7 Songs To Help With Anxiety – Adele, Blackpink, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey
We all experience anxiety at some point in our lives. Anxiety can be caused by a variety of different things, from work to relationships and more. Unfortunately, many people deal with severe anxiety that interferes with their ability to live a normal life. While the best way to deal with chronic anxiety is to seek professional help, you can also try other natural methods to help deal with your struggle.
Music is an amazing tool you can use to help you relax and feel better. This selection of songs was created just for this purpose - to provide you with music that could help reduce your stress levels. The songs have been hand-picked based on their comforting melodies and lyrics that can lift the spirit. Listen on repeat until you feel calm again.
Hold On – Adele
Every day feels like the road I'm on
Might just open up and swallow me whole
How do I feel so mighty small
When I'm struggling to feel at all?
Just hold on (Hold on)
Let time be patient
You are still strong (You are still strong)
Let pain be gracious (Love will soon come)
Just hold on (You, just hold on, you, just hold on)
Hold on (You, just hold on, just hold on)
Hold On is one of Adele’s latest tracks released in 2021. The song has a gospel sound that can be soothing and empowering at the same time. The lyrics are uplifting and encouraging when dealing with mental issues including anxiety. It will also help you believe that you are strong despite the struggles that come your way.
Beautiful – Lana Del Rey
Let me run with the wolves, let me do what I do
Let me show you how sadness can turn into happiness
I can turn blue into something
Beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful like you
Beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful like you
No matter what she sings, the lyrics don't really matter because Lara Del Rey has a soothing voice that will calm your nerves. Combined with the piano background, this song is one that you can chill out to.
Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
The rain is falling on my window pane
But we are hiding in a safer place
Under covers, staying dry and warm
You give me feelings that I adore
They start in my toes, make me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes, I always know
That you make me smile, please stay for a while now
Just take your time, wherever you go
This song is an oldie but a goodie. It has a simple yet joyous melody that reminds you of better times and sweet memories. If you're feeling anxious and agitated, listening to this song can help you calm down and smile.
At My Worst - Pink Sweat$
Can I call you baby? Can you be my friend?
Can you be my lover up until the very end?
Let me show you love, oh, no pretend
Stick by my side even when the world is caving in, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, don't, don't you worry
I'll be there whenever you want me
The lyrics in this song are heartfelt and speak of love, friendship, and loyalty. The melody is sweet and steady which helps you relax when your mind is racing. The message of the song can also be comforting and reassuring that you have love around you even when you're at your worst.
A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I'm gonna give you my heart
'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
'Cause you light up the path
I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh
'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars
I think I saw you
This track is not your usual Coldplay song but that does not make it any less beautiful than their other hits. The catchy beat and joyful vibe of this song will help calm your nerves and rejuvenate you.
Neverland - Zendaya
Whenever I was frightened or ever felt alone
I turned to the night sky at a star I call my own
Somewhere I could run to, just across the Milky Way
If you like, I could take you
It's just a lightyear and a day
We can sail away tonight on a sea of pure moonlight
We can navigate the stars to bring us back home
In a place so far away
We'll be young, that's how we'll stay
Every wish is our command
When we find ourselves in Never, Neverland
The lyrics of this Zendaya song are quite beautiful. Combined with the tune, the song reminds you of childhood when everything is much simpler and stress-free. It can help you relax and appreciate the world around you so that you don't get overwhelmed by the many things to do.
Stay - Blackpink
You leave scars in my heart so easily with harsh words
Without even saying sorry, I comfort myself again
I'm always anxious if you're gonna leave me today
I just want you to stay
In your expressionless face that's getting more dull, oh-oh
I whisper to the mirror, let's slowly let this go, whoa-oh
You take me for granted, but that's you
But still, stay, stay, stay with me
The immensely popular girl group Blackpink is famous for their dance hits but this is a slower song that is mellow and uplifting. The song is sung in Korean with a few lines of English inserted in the verses. Even if you don't understand the lyrics, you won't help but feel comforted.
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