A Music Playlist

Music serves as a refuge for many of us during tough times. Here's a playlist to lift your spirits when you're feeling down.

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1. Scars To Your Beautiful - Alessia Cara You should know you're beautiful just the way you are, and you don’t need to change a thing. The world could change its heart. In our quest to fit in, we often lose touch with our true selves. Alessia Cara’s “Scars to Your Beautiful” serves as a reminder that you’re perfect as you are.

2. If We Have Each Other - Alec BenjaminSo I'm thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight... she's the reason I survived.Sometimes, our loved ones are the reason we keep going. Alec Benjamin wrote this song for his sister, and it has inspired me to try my hand at songwriting.

3. Beyond The Tears - Art Garfunkel To see beyond the tears, you know I'll never hurt you, to see the sun behind the rain, feel the joy behind the pain. When you’re stuck in sadness, it can feel endless. Art Garfunkel’s "Beyond the Tears" reminds us that there are brighter days ahead.

4. Reasons to Stay Alive - aryyHold on to the things that make your heart beat faster, live one day at a time, do your best and know I’m by your side."Reasons to Stay Alive" is a cheerful anthem that celebrates the good things in life, and aryy’s infectious smile in the song makes it even more uplifting.

5. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & GarfunkelOh, when darkness comes, and pain is all around, like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.Sometimes, all we need is a reminder that someone is there for us. Simon & Garfunkel’s "Bridge Over Troubled Water" offers comfort through its soothing melody and heartfelt lyrics.

6. Mars - YUNGBLUD Yeah, her Mum and Dad, they couldn't understand, why she couldn't turn it off, become a better man. People from the LGBTQIA+ community often face rejection, and YUNGBLUD’s “mars” tells the story of a trans woman finding acceptance through music and community.

7. JUST LIKE YOU - NFI want you to know when you're alone and you feel afraid, you're not the only person in the world that isn't okay.Knowing that you’re not alone in your struggles can help you find strength. NF’s “JUST LIKE YOU” reminds us that many others share similar feelings, and we can overcome it together.

8. Overwhelmed (Ryan Mack Remix)Another person telling me that I should just relax, "Calm down and take it easy, everything will be okay."For anyone struggling with anxiety, Ryan Mack’s remix of “Overwhelmed” provides a comforting reminder that you’re not the only one feeling this way.

9. Victoria’s Secret - Jax I know Victoria's secret, and girl, you wouldn’t believe... She’s an old man who lives in Ohio, making money off of girls like me. Jax exposes the unrealistic beauty standards set by brands like Victoria's Secret in this humorous yet powerful anthem, inspired by her own struggles with body image and her experiences with a young girl being bullied.

   
   

Enjoy the music, and take care of yourself. ❤️