When I'm down in the dumps, I have a few songs that I listen to in order to help pick me back up. I'd like to share them in hopes of helping others.
1. 1-800-273-8255 by Logic ft. Alessia Cara, DJ Khalid
This song speaks in the beginning about feeling suicidal, and goes on throughout the video to show this kid going through high school, being bullied and wanting to die. It goes on to show by the end of the video that he gets help and doesn't want to die anymore.
"It's the very first breath you take when your head's been drowning under water."
2. Gold Steps by Neck Deep
This song really hits a string in my heart. The song itself is from their album, "Life's Not Out To Get You." It talks about how hard it can be to move on with your life and how hard it can be to keep going, but you have to try. It discusses how we all feel like we are "stuck in the middle pages" at one point in our lives or another, and how difficult it is to finish the story. It tells you that you can do it.
"'Cause sometimes things will bend you, but trust me you'll be fine. 'Cause I've been moving mountains that I once had to climb."
3. At My Best by MGK ft. Hailey Steinfeld
This song really helps when I am going through the feeling of not having support on something. It lifts up my heart, telling me that I don't deserve to have those people in my life -- that I deserve better. It even helps when I am going through problems with a bad friendship or relationship.
"I shout, I swear, I get angry, I get scared. I fall, I break, I mess up, I make mistakes. But if you can't take me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best."
4. Bounce Back by Big Sean
This song may not be the style that some people like, but it helps me. It talks about how even though I may have failed last night, I can still win and bounce back the next day.
"Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back."
5. Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
This is an oldie but a goldie. This song tells me that no matter what I go through, it is going to make me stronger -- that it may have knocked me down, but I will get back up again.
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller. Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone. What doesn't kill you makes a fighter, footsteps even lighter. Doesn't mean I'm over 'cause you're gone."
6. Human by Christina Perri
This song doesn't necessarily boost me up when I'm down, but when I make mistakes, this song gets blasted on repeat. It reassures me that messing up is okay -- that I'm not perfect, and it's okay because I'm only human.
"But I'm only human, and I bleed when I fall down. I'm only human, and I crash and I break down."
7. Warrior by Demi Lovato
This song touches my heart in every spot. Demi released this song after coming out about being bullied, self-harming, and dealing with eating disorders. I feel like most of this generation knows all too well what these things feel like to deal with. I also know it all too well.
"Now I'm a warrior, now I've got thicker skin. I'm a warrior, and I'm stronger than I've ever been."
These songs not only help me when I'm down, but keep me on track. I hope they do the same for you.
