Music has had a major impact on who I am as a person and I'm sure the same can be said for many others, as well. As a lyricist and aspiring songwriter, as well as a poet, I often find myself drawn to songs that have beautifully constructed melodies intertwined with intricately-constructed lyrics. Here is my "all the feels," goosebump-inducing playlist.
"Sarasvati" by Mary Lambert
The arpeggio at the beginning of the song sets its emotion-inducing tone. Coupled with the elegant and almost effortless way that Mary Lambert sings the lyrics, this song honestly made me cry the first time I heard it. The final note of this song always gives me goosebumps because it is just so hauntingly beautiful.
"Gravity" by Sara Bareilles
The first time I heard this song, I instantly stopped what I was doing and I put it on repeat about three times. The soaring bridge of this song is my favorite part and, honestly, the depth of emotion that it portrays in its lyrics just reiterates the fact that this song is perfectly constructed.
"Praying" by Kesha
Honestly, I connect with this song on such a personal level. If you've read my article, titled "An Open Letter to My Teenage Self," then you would know that I've been unlucky enough to have been sexually assaulted in my teenage years. I know that Kesha wrote this song based off of her own assault experience, so I personally connect with the lyrics of the song, from one survivor to another. The beautiful instrumentals of the song, coupled with the powerful and moving lyrics, make the song a definite goosebump-inducing song for me.
"Anyway" by Martina McBride
The lyrics of this song and the way that they are delivered are the reasons why this song gives me "all the feels." The last verse in particular really pulls at my heartstrings.
"Fight Song" by Rachel Platten
The lyrics of this song and it's soaring chorus never fail to give me all of the empowering vibes that I need. "I don't really care if nobody else believes/I've still got a lot of fight left in me" are the lyrics that drive home the song's empowering message, (to me at least).
Hope you enjoyed my playlist of songs that give me "all the feels."