A Hundred Songs To Save Your Life

“Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend somewhere along in the bitterness. And I would have stayed up with you all night, had I known how to save a life” - The Fray

This is one of the first songs I discovered that I can say that “saved” my life. I was still in high school and I just heard this from a promo of Gray’s Anatomy. Of course, I went crazy hunting this song. And when I finally found it, I thought to myself, “This song is trying to talk to me. It’s asking me if I know how to save a life.” And since then, I tried to be a better person, especially towards my friends and for those people who seemed like they need at least a company or someone who listen to them. It’s kinda corny, I know. But it is the truth. This is one of those first songs that really got to me. 

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“And I chalked a line south down the coast, going where my thirst was open for the things that I don’t know; going where i wasn’t paying for the hurt that i owe.” - Blind Pilot

Since hearing this song from the One Tree Hill series finale, I knew it would be in my playlist, especially in my Feel Good Songs playlist. Because it’s just what it is. It’s a song that makes me feel good every time I hear it. And the fact that it makes me remember my all time favorite TV show doesn’t hurt either.

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“War is not the answer. The answer is within you.” —Ray Lamontagne

I heard this song on the finale of One Tree Hill season 4. I think it was really fitting to end the high school years of the characters. I think this song is about personal struggles. I think this song is for someone who’s very conflicted inside and just realize that being at war with yourself or the people around you is not the answer. The answer is in your heart, and it’s love— love for yourself and love for the people close to you.

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“Do I really see what’s in her mind each time I think I’m close to knowing. She keeps on growing, slipping through my fingers all the time.” —Abba

This is for all the daughters and mothers out there. I love this song because it reminds me of my mother and it makes me wonder if she ever felt this way about our relationship. But I guess every mother felt this way even at least once in her life while she raises a child.

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“I thought if only I could try and change that all my pain would be in yesterday. But it’s true I’m still blue. But I finally know what to do I must quit you.” —Michelle Featherstone

This is the song to listen to if you want to just sit in the dark and wallow on your sadness. It’s a very raw and depressing song. The song makes a lot of sense when you’re trying to get over someone. I love it.

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“I wanna rock and roll. I wanna give my soul. I’m wanting to believe I’m not too old” —Matthew Perryman Jones

I honestly can’t figure out what this song is really about. Nevertheless, it is one of my favorite songs. I think it’s one of the best music out there. There’s something with the way Matthew sings the song that makes it feel hopeful somehow.

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“Oh, simple thing, where have you gone? I’m getting old, and I need something to rely on. So tell me when you’re gonna let me in. I’m getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin.” —Keane

I have to admit. I am confused with the real meaning of this song. Is this about a couple breaking up? Or is it about innocent kids growing up? I really don’t know. But I think this song is about a guy wanting to profess his love for someone and that could either end their relationship or start things in a new level. Still one of the greatest songs of Keane though.

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“There are many things that I would like to say to you but I don’t know how. Because maybe, you’re gonna be the one that saves me and after all, you’re my wonderwall.” —Oasis

Wonderwall is for that one person you know you could always count on. It is about that one person that always saves you. It could be a friend or a lover. This song is so passionate that I’m sure anyone who hears it would feel what the song wanted to say.

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“Is this the sound of our demise, or just the opposite? I love you and I miss you. What else is there to say?” —The Honorary Title

This song is simply trying to get back with your ex or at least, telling them that you still have feelings for them. It’s pretty much a self-explanatory song. But the way Jarrod Gorbel sang it is pretty awesome. His voice is so full of emotions. It’s good music, really.

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“Ten days of perfect tunes; the colors red and blue. We had a promise made. We were in love” —Jose Gonzalez

This song just gets to me. I don’t know why. I don’t even know what the song means. I guess the guitar hypnotizes me every time I hear it. Well, one thing’s for sure this is good music.

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