songs...........recovery and addiction There was a thread here once that listed songs about recovery and addiction.........songs that others here liked. After looking for it and not being able to find it I thought I'd start a new thread..........so if anyone can think of recovery or addiction songs or just songs that mean alot to them and want to share that would be great............... Wasted ---Carrie Underwood Big Girls Don't cry--Fergie (about working on herself, love this one) |
Anything by the band "Stained" |
That Smell by Lynard Skynard and The Needle and the Damage Done by Neil Young. Not so much for the words but for the music. That Smell I always yell the Hell Yes part really loudly. It is my way of yelling at addiction. Hugs, Marle |
Lyrics for Jumper by Third Eye Blind I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend, You could cut ties with all the lies, that you've been living in, And if you do not want to see me again, I would understand. I would understand, The angry boy, a bit too insane, Icing over a secret pain, You know you don't belong, You're the first to fight, You're way too loud, You're The flash of light, On a burial shroud, I know something's wrong, Well everyone I know has got a reason, To say, put the past away, I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend, You could cut ties with all the lies, That you've been living in, And if you do not want to see me again, I would understand, I would understand. Well he's on the table, And he's gone to code, And I do not think anyone knows, What they are doing here, And your friends have left, You've been dismissed, I never thought it would come to this, And I, I want you to know, Everyone's got to face down the demons, Maybe today, We can put the past away, I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend, You could cut ties with all the lies, that you've been living in, And if you do not want to see me again, I would understand, I would understand, I would understand... Can you put the past away, I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend, I would understand... |
Avril's latest song...When You Walk Away |
There is an actual CD by RA Mary Lyn B about the twelve steps. I have a copy of it. She sings about the first step on to the 12th. It's a pretty darn good cd too. |
This is an INCREDIBLE song. Listen to it here: http://www.myspace.com/7thdayslumber Missing Pages by Seventh Day Slumber On the outside all we see is clay That hides the perfect light But no one really knows the pain inside I understand how much it hurts To be the one who's never seen The missing pages in a magazine No one knows you anymore You're lost inside the walls you've built No one knows you anymore A prison deep within your soul There is One who sees it all He'll give you life you've never dreamed He can see the pain underneath your skin It's hard to see you fading Nothing that I do can bring you back I pray to God that you don't fade away Your addiction is a symptom of a lost and dying soul Without Jesus there's no hope at all No one knows you anymore You're lost inside the walls you've built No one knows you anymore A prison deep within your soul There is One who sees it all He'll give you life you've never dreamed He can see the pain underneath your skin There's so much more this is not the end It's all in your hands don't throw it away A beautiful life with so much to give The image of God underneath your skin No one knows you anymore You're lost inside the walls you've built No one knows you anymore A prison deep within your soul There is One who sees it all He'll give you life you've never dreamed He can see the pain underneath your skin The beauty of God underneath your skin |
Hate Me by Blue October |
"Sunday Morning Coming Down" - Johnny Cash. This is such a sad song! |
Fix You; Coldplay |
Losing My Way; Justin Timberlake |
I love this song-it always inspires me! It's all about how life is short and you gotta do what is right for you-now! Henry Rollins is a punk rock straight edger-never got into drugs..This whole album is great! Artist: Rollins Band Song: Shine Album: Weight If I listened to everything that they said to me I wouldn't be here And if I took the time to bleed from all the tiny little arrows shot my way I wouldn't be here The ones who don't do anything are the ones who try to put you down You could spend your entire life in the nowhere land of self doubt When you start to doubt yourself The real world will eat you alive It's time to align your body with your mind It's hero time (until I looked up the lyrics, I always thought he was saying "it's your own time"..) It's time to align your body with your mind It's time to shine! I'm talking to you. Hero time starts right now! If you think you've got 100 extra years to mess around you're wrong This time is real. Your time is now. It's hero time. Hard times are getting harder The liars are acting strong You better get a grip on yourself Or you won't be around too long No such thing as spare time No such thing as free time No such thing as down time All you got is life time. GO! I got grace in times of friction I got truth in times of fiction I got no time for the hype Suicide? I'm not the type No time for drug addiction No time for smoke and booze Too strong for a shortened life span I've got no time to lose It's hero time Your own time time to shine! |
Stand in the Rain by Superchic |
Rehab - lol They tried to make me go to rehab but I said no, no, no Yes I been black but when I come back I said no, no, no I don’t got the time And if my daddy thinks I’m fine You’s tried to make me go to rehab but I won’t go, go, go I’d rather be at home with Ray I ain’t got seventy days Cos there’s nothing, nothing you can’t teach me That I can’t learn from Mr Hathaway I didn’t get a lot in class But I know we don’t come in a shot glass They tried to make me go to rehab but I said no, no, no Yes I been blind but when I come back I said no, no, no I don’t got the time And if my daddy thinks I’m fine You’s tried to make me go to rehab but I won’t go, go, go The man said why do you think you here? I said I got no idea I’m gonna, gonna lose my baby So I always keep a bottle near He said I just think you’re depressed Yes me, baby, and the rest They tried to make me go to rehab but I said no, no, no Yes I been black but when I come back oh no, no, no I don’t got the time And if my daddy thinks I’m fine You’s tried to make me go to rehab but I won’t go, go, go I don’t ever want to drink again I just, ooh I just need a friend I’m not gonna spend ten weeks And have everyone think I’ve gone mad And it’s not just my pride It’s just til these tears have dried They tried to make me go to rehab but I said no, no, no Yes I been black but when I come back I said no, no, no I ain’t got the time And if my daddy thinks I’m fine You’s tried to make me go to rehab but I won’t go, go, go |
There is a very sad song about a personal struggle with addiction, called Pool Shark. The lead singer for Sublime, Bradley Nowell, was an addict. Sadly, addiction took his life. He was a very talented songwriter, singer. |
There is also a very good song by Anna Nalick called Breath 2 Am and she calls me cause I'm still awake Can you help me unravel my latest mistake I don't love him, winter just wasn't my season. Yeah we walk through the doors so accusing their eyes Like they have any right at all to criticize Hypocrites you're all here for the very same reason. Cause you can't jump the track We're like cars on a cable and life's like an hourglass glued to the table, No one can find the rewind button girl So just cradle your head in your hands. And breathe, just breathe, whoa breathe just breathe May he turned 21 on the base of Fort Bliss Just today he sat down to the flask in his fist Ain't been sober since maybe October of last year Here in town you can tell he's been down for while But my God it's so beautiful when the boy smiles Wanna hold him but maybe I'll just sing about it Cause you can't jump the track We're like cars on a cable And life's like an hourglass glued to the table, No one can find the rewind button boys so cradle your head in your hands And breathe, just breathe, whoa breath just breathe There's a light at each end of this tunnel you shout cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out And these mistakes you've made You'll just make them again if you'll only try turnin' around 2Am and I'm still awake writing this song If i get it all down on paper it's no longer inside of me threaten' the life it belongs to. And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd Cause these words are my diary screamin' out aloud And I know that you'll use them however you want to. But you can't jump the track We're like cars on a cable And life's like an hourglass glued to the table, No one can find the rewind button now Sing it if you understand...yeah breath Just breathe, ohho breathe Part of this song has a strong meaning to me...... |
When an Angel Sighs UGH! I can't post the link since my husband doesn't have enough posts logged. But if you go to indie-music dot com and search under song title "When An Angel Sighs", you will get it. This was on one of the music posts earlier this year. (Maybe late last year?) We wrote the song together in one weekend, so the production is pretty rough, but it's the sentiment that counts. I'm sure all parents can relate. Barb |
I always liked "Scars" by Papa Roach and "Call Me When You're Sober" by Evanessence |
Placebo! "A Song to Say Good-bye" is about his friend who became an addict, and he's trying to save him. "Song To Say Goodbye" You are one of God's mistakes, You crying, tragic waste of skin, I'm well aware of how it aches , And you still won't let me in. Now I'm breaking down your door, To try and save your swollen face , Though I don't like you anymore, You lying, trying waste of space.. Before our innocence was lost, You were always one of those , Blessed with lucky sevens , And the voice that made me cry . My Oh My. You were mother nature's son , Someone to whom I could relate , Your needle and your damage done, Remains a sordid twist of fate. Now I'm trying to wake you up , To pull you from the liquid sky , Coz if I don't we'll both end up , With just your song to say goodbye. My Oh My. A song to say goodbye, A song to say goodbye , A song to say... Before our innocence was lost, You were always one of those, Blessed with lucky sevens, And the voice that made me cry. It's a song to say goodbye. The album Black Market Music has a bunch of songs about addiction too: "Commercial For Levi": Commercial for Levi You’re the one who’s always choking trojans You’re the one who’s always who’s bruised and broken Sleep may be the enemy But so is another line It’s a remedy You should take more time You’re the one who’s always choking trojans You’re the one who showers always golden (? ) Spunk and bestiality well it’s an assisi lie It’s ahead of me, you should close your fly I understand the fascination The dream that comes alive at night But if you don’t change your situation Then you’ll die, you’ll die, don’t die, don’t die Please don’t die You’re the one who’s always choking trojans You’re the one who’s always who’s been bruised and broken Drunk on immorality, valium and cherry wine Coke and ecstasy, you’re gonna blow your mind I understand the fascination I’ve even been there once or twice more But if you don’t change your situation Then you’ll die, you’ll die, don’t die, don’t die Please don’t die x4 And others, "Narcoleptic", has my favorite line, "You better keep it in check, or you'll end up a wreck and you'll never wake up" |
Jewel has new song, Stronger Woman. It is powerful in terms of ending co-dependency and thinking of ME first. |
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