the entire song and try to decipher its
message.
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