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7 Emotional Songs That Get Real About What It Feels Like To Go Through Anxiety

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Shrija Ramachandran

Jul 19, 2019

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Many people including singers and songwriters go through mental struggles such as anxiety and depression. Here are 7 songs that describe what is it like to go through anxiety to a T.

"In My Blood" by Shawn Mendes

Released: 2018
Genre: Pop

Check it out on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

Shawn Mendes talented and successful male singers of this generation. The song "In My Blood" talks about more people being aware of the struggles of having anxiety. The lyrics in the song visualizes what goes through someone's head when they are in an anxious state of mind. This song describes the feeling of being anxious.

"Sober" By Demi Lovato

Released: 2018
Genre: Pop

Check it out on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

From her teen shows and movies on Disney Channel to her successful music career, Demi Lovato inspired many around the world. It is a song that is so direct and honest. It showcases what she is still going through and how hard it is for her knowing that a lot of people who are her fans look up to her as a role model in every aspect.

"1-800-273-8255" by Logic ft. Alessia Cara, Khalid

Released: 2017
Genre: Pop

Check it out on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

Let this song help everyone realize that life is precious and that we matter. If you are struggling from depression and other mental illness, please reach out and talk about it. There are people who love you and want you in their lives. You matter, We matter. The song title itself is the number of the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

"Breathe Me" by Sia

Released: 2004
Genre: Alternative/Indie

Check it out on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

Sia is an incredible artist whose lyrics address many issues, such as mental illness. This song approaches the hard truth about depression and anxiety. Listening to Sia's music is another wonderful way to relieve stress and feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and sadness.

"Fake Happy" by Paramore

Released: 2017
Genre: Pop

Check it out on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

Fake happy means everyone is trying to act like they are perfectly fine and there is nothing wrong with them when in reality we are all hurting inside. The song talks about how people hide the real truth of how they are feeling.

"Real Friends" by Camila Cabello

Released: 2017
Genre: Pop

Check it out on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

On Camila Cabello's "Real Friends" she talks about not having a support system. Anyone who has ever felt the weight of social anxiety will understand what she is singing about and how isolating it can be when you don't have someone to lean on.

"lovely" by Billie Eilish, Khalid

Released: 2017
Genre: Pop

Check it out on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

Billie Eilish has been very successful in her very short career in music with massive hits such as "when the party's over" and "idontwannabeyouanymore." The song explains how hard it is to have depression and the struggles. Billie Eilish and Khalid speak about their experiences on depression.

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7 Emotional Songs That Get Real About What It Feels Like To Go Through Anxiety

The songs that tell you the hard truth.

"In My Blood" by Shawn Mendes

"Sober" By Demi Lovato

"1-800-273-8255" by Logic ft. Alessia Cara, Khalid

"Breathe Me" by Sia

"Fake Happy" by Paramore

"Real Friends" by Camila Cabello

"lovely" by Billie Eilish, Khalid

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1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

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"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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