Something I've always loved about music are the lyrics themselves. I love a good song I can just jam to and sing at the top of my lungs for fun. But there comes a time for some, when you just need a good song to express how you feel, to really connect too.

Sometimes songs are pretty important to me because of the lyrics, what they're saying. It can send a message to someone, or it can be something you just really needed to hear in the moment. It can express your feelings. It can take you back to a time that was simpler, or even have a certain memory attached to it.

Below, I've complied a list of songs that I just love. Not because they may be catchy (although some of them are), but because of the lyrics. Maybe it was something I needed to hear at the time, or maybe it said something I've been trying to say but couldn't find the right words too. Just listen.

1. I Won't Let You Go (Radio Version) - Switchfoot

2. Old Church Choir - Zach Williams

3. Hills and Valleys - Tauren Wells

4. Healing Begins - Tenth Avenue North

5. Brave (feat. Andy Mineo) - Moriah Peters

6. Breathe - Jonny Diaz

7. Magnify - We Are Messengers

8. Give Me Faith - Elevation Worship

9. It Is Well (Radio Mix) Bethel Music & Kristene Dimarco *disclaimer: the original by Kristene, is always better*

*another disclaimer: You Make Me Brave is also a really good song*

10. By Your Side - Tenth Avenue North

11. Broken Hallelujah - The Afters

12. Worn - Tenth Avenue North

13. Overcomer - Mandisa

14. Giants Fall - Francesca Battistelli

15. Mended - Matthew West

*disclaimer: this album altogether is just really good*

16. Wish - Lecrae

17. Oh Lord - NF

*disclaimer: there are actually several songs I could list here. Both of his albums are gold.

This list could've honestly gone on forever. I listen, and I mean really listen, to a lot of music. I have a ton of favorites, and these are just the select few. I encourage you to do the same to your own music. If you get the chance, share it like I did.

Give these a listen too, if you want as well.