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" Â by Shawn MendesÂ
Released: 2018
Genre: Pop
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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
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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
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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, KhalidÂ
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.
