Music has the power to shape your life. I think a good song is meant to elicit emotion. I know everyone has their own music preferences, but here are some of the songs that I can listen to, no matter what I’m going through, and be in a better mood once they’re done.
1. All Star- Smash Mouth
I’m not sure if this one is because of Shrek or just because it’s basically like an underdog anthem? I think it could be the beat, or the chorus reminding me that I’m an Allstar. I’m a rockstar. I can do this.
2. Are you Gonna Be My Girl-Jet
This one is definitely just the beat. It’s fun. That’s it. I can’t listen to it and not dance. And something about dancing just always makes me happy.
3. I Like Me Better
This one is also fun to dance to all that jazz, but more importantly, it really speaks to me about my relationship with my wife. I like the person that I am when she’s around.
4. Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time- Panic! At The Disco
This one is funny, and weird, and I think anything by Panic! At The Disco could make me happy after listening to it? Do they have like….sad ballads? Probably somewhere. I’ve probably heard them. But, this one really get’s me.
5. Hand Clap-Fitz and The Tantrums
Another just fun song that really gets me moving and acting like an idiot.
6. Go For Broke- Machine Gun Kelly
This one is kind of fun, but it’s also kind of a reminder to shoot for the stars, go for your dreams, and stop second guessing. Go for broke as they say.
7. Bright- Echosmith
This one’s not even ridiculously upbeat. It’s kind of slower, but it’s happy? Really, I used to hear this song on the store radio when I worked at Walmart during the beginning of my relationship with my wife. And it reminds me of that blissful feeling I got when we were starting out. Not that she doesn’t still make me feel those happy feels, but this song reminds me of all the butterflies and new I felt back then.
8. Best Day of My Life- American Authors
I feel like this song could make any day feel like the Best Day of your life.
9. Shut Up and Dance- Walk the Moon
Again a dance tune, but…I just love it.
10. Live While We’re Young- One Direction
I know. I know. But One Direction had some fun songs, and I feel no shame.
11. Audi A4- MISSIO
This one is a little different. But I love MISSIO and they have some really cool tunes.
12. Don’t- Ed Sheeran
This one also makes me dance, and I know every word. Something about dancing and singing along to this one always makes me feel better.
13. Don’t Worry Be Happy- Bobby McFerrin
How could anyone frown to this song? Only angry people hate this song. I said what I said.
14. Wanna Be-Spice Girls
Basically the 90s babies anthem. How many times did I listen to this song in the car with my friends at top volume? Too many to count.
15. Walking On Sunshine
This is another one of those classic feel good tunes. I think this one not only gives me the feel good vibes and makes me dance, but it reminds me of my childhood when things were simpler. Even if I can only get that feeling for a bit, it’s nice.