10 Uplifting Songs To Listen To When You're Depressed

10 Uplifting Songs To Listen To While You're Depressed

Songs put anyone into a better mood. It's almost like a medication all on it's own. They can Inpire you, motivate you, soothe you, They can even energize you. I love listening to music. I have listened to all types and genres from pop to metal. There's many songs out there. Some are words of wisdom, some are love between two people, some are about hardships in the singer's lives. I am going to give you 10 songs to listen to while you're feeling depressed that may just make you feel better.

1. We Shall Overcome - Pete Seeger.

This song was written during the civil rights movement. It's meaning can relate to people with mental illnesses too. The lyrics are of a strong and inspiring nature. They can motivate you to try your best and overcome the battles your facing. It always makes me feel a little better and it definitely pulls at my heart strings.

2. Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison

Bad things will happen but you can't let that get you down. Poison sings this song with feeling. It sends such a powerful message and can be extremely beautiful if interpreted the right way.

3.Hand In My Pocket - Alanis Morissette

Alanis has had her fair share of mental illness. She wrote songs to reflect ok her life and what she was going through at the time. This song is about overcoming obstacles and that everything could be worse. That you have to give yourself a push to helping yourself.

4. Fight Song - Rachel Platton

This is a song to tell you to never stop fighting. Good things will come but you must fight for it. I find this song very upbeat and relays a powerful message to never give up, never surrender.

5. Let Me Be Myself - 3 Doors Down

I've always loved this song. It's about overcoming depression and becoming whole again. Don't be anyone else, be yourself when times are good and even when they are bad.

6. Firework - Katy Perry

Feel good about yourself. Don't let anyone take your self-esteem away be confident in your own skin and show people you are stronger than they think. This song also relays a powerful message. Katy sure has a way with words.

7. Beautiful Day - U2

With summer fast approaching the days will be beautiful. Treat it as such and do something for you to take that step towards happiness. Embrace the sun's rays, go outside. Have a beautiful day!

8. Hold On - Good Charlotte

It's not the end, it's only the beginning. This song is a great reminder that what you're going through won't last forever if you hold on to yourself and fight the disease. Things will start looking up for you. you just have to believe it will.

9.  Stronger - Kelly Clarkson 

You are stronger than you give yourself credit for. What doesn't kill you will make you a warrior. This song explains that. Kelly clarkson is a very wise woman!

10. What I've Done - Linkin' Park

You have to brace yourself for what's coming and try to block out the negativity. This song is a good example of that. That what you have done in the past won't plague you and define you as a person and human being.