We've all been there — when we are sad or frustrated, most turn to music to find some sort of solace. This is my personal playlist of some anthem song lyrics.
1. I'll stay awake//Cause the dark's not taking prisoners tonight - 'Ode to Sleep' by Twenty One Pilots
Off of Twenty One Pilots' sophomore album, "Vessel." "Ode to Sleep" is a song that proves one can take back their mind and inspires one not to succumb to the dark thoughts.
2. I'm taking back the crown// I'm all dressed up and naked// I see what's mine and take it - 'Emperor's New Clothes' by Panic! at the Disco
This song is off of Panic! at the Disco's newest album, "Death of A Bachelor." "Emperor's New Clothes" is kind of a "rebirth" song in a way. Singer Brendon Urie described this song as a testament to self knowledge that he couldn't reach perfection, and it's OK because "I can show you everything I got."
3. Hey young blood, doesn't it feel like our time is running out?// I'm gonna change you like a remix// Then I'll raise you like a phoenix - 'The Phoenix' by Fall Out Boy
Off the post-hiatus Fall Out Boy album "Save Rock And Roll," "The Phoenix" is another rebirth song. The imagery of the phoenix is almost a universal symbol for resilience and not being kept down. This song is meant to showcase that symbol, and is all in all a really great motivational song
4. Maybe it's not my weekend// but it's gonna be my year - 'Weightless' by All Time Low
Weightless is from All Time Low's third album, "Nothing Personal." "Weightless" is a song about giving up and not caring about the minor setbacks, because life is more than that.
5. Do or die, you'll never make me//Because the world will never take my heart//Go and try, you'll never break me - 'Welcome to the Black Parade' by My Chemical Romance
This song is off of the album with the same name that is about never having your spirit broken.
6. Speak to me// When all you gotta keep is strong move along move along like I know you do - 'Move Along' by the All American Rejects
"Move Along" is from the album with the same title. The repetition in this song is about having the strength to go on.
7. We won't turn around, we will not slow down//Follow the light through the dreams and disasters - 'Dreams and Disasters' by Owl City
Off the album, "The Midsummer Station," this synth pop song is an instant pick-me-up by owl city
8. Get up 'cause the world has left you lying on the ground.//You're my pride and joy, you're my pride and joy.//Get up Johnny boy because we all need you now - 'Johnny Boy' by Twenty One Pilots
From their self-titled, lesser-known album, "Johnny Boy" is an affirming song that tells us to keep trying.
9. I'll carry you home.//No, you're not alone.//Keep marching on - 'Battle Scars' by Paradise Fears
This song is off of Paradise Fears' album with the same name. About Continuing to fight even though it takes awhile for wounds to heal.
10. Let them know with all you've got// That you are not your skin- 'Skin' by Sixx: AM
Off their album, "This is Gonna Hurt," Sixx: AM wrote this song to show that beauty isn't skin deep — its so much more so continue to live.
11. Keep living loud and proud// They never can hold you down - 'Beaten in Lips' by Beartooth
"Beaten in Lips" is off of Beartooth's latest album titled "Disgusting." It is an angsty anthem to keep living despite adversity.
