need some inspirational songs

[adrian]

With what's happening in my life recently (people passing away, job quiting, etc), I need some songs to listen to get myself motivated.

Post some of your inspiring/motivating songs.

[SusieMisajon]

Take This Job And Shove It Lyrics
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[David Allan Coe]

(Chorus)
Take this job and shove it
I ain't workin' here no more
Woman done left
Took all the reason
I was working for
Ya, better not try to stand in my way
As I'm walkin', out that door
You can take this job and shove it
I ain't working here no more

Well, I been working in this factory
For now on fifteen years
All this time, I watched my woman
Drownin' in a pool of tears
And I've seen alot of good folks die
Who had alot of bills to pay
I'd give the shirt right off of my back
If I had the guts to say...

(Chorus)

The foreman, he's a regular dog
The line boss, he's a fool
He got a flat top haircut
Lord, the boy thinks he's cool
One of these days
I'm gonna blow my top
And that sucker, he's gonna pay
I can't wait
Until I get the nerve
To walk up to him and say...

(Chorus)

Take this job and shove it

[1stwahine]

K-den..Adrian. I'm INTOXICATED. Since you asked, the first song came into my mind is "You light up my Life!" By Debbie Boone
http://www.romantic-lyrics.com/ly6.shtml

heheheh

Auntie Lynn

[SusieMisajon]

Adrian...try the cannery or dishwashing or shiftwork. Better yet, get a girl pregnant and get married and have to support a family on a crap, boring, low-paying, ego-killing, depressive job with minimum wage.

[scrivener]

I've always been greatly inspired by the Queen classic, "Fat Bottomed Girls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Bottomed_Girls)." It is one of the ringtones I've reserved for certain people in my phone, and just an all-'round great song.

"Get on your bikes and ride!"

[Vanguard]

I've always been greatly inspired by the Queen classic, "Fat Bottomed Girls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Bottomed_Girls)." It is one of the ringtones I've reserved for certain people in my phone, and just an all-'round great song.

"Get on your bikes and ride!"

"We are the Champions" by same band works as well. :) If you've never heard the Dubliners, you can check them out (Whiskey in the Jar, Wild Rover, etc.), but just avoid their sadder songs like Waltzing Matilda or Molly Malone.

[1stwahine]

I went to bed...you're bother bothering my mind.:rolleyes:

"I want to hold your hand!" by The Beatles!!!:cool:

K-den...now I can go MOEMOE!!!

GOOD NIGHT...uhhhh, GOOD MORNING!:)

Auntie Lynn aka Auntie Pupule

[Mike_Lowery]

"The Champ is Here" - Jadakiss

[Leo Lakio]

Tom Cochrane's "Life Is A Highway" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCPbL4yA7ik)
(I know, Rascal Flatts also recorded it for Cars, but I still like the power of the 1991 original.)

[Menehune Man]

How 'bout Loggins and Messina?

"Same Old Wine"

Well we give them the election
They keep filling our heads full of lies
Can we trust in new directons
When their promises are in disquise
Well someday the truth will catch us
I just hope it don't catch us all by surprise

They preach this thing, religion
But we show no faith at all
Follow suit on Sunday
But on Monday, forget it all
If the times should find us needing him
Then my friends, Lord have mercy on us all

It's the same old wine
In a brand new bottle
It's the same old wine
In a brand new bottle

Teach our children virture
Then we send'em off to war
Then we ask ourselves the question
What and the hell are we fighting for
If you should find a reason
Well don't be afraid to open the door
Well don't be afraid

Same old wine
From a brand new bottle
Same old wine
From a brand new bottle
The same old wine
From a brand new bottle

[GeckoGeek]

If you're just looking for something upbeat, try "bubble gum rock". The lead act on that classification is The Archies. But there's a lot of stuff from the mid to late 60's that work too.

[Pua'i Mana'o]

The whole American Idiot cd from Green Day
Tubthumping by Chumbawumba
Tell Me Something Good by Chakka Khan and Rufus
Feeling Alright by Joe Cocker
Put Your Records On by Corrine Bailey Rae
One Week by Barenaked Ladies
Girl Don't Go Away Mad by Motley Crue
In the Mood by Robert Plant

Gotta think some more...

[adrian]

Adrian...try the cannery or dishwashing or shiftwork. Better yet, get a girl pregnant and get married and have to support a family on a crap, boring, low-paying, ego-killing, depressive job with minimum wage.
Thanks to my high school buddies, I learned I should never hook up with anyone unless I can satisfy myself (emotionally, physically, or financially).

[Pomai]

Since you asked, the first song came into my mind is "You light up my Life!" By Debbie Boone
http://www.romantic-lyrics.com/ly6.shtml

heheheh
Good gosh, Auntie. I'd kill myself listening to that song. That's almost as bad as Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You". Horrors! :eek: :D

Susie's "Take This Job and Shove It" was a good one.

"Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf is quite invigorating. Watch this video as an F-18 pilot takes a "magic carpet ride"! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H20kp6BC0Q)

Also taking your life to new altitudes would be the song Dreams by Van Halen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nce_QjAhsqI).

[1stwahine]

Good gosh, Auntie. I'd kill myself listening to that song. That's almost as bad as Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You". Horrors!

How come?:confused: I LUB those SONGS!!heheheh

Another one:

Artist: Melissa Manchester
Song: Don't Cry Out Loud

"Baby cried the day the circus came to town
'cause she didn't want parades just passin' by her
So she painted on a smile and took up with some clown
While she danced without a net upon the wire
I know a lot about 'er 'cause, you see
Baby is an awful lot like me

Don't cry out loud
Just keep it inside, learn how to hide your feelings
Fly high and proud
And if you should fall, remember you almost had it all

Baby saw that when they pulled that big top down
They left behind her dreams among the litter
The different kind of love she thought she'd found
There was nothin' left but sawdust and some glitter
But baby can't be broken 'cause you see
She had the finest teacher-that was me-I told 'er

Don't cry out loud
Just keep it inside and learn how to hide your feelings
Fly high and proud
And if you should fall, remember you almost had it all

Don't cry out loud
Just keep it inside and learn how to hide your feelings
Fly high and proud
And if you should fall, remember you almost made it

Don't cry out loud
Just keep it inside and learn how to hide your feelings
Fly high and proud
And if you should fall, remember you almost had it all!!"

Auntie Lynn

[SusieMisajon]

Thanks to my high school buddies, I learned I should never hook up with anyone unless I can satisfy myself (emotionally, physically, or financially).
And until you learn otherwise, I can see you doing the same thing, over and over again.

[1stwahine]

And until you learn otherwise, I can see you doing the same thing, over and over again.

Wow!! Susie!! What you had foa breakfast dis morning? :p

Down girl!!!;)

HAHAHAHAHA

Auntie Lynn

[SusieMisajon]

Wow!! Susie!! What you had foa breakfast dis morning? :p

Down girl!!!;)

HAHAHAHAHA

Auntie Lynn
I am torn between feeling sorry for Adrian, wanting to lecture him, and wanting to kick his butt.

(sorry Adrian)

[1stwahine]

I am torn between feeling sorry for Adrian, wanting to lecture him, and wanting to kick his butt.

(sorry Adrian)

Count me in too.;)

You had the gut's to post it.

Auntie Lynn

[Menehune Man]

Remember now, he's still young.

How 'bout Lynyrd Skynyrd

"Simple Man"

Mama told me when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say.
And if you do this
It'll help you some sunny day.
Oh, take your time... Don't live too fast,
Troubles will come and they will pass.
Go find a woman, oh baby, you'll find love,
And don't forget son,
There is someone up above.

(Chorus)
And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Baby be a simple, kind of man.
Oh, won't you do this for me son,
If you can?

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
All that you need, is in your soul,
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.

(Chorus)

Boy, don't you worry... you'll find yourself.
Follow your heart, lord, and nothing else.
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.

[scrivener]

Artist: Melissa Manchester
Song: Don't Cry Out Loud
Lynn, you find that song inspiring? I think it's one of the most depressing songs I've ever heard! Plus, that song says to "keep it inside," and you pride yourself in letting it all out, especially when someone does you or someone close to you an injustice. You put yourself more out there than anyone I know -- something I both admire and wish you'd do less of!

Seriously, Adrian. "Fat Bottomed Girls." Just give it a good listen.

[Paul Ogata]

U2's "Stuck in a Moment"
from their 2000 album, "All That You Can't Leave Behind"

It's the perfect "quitcher bitching and get on with it" song. (There's also an acoustic version on iTunes with just Bono singing and Edge on guitar. They leave out the second verse, but I think it's more powerful.)


I'm not afraid
Of anything in this world
There's nothing you can throw at me
That I haven't already heard
I'm just trying to find
A decent melody
A song that I can sing
In my own company

I never thought you were a fool
But darling, look at you. Ooh.
You gotta stand up straight, carry your own weight
'Cause tears are going nowhere baby

You've got to get yourself together
You've got stuck in a moment
And now you can't get out of it
Don't say that later will be better
Now you're stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it

I will not forsake
The colors that you bring
The nights you filled with fireworks
They just left you with nothing
I am still enchanted
By the light you brought to me
I listen through your ears
Through your eyes I can see

You are such a fool
To worry like you do.. Oh
I know it's tough
And you can never get enough
Of what you don't really need now
My, oh my

You've got to get yourself together
You've got stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it
Oh love, look at you now
You've got yourself stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it

I was unconscious, half asleep
The water is warm 'til you discover how deep
I wasn't jumping, for me it was a fall
It's a long way down to nothing at all

You've got to get yourself together
You've got stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it
Don't say that later will be better
Now you're stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it

And if the night runs over
And if the day won't last
And if your way should falter
Along this stony pass

It's just a moment
This time will pass.

[tikiyaki]

The Remedy to any bad day.

Do what kids in my day did....(pakalolo optional...be sure to have a designated driver)

Get in Car

Put in KISS "Destroyer" CD.

Turn volume to 11

Drive with the windows down (you live in Hawaii, the scenery is amongst the world's finest)

When "Shout it out Loud" comes on....do just that.

The most invigorating 30 minutes of your life.

Don't be put off by generational differences, and the fact that it's a 31 year old record...it WORKS.

Another option with Similar effect....

"Slow Ride" by Foghat....once again....volume on 11.

[TATTRAT]

Phish: Divided Sky(no lyrics, but inspirational none the less).

My tastes have changed a LOT over the years, as you will see in my next pick, but music can drive the soul. Music is a VERY important part of my daily life.

Bad Religion:"The Answer"

Long ago in a dusty village
full of hunger, pain and strife
a man came forth with a vision of truth
and the way to a better life
he was convinced he had the answer
and he compelled people to follow along
but the hunger never vanished
and the man was banished
and the village dried up and died
at a time when wise men peered
through glass tubes toward the sky
the heavens changed in predictable ways
and one man was able to find
that he had thought he found the answer
and he was quick to write his revelation
but as they were scutinized
in his colleagues eyes
he soon became a mockery
don't tell me about the answer
'cause then another one will come along soon
I don't believe you have the answer
I've got ideas too
but if you've got enough naivete
and you've got conviction
then the answer is perfect for you
an urban sprawl sits choking on its discharge
overwhelmed by industry
searching for a modern day savior from another place
inclined toward charity
everyone's begging for an answer
without regard to validity
the searching never ends
it goes on and on for eternity...

I guess it depends on what motives you, personally, but when I need a pick me up, I love me some music from my roots, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, JFA, Minor threat, CRASS...

and for some feel good All around goodness,
STEEL PULSE: Roller Skates

Out on the corner
With my roller skates
Having fun with the girls
Says I'm feeling great woo
In the dark of the night
Street lamps glowing
On full blast is my radio
Radio

Up comes this guy in his flashy car
In his mouth stuck a big cigar
Needed my help said he lost his way
I never heard a word he said
To find some street, said he wanted instructions
So I turned down the music
To point out directions, guess what?
Guy jumped on me messed up my clothes
Smashed and grabbed my radio
Calling all detectives
A criminal at large smoking
A big fat cigar in a flashy car
And think him some superstar

CHORUS
Life life without music
I can't go go no
Life without music I can't go

I'm gonna get him
The last thing I do
Must get a beating
Till him red and blue

Didn't take long to catch him
Parked up car and music blasting
On the sidewalk he was dancing
Stealing the show, the people watching
Roller skate gang
Was hot on his tracks
Stick him up mister
Give me back Give me back
Give me back Give me back
My radio
Guy jumped on me messed up my clothes
Saaahed and grabbed my radio
Calling all detectives
a criminal at large smoking
a big fat cigar in a flashy car
And think him some super star

CHORUS
Life life without music
I can't go
Life life without music
I can't go

Life without music
Bimma! murder style
Dem have fe get a beatin'
Say dem have fe get a beatin'
Nothing greater nothing best
Like the music from my wireless
And the only thing that I detest
Is the man who steal my wireless
him ha fe run like a fugitive
Him ha fe run from detective
Samuel Thomas is the thief name
lie must a lead life of shame
Some a dem call him Uncle Sam
Some a dem call him Uncle Tom
Uncle Sam and Uncle Tom
Yes they are the same man
S.A.M. means "stealaway music"
T.O.M. means "thiefer of music"
The druna and the bass
Have fe move me waist
The ridim and skank
Me have JAH fe thank.
The lyrics and song
Me have fe keep me strong
Samuel Thomas him have fe get vank
Him have fe get a beatin'
Him have fe get a beatin'

[adrian]

Turn volume to 11

I don't know what car you drive, but mine can go pass 20. 11 is my regular listening volume on the streets.

[OahuGirl]

I hope you are doing better!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCxZvD_wZ6I

[Lei K]

Put in KISS "Destroyer" CD.

Turn volume to 11

Drive with the windows down (you live in Hawaii, the scenery is amongst the world's finest)

When "Shout it out Loud" comes on....do just that.

The most invigorating 30 minutes of your life.

Don't be put off by generational differences, and the fact that it's a 31 year old record...it WORKS.


KISS is one of my top 5 ways to feel better. My number one song to turn up by them is, "I Love it Loud." OOoooOOOoooh yah. Cause I looooooove it loud.

I realize though the music I sing loud to feel better is not everyones cup of tea, as I'm also fond of early 80s punker Wendy O. Williams "I Love Sex (And Rock n Roll)" which happens to have KISS singing background. :p

Gawd I suck at inspirational suggestions. Kala mai Adri.

[GeckoGeek]

A bit off the beaten track:

Face to the wind - Grace Slick

[Lei K]

Take that back, Wendy can be kind of inspirational, "It's My Life" is one of those f*** off everybody songs. :D

[ploal5333]

Adrian, this is a good one. Hey Jude, by the Beatles. It'll get you out of your depths. Works like a charm. :)

[Karen]

Oh heck, so many types of music inspire me. From Skynyrd to Na Leo P. I can just feel on top of the world with any of my favorite music. Oh, Moody blues! mercy, and I don't mean their sleepy hit, Nights In White Satin....man, they've got some dang good music that rarely hits the airwaves.

I like a lot of what has been posted on this thread too, of course.

[Pomai]

Oh heck, so many types of music inspire me.This thread is certainly biased.

20 years from now, Adrian will be listening to songs far from what we've all suggested. Or even sooner than that. But what the heck. So far all the suggestions have been INSPIRING!

--Pops in Fat Bottomed Girls--

[Karen]

Biased? we mostly don't even know each other, and we're biased in the same way? cause?

Sure, I'm biased. I dig what I dig, and what I dig inspires me, Lol.

I also discriminate. I don't listen to music I don't dig.

[Pomai]

Biased? we mostly don't even know each other, and we're biased in the same way? cause?

Sure, I'm biased. I dig what I dig, and what I dig inspires me, Lol.

I also discriminate. I don't listen to music I don't dig.Hey, that's complicating. :p

[cezanne]

"BINGO" inspires me at times.

"There was a farmer who had a dog and Bingo was his name-o
B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O and Bingo was his name-o
..."

[akrauth]

A Part of Me, A Part of You - Moe Keale
My Imortal - Evanescence

[MatildaRose]

Any song by Kawika Kahiapo is inspirational.
www.kawikakahiapo.com

[StephS]

I've always considered the Rocky theme rather inspirational. That, and Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" :D