Category: Songs to Inspire

Amy Lee, the lead singer of Evanescence, wrote “Call Me When You’re Sober” about a painful breakup and the need to stand up for herself. The song is about the difficulties of ending a relationship and the courage to move on.  The song has become an anthem for many narcissistic abuse survivors and speaks to the courage…

Patty Griffin wrote “Useless Desires” to tell the story of a young woman who looks back on her hometown before moving away. The song appears on her album Impossible Dream.  For me, this song rings true as somebody who is looking back at my relationship with my covert narcissist. In particular, it looks back and reminds me…

There is no specific meaning to me behind this song, except for it being a fun song. This is one of my favorites to play as part of our annual tour. What is the annual tour? It’s an annual get together with close friends where we eat well and play a serious amount of Rock…

REO Speedwagon’s “Roll with the Changes” was written by Kevin Cronin about his experience moving from Chicago to Los Angeles to rejoin the band. The song is about the journey of moving and adapting to change.  It is my reminder that there is not only life after having your world turned upside down from a narcissist, but…

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…