Category: Songs to Inspire

Jimmy Eat World’s song “The Middle” is about self-worth, feeling left out, and not giving up on yourself. The song’s message is that you can do great things on your own. It’s also a fun song to play if you are a Rock Band junkie.

Tom Petty wrote “Runnin’ Down a Dream” as a reflection on the pursuit of one’s dreams, using the imagery of driving on a long road while listening to a favorite song (“My Little Runaway” by Del Shannon) as a metaphor for chasing aspirations and holding onto hope while navigating life’s journey; the “Del” reference in the lyrics…

Originally written by Jackson Browne, including a breakdown in Winslow Arizona, he later worked with Glenn Frey to complete the song. It subsequently became a huge Eagles hit. It’s also a great sing-a-long song; and who wouldn’t appreciate a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford, slowin’ down to take a look at me.

Freddie Mercury wrote “We Are the Champions” in response to the audience’s enthusiastic participation at a concert in May 1977. The song was intended to encourage mass singalong and audience participation. I would say that he definitely acheived his goal. This really could be the anthem for anyone who survived and recovered from a narcissistic…

Although Ray Davies originally wrote this song about is impending split from his second wife, Yvonne, I prefer to internalize it differently. It’s truly an amazing and highly underrated song that always lifts my spirits.

A good support network is everything as part of the recovery network. I am fortunate to have such a network. This song has always had special meaning to me. It has even more meaning when sent by a very close friend to aid in my recovery. Freddie Mercury wrote “Don’t Stop Me Now” while recording…