Uplifting songs for depression (15+ songs)
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Songs can help with feelings of depression and in this article, we will provide a list of uplifting songs for depression that one can listen to in times of need.
Music has been associated with helping increase the mental health status of individuals and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in them. Music can at times help us feel better as it makes us realize that we are not alone and that there is someone out there who understands us and is going through the same thing as us. Music is a powerful tool to help people feel connected to each other without ever meeting.
Uplifting songs for depression
Here is a list of uplifting songs for depression along with some lyrics that help when we feel depressed:
- “Now is the start” by A Fine Frenzy
- “I Choose” by India Arie
- “Swim” by jack’s Mannequin
- “Fight song” by Rachel Platten
- “Let it go” from Frozen
- “Let me be myself” by 3 Doors Down
- “Firework” by Katy Perry
- “Empire in my mind” by The Wallflowers
- “People like us” by Kelly Clarkson
- “Collide” by Howie Day
- “Three little birds” by Bob Marley
- “Alive” by Sia
- “Beautiful day” by U2
- “Overcomer” by Mandisa
- “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- “Breathe” by Alexi Murdoch
- “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti
- “Demons” by Imagine Dragons
- “Wonderful” by Everclear
“Now is the start” by A Fine Frenzy
“Do you hear, do you hear
That sound
It’s the sound of the lost gone found
It’s the sound of a mute gone loud
It’s the sound of a new start”
Don’t lose faith for the friends
You don’t
Need a thing, you already know
You are right as you are”
“I Choose” by India Arie
“Because you never know where life is gonna take you
And you can’t change where you’ve been
But today, I have the opportunity to choose
Here I am now looking at thirty, and I got so much to say
Gotta get this off of my chest, I gotta let it go today
I was always too concerned about what everybody would think
But I can’t live for everybody; I gotta live my life for me, yeah
I don’ been through some painful things I thought that I would never make it through
Filled up with shame from the top of my head to the soles of my shoes
I’ve put myself in so many chaotic circumstances
By the grace of God I’ve been given so many second chances
But today I decided to let it all go
I’m dropping these bags, I’m making room for my joy”
“Swim” by jack’s Mannequin
“You gotta swim
Swim for your life
Swim for the music
That saves you
When you’re not so sure you’ll survive
You gotta swim
Swim when it hurts
The whole world is watching
You haven’t come this far
To fall off the earth”
“Fight song” by Rachel Platten
“This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I’m alright song
My power’s turned on
Starting right now I’ll be strong
I’ll play my fight song
And I don’t really care if nobody else believes
‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me”
“Let it go” from Frozen
“Let it go, let it go
Can’t hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn away and slam the door
I don’t care what they’re going to say
Let the storm rage on
The cold never bothered me anyway
It’s funny how some distance makes everything seem small
And the fears that once controlled me can’t get to me at all
It’s time to see what I can do
To test the limits and break through
No right, no wrong, no rules for me
I’m free”
“Let me be myself” by 3 Doors Down
“I guess I just got lost
Being someone else.
I tried to kill the pain,
But nothing ever helped.
I left myself behind,
Somewhere along the way
Hoping to come back around
To find myself someday
Lately I’m so tired of waiting for you
To say that it’s OK.
Tell me please
Would you one time just let me be myself
So I can shine
With my own light.
Let me be myself.”
“Firework” by Katy Perry
“You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July
‘Cause baby, you’re a firework
Come on, show ’em what you’re worth
Make ’em go, “Oh, oh, oh”
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you’re a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make ’em go, “Oh, oh, oh”
You’re gonna leave ’em all in awe, awe, awe”
“Empire in my mind” by The Wallflowers
“I have known love somewhere in time
I’ve been lifted up
I look honor in the eyes
I have no reason I have no rhyme
I cannot deny
There’s a darkness that’s inside
I am guilty by design
And now I realise
That temptations made me blind
To the empire in my mind
There is no order
And there is chaos
And there is crime
There is no one to hold on tonite
In the empire of my mind”
“People like us” by Kelly Clarkson
“ Hey, everybody loses it
Everybody wants to throw it all away sometimes
And hey, yeah I know what you’re going through
Don’t let it get the best of you, you’ll make it out alive
Oh, people like us we’ve gotta stick together
Keep your head up, nothing lasts forever
Here’s to the damned to the lost and forgotten
It’s hard to get high when you’re living on the bottom”
“Collide” by Howie Day
“Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
You finally find
You and I collide”
“Three little birds” by Bob Marley
“Don’t worry, about a thing
‘Cause every little thing, gonna be all right
Singin’, don’t worry, about a thing
‘Cause every little thing, gonna be all right
Rise up this mornin’
Smile with the risin’ sun
Three little birds
Pitched by my doorstep
Singin’ sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Sayin’, “This is my message to you, whoo-hoo”
“Alive” by Sia
“I wanted everything I never had
Like the love that comes with light
I wore envy and I hated that
But I survived
I had a one-way ticket to a place where all the demons go
Where the wind don’t change
And nothing in the ground can ever grow
No hope, just lies
And you’re taught to cry into your pillow
But I survived
I’m still breathing, I’m still breathing
I’m still breathing, I’m still breathing
I’m alive
I’m alive”
“Beautiful day” by U2
“You’re out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
And you’re not moving anywhere
You thought you’d found a friend
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand
In return for grace
It’s a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It’s a beautiful day
Don’t let it get away”
“Overcomer” by Mandisa
“Whatever it is you may be going through
I know He’s not gonna let it get the best of you
You’re an overcomer
Stay in the fight until the final round
You’re not going under
‘Cause God is holding you right now
You might be down for a moment
Feeling like it’s hopeless
That’s when He reminds You
That you’re an overcomer
You’re an overcomer”
“I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
“Well, I won’t back down
No, I won’t back down
You can stand me up at the gates of hell
But I won’t back down
No, I’ll stand my ground
Won’t be turned around
And I’ll keep this world from draggin’ me down
Gonna stand my ground”
“Breathe” by Alexi Murdoch
“So don’t forget to breathe
Don’t forget to breathe
Your whole life is here
No eleventh hour reprieve
So don’t forget to breathe
Keep your head above water
But don’t forget to breathe”
“Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti
“Oh, he’s ready
Gonna make a move, yeah
Oh, he’s ready
And makin’ moves, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Getting strong now
Won’t be long now
Getting strong now
Gonna fly now
Flying high now
Gonna fly, fly”
“Demons” by Imagine Dragons
“No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide
Don’t get too close
It’s dark inside
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide”
“Wonderful” by Everclear
“Close my eyes when I go to bed
And I dream of angels that make me smile
I feel better when I hear them say
Everything will be wonderful someday
Promises mean everything when you’re little
And the world’s so big
I just don’t understand how
You can smile with all those tears in your eyes
Tell me everything is wonderful now”
Songs can help with feelings of depression and in this article, we provided a list of uplifting songs for depression that one can listen to in times of need.
FAQs: Uplifting songs for depression
What songs help with depression?
Here are some songs that can help you with depression:
“Oh Ms Believer” by Twenty one pilots
“Keep holding on” by Avril Lavigne
“Numb” by Linkin Park
“I won’t give up” by Jason Mraz
“Take me somewhere nice” by Mogwai
What is a good song to cheer someone up?
Here are some good songs to cheer someone up:
“Happy” by Pharrell Williams
“See you again’ by Carrie Underwood
“Dance with me” by Orleans
“Three little birds” by Bob Marley
“Here comes the sun” by The Beatles
What songs help with anxiety?
Here are songs that help with anxiety:
“Don’t Panic” by Coldplay
“Let’s be still” by The head and the heart
“Don’t be scared” by Andrew Bird
“Somewhere over the rainbow” by The Ukulele Boys
“Fade into you” by Mazzy Star
Can music cause suicidal thoughts?
Many believe that music genres like heavy metal or rap that are themed on issues relating to suicide, violence and murder might be the biggest cause for suicidal thoughts. But according to a recent poll, it was found that country music is what has led to the most number of suicidal thoughts.
Does singing help with depression?
Yes, singing helps with depression. It has been found that music has a positive effect on an individual’s mental health and singing collectively especially can help and decrease the symptoms of depression and anxiety in an individual.
How do you cheer up someone?
You can cheer up someone by asking them if they want any help, if not just being there for them, or taking on the project together with them. You can give them thank you handwritten notes, get them some ice cream or do whatever they want to do.
References
https://themighty.com/2015/10/depression-songs-to-cheer-you-up-on-hard-days/
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