“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 …
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“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 …
“The Howling” by Within Temptation: An Anti-Brutality Song for the Ages
“When we start killing, it all will be falling down From the Hell that we’re in, all we are is …
“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 …
“We Were Alive”: Austra’s Lament for Depressed Love
“What if we were alive?” The Canadian electronic group Austra is known for making melancholic music dealing with loneliness and the gloomier …
“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 …
Austra’s Anthem for Gay Youth in Love: “Painful Like”
I had the pleasure of discovering the Canadian electronic band Austra back in 2014, when my Introduction to Formal Philosophy” …
We’ll Get There One Day: “One Step At a Time” By Jordin Sparks
College graduates in this day and age all struggle with the frustration of not immediately going where they want to …
An Anthem for the Brokenhearted: “My Love Took Me Down to the River to Silence Me” by Little Green Cars
Heartbreak is never easy to overcome, especially when the person responsible was motivated by malice. The pain of that betrayal …
The Lady of Shalott and the Pain of Unrequited Love
I recently started listening to my favorite Celtic artists from my childhood after going through my old CDs. One of …
A Love Ballad Inspired by Silent Hill 2: “Richtung Lichtung” by Ali As
One of the most timeless features of the Silent Hill video game series is the haunting soundtrack that, while of …
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 …
Celtic Songs: the Musical Masterpieces of Ireland
I recently went through my collection of CDs, and rediscovered my favorite Celtic music albums. My parents got me interested …
The Song for Lonely Nights: “Come” by Namie Amuro
One of my favorite genres of music is Japanese pop and rock, otherwise known as “J-Pop” and “J-Rock” respectively. The …
Personal Favorite Songs for Erasing Loneliness
I have a strong affinity for music that helps me get through the random bouts of loneliness that catch me …
