Sometimes, in casual conversation, I’m asked, “what genre of music do you enjoy?” It just feels impossible to answer, because I build Spotify playlists based on the theme of the lyrics, not the genre. A playlist could shift from country, to R&B, to Indie Pop, as long as the words fit the sentiment I feel like expressing.
When my depression was at its worst, I curated a playlist written by artists who felt similar pain and sadness but chose to fight on. On the subway ride to work, I would blast it on full volume and think about every single word in these pieces. By being mindful of the lyrics, I felt less alone and I was less susceptible to rumination.
Here is a list of pieces I listened to from a motley of genres:
My Mind and Me by Selena Gomez
Follow The Sun by Xavier Rudd
Only Human by Ryan Mack
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
Closing Time by Havelin
Make It Alright by WILD
Daydream by Lily Meola
Alive by Sia
Who Says by Selena Gomez
Undefeated by Daughtry
Carry On by fun.
Vienna by Billy Joel
When I was at the hospital, I spent every spare second of the day listening to these songs. By turning the volume up, the optimistic and encouraging lyrics drowned out—at least a bit—the hopeless thoughts swimming in my mind. I really hope that some of these pieces could do the same for you.
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