There probably is not one song that you listen to, that doesn’t reflect your “feelings” at the time.
Music IS and WILL be the ONLY common denominator and universal language shared by humankind. It transcends all other therapy methods, for one reason, music and lyrics are the voice of emotions.
Music can produce any emotion and can forge friendships that would never bond.
Being blessed to have grown up in a musical family, I learned early on the power of music. And like a lot of us, we place importance on words and music and lyrics give us, what we ourselves can’t articulate.
We are what we Listen to
For me, it’s not the genre of music, it’s the beat and lyrics. I remember going to the local music store and buying several cd’s. Alison Krauss (Bluegrass), Led Zepplin (No intro needed), and The Cranberries (Irish Pop). I got to the counter, and the sales associate said, “you have an eclectic selection there.”
The Led Zepplin CD was one I had broken, and needed to be replaced, the others were new. Bluegrass reminds me of my grandparents, Led Zepplin of my youth, and The Cranberries, at the time were new.
Not all music resonates with us, because we can’t relate or it’s not articulating our emotions.
Music allows us to get all up in our feelings, and we all want self-expression.
We all are just trying to survive and make a difference in this world.
Music the Healer
The Gregorian Monks listened and meditated with music; its intention was not for entertainment but definitely evolved.
Music is healing, in whatever way you look at it. If you want to be happy you play a happy song! This is simple enough.
Its healing properties are almost magical, sounds and lyrics can heal our inner wounds. Our soul wounds. It can help with acceptance of circumstances; it can definitely minimize the level of pain we are feeling at the time.
Lyricists write from a place of inner peace or inner turmoil. When we seek to understand the origin of a song and meaning, we may find out that when they wrote the song, they were in the same mood as you are listening to the song.
They write for us and for themselves, it’s healing for them too! Most artists are touched to know, that what they created touched us! Giving away someone’s self-expression is healing, getting it out is refreshing.
Songs for Healing the Inner Child
Healing our inner child, our inner wounds can be very soothing and thought provoking. It’s within the message of the song that will wake up the inner child, and say, “enough”.
Here is a list of songs that have helped me over the years reflect and reprogram my way of thinking. And most importantly, gave me clarity to move on in my life as I have aged.
I will link the lyrics to each song, maybe one will resonate with you, on your journey of healing your inner child.
- “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
- “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
- “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson
- “Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest
- “Thank you” by Led Zepplin
- “Shake it off” by Taylor Swift
- “Find out who your friends are” by Tracy Lawrence
- “Learn to Fly” by The Foo Fighters
- “Pain” Three Days Grace
- “Where is the Love” by The Black Eyed Peas
As the Curtain Closes
Music is timeless and its purpose is to entrainment. It’s through the lyrics that we can heal ourselves and reflect on our past and look forward to our future.
“If you wanna make the world a better place
Man in the mirror, Michael Jackson (Writer(s): Siedah Garrett, Glen Ballard)
Take a look at yourself and then make a change”
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