“Angel” by Eurythmics: A Heartfelt Testimony to the Aftermath of Suicide
Trigger/Content Warning: Discussion of Suicide I’ve been on an 80’s music binge for a while now, and discovering the famous …
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“Run Between the Raindrops” by Pat Benatar: An Uplifting Power Ballad of Encouragement
Miss Pat Benatar has an awesome song for every sentiment, and hard times is no different. I discovered this song …
“One Love (Song of the Lion)” by Pat Benatar: a Song of Hope for Humanity and Love
“One love is the light, shining over every mountaintop; it will lead us to the higher ground” Happy Valentine’s Day …
“Who Wants to Live Forever?” by Queen: The Anthem of Tragic Romance
“Who waits forever anyway?” There’s no time for us. There’s no place for us. What is this thing that builds …
“True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper: a Timeless Anthem for Hope
I’ve recently been on an 80’s music binge, and came across Cyndi Lauper’s soothing hit song. This is the song …
“Come Back Down”: an Anti-Bitterness Duet by Greg Laswell and Sara Bareilles
When I was in high school, I discovered this upbeat and extremely underrated song by means of Itunes’s free song …
“Ashes” by Celine Dion: A Plea for Hope in the Aftermath of a Storm
The Deadpool movies are known first and foremost for showcasing some brutal, zany humor more than anything else. But Deadpool …
A Celtic Fight Anthem: “Against the Wind” by Moya Brennan
My parents’ love of Celtic music led to me becoming obsessed with the genre at a very young age. One …
“Ok Ok Ok” by Little Green Cars: a Mournful Song About Facing Romantic Trauma
The Irish alternative band Little Green Cars has a penchant for writing songs that deal upfront with heartbreak and resulting …
“I Want Love”: Silent Hill 3’s Mournful Ode to Loneliness
“I want a cup that overflows with love, although… it’s not enough to fill my heart I want a barrel …
“Secreto Perfecto” by Jotdog: a Whimsical Love Song for Lost Lovers
I discovered the Mexican electro-pop band Jotdog in my junior year of high school, when I discovered their single “Lluvia …
Disney’s Anthem for the Ostracized: “God Help the Outcasts” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“God help the outcasts, hungry from birth Show them the mercy they don’t find on earth God help my …
