“AHHHHH, your dad’s music is bouncing the whole car” my grandma would complain. I roll my eyes and continue to head bang. I’ve loved rock and roll since preschool. My dad raised me on it. I love the beat, the loudness, the solos. It makes me feel ALIVE. Rock and roll is almost like a mirror in a certain way. You can play it so it reflects your mood. Whether you are feeling angry, mad, sad, or happy, there is always a rock song for you and listening to it will help you relax or cheer you up. Without much further ado, let me enlighten you with some of my favorite songs that suit my varying moods.
Feeling love sick?
During our teenage years, it’s no surprise that our hormones would be RAGING. Sometimes, we go insane, thinking about our crushes, wondering why we live in a world where our crushes feel so out of reach. Or perhaps we dwell on our annoying you memorable exes, trying to understand why it didn’t work out. Going through this love sickness is no fun at all. But I got a song that will address and soothe such all pangs: “Why Can’t This Be Love” by Van Halen.
This song is exciting from the start. It starts out with a low helicopter beat that slowly gets louder and then BAM! The guitar comes in and Sammy Hagar is blasting his lungs, channeling our questions about love to the world. Although there might not necessarily be an answer as to why love is nonexistent between you and your crush , the hype electric guitar in the background will brighten your mood and help you take your mind off your love frustrations. Believe me, you will want to have this love song on loop.
Having a bad day?
DARN IT, you are grounded again for getting into a petty argument with your sibling. You are not allowed to leave the house tonight and your plans to see a movie with your best buddies are canceled. All you want to do right now is punch a hole out the wall but that will result in an additional month of punishment.
Instead of punching the wall, how bout jamming to “Enter Sandman” by Metallica. Alright, I know you must be thinking: How will an angry rock song help me feel less angry? Well, from my experience, listening to angry rock songs actually calms me down, in fact it makes me feel like a total bad… you know. I found that channeling my anger through music is far more effective than taking it out on the wall or letting it affect my mood and interactions. Something about the loud drums and the heavy metal guitar leaves both my heart and my ears satisfied. If you are having a rough day, I suggest you listen to this song because it will cool you down throughout. And putting some more energy into head banging will leave you feeling like rock star.
Stressing out?
Oh no, it’s Thursday and you haven’t even started the paper that’s due tomorrow !!! You have been busy working on your college apps all week and studying for other tests! What are you going to do? All the panic is rushing through your veins. You look at your closet and consider rolling up into a ball and crying at the unfairness of the world.
WAIT. DON’T CRY!!! DON’T GIVE UP JUST YET! I have the perfect song that won’t make you tired but will leave you inspired: “Friday I’m in Love” by the Cure. This song basically sums up your entire week, mentioning how Monday through Thursday can be a big pain in the butt for everyone, however, as soon as Friday comes in, BOOM ! Life’s a party and you have Saturday and Sunday to enjoy as well. This song reminds us that we are all suffering through the week together, but all that suffering is only temporary because the weekend always pays a visit. This song will channel positive energy into you and inspire you to power through the week so you can experience that weekend you have in mind! Now use that wonderful cell phone and have a listen to this song because it will make the rest of your week so much more fun and enjoyable. Trust me, you do not want to miss out on hearing that happy, catchy guitar in the background!
Rock On Y’all!!!
Okay, for those of you who dislike rock like my grandma, I believe it’s time to expand your horizons and give rock a chance. For those of you who already love rock, hooray! You make me and Aerosmith very proud. But regardless of whether you like rock or not, listening to these songs is a MUST because they are the type of songs that will leave you feeling hyped, relieved, and motivated if you ever feel trapped in a down mood or are simply in need of some extra excitement. If there is one thing you take away, remember rock is truly a cure for the soul! Be sure to click this link to listen to my top recommendations!
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