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25 Most Inspirational Songs of All Time

Last month, I wrote a post with movieswith important life lessons for us to takeaway. The response from all of you blew me away. 70 comments and nearly 200 RTs/shares for the post alone! Thank you everyone for sharing YOUR favorite, inspirational movies in the comments. For the other readers, be sure to check out thepost as well as the comments for more amazing movies with life lessons to learn.Todays post is on the most inspiring songs (Thanks Rajesh for the wonderfulsuggestion!). Songs that motivate us and trigger us into action; Songs that remind uson the beauty of life; Songs that lift us up when were down; Songs that remind usof who we are. With hundreds and thousands of great songs out there, it is challenging to narrow it down the list.In the end, I selected the top 25 inspiring songs of all time for this post andI hope you like them. All these songs have 1 thing in common they inspire us tobecome better people. Ive picked videos that come with lyrics where possible. Special thanks to the readers who shared their picks on Twitter and Facebook you may find your fav songs in the list :D.This post has videos embedded which are not viewable via email. If youre readingthis via your email client, read the full blog post here .Are you ready? Up your volume and switch to stereo mode before you continue on.You can have the songs playing in the background and get on with your regular internet surfing while listening. Be sure to bookmark this page the songs are classics to be listened to over and over again, no matter how old we are.Here they are 25 most inspiring songsof all time:

25. Somewhere Over The RainbowThis is an all-time classic. The song speaks of this magical place over the rainbow where things will be better. It refers to this other, better place comparedto where we are now. If youfeel down and out, and when things seem tough, this song will lift you up. Just remember that the better place isnt somewhere out there,but here where we are. Its up to us to make the best of what we have :).The song was originally sung by Judy Garland in 1939 (Wizard of Oz) and has since been resung by many people. The version below is by Israel KamakawiwoOle. His soothing vocals makes it a very peaceful and calming experience listening to thesong.[ by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole | Lyrics | Get the album ]24. Chariots of FireChariots is an instrumental theme oftenused as the theme song for sporting event

s. It was recorded in 1981 for thefilm Chariots of Fire. Listen to it and seeifyou dont recognize it :D. The build up of the tunes throughout the song makes youfeel invigorated just sitting and listening to it. This is a great pick me up that I use for some of my workshops.[ by Vangelis | Get the album ]23. Its a Beautiful DayNo matter how bad your day may be, there is always something beautiful happening. This song reminds us that every day is a beautiful day by itself :D.[ by U2 | Lyrics | Get the album ]22. Walking On SunshineQuite possibly the happiest song ever! The upbeat tunes of the song brings a smile to anyone just by listening to it. Make sure to dance along as you listen tothe song!

Some of you might recognize this as the opening of The Celes Show earlier this year. Ive put the project on hiatusfor the time being as I focus on blog development.[ by Kartina & The Waves | Lyrics | Get the album ]21. What a Wonderful WorldOne of the greatest hits of all time, thisbeautiful song reminds us to appreciatethe beauty of everyday life. According to wiki , the song was intended as an antidote for the increasingly racially and politically charged climate of everydaylife in the United States. It also has a hopeful, optimistic tone with regard tothe future, with reference to babies being born into the world and having much to

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look forward to. Everything inlife is a miracle. Lets appreciate and give gratitude to all these things we have with us today :D.[ by Louis Armstrong | Lyrics | Get the album ]20. Its My LifeIts My Life was a huge hit when it came out in 2000 and remains a huge hit today.Its all about personal empowerment, taking control of your life and being who you are because youonly get to live once. As one of the lyrics say, Its my life Its nw or never.Whose life are you living right now ? When are you ready to start living your life ? You only have one life youre not going to live forever. Its either youstart living it now or youll never live it. Stop waiting for a tomorrow or next time . Itw.[ by Bon Jovi | Lyrics | Get the album ]19. Thats What Friends Are ForThis is an all-time classic that has been sung and resung by many different artists. Its about the beauty of friendship and how we can always count on each otherno matter what happens, good times or bad times. Thats after all, what friends are for :D. Very, very beautiful song.[ by Dionne Warwick, Steve Wonder, Gladys Knight & Elton John | Lyrics | Getthealbum ]18. You Get What You GiveThis is one of my favorite songs and also recommended by reader Ashwin Gopal. Itsthe ending theme of Click (one of my favorite inspiring movies ) which is how Ifirst knew about it. This song is an international hit and has been played over

1 million times on US radio.At its core, this song is about being true to yourself in a world where everyonetries to be someone he/she isnt. Dont you ever, ever give up on yourself or yourdreams, because you have what it takes to achieve what youwant.[ by New Radicals | Lyrics | Get the album ]17. Return To InnocenceAn extremely strong and powerful songthat invokes powerful emotions. This song reminds you to be yourself. Dont afraid to show your emotions whether its perceivedas being weak, strong, emotional, unacceptable, etc. Denying them is just denying who you are. While others may see revealing your emotions as an act of vulnerability,its only by embracing your emotions that you move a step forward towardsbeing who you truly are .[ by Enigma | Lyrics | Get the album ]

16. Music of My HeartThis is a beautiful song that expresses gratitude to the people who have alwaysbeen there for us whenever weneed them. These people are the oneswho made us whoand what we are today; who taught us the amazing things in the world and made us bigger than we thought we could. Its because of them that we can be where we are today. Without them, there cant be us today.Who are the people who have helped make you who you are today? Who have always been there when youre down? Who opened your eyes to the world? Who guided you every step of the way? Where are they now? Have you stopped to thank them for what they have done? Take a moment and let them know how you feel. You owe them as much.[ by N'Sync and Gloria Estefan | Lyrics | Get the album ]15. Circle of Life

From The Lion King, one of my top inspiring movies . I get goosebumps whenever Ilisten to this song. This song tells us the grandiosity of life and where we stand in it. Were all part of the circle of life birth, growth, death,rebirth. Death does not signify the end its the start to something new, something greater andbigger than what weve seen. Its a delicate, symbiotic relationship that makes lifepossible.[ Music by Elton John and Lyrics by Tim Rice | Lyrics | Get the album ]14. Heal The WorldThis is one of the most popular songs by Michael Jackson. It reminds us of ourresponsibility to care for our world. Every day, there are people suffering and dy

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ing out there. Just because were not in contact with them doesntmean its not happening. Its up to us to care for this world we live in. What can you do today to heal the world outthere? It all starts with us.[ by Michael Jackson | Lyrics | Get the Album ]13. You Raise Me UpThis is a touching piece that gives tribute to the people who raise us up to become more than who we can be. It was originally released by Secret Garden featuring Brian Kennedy in 2002and since has been covered over 125 times . Ive includedboth the original version below and the version by Josh Groban.[ by Secret Garden, Vocals by Brian Kennedy | Lyrics | Get the album (by SecretGarden) ][ by Josh Groban | Lyrics | Get the album (by Josh Groban) ]12. True ColorsThe first time I heard this song was from an ad from Doves campaign for real beauty (which started back in 2006). I was enchanted by the song and the beautiful vocals. I later realized the ad version was a cover (by kids) and the original isby Cyndi Lauper (below).This song is about not feeling fearful or small and to show who we really to theworld. Thats when we reveal our true colors (analogy to the colors of the rainbow). Its revealing these colors that we reveal our real beauty.[ by Cyndi Lauper | Lyrics | Get the Album ]11. When You BelieveThis is an amazing song about the power of hope and faith in this world. If there are ever any times when youre losing hope, hang in there. The miracles you want

to create in life comes from first believing in yourself (and others). They couldnt have chosen better singers for this song too Whitney and Mariah are undoubtedly two of the best singers ever.[ By Whitney Housten & Mariah Carey | Lyrics | Get the song ]10. WinThis is one of my personal favorites andalso recommended by reader Kelvin Toh. The song is about overcoming all obstacles and never giving up in life . Aslong as we keep pushing, keep persisting, well definitely achieve whatever we set out to achieve.[ by Brian McKnight | Lyrics | Get the song ]9. You Gotta Want ItRecommended by reader TraveloCafe. Powerful song that will charge you up in thefew minutes you listen to it. If you want to get what you want , you have to wan

t it from the bottom of your heart and give all that you can give. As long as you have the burning passion, nothing will be insurmountable.[ by Roberta Gold ][ by Jodin Sparks ] Thanks to reader Berta for telling me about the cover by Jodin Sparks!8. I Will SurviveThis song is about how someone became stronger after experiencing a breakup withsomeone. Today, its used as an anthem of female empowerment, gay empowerment andHIV/AIDS awareness. It is one of the most famous disco songs of all time. (Fromwiki )[ by Gloria Gaynor | Lyrics | Get the album ]7. Dare You To MoveThis song has different interpretations. It can refer to the part of you who is

not doing anything about certain parts of your life . It can refer to the part of you who is in a state of stagnancy. It can refer to the you who is letting a past failure stop you from moving on. Are you ready to stop looking back andfinally move forward?[ by Switchfoot | Lyrics | Get the album ]6. Never SurrenderI first heard this song when I was watching Meteor Garden (Taiwanese version). Ilove the key message of thissong, which is never to give up no matter how toughthe situation may be. Because no matter what happens, no one can ever take awayyour right to fight. As long as you persevere , nothings impossible to achieve.

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[ by Corey Hart | Lyrics | Get the album ]5. HeroRecommended by reader Abu Sofian and my favorite song too. The song tells you you dont have to be afraid of who you are. When you feel fearful and lost, look deep inside. The strength to do what you want, and the answers you seek for in life, have always been inside you all along.Theres always been a hero in your life all along. The hero isnt anyone else its yo.[ by Mariah Carey | Hero | Get the album ]4. I Believe I Can FlyThis is the theme song of 1996 movie Space Jam, which is also one of the most inspiring movies . This song is about how there are no goals and dreams that we cant achieve. If we can see it, we can do it. It all starts with first believing inour ability :).[ by R Kelly | Lyrics | Get the song ]3. Gonna Fly NowThis is the theme song of Rocky, also listed as one of the inspirational movies. To quote wiki ,Released in 1976 with the movie Rocky, the song became part of American popularculture after main character Rocky Balboa completed his daily training regimen while the song played. The song finishes as Rocky completes his famous run up theRocky Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and raises his arms in a victory pose.I love this song :D. Its not really a songas much as its a tune there are only 9 l

ines of lyrics. Its a powerful one at that listen and see if it doesnt get you alldrummed up :D.[ by Bill Conti | Lyrics | Get the Rocky Score ]2. ReachReach is the official theme song for 1996 Olympics. This song is about doing ourvery best for the dreams. Dont be afraid to reach out and give your everything.Its only when you putyour heart and soul into your goals thatyou live your life to the fullest.[ by Gloria Estefan | Lyrics | Get the album ]1. Eye of The TigerThis is the one of the tracks for Rocky III and hands down one of the top motivational songs of all time. Not only is it my favorite, readers Dipal E and LicaSever also give their top recommendation. Heres an explanationon why the song is ti

tled Eye of The Tiger:At first, we wondered if calling it Eye Of The Tiger was too obvious. The initialdraft of the song, we started with Its the eye of the tiger, its the thrill of thefight, rising up to the spirit of our rival, and the last known survivorstalks his prey in the night, and it all comes down to survival. We were going to call the song Survival. In the rhyme scheme, you can tell we had setup rival to rhyme withurvival. At theend of the day, we said, Are we nuts?That hook is so strong, and rivl doesnt have to be a perfect rhyme with the word tiger. We made the right choice ad went with Eye Of TheTiger. Jim Peterik, co-writer of the song ( Wikipedia )The best way to listen to this song is to have your volumes at full blast. If itdoesnt charge you up into action, I dont know what will! I used to use it in my personal development workshopsto drum participants into action.[ By Survivor | Lyrics | Get the album ]

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