Songs to follow advice from

Song lyrics are incredibly powerful. They tap into a profound part of you and can take you back in time to unleash memorable moments: the happy ones and the sad ones and make you relive every emotion you’ve ever experienced.

When you listen to a song that captivates the very thing you’re feeling, it can be overwhelming. You know that you’re not alone in the world and that other people have lived through what you have and are going through the same emotions you are.

The same can be said for songs which have powerful advice in them. The most wise songs are the most basic ones. They simply provide the necessary ingredients to make you think twice about life and realise that you are stronger than you think.

With that theme in mind, I have put together a playlist of songs that I feel give good advice. I’ve taken a snapshot of the lyrics below. If you like what you read, please have a listen to my playlist and really take notice of the words.

As always, I want to hear what you think. I’m sure there are many more songs I can add to this list, so if you have any more suggestions, please let me know and comment below.

Stay musical.

Sophia’s list of songs to follow advice from…

Emeli Sandé – Read All About It   You’ve got the words to change a nation But you’re biting your tongue You’ve spent a lifetime stuck in silence Afraid you’ll say something wrong If no one ever hears it, how we gonna learn your song? So come on, come on, come on, come on I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream ’til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers I’m not afraid They can read all about it

Darius Rucker – Life’s Too Short   Life’s too short just to like it So you better get to lovin’ this living before it’s gone Life’s too short

Will Smith – Just the Two of Us   Throughout life people will make you mad Disrespect you and treat you bad Let God deal with the things they do Cause hate in your heart will consume you too

Brad Paisley – Letter to Me   I wish you wouldn’t worry and let it be Hey, I’d say have a little faith and you’ll see If I could write a letter to me

Ronan Keating – I Hope You Dance   Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. I hope you dance

Tim McGraw – Humble and Kind   Don’t expect a free ride from no one Don’t hold a grudge or a chip and here’s why Bitterness keeps you from flyin’ Always stay humble and kind

Boyzone – No Matter What   No matter what they tell us No matter what they do No matter what they teach us What we believe is true No matter what they call us However they attack No matter where they take us We’ll find our own way back

Carrie Underwood – The Champion   I am invincible, unbreakable Unstoppable, unshakeable They knock me down, I get up again I am the champion

Jess Glynne – Don’t Be so Hard on Yourself   Don’t be so hard on yourself, no Learn to forgive, learn to let go Everyone trips, everyone falls So don’t be so hard on yourself

Alan Jackson – It’s five o’clock somewhere   It’s only half-past twelve but I don’t care It’s five o’clock somewhere

Destiny’s Child – Survivor   I’m a survivor, I’m not gon’ give up I’m not gon’ stop, I’m gon’ work harder I’m a survivor, I’m gonna make it I will survive, keep on survivin’

Kenny Rogers – The Gambler   You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away And know when to run You never count your money When you’re sittin’ at the table There’ll be time enough for countin’ When the dealin’s done.