Songs that Inspire

Old 05-25-2008, 08:07 AM
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Songs that Inspire

I always listen to the words in songs and try and understand the message. I know a friend who used Chers "Believe" as her saviour after leaving her ex.

No matter how hard I try
You keep pushing me aside
And I cant break trough
Theres no talking to you
Its so sad that youre leaving
It takes time to believe it
But after all said and done
Youre gonna be the lonely one, ooh


I used to always listen to the Chili Peppers' "Hey"

You used to be so warm and affectionate.
All the little things I used to hear my fairy say,
But now you're quick to get into your regret.
I'll take the fall and now you got to give it all away.


In fact I used to drive to and from work with that blasting with me screaming "you used to be so warm and affectionate!" with tears streaming down my face. Looking back I wonder what other road users thought. It kind of makes me laugh now!

Anyway - that song was on before and I thought it might make an interesting thread.

Anyone else have these special songs?
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Old 05-25-2008, 09:13 AM
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There are so many songs that inspire me. The one that keeps me out of the whole codie thing with my A son is Be Somebody by Three Doors Down. Lyrics below:

The shades gone up
Mother's staring down
She don't know where he's been
Or how long he's been out

She said 'Boy I'm tired of waiting up while your out with your friends'
He said 'Mom I'm TRYING and im living my life the best way that I can'

Cause I'm trying to be somebody
I'm not trying to be somebody else
This life is mine I'm living
Don't you know me? I won't ever let you down

The day has come
The SON is moving on
She don't know where he'll go
Or when he's coming home

She said 'Son take care, don't let your dreams get too far out of sight'
He said 'I love you now, don't worry about me you know I'll be fine'

Cause I'm trying to be somebody
I'm not trying to be somebody else
This life is mine I'm living
Don't you know me? I won't ever let you down
No
I'm not trying to be somebody else
Don't you know me? I won't ever let you
I won't ever let you

What they say
What they know
What they think wont ever bring me down
This life is mine and I am my own.........


I just try to keep reminding myself that it is HIS life to live......not mine to direct. I play this song when I realize that I'm forgetting that very important fact.
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Old 05-25-2008, 09:24 AM
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Learning about recovery, and all the doubts that come along with it. I had a Springsteen CD in on my way to a meeting, "Into the Fire" hit soo close to home (the refrain anyway).......


May your strength give us strength
May your faith give us faith
May your hope give us hope
May your love give us love


Just kinda seemed to bring things into focus better

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Old 05-25-2008, 06:28 PM
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For me, right now, Jewel's Stronger Woman is most inspiring (hence my user name), you can see/hear it on youtube.com if you'd like:

I guess you could say I'm one of those girls
That's always been with one of those guys
You know the type
Like right now, he sleeps while I write
But it's better than crying
I'm worn out from trying
From loving a man who always makes it clear
I'm not welcome here
Just till he's horny and hungry
or needs something cleaned
And you know what I mean

But not tonight
'Cause come the morning light, oh
I'm gonna love myself more than anyone else
Believe in me, even if someone can't see
The stronger woman in me

I'm going to be my own best friend
Stick with me till the end
Won't lose myself again, never, no,
'Cause there's a stronger woman,
A stronger woman in me
Light bulbs buzz,
I get up
And head to my drawer
I wish there was more
I could say
Another fairytale fades to gray
I've lived on hope
Just like a child
Walking that mile
Faking that smile
All the while
Wishing my heart had wings

Well tonight, I'm going to be
The kind of woman I'd want my daughter to be, oh

I'm gonna love myself more than anyone else
Believe in me, even if someone can't see
There's a stronger woman in me
I'm gonna be my own best friend
Stick with me till the end
I won't lose myself again, never, no
'Cause there's a stronger woman,
A stronger woman


This is me, packing up my bags
And this is me, headed for the door
And this is me, the best you ever had
I'm going to love myself
More than anyone else
Believe in me even if someone cannot see
There's a stronger woman in me
I'm going to be my own best friend
Stay with me till the end
Won't lose myself again, never, no
'Cause there's a stronger woman
A stronger woman
There's a stronger woman,
A stronger woman in me
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