Like I always say, music is such a huge part of who I am. When I’m going through a rough patch in my life or when I am just searching for a dosage of daily inspiration, I always go to my iTunes. The power that a single song possesses is immense and is often times the best medicine for a wounded soul. During the past year and a half of my life, I went through more trials than I ever have in my 20 years on this planet. There were times when the words of encouragement my friends and family gave me simply weren’t enough to ease the pain I was going through on the inside. It was during these moments when I found solace in the sweet, raspy voice of Lauryn Hill, the spirit-gripping lyrics of Dead Prez, and the hypnotizing cadence of Bob Marley. The songs I listened to gave me reassurance that everything would be okay in the end. They challenged me to act wisely. Their rhythms put my mind to rest. Their content gave me hope. These are just a few of those songs, just click on their names under the photos. Enjoy!
“See, I picks my friends like I pick my fruit & Ganny told me that when I was only a youth
I don't go 'round trying to be what I'm not, I don't waste my time trying to get what you got
I work at pleasin' me cause I can't please you, and that's why I do what I do
My soul flies free like a willow tree, doo wee doo wee do wee…”
Leaving all my fears to burn down
Push them away so I can move on…”
Push them away so I can move on…”
“Life can bring us through many changes, it’s alright. Just don't give up and know it's gonna be alright.
People come and they go, it's just the way that it goes. Everything is everything, it’s alright.”
“Beware the false motives of others. Be careful of those who pretend to be brothers
And you never suppose it's those who are closest to you, to you.
They say all the right things to gain their position, then use your kindness as their ammunition
To shoot you down in the name of ambition, they do..”
“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy ‘cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets while we stand aside and look?
Some say it's just a part of it, we've got to fulfill the book.”
Redemption Song by Bob Marley
“We can't be stopped if we don't give up, even though they hold us back we still find ways to come up
A lot of people make promises with no plans to keep 'em. But me, no matter what I'm ridin' till I get my freedom
If I fail, then it's only a challenge to go harder. Don't want to be no martyr so I adapt to things smarter
It's death before dishonor. And I put that on my son and my momma
And don't take it as a threat, that's a promise.”
What are the songs that help you through tough times?Leave them in a comment!
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