Great minds think alike. When Britt published her post about her self-esteem playlist, I was all,”OMIGAWSH. I have been working on a post about how music can be a girl’s best friend. We are both brilliant.”
I have my mom to thank for showing me the power of a good song. Even before I could say, “Drop it like it’s hot,” I could drop it like it was hot.
Though I always had a huge appreciation for various styles of music, it seemed like I really began to connect to it when I was in my teenage years. Lyrics reminded me of special times with friends. Squishy love-crush song dedications told the stories of boyfriends (or ex-boyfriends). Music gave me respite from marathon study sessions; a well-timed boogie break can re-energize a tired mind. Best of all, certain songs just plain made me feel good.
I call them my “Feel Good” songs. This is the playlist I turn to when I need to shake myself out of a bad mood. Or if I’m already feelin’ good, these are the songs I hear in my head when I’m walking with that “I am the shizz and I know it” swagger. Every girl needs a Feel Good playlist. Here are a few of the songs on mine:
“Just Fine” – Mary J. Blige ~ “So I like what I see when I’m lookin’ at me when I’m walkin’ past the mirror…. Got my head on straight, I got my vibe right; I ain’t gonna let you kill it.” Like I said – this is an I-am-the-shizz-and-I-know-it type of song.
“Bigger Than My Body” – John Mayer ~ Ignoring the fact that John Mayer is something of a dork, “Bigger Than My Body” is my personal theme song. SHUT UP, CHANEL AND DANI. They are my sisters; they pick on me because I am the oldest but the shortest. This song is all about recognizing your inner potential and giving yourself credit where it’s due.
“Feel Good, Inc” – The Gorillaz ~ I mean, duh. How could a “Feel Good” playlist not include this song?
“All You Can Eat” – The Fat Boys ~ What? I didn’t say the lyrics had to be inspirational or motivational; it’s all about finding music that gives you The Smiles.
So howzaboutit? What’s on your Feel Good playlist?
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Madonna’s “Ray of Light” picks up my whole mood! Love love love it. And I forget to play it. So thanks for the great reminder!
Twitter Name: megstanish
When I was going through some dark times health-wise the songs that always made me feel better were India Arie’s ‘Video’ and Corinne Bailey Rae’s ‘Put Your Records On’. These songs are my marooned-on-a-deserted-island songs.
Feel Good Inc is a great song. It’s a favourite on my iPod.
The Mary J Blige song really is terrific. I think I have a new favourite thanks to you!
I love Feel Good, Inc. It always lifts my spirits.Also, love the picture w/ Grover in the background. In my pictures from the 70s, my Bert hand puppet is always near me somewhere in the background.
Twitter Name: Wellreadwife
Feel Good Inc. is on my list too! Also, lately, er, Gotta Good Feeling, courtesy of Flo Rida. I’m a literalist? Love the photo :)
Twitter Name: 2manyfish2fry
One Friday afternoon, on the commute back from work, I blew out the speakers of the Dreamweaver Express jamming out to “Feel Good Inc.” The Gorillaz are awesome and I’m pretty sure they wrote “Clint Eastwood” about me.
Twitter Name: GaytheistGospel
Not Clint Eastwood–ME.
Twitter Name: GaytheistGospel
This is my theme song and the epitome of my character. My favorite part of the video is when India is roped into auditioning for a music video and it is painfully obvious that she’s not you’re typical, excuse my French, video h– uh girl… It reminds me of my cheerleader tryouts when I stuck out like a soar thumb and still managed to rock it. I hope that you will all embrace who you are and ROCK YOUR MOXIE to this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq86e4Fhja0&ob=av2e
this is my first time to see the very own face of gorillaz band. nice vid