Music takes us by the hand guides us to our true self. Every swaying note, every rhythm and style, and chord influence every aspect of a melomaniac’s life. When we listen to one particular song we are taken to a nostalgic world of precious memories.
The vibrating eardrums are in tune to any sound stimuli, which is why music plays an important role in people’s mood and personality traits. If you increase the volume to unbearable levels, your stress and irritability levels will rise, while a more tempered volume awakens the senses and our emotions in a more positive way.
Music possesses an indescribable power over us, some songs can feel like a warm embrace, as if it is speaking to us directly. The beat, rhythm, and melody are not the only treasures music has to offer, the lyrics hold secret messages that when deciphered can hold precious gems.
Music is the best mirror we can think of to help us define our personality, our desires and thoughts are voiced in the form of musical notes. Just like a lover of romance listens to ballads, a woman with high self esteem will find her freedom and safe haven in these songs. A strong woman embraces her imperfections and she luxuriates in her independence.
‘Je Ne Regrette Rien’ – Edith Piaf
No, nothing of nothing
No, I don’t regret anything
Neither the good things people have done to me
Nor the bad things, it’s all the same to me.
Regret is an unfamiliar word for women who know their own value and strength. There is no sense in self punishment for past wrongs, what matters most is letting go of the past in order to continue enjoying the present and begin tracing the next steps of the future.
‘Keeping Your Head Up’ – Birdy
You never think that you can fly
You’ll always swim against the tide
Don’t you know your pain is mine?
And I would die a thousand times to ease your mind
To ease your mind
When you feel all is lost and you can’t keep your head up, just remember, it is all part of growing up. You are becoming a woman who loves herself and won’t let defeat keep her down. There is a reason why they call them ‘growing pains,’ so simply let music ease your mind.
‘Everything Goes My Way’ – Metronomy
And now everything goes my way, it feels so good to have you back my love
I’m in love again…
Love, I’m in love again…
The best cure for a heartbreak is a strong self esteem. Even if you are crying for days and heart is bruised, know that there are always second chances and that hope never dies. Let music be the understanding friend that will guide you to discover yourself again, enjoy your own company, and of course, lead you to a new love.
‘Il mondo’ – Jimmy Fontana
No, tonight my loved oneI’m not thinking about youI’ve opened wide my eyesto look around me tooand around me truethe world’s keeps turning just as always
Sometimes we can be so blinded by someone that we are swept away and we never know we are falling until everything comes crashing down. A woman who knows what she wants and doesn’t rely on others to achieve her goals. She has her eyes “wide open” and she won’t mistake love from need.
“Beautiful Day Without You” – Röyksopp
I know my tragedy
notion took a bow
still I wonder how
morning after rain
clear away the pain
We all bear scars of past loves and painful memories, it is just a matter of wearing them proudly. There is nothing wrong wearing your heart on your sleeve because at the end of the day, you are stronger because of it. We all know the rain clears things away and that the pain will be less the next day.
‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ – Cyndi Lauper
Some boys take a beautiful girl
And hide her away from the rest of the world
I want to be the one to walk in the sun
Oh girls they want to have fun
To stop shining because someone keeps you in the shadows is not a life worth living. We all must seek our own path and having a high self-esteem will enable you to have fun and enjoy walking out in the sun. We are always asked, “what are you gonna do with your life?” and like the song says, sometimes being carefree is the thing you can do to make this life the best there is.
‘I Will Survive’ – Gloria Gaynor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBR2G-iI3-I
And you’ll see me, somebody new,
I’m not that chained up little person
(…)
And I’ve got all my life to live.
And I’ve got all my love to give.
And I’ll survive. I will survive! I will survive!
–
You are capable of transforming a crippling chapter into the best life lesson you could possibly have. Each wound makes you stronger and every mistake will teach you something new. Feed your self-esteem with those challenging moments you overcame. Whenever you feel like turning your eyes to the floor and shrugging, “there’s no other way,” remember the many times you succeeded in adversity and you will notice how you pick yourself up without the help of anyone.
***
If you are a confirmed lover of music, read the following articles to complete the playlist of your soul:
–>
The Rolling Stone Give Us The Best 500 Songs Of All Time
–>25 Songs You Need to Listen According to The New York Times
–>
Singers Who Shoved Madonna Off Her Throne
