If you follow the trend
worldwide, you will know that most things are not working as they should.
Governments are sloppy and full of bad policies; inflation, high cost of
living, terrorism, and violence are brewing and spreading like wildfire, just
as gainful employment and general standard of living have significantly
dropped.
You need some time to
engage in other, more meaningful activities. Some of these activities include
going to the beach, taking a lonely walk down the gardens or the street,
visiting friends, or just sitting and listening to good music. You need to take
a break once in a while and care for your mental health.
Listening to music can be
a route to getting yourself into a better mood. It is becoming increasingly
clear that there is much more to the benefits of music than just a quick boost
for your outlook. Some research show that music profoundly affects your body
and psyche. There’s a growing healthcare field known as music therapy, which
uses music to heal.
Therefore it has become
paramount that I recommend some therapeutic songs to help lift you from a
depressed mood. These songs cut across all genres, from hip-hop, pop, RnB, and
afro-beats to religious songs. The aim is to help the reader find songs in the
various genres that appeal to them. It’s a fun-packed list, so let’s hop in and
help you with good songs to lift you from a depressed mood.
1. Logic ft Lucy Rose - Anziety
If you love rap, then this
song will be ideal for you. The other beauty of the song is that Logic told his
personal story through anxiety, and the song was adopted by the American
National Suicide prevention lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
In a YouTube video, logic
(Sir Robert Bryson Hall II) talked about all he passed through, and it’s just
inspiring because often, we tend to forget that some of our idols pass through
tough times too. It is the same way people may ignore your real challenges just
because you often post good pictures on the gram.
Some of the notable lyrics of the song include:
“Everything is fine;
everything is so fine
Everything is fine;
everything is so fine
Cause I'm good, so good
Cause I'm good, so good,
so good
I wish you would; I wish
you would
I wish you would; I wish
you would
I wish you would; this is
my life
This is my all; this is my
all
And now I'm happy, right
now I'm happy, but sometimes” .....
Anziety by Logic and Lucy
Rose comes topmost on the songs we recommend for you if you’re in a low mood or
have anxiety. It is undoubtedly one of those songs to lift you from a depressed
mood. Listen and tell us about it.
2. Demi Lovato – Still have me.
The lyrics of this
powerful song begin like this
“I'm a mess, and I'm still
broken
But I'm finding my way
back
And it feels like
someone's stolen
All the light I ever had
Like the world disappeared
And I'm lying right here
While the silence is
piercing
And it hurts to breathe
I don't have much, but at
least I still have me (I still have me)
And that's all I need
So, take my faith, but at
least I still believe (I still believe)
And that's all I need
I don't have much, but at
least I still have me”...
With lyrics like the
above, you will know that the song suits a depressed mood. First of all, it
helps you recognize and appreciate that you’re currently in a not-so-good
state, then it reminds you that even if you don’t have anything left, you still
have yourself. It gives you a sense of belonging, a self-boost, and a reason to
fight for yourself. This and more make it claim the second spot easily.
Demi Lovato is an American singer, and songwriter. Her genres include pop, RnB, and pop rock. Like Logic, Demi too suffered from a severe mental breakdown which even led her to dial 911 from her residence and was rushed to the hospital. Her song is full of inspiration, relates to what an average adult suffers from, and will help boost your confidence in yourself.
3. Meher Zain – Insha Allah
Meher Zain is a
Lebanese-Swedish R&B singer, songwriter, and music producer. His song Insha
Allah is one that everyone, irrespective of religion or even mood, must listen
to. Once you’re a lover of good music, then this track is definitely for you.
Notable lyrics from the
song include;
“Every time
You feel like you cannot
go on
You feel so lost and that
you're so alone
All you see is night
And darkness all around
You feel so helpless you
can't see which way to go
Don't despair
And never lose hope
'Cause Allah is always by
your side
Insha Allah
You'll find your way”...
The song is slow,
soothing, and pleasant to the ear. It is highly recommended any time, any day.
Do well to listen to it and invite your friends and loved ones.
4. Cobhams Asuquo ft Simi – We plenti
Cobhams Asuquo is a
Nigerian musician, Producer, and songwriter. With several successes in the
music industry, both locally and internationally, Cobhams remains one of the
celebrities you probably won’t remember that they have an impairment.
The fact that Cobhams is
visually impaired and still phenomenal with musical instruments, producing
wonderful songs yearly, is enough for someone to be motivated. Hence, including
this track in the list of songs to lift you from a depressed mood shouldn’t be
surprising.
Be that as it may, “We
Plenti” reminds you that you should take it easy on yourself and that everyone
else is fighting the same battle to survive. The particular line ‘Nobi only you
kill Jesus’ reiterates the fact that you’re not the only one that is guilty of
any crime or that is suffering. ‘We Plenti for here’ further assures you that
we’re plenty in the struggle and will pull through.
Some notable lyrics of the
song well delivered in pidgin/Nigerian English include;
“You don hustle tire, you
no dey take holiday.
You write application, you
go for auditions but still
E be like say e no dey pay
Them don laugh you tire
Some say shey until your
mate get aeroplane before you go make am
You beg God to make am but
see
Everybody get lane
So my brother hustle, so
my sister work
No condition last forever
your own turn dey come
So my brother hustle, so
my sister work o
Beans no dey cook forever,
your own beans go done
If you see person wey make
am o rejoice with them
If them ask you what's
your own no take no offence
See this life na turn by
turn o your time dey come because
No be only you kill Jesus
we plenty for there”
Again, a song of this
caliber, with the beautiful vocals of our talented Simi, can never go wrong. I
strongly advise that you jump on this song right now, not just because it is
one of those songs to lift you from a depressed mood, but even more because it
is a beautiful song you can listen to.
5. Cold Play – Miracles (someone special) with Big Sean
When the Cold Play group
makes music, it’s always something special. Well, this particular track is not
just unique, it was made for someone special, and that person is you. The
introductory lyrics are inspiring enough and have some of the notable lines
below;
“My father said never give
up, son
Just look how good Cassius
become
Muhammad, Mahatma, and
Nelson
Not scared to be strong
Now you could run and just
say they're right
No, I'll never be no one
in my whole life
Or you could turn and say
no, wait, they're wrong
And get to keep on dancing
all lifelong.”
Aside from this track
being a soft tune (like you would always expect from this influential musician
band), you are likely also to enjoy the cool rap from Big Sean. Some spectacular
lines stood out for me. The part he added the lines below was so super cool;
“Prove it to them, or you
prove it to yourself, but honestly, it's better if you do it for yourself.”
So the big question is, do
you want to prove anything to the world, or do you want to prove it to
yourself? I would go with the latter; at least I will be within fewer deadlines
and expectations that could further mess with my mental health.
6. Hanson – Mmmbop
Hanson is an American pop
rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, formed by brothers Isaac Hanson
(guitar, vocals, bass, piano), Taylor Hanson (keyboards, vocals, percussion),
and Zac Hanson (drums, vocals, piano). They are best known for the 1997 hit
song “Mmmbop” from their debut album released through Mercury/Polygram Records,
entitled Middle of Nowhere, which earned three Grammy nominations.
You can dance to this
track with very nice lyrics, and undoubtedly one of the songs to lift you from
a low mood. It is highly recommended for people with occasional low moods or
pronounced depression. It is a 90s classic to which you stand a good chance of
grooving. Listen to this track, and rest assured that it will bring good echoes
and vibes to your ears.
7. Anne Marie – Perfect for me
Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson,
better known as Anne-Marie, is an English singer and songwriter. She has
attained several charting singles on the UK Singles Chart, including Clean
Bandit’s “Rockabye,” featuring Sean Paul, which peaked at number one, as well
as “Alarm,” “Ciao Adios,” “Friends,” “2002,” and “Don’t Play.”
Anne carefully put out the
song “perfect for me” to promote self-confidence. So, it is not just ordinarily
one of the songs to lift you from a depressed mood; it does, even more,
reassure you that you’re perfect for yourself.
Nothing is as important as
having positive energy, especially in an environment with many negativities.
Anne-Marie’s Perfect for me fills you with this much-needed energy; don’t miss
out on this one.
Some classy lyrics here
include;
“Don't feel like putting
makeup on my cheeks
Do what I wanna
Love every single part of
my body
Top to the bottom
I'm not a supermodel from
a magazine, mmh-mmh
I'm okay with not being
perfect
'Cause that's perfect to me.”
8. Burna boy – Level up (Twice as Tall)
You know this list should
contain at least one track from the African giant, don’t you? Well, it’s not
just about being the African giant or winning the Grammy as a Nigerian; it is
more of the fact that the story of Burna boy as a musician is inspiring.
Once in the limelight
around 2013 with tracks such as ‘Like to party,’ Burna subsequently declined
from both the local and international scenes. It was not till around 2018, with
tracks such as ‘Ye,’ that he resurfaced again. He was making music before this
time, but they didn’t have many international breakthroughs; some may even
argue locally.
But he didn’t stop there;
he released a classic album, “African Giant,” in 2019, which saw his nomination
for the Grammy’s as the best international album, alongside the legendary
Angelina Kidjo. But Burna boy didn’t win that year, so he went back and made an
even better album ‘Twice as Tall’ which later won him a Grammy the subsequent
year for the same category.
One of the tracks in the
Twice as tall album is ‘Level Up’ where he practically talked about his journey
through life and the Grammy. The song is an inspiration because it reminds you
that everyone is fighting a battle. Moreover, it gives hope to the average
person to believe in their dreams and aspirations.
Level up is a song you
must listen to, not just because it admonishes you not to be afraid to step
into your greatness but also reminds you that life is a journey and it’s not
over yet for anyone. You have to fight hard till you win for win, you shall.
9. Cold Play – Fix you
Are you surprised that
Cold Play is making the list again? Well, don’t be. A band like theirs can make
magic each time they put out an album. Fix you is one of those magics that not
only soothe the ear but also give you hope.
Some notable lyrics here
include;
“When you try your best,
but you don't succeed
When you get what you want
but not what you need
When you feel so tired,
but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
and the tears come
streaming down your face
When you lose something,
you can't replace
When you love someone, but
it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix
you.”
With the lyrics above,
you’re sure that this song can fix you. Again, as earlier suggested, Cold Play
is the best thing that happened to alternative pop music. Listen to this track
and their albums, and you will never regret it.
10. Fireboy – Wait and see
Fireboy is a sensational
Nigerian singer, signed to Olamide Badoo’s record label, YBNL. Since his
announcement, he has become one of the best things that happened to the YBNL
Nation, which solely prides itself as the voice of the street.
This track tells you to face your demons, look your doubters in the face, and then prove them wrong. It was one of my significant tracks in 2018 when I almost slept on the streets of Lagos because of accommodation issues. This song is highly recommended. It saved and served me. Listen to it and give me your review.
Bonus track
11. Ladipoe ft BNXN - Feeling
Do you know that saying
about saving the best for the last? You will feel that when you listen to this
track- Feeling by Ladipoe. Released in 2021, this song has gone to the top of
various charts in Africa and outside. Therefore, topmost among the songs to
lift you from a depressed mood is this Ladipoe’s Feeling, but it’s not just
that; this song sums up all we’re trying to preach in this article.
This write-up is about
exposing you to 10 therapeutic songs to lift you from a depressed mood with the
hope that you will get some good feelings at the end. When you eventually do,
it becomes paramount to appreciate how good you feel with Ladipoe’s
"feeling."
Hence, the lyrics of the
song sum it all up when it says;
I like the way I’m feeling
now
No come use your Reggae
spoil my blues and rhythm now
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
I like the way I’m feeling
now
Omo e get small thing weh
dey stress me, but right now I’m chilling now
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
I hope you continue to
exude positive energy for yourself and the people around you. It is not a fair
world, but you can’t drown only in the negativity. There are many things to be
grateful for and many other good things to live for. Hang in there, and we are
all going to be fine at the end of it all
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