Songs that Got Me Through

Well, here I am with the music post that I'd mentioned!

These are songs that have helped me through tough times. I usually don't "keep" songs like this for more than a few months, just because circumstances change, and thus what I look for in a "survival song" changes. So I've developed quite a collection over this years, and this isn't a full list. :D

(Now, don't think that this, by any means, represents my full spectrum of unique musical tastes. But this is a little sampling. XD Proceed with caution. All songs are perfectly clean and nearly all could be classified as Christian. But that leaves a lot of room for my love of multiple genres. XD)

All This Time - Britt Nicole

I don't even know how old I was when I fell in love with this song. I also don't know why I fell in love with it. XD But it's beautiful, and I still listen to it once in a while today. <3

All this time, from the first tear cry,

To today's sunrise, and every single moment between,

You were there, You were always there.

It was You and I.

You've been walking with me all this time.

 

My Own Little World - Matthew West

Another one of those that I was so young, I honestly don't know why I picked it. I just started listening to this one again a few days ago . . . and I realized how much the meaning of this song is one of my passions. <3

What if there's a bigger picture?

What if I'm missing out?

What if there's a greater purpose

That I could be living right now?

 

Through Your Eyes - Britt Nicole

I feel like nearly every teenage girl might go through this stage of wanting to believe that you're something beautiful, but what you see in the mirror and what you hear in your own head are constantly telling you differently. And that's why I latched onto this song so much when I was maybe thirteen - that, and the fact the music/beat is awesome. :D I know this is song that might have become "too popular" - but, to me, when I really listen to the words, it still has a lot of meaning. <3

'Get it together,'

That's what I say to me.

I put on the pressure,

'You could do better,

Be who you're supposed to be.'

But that's when You came in,

Right when I needed You.

Broken Prayers - Riley Clemmons

I "randomly" discovered this song several years ago, only to have it resonate so deeply with me that I couldn't stop listening to it. It's still so beautiful, I don't care that it's become so popular it might have lost its meaning for some people.

I've been taught how to talk to You.

Hold it together, make the bad look better,

Say all the words that I'm supposed to.

Bow my head, say, 'Amen,'

Yeah, that'll do.

Tremble - Mosaic MSC

This is honestly the only worship song I enjoy listening to like this. I like a lot of worship songs, but I prefer to hear them live, not recorded. But this one is so good, I take it either way I can get it. <3

Peace, bring it all to peace,

The storm surrounding me,

Let it break at Your name.

Still, call the sea to still,

The rage in me to still,

Every wave at Your name.

How Could I Be Silent [Remix] - Caitie Hurst

This one . . . I've heard that people tend to like the original versions of songs better, not because they're better than the remix, but because they heard the original first. Well, I heard the remix of this first, so that's the only one I'll listen to. XD But, seriously - this song is fun and deep and powerful all at the same time. Not to mention that I absolutely love finding songs by lesser-known Christian artists (like Caitie Hurst). I haven't listened to this one much recently, but I would play/sing it on repeat when I was going through a certain phase in my life maybe a year and a half ago.

How could I be silent, when there's all this joy inside my heart?

How could I be quiet, when You gave me light to pierce the dark?

How could I be silent? I will not be silent.

 

Symphony - Switch

I can't say enough about what this song did for me. I can't think of any single song that's impacted me and helped through a tough time more. <3 I was in a really difficult teenage stage, and this seemed to put my thoughts into lyrics in a way that made me sing them over and over again just to survive.

Even in the madness, there is peace,

Drowning out the voices all around me.

Through all of this chaos,

You are writing a symphony, a symphony.

Only Ever - Alive City

This one . . . I discovered this one after Symphony, but while I was still listening to Symphony on repeat. This one was like moving onto the next stage - out of survival mode, into something more. (And, as a bonus, this is another less-known artist. :D)

Tried to find something to chase,

Waited for my heart to change.

Now I can never be the same,

'Cause I'll only ever need You, only ever.

God of Always - HillaryJane

Another less-known artist. :D But - this song is profound, yet really simple. It's amazing. <3 (This one came from about the same time in my life as Only Ever.)

This heart that's in my chest

Don't match up what's in my head.

I'm scared I'm trying to do this without You. 

Be the Change - Britt Nicole

In case you haven't noticed, I really love Britt Nicole music. XD My all-time favorite artist. This song . . . it hit me at a pivotal point in my life. COVID was hitting, but, at the same time, I was starting to truly realize that I'd been made for so much more than to live like a "normal Christian." And this song was able to say the feelings and dreams I was discovering. I'll still list this as one of my favorite songs. <3

So go on, let your heart burn bright,

And watch it catch like a wild fire.

I believe in you and I.

Together we can be the change!

Armies - KB

This song . . . when I was going through a particularly difficult time late last year, this song was a lifeline for me. I still completely claim it. <3

Danger, giants,

Battle is my story.

But alone, I won't know,

That's my glory.

Shadows you cannot hide me,

My King will fight.

The God of angel armies

Is always by my side.

 

Replay [Remix] - HillaryJane

Another repeat artist! Her songs are hit or miss for me - either they end up on my "survival" playlists, or I don't listen to them. (Also, this is another case of "I heard the remix first so that's all I'm gonna listen to.") This one is a ton of fun (my little sister and I love to turn it up loud and sing along to it), but it was also so true during a really tough time in my life (this is from the same time as Armies). 

You've never left me, You never will.

When I'm believing everything I feel,

You pull me back to Your perfect will.

You got me.

Can You Hold Me - NF (ft. Britt Nicole)

This song . . . </3 Imagine taking depression, turning it into a prayer, and then making it a song with music that builds in intensity so much it feels like a story. And that doesn't even adequately describe this song. Towards the end of last year, there were times when all I knew to do was turn this song on and sing it, because every word hit me so deeply. It didn't magically make me happy. Bu it turned my desperation into a prayer, and that gave me strength to keep going. <3

Just wrap me in Your arms, in Your arms,

I don't wanna be nowhere else.

Take me from the dark, from the dark,

I ain't gonna make it myself.

Stand - Rascal Flatts

This is the only country song I have here, but that's just because most country songs (though I love them) don't quite make it onto this playlist. But this one - this one is special. <3

On your knees, you look up,

Decide you've had enough.

You get mad, you get strong,

Wipe your hands, shake it off.

Then you stand, then you stand.

 

Acrobat - Plumb

This is an older song, but I just recently discovered how much it means to me. I couldn't tell you how many times in the past few weeks I've listened it. It actually took me awhile to learn the tune/lyrics (unusual for me - I tend to learn songs quickly), because the tune fits the theme amazingly. XD Trying to keep this odd tune straight is kinda like "a balancing act."

I feel like an acrobat, I've gotta be strong, I've gotta be fast.

It's a balancing act, I've gotta be this, I've gotta be that.

Breathe - Jonny Diaz

I was late to this train. XD This song was extremely popular years ago, and I thought the music was cool, but that was about it. Now it feels like my anthem, and I usually end up listening to it at least once a day.

I'm hanging on tight to another wild day.

When it starts to fall apart, in my heart I hear you say,

Just breathe, just breathe.

Well, that's all I'll list here. But, if you're interested - here's a longer Spotify playlist with these songs and more!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Q4o6oGqJ4cvHQGQY8oAN5?si=G76USdE1QmKmZMasZZlGbw

Love,

Which of these songs is your favorite? What are some of your songs that got you through tough times?