Photo of my phone connected to my car The Xavierite
This semester was especially difficult for me, but there were five songs that I listened to that made me feel better.
5. “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” by the Animals
There’s a great many songs that relate to my life, but this one hits hard. It is about accidentally giving into anger when in situations, and that’s something that I understand.
I have a tendency to say things the wrong way but with good intent, and that’s one of the biggest messages of the song. “I’m just a soul whose intentions are good,” the repeated line reads.
The song was also used in the trailer for DC’s “Creature Commandos,” and it heavily suits the characters. The song is very catchy, and I am sad that they never ended up putting it in the show.
4. “We Care a Lot,” by Faith No More
In my opinion, this song is one of the most underrated hits of the 1990s. I love this song, primarily because of its lyrics. It is a song for advocacy in political issues.
With politics and global feuds being as they are today, I believe we need another hit song to address the fact that we, the people of this planet, care a lot about everything.
3. “Strawberry Fields Forever,” by the Beatles
Every time I’ve heard the intro to this song, I’ve immediately skipped it. A few weeks ago, I finally decided to listen through. It was like I was lifted out of my bed.
I strongly dislike songs that are low-quality, but I am assured that the 2023 remaster of the hit is of sound quality similar to that of modern hits.
I can’t listen to this song without singing along to it. I’ve been a fan of the Beatles for years now, and I am finally happy to say that I am a bigger fan of the song.
2. “Allentown (Live at Shea Stadium, 2008)” by Billy Joel
I have been a fan of the song “Allentown” for years, but I finally discovered the best version of it. After witnessing it live in Chicago last summer, I needed to feel that excitement again.
This version of the song is one that I cannot help but sing to. Hearing the audience singing “hey, hey, hey,” is something that just draws me into it.
1. “Heroes” by David Bowie
“Heroes” is a song that I recently discovered. In fact, it has easily become one of my favorite songs ever. I’ve smiled to this song, cried to this song, and have sang my heart out.
David Bowie is just magic. I love his work, but I think this is the best of it. The song is quite long, too.
I don’t think I’ve heard it used in any movies before, but it sure does need to be utilized. I’m quite tired of hearing “Holding out for a Hero.” I think we need to hear “Heroes” instead.