Music for the Misused Soul
They say that music soothes the soul. When life hits the skids, sometimes you just need to fire up the Ipod and jam out to some tunes to help cure, or at least calm, whatever ails you. When my marriage turned into Drama Island before we finally called it quits, I had a playlist specifically dedicated to my ex with a whole host of songs. Some were sad, some were sassy, and some were just plain in your face. There’s some of everything - rock, country, soul. Here’s my list, with a brief one-line interpretation beside each song to give you an idea of what kind of message it has. Use any or all of these songs if you need some comfort, some motivation or a swift kick in the pants. And let me know what songs YOU think should be added to the list and why!
1. You Oughta Know – Alanis Morissette - Kiss my ass.
2. Irreplaceable – Beyonce – That’s right - a line’s already forming to take your place!
3. The Power – Snap! – I’m the one in control of MY life.
4. Little Wonders – Rob Thomas – Even at it’s worst, life is full of wonder.
5. She’s Gonna Make It – Garth Brooks – I AM gonna make it.
6. Back In Black – AC/DC – Back and better than ever!
7. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett – Who doesn’t feel better listening to this song?
8. My Give A Damn’s Busted – Jo Dee Messina – I don’t care about you anymore.
9. Makes Me Wonder – Maroon 5 – You’re such a waste of my time.
10. Not This Time – Fuel – I’m so over your garbage.
11. Bed Of Lies – Matchbox Twenty – The title says it all.
12. U & UR Hand – Pink – Ditto.
13. Psycho – Puddle of Mudd – Wow, do you have issues!
14. Cheatin’ – Sara Evans – Enjoy those pork and beans, baby…
15. Had Enough – Breaking Benjamin – Do you think of anyone but yourself?
16. Before He Cheats – Carry Underwood – Oh, how I’d love to take a Louisville Slugger to your car!
17. Over You – Daughtry – It took a while, but I’ve moved on.
18. Life Aint Always Beautiful – Gary Allan – Sometimes life’s hard, but it’s worth living.
19. Proud – Heather Small – I should always try to be a better person.
20. What Goes Around Comes Around – Justin Timberlake – You’ll get yours – Karma’s a bitch.
21. You’ll Think Of Me – Keith Urban – One day, you’ll miss what you lost.
22. Never Again – Kelly Clarkson – You have no power over me anymore.
23. Good As Gone – Little Big Town – I’m outta here.
24. Rest Stop – Matchbox Twenty – I don’t really care as much about you as I thought I did.
25. Hate (I Really Don’t Like You) – Plain White T’s – No need to explain this one.
26. Stupid Boy – Keith Urban – It’s a shame you’re such an idiot – you lost the best thing you ever had.
27. Leave The Pieces – The Wreckers – Just hit the road - I can take care of myself.
“Since U Been Gone” Kelly Clarkson…I TOTALLY rocked out to this song after my breakup with Eyebrows McGee. It says everything I felt. Love it!