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Marc2b -> RE: What's your ultimate "feel better" song? (6/23/2011 7:36:49 AM)
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Sometimes, when you need a pick me up, the first thing you need to do is pass through the negative feelings by acknowledging them.
If I am feeling put upon by the obtuseness and callousness of the world I listen to “Comfortably Numb,” by Pink Floyd.
“I can’t explain, you would not understand, this is not how I am…” Since yelling that from the rooftops or screaming it at random strangers on the street would probably get me arrested and thrown into the loony bin… I listen to “Comfortably Numb,” and, for a little while, know that I am not alone.
If I am feeling maudlin about lost loves or departed friends, “Red, Red, Wine” by Neil Diamond or “Taxi Driver,” by Harry Chapin is good. “Late September Dogs,” by Melissa Etheridge and “Somewhere Down the Crazy River,” by Robbie Robertson are also good.
If I am feeling lonely, then I just gotta listen to “Heaven Help the Lonely” by Willie Nile.
There are many other songs for other bad moods that I’m sure I’m just not thinking of at the moment. Anyway, once I’ve taken myself through the negativity… then it’s time for the pick me up.
There are a number of songs that do a good job, amongst them:
“The Middle,” by Jimmy Eat World.
“Alive and Kicking,” by Simple Minds.
“What�s Up,” by Four Non-Blondes.
“Tarzan Boy,” by Baltimora (this tune is also great for when you’re in the woods and are getting ready to go primal on your sub [:)]).
“Come on Eileen,” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners (it is impossible to listen to this song and NOT dance that happy jig).
"Soolaimon,” by Neil Diamond (really makes you feel like you’re one with the world, “Be,” is also good for that).
If all else fails then I bring out the big guns and listen to THIS (I defy any one to listen and not be in a happy mood afterward).
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