from the song What the World Needs Now Is Love by Jackie DeShannon (Song #233)

What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No not just for some but for everyone.

Motivational songs are big songs whether it be in the music, or in the message. They exist throughout time and across genres. You will hear them before pep rallies and at graduations. And in television and film, motivational songs are the unseen character that supports the story and helps moves it along…

A daily ritual of listening to motivational songs can be very beneficial. Anyone who has ever had to train at anything be it an athlete or a politician knows how important motivational messages can be. Staying focused and getting work done is a hard task and if a lyric gets caught in your head encouraging you to “Keep on Pushin“, that could be just the push you need.

How do they work?

Well for one thing, motivational songs captivates our minds by, as doctors have described it, as “tickling several of the most important parts of the brain in a highly pleasurable way.” It is comforting and reassuring as it divides time up in a way that makes sense to us. The tempo and beat create patterns that causes the dissonance that ultimately gets resolved in a timely fashion that we depend upon.

Another key factor is that music supports and encourages movement. We see examples of this all throughout our lives. Like when we go to work out, the first thing we pull out is our iPod with our favorite “pump it up” jams. Or, when we are doing anything laborious a work song comes in handy to keep the pace.

But, the most fascinating thing is how music conjures up memories and emotions. It creates a euphoric feeling when we listen to oldies. We remember a time when we were younger and fancy free. We relive a moment in time and feel a sense of validation.

But the most important thing is that music is for everyone and people of all ability levels can participate. Just the other day I watched that movie Young@Heart about the senior choir in Massachusetts that became a touring sensation. Singing really gave the members something to look forward to and made them feel good and happy about their lives, despite their pending health issues.

But when faced with challenges, motivational songs are recommended listening for a successful and prosperous outcome. Songs like Dolly Parton’s “Better Get To Livin” and “We’re a Winner” by Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions, are the kind with upbeat instrumentation that can get you up and moving with messages that are so motivational they can help you to move mountains.

from the song Living On Love by Trina Hamlin (Song #187)

I’m living on love
Feeling alive
I’m living on love I feel no pain
These tears of joy fall down again
As I run through that springtime rain

I say “Hallelujah”
The sun’s going to shine
I say “Hallelujah”
I’m feeling so fine

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from the song Doubt by Matt Larson (Song # 184)

I though I knew who I was
now I feel out of place
I never intended for things
to ever be this way

I know that I shouldn’t doubt
I need your help to work it out

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from the song Fail Forward by Steven Kalas (Song #171)

And so your life went sprawling. Everybody saw
You win the prize for “Not So Bright.” Maybe broke the law
You couldn’t keep your promise. Betrayed what you believed
You have aced the college course in fallibility

So fail forward. You won’t break
Fail forward. Crash and burn ‘til it aches
Fail forward As many times as it takes
Always try to make some new mistakes

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from the song Fiery Ride by Paso Fino (Song #47)

When you stand on your own two feet
world is cruel, the world is sweet
It shifts so fast, turns on a dime
You blink your eyes, you’re out of time
So enjoy the day
There’s no better way

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from the song “My Roots Grow Deeper“ by Alathea (Song #28)

My best laid plans all came up short,
In that stillness I kept growing,
All the cold hard rain,
Just gave me strength,
It took those days to show me

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from the song “Anthem” by Brazz Tree (Song #24)

It’s not over yet,
It’s just waiting for your yes

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