What is a song (or songs) that has (have) inspired and /or encouraged you?

Question

Preferrably rock an/or pop. I'm not really into rap or R&B, but all suggestions welcome. Country is ok. Thank you! It's for a project. (I'm thinking mostly along the lines of Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle")

Answer 1

Simon (Lifehouse)

catch your breath hit the wall scream out as loud as you start to crawl back in your cage the only place where they will leave you alone 'cause the weak will seek the weaker until they've broken them could you get it back again would it be the same fulfillment to their lack of strength at your expense left you with no defense they tore it down and I have felt the same as you, I've felt the same as you, I've felt the same locked inside the only place where you feel sheltered where you feel safe you lost yourself in your search to find something else to hide behind the fearful always preyed upon your confidence did they see the consequence when they pushed you around the arrogant build kingdoms made of the different ones breaking them 'til they've become just another crown refuse to feel, anything at all refuse to slip, refuse to fall can't be weak, can't stand still you watch your back 'cause no one will you don't know why they had to go this far traded your worth for these scars for your only company don't believe the lies that they told to you not one word was true you're alright, you're alright, you're alright

Answer 2

Wind beneath my wings... I'm kidding, that song is for mush wad, tools and bath house queens!

okay... Beautiful by Christina Agulera...

Sorry, not that one either... I'm quite attractive and I actually know it, and do not feel sorry for anyone else if they just happen to have stupid parents who made them fat or ugly by subjecting their gene pool to an altruistic belief that love triumphs over genetics in today's society... Dumb and ugly should never mix... but unfortunately, it is sometimes the last resort of a desperate man no matter the suffering the children have to endure.

anyway...

How bout... Hero. By; chicken headed, crack-head Houston? LOL... (now that's just funny!) Her hero was Bobby Brown? You're right on Bobby Brown... That was your prerogative. Nice choice in a mother for your children!

Honestly... I like New years Prayer By Jeff Buckley off the Sketches for my sweetheart the drunk CD.
It says everything.

and I'm just being facetious... Im in a mood... don't mind me.

Answer 3

Many of Aaliyah's songs, like Try Again-that song inspired me to never give up & keep trying, even though things in life are rough. I will get through some day. Practice makes perfect.

Answer 4

Try this .....its not the song or songs but the moment that you hear it in. In other words if you are in Glastonbury with it pissing down with rain and suddenly you hear a song which seems to fit your mood .
The same as when you break up or start a relationship...its the song that 'happens'at the time .

therefore the answer to your question is ...the moment not the song!!

Answer 5

Hero- Enrique Iglesias ; Woman in love - Barbara Streisand

Answer 6

I Can Only Imagine - By Mercy Me
Don't let the link freak you out , but listen to a bit from the song.. It made its debut at #19 on the pop charts. http://www.worshipmusic.com/080688613327.html

Answer 7

Stand up for love - Destiny's Child
its areal inspiration to me, showing me that there young and old suffering out there without food to eat or clothing to wear and im arguing about where my shoe is or what im gonna eat tomorrow!

Answer 8

I was going to put #41 by dave matthews band even before I saw the above answer. Seriously, they are the greatest band, there music is amazing and brilliant.

Answer 9

Bill Pere's songs, especially on his spiritual albums. You can Google his name and get free downloads of his recordings all over the Interent. He does folk rock/alternative and it's really good.

Answer 10

Rush: Marathon