A couple of weeks ago, I saw alternative-rock band "The Mowgli's" live in Boston for the first time. I've been listening to their music since their album "Waiting for the Dawn" dropped back in June 2013 and after seeing them, I regret not having attended one of their shows sooner. The experience was like nothing I'd ever felt before. From their palpable energy to their messages of spreading love and positivity to make the world a better place, the show was emotionally moving in ways that I hadn't imagined.
"Waiting for the Dawn" was an album, among a few others, to help me through a really difficult place in my life. Though much of their set list were tracks from their two most recent albums, their consistently upbeat sound and catchy lyrics grounded me in the strangest way. I remember looking at my best friend just a few minutes into their set, emotion clearly visible on my face as I realized just how much of an impact their music has had on me, which is why I've compiled this list of 12 songs by "The Mowgli's" that'll bring a little bit of positivity to anyone's day:
1. "Alone Sometimes"
Man, it feels good to be alone sometimes
God I gotta say those are my favorite nights
When no one’s around, and I’m still speaking my mind
Man, it feels good to be alone sometimes
2. "Room for All of Us"
It’s more important now
Than it ever was before
To dance into the room of love
Before they slam the door
But the world’s been keeping us
A universe apart
But I can feel the oneness in
The beating of our hearts
3. "Whatever Forever"
And when the sun comes up
Like it always does
It’s whatever forever
You know we’re falling together
And when the sun comes up
Like it always does
It’s whatever forever
And it just keeps getting better
4. "Bad Thing"
This ain’t no bad thing
If you keep comin’ around
Things could get messy
I don’t dare cause I know this ain’t the real thing baby
Lonely lately
So what do we got to lose?
5. "Last Forever"
I never met somebody made me move like dancing
Release my fear, take another chance
I will never forget the feeling in my hands
6. "San Francisco"
I’ve been in love with love
And the idea of something binding us together
You know that love is strong enough
I’ve seen time tell tales about that systematic drug
Yeah that heart that beats as one
It’s collectively unconsciously composed
7. "I'm Good"
I’m good, I’m good, I’m good, I’m good
Living life just like I should
Wouldn’t change it if I could
I’m good, I’m good, I’m good
8. "So What"
I’m feelin’ alright
Throw your hands together
If you’re feelin’ tonight
I’m feelin’ alright for the first time in a long time
So throw your hands together
If you’re feelin’ tonight
9. "What's Going On"
If the rain gets in, we can wash our hands,
Because there’s always time for living life.
If the sun is out, we’ll go out of our house.
It’s better for you, better for me
To get outside and see what’s going on.
10. "Love Me Anyway"
Oh you know I love you
But no I am not a saint
Oh I make stupid mistakes
But you love me anyway
11. "Clean Light"
I hope you know you’re loved
And that’s enough
What doesn’t change
Doesn’t matter anyway
We are underneath the sun in the same love
12. "4AM"
It’s 4AM and I’m really hoping you will stay
Cause it would tear me up if I had to watch you walk away
