71 Songs About Stress (Pop, Rap & More)

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71 Songs About Stress (Pop, Rap & More)

I. R&B Songs About Stress

1. Not Gon’ Cry by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: Waiting to Exhale
Year: 1995

The song is about a woman who is trying to move on from a failed relationship. She is trying to be strong, but she can’t help but cry when she thinks about her ex.

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2. Lean on Me by Bill Withers

Artist: Bill Withers
Album: Still Bill
Year: 1972

The song is about offering support to someone during difficult times. It talks about how we all need someone to lean on occasionally, and how important it is to have someone to rely on.

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3. You Remind Me by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: Strictly Business
Year: 1991

The song is about a woman who is remembering a past relationship and how it made her feel. She is thinking about how she was treated and how she felt at the time. The song is about how she is reminded of that relationship when she sees the person she is with now.

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4. Stressin’ by Toni Braxton

Artist: Toni Braxton
Album: Libra
Year: 2005

The song is about a woman who is stressed out from her job and her relationships. She is trying to find a way to relax and escape from her everyday life.

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5. Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny’s Child

Artist: Destiny’s Child
Album: The Writing’s on the Wall
Year: 1999

The song is about a woman who is fed up with her boyfriend’s financial irresponsibility. She sings about how he is always asking her for money, and how she is tired of being his ATM. She threatens to leave him if he doesn’t start paying his own way.

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6. I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Out of Our Heads
Year: 1965

The song is about a man who is not content with what he has and is always searching for more. He is not satisfied with material possessions, women, or anything else. The only thing that seems to make him happy is music.

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II. Latest Songs About Stress

1. Canzonetta sull’aria by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Artist: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Album:
Year:

The song ‘Canzonetta sull’aria’ by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a beautiful, romantic song about love and happiness. The lyrics are very poetic and describe the feeling of being in love perfectly. The melody is absolutely gorgeous and will stay in your head long after the song is over. This is definitely a song that you will want to listen to over and over again.

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2. Rose-Colored Boy by Paramore

Artist: Paramore
Album: After Laughter
Year: 2017

The song is about a person who is struggling with their mental health, and how they feel like they’re not good enough. They’re trying to put on a brave face for the world, but they’re struggling.

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3. Stressed by Wallo267, Conway the Machine

Artist: Wallo267, Conway the Machine
Album: God Don’t Make Mistakes
Year: 2022

The song is about stress and anxiety, and how they can take over your life. Wallo267 and Conway the Machine rap about their own experiences with stress and anxiety, and how they’ve been able to overcome them.

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4. All Joy No Stress by Rhett Walker

Artist: Rhett Walker
Album: Gospel Song
Year: 2021

The song is about finding joy in the midst of stress and anxiety. It is a reminder to focus on the good things in life, and to be grateful for what we have. It is a song of hope and encouragement, and a reminder that we can find joy even in the midst of difficult times.

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5. My Stress by NF

Artist: NF
Album: The Search
Year: 2019

The song is about the singer’s struggles with anxiety and depression. He talks about how he tries to cope with his mental health issues and how they affect his life.

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6. Stressed by Young Thug

Artist: Young Thug
Album: Punk
Year: 2021

The song is about the stresses of life and how they can get to you. Young Thug talks about how he’s been through a lot in his life and how it’s all caught up to him. He’s tired of being stressed and just wants to relax.

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7. Stress by Kendrick Lamar

Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Album: Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Year: 2022

The song is about the stress that Kendrick Lamar faces on a daily basis. He talks about how he deals with stress and how it affects him.

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8. Wallo by Dom Shizz

Artist: Dom Shizz
Album: It’s Showtime Dom
Year: 2021

The song ‘Wallo’ by Dom Shizz is about a young man who is trying to find his place in the world. He is from a small town and doesn’t have much money, but he is determined to make something of himself. He raps about his struggles and his dreams, and how he is going to make it big one day.

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III. Country Songs About Stress

1. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who is so lonely that they could cry. They are thinking about all the happy times they had with their loved one and how they are now gone. The person is trying to hold on to any hope they can find.

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2. The Weight by The Band

Artist: The Band
Album:
Year:

The Weight is a song written by Robbie Robertson and originally performed by The Band in 1968. The song is about a traveler who arrives in a small town and is asked to stay with a family there. The traveler is then asked to do various tasks for the family, including carrying their groceries and picking up their laundry. As the traveler does these things, he thinks about the people he has left behind and the things he has left undone. The song is about the choices we make in life and how they can weigh us down.

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3. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

Artist: Louis Armstrong
Album:
Year:

The song What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong is a feel-good song about how great the world is. Armstrong’s vocals are smooth and comforting, making the listener feel at ease. The lyrics talk about all the wonderful things in the world, from the beauty of nature to the happiness of children. It’s a simple song, but it’s one that always makes people feel good.

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4. Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Breakaway
Year: 2004

The song is about a woman who is relieved and happy after her boyfriend breaks up with her. She is now free to do what she wants and does not have to put up with his bad behavior anymore.

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5. One Minute by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: My December
Year: 2007

The song is about a relationship that is quickly falling apart. The speaker is trying to hold on to the relationship, but it is clear that it is not going to last.

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6. Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Breakaway
Year: 2004

The song is about a woman who is struggling to get over her ex-boyfriend. She is trying to move on, but she can’t help but think about him. She is trying to be strong, but she is still hurt.

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7. Always on My Mind by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson

Artist: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson
Album: VH1 Storytellers: Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson
Year: 1998

The song is a ballad about a man who is regretsful for not being a better partner to his lover. He reflects on all of the things he should have done to make her happy, and how he always thought about her even when he was with other women. He pledges his love to her and promises to always be there for her.

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8. Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley

Artist: Elvis Presley
Album: Elvis Is Back!
Year: 1960

The song is a ballad about loneliness and longing for companionship. The singer is asking if his love is lonely tonight, and if she is, he wants to know so he can be with her.

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IV. Pop Songs About Stress

1. breathin by Breathin’ – Ariana Grande. Ariana Grande

Artist: Breathin’ – Ariana Grande. Ariana Grande
Album:
Year: September 18, 2018

The song is about the struggles of anxiety and how Grande has to keep herself “breathin” through it. The song is very personal to Grande and she has said that it helped her a lot when she was going through her own struggles with anxiety.

2. Help! by Help – The Beatles. The Beatles

Artist: Help – The Beatles. The Beatles
Album:
Year:

song “Help!” is a cry for help from a person who is feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. The lyrics express the speaker’s feelings of being trapped and alone, and their plea for someone to come and help them. The song is a reminder that we all need help at times, and that it’s okay to ask for it.

3. Colin Hay by Colin Hay

Artist: Colin Hay
Album: On the Mountain 5
Year: 1999

The song is about a guy named Colin Hay who is in love with a girl named Hayley. He is madly in love with her and will do anything for her. He is willing to wait for her forever and will never give up on her.

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4. I’ll Be There by Mariah Carey

Artist: Mariah Carey
Album: Take Me Away
Year: 1994

The song is about a woman’s dedication to her lover. She pledges to always be there for him, no matter what happens.

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5. Dear Evan Hansen by Ben Platt

Artist: Ben Platt
Album:
Year: 2017

The song is about a teenage boy named Evan Hansen who has been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. He is trying to write a letter to himself as part of his therapy, but he finds it difficult to put his thoughts into words. The song is about his struggles with mental health and his hopes for the future.

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6. Hamish Anderson by Hamish Anderson

Artist: Hamish Anderson
Album: Trouble
Year: 2016

Hamish Anderson is a song about a young man who is in love with a girl named Hamish. He is madly in love with her and will do anything for her. He is willing to give up everything for her, including his own life.

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7. Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit

Artist: Limp Bizkit
Album: Significant Other
Year: 1999

The song is about how the singer is feeling frustrated and angry and wants to take it out on something by breaking it.

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8. Arkells by Arkells

Artist: Arkells
Album: Rally Cry
Year: 2018

The song is about the Canadian rock band Arkells and their love for their home country. They sing about how they are proud to be Canadian and how they will always stand up for their home country.

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V. Rap Songs About Stress

1. The World is Yours by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album:
Year:

The song is about how Nas believes that the world is his and he can do whatever he wants with it. He talks about how he is going to take over the world and how nobody can stop him.

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2. My Stress by NF

Artist: NF
Album: The Search
Year: 2019

The song is about the singer’s struggles with anxiety and depression. He talks about how he tries to cope with his mental health issues and how they affect his life.

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3. C.R.E.A.M by Wu-Tang Clan

Artist: Wu-Tang Clan
Album: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Year: 1993

C.R.E.A.M is a song by American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released on their 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). The song’s title is an acronym for “Cash Rules Everything Around Me”. It was produced by Wu-Tang leader RZA and features verses from rappers Method Man, Raekwon, and Inspectah Deck. The song’s chorus is sung by Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

The song is considered one of the most influential hip hop songs of all time. In 2008, it was ranked number 8 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 69 on its list “150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years”.

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4. Shook Ones Pt. II by Mobb Deep

Artist: Mobb Deep
Album: Hip-Hop Origins
Year: 2013

The song is about the harsh realities of life in the inner city and the struggles of growing up in poverty. It is a story of survival and resilience, and how one must be always be on the lookout for danger.

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5. Tearz by Wu-Tang Clan

Artist: Wu-Tang Clan
Album: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Year: 1993

The song is about the pain and hurt that comes with growing up in a tough environment. The Wu-Tang Clan members rap about their own personal experiences with violence, poverty, and drugs. They also talk about how they’ve been able to overcome these obstacles and become successful.

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6. N.Y. State of Mind by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album: Illmatic
Year: 1994

The song is about Nas’ experience growing up in New York City and the harsh realities of life in the inner city. He talks about the struggles of living in poverty and the violence that he has witnessed. Despite all of the negativity, Nas still loves his city and the people in it.

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7. Stressed by Young Thug

Artist: Young Thug
Album: Punk
Year: 2021

The song is about the stresses of life and how they can get to you. Young Thug talks about how he’s been through a lot in his life and how it’s all caught up to him. He’s tired of being stressed and just wants to relax.

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8. Stress Rap by Cannibal Ox

Artist: Cannibal Ox
Album: The Cold Vein
Year: 2001

The song is about the stress of everyday life and how it can take a toll on a person. The rap is fast paced and aggressive, and the lyrics are dark and gritty. The song is a reflection on the struggles of life and how they can lead to mental and physical health problems.

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9. Stress by Kendrick Lamar

Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Album: Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Year: 2022

The song is about the stress that Kendrick Lamar faces on a daily basis. He talks about how he deals with stress and how it affects him.

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10. Bring the Pain by Method Man

Artist: Method Man
Album: Tical
Year: 1994

“Bring the Pain” is a song by American rapper Method Man, released as the second single from his debut album Tical (1994). The song was produced by Easy Mo Bee and features a hook sung by R&B singer Mary J. Blige. The song is notable for its use of a sample of the theme song from the television series Sanford and Son.

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11. Stressed Out by A Tribe Called Quest

Artist: A Tribe Called Quest
Album: Beats, Rhymes and Life
Year: 1996

The song is about the stresses of life and how they can overwhelm people. The lyrics talk about how people try to escape their problems by using drugs or alcohol, but eventually they have to face them again. The song ends with the message that it’s important to find a balance in life and not let the stresses get to you.

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12. Wallo by Dom Shizz

Artist: Dom Shizz
Album: It’s Showtime Dom
Year: 2021

The song ‘Wallo’ by Dom Shizz is about a young man who is trying to find his place in the world. He is from a small town and doesn’t have much money, but he is determined to make something of himself. He raps about his struggles and his dreams, and how he is going to make it big one day.

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13. Stressed by Wallo267, Conway the Machine

Artist: Wallo267, Conway the Machine
Album: God Don’t Make Mistakes
Year: 2022

The song is about stress and anxiety, and how they can take over your life. Wallo267 and Conway the Machine rap about their own experiences with stress and anxiety, and how they’ve been able to overcome them.

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14. Stress by Organized Konfusion

Artist: Organized Konfusion
Album: Stress: The Extinction Agenda
Year: 1994

The song is about the stresses of life and how they can take a toll on someone’s mental health. It also touches on the topic of depression and how it can be caused by stress.

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VI. Christian Songs About Stress

1. Blessed Be Your Name by Matt Redman

Artist: Matt Redman
Album: Where Angels Fear to Tread
Year: 2002

The song is about praising God for who He is and what He has done. It is a song of thanksgiving and worship.

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2. Shout to the Lord by Hillsong Worship

Artist: Hillsong Worship
Album: People Just Like Us
Year: 1994

The song is a worship song that talks about how we should shout to the Lord and praise him for all he has done.

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3. Mighty to Save by Hillsong Worship

Artist: Hillsong Worship
Album: Mighty to Save
Year: 2006

The song Mighty to Save by Hillsong Worship is a powerful song about the saving power of God. The song starts out with a strong declaration of faith that God is mighty to save us from our sins. It then goes on to talk about how God is our refuge and strength in times of trouble. The song ends with a powerful declaration of faith that God is worthy of all our praise.

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4. How Great Is Our God by Chris Tomlin

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: Arriving
Year: 2004

The song is a worship song that talks about how great God is. It talks about how God is above everything and how He is the one who created everything.

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5. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) by Chris Tomlin

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: See the Morning
Year: 2006

The song is about the speaker being set free from their chains by the grace of God. The speaker talks about how they were once lost, but now they are found and their chains are gone. They are now free to live their life for God.

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6. Ryan Stevenson by Ryan Stevenson

Artist: Ryan Stevenson
Album: Fresh Start
Year: 2015

The song is about a guy named Ryan Stevenson who is in love with a girl named Emily. He is madly in love with her and will do anything for her. He is willing to give up everything for her.

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7. North Point Worship by North Point Worship

Artist: North Point Worship
Album: Abundantly More
Year: 2019

The song is about a worship leader who is leading a group of people in worship. The leader is singing about how they are lifting their hands in worship and surrendering their lives to God. The song is a call to worship and is full of praise and adoration for God.

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8. Josh Baldwin by Josh Baldwin, Bethel Music

Artist: Josh Baldwin, Bethel Music
Album: Victory
Year: 2019

The song ‘Josh Baldwin by Josh Baldwin, Bethel Music’ is a worship song that is sung by the artist Josh Baldwin. The song is about giving thanks to God for His blessings and His faithfulness. The song is a reminder that God is always with us and that He is always faithful.

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9. I Am They by I Am They

Artist: I Am They
Album: Trial & Triumph
Year: 2018

The song is about a person who is searching for their identity and purpose in life. They feel lost and alone, but they know that they are not alone because God is with them. They are reminded that God has a plan for their life and that they are His children. They are encouraged to trust in God and to keep moving forward even when they don’t know what the future holds.

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10. Give Thanks by Don Moen

Artist: Don Moen
Album: Praise & Worship Christmas
Year: 1990

The song is about giving thanks to God for all the blessings in one’s life.

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11. Seek Ye First by Karen Lafferty, David Huff

Artist: Karen Lafferty, David Huff
Album: Acoustic Worship: Volume 2
Year: 1999

The song is about seeking God first in all things and trusting Him for the outcome. It is a reminder that God is always with us and will never leave us.

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12. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High by Rick Founds

Artist: Rick Founds
Album: After All
Year: 2001

Rick Founds’ song “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” is a praise and worship song that exalts the Lord’s name. The song is based on Psalm 34:3, which says, “Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant.” The song is a simple, yet powerful, declaration of faith that God is good and worthy of praise.

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13. Jesus Culture feat. Kim Walker Smith by Jesus Culture

Artist: Jesus Culture
Album: Love Has a Name
Year: 2017

The song is a worship song about how Jesus is the only one who can provide hope and peace. The song talks about how Jesus is the only one who can save us from our sins and how He is the only one who can give us eternal life.

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14. Cory Asbury by Cory Asbury

Artist: Cory Asbury
Album: Reckless Love
Year:

This song is about Cory Asbury’s personal testimony of how God has transformed his life. He sings about how God has forgiven him and given him a new life. He encourages others to surrender their lives to God and experience the same transformation.

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15. Hannah Kerr by Hannah Kerr

Artist: Hannah Kerr
Album: Overflow
Year: 2016

The song is about a young girl named Hannah Kerr who is trying to find her place in the world. She is searching for something to believe in and something to hold on to. The song is about her journey and her struggles to find her way.

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16. Cory Asbury by Cory Asbury

Artist: Cory Asbury
Album: To Love a Fool
Year: 2020

This song is about Cory Asbury’s personal testimony of how God has transformed his life. He sings about how God has forgiven him and given him a new life. He encourages others to surrender their lives to God and experience the same transformation.

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17. You Are My All in All by Dennis Jernigan

Artist: Dennis Jernigan
Album: Giant Killer: A Heart Like David
Year: 2002

The song is about how God is everything to the singer and how the singer wants to give everything to God.

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18. As the Deer by Martin J. Nystrom

Artist: Martin J. Nystrom
Album: Almighty
Year: 1992

The song is a Christian worship song about how we should long for God the way a deer longs for water. It talks about how we need God to quench our thirst and how we should praise Him for His goodness.

VII. Rock Songs About Stress

1. Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N’ Roses

Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Album: Appetite for Destruction
Year:

The song is about a person who is new to the city and is experiencing all the negative aspects of it. They are overwhelmed by the pollution, the crime, and the poverty. They feel like they are in a jungle and are struggling to survive.

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2. Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Artist: Black Sabbath
Album: Paranoid
Year: 1970

The song is about a person who is paranoid and believes that everyone is out to get them.

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3. The World at Large by Modest Mouse

Artist: Modest Mouse
Album: Good News for People Who Love Bad News
Year: 2004

The song is about the world being a big place and how there is so much to see. The singer is talking about how there is so much to do and how there is so much to learn. He is also talking about how there are so many people in the world and how each person is special in their own way.

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4. Help I’m Alive by Metric

Artist: Metric
Album: Fantasies
Year: 2009

The song is about a person who feels like they are going crazy and need help. They feel like they are alive, but they are not sure if they are really living.

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5. Stressed Out by twenty one pilots

Artist: twenty one pilots
Album: Blurryface
Year: 2015

The song is about the stresses of adulthood and how it can be hard to let go of the carefree days of childhood. The song talks about how we are all “stressed out” and how we need to take a step back and relax.

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6. Back to You by Louis Tomlinson

Artist: Louis Tomlinson
Album: Back to You
Year: 2017

The song is about a guy who is trying to get back with his ex-girlfriend. He is trying to convince her that he has changed and that he is a better person now.

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7. I’m So Tired by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album: The Beatles
Year: 1968

The song is about a person who is struggling to sleep because they are thinking about their loved one.

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8. Worried by Green Day

Artist: Green Day
Album: Nimrod
Year: 1997

The song ‘Worried by Green Day’ is about a person who is worried about their future. They are worried about what will happen to them and their loved ones.

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9. Let It Be by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album: 60s Instrumental Hits
Year: 2008

The song is about finding peace and comfort in difficult times. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their troubles and allow themselves to be happy and free.

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10. You’ve Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby by Ider

Artist: Ider
Album: Emotional Education
Year: 2019

The song is about a young person who is just starting out in life and is full of hope for the future. It is a positive and upbeat song that encourages the listener to seize the day and make the most of their life.

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11. She’s Lost Control by Joy Division

Artist: Joy Division
Album:
Year: 1979

“She’s Lost Control” is a song by English rock band Joy Division. It was released as a single in September 1979, with the B-side “At a Later Date”, and was included on the band’s second album, Closer. The song was written by the band’s lead singer and lyricist, Ian Curtis, and was inspired by his experience of witnessing a seizure suffered by a friend, who also served as the song’s subject.

The song is built around a simple, catchy bassline provided by Peter Hook, over which Bernard Sumner’s guitar plays a jagged, discordant riff. The song’s lyrics are written from the perspective of an observer of the subject’s seizure, and are full of anxiety and dread. Curtis’s delivery is urgent and strained, conveying the panic and helplessness of the situation.

“She’s Lost Control” was a staple of the band’s live performances, and was one of the last songs they played before Curtis’s suicide in May 1980. In the years after the band’s break-up, the song has been widely acclaimed as one of Joy Division’s best, and has been covered by a number of artists.

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12. Nervous Breakdown by Black Flag

Artist: Black Flag
Album: Underground Hits 1
Year: 1982

The song is about a person who is having a nervous breakdown and is trying to cope with it.

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