What’s a song that changed your life?
Songs That Changed My Life (And My Mood!)
Songs. Oh, where do I even begin? If someone asks me to name one of the songs that changed my life, I might have to ask them for a little more time. And probably a cup of filter coffee.
Because honestly, I don’t think I can pick just one.
Songs have been a huge part of my life. They have been with me through so many moods, phases, and moments. When I am happy, sad, stressed, angry, or simply in the mood to do nothing, there is always a song for it.
Sometimes, I listen to old songs and find myself travelling back in time.
Songs That Changed My Life: Childhood Memories
When I was little, dad and I used to sing old songs together. We even had a diary where we would write down the lyrics.
Dad had a voice like Kishore Kumar ji. And me? Well, I was besura then, and I am still besura. Some things, apparently, never change. 😂
But that never stopped me from singing.
Even today, when I hear those old songs, I am reminded of those little moments. Of singing with dad, writing lyrics in our diary, and being completely lost in the music.
I think that’s one of the beautiful things about songs. They hold memories in a way that very few things can.
How Music Became My Meditation
Music has been much more than just memories for me.
Sometimes, I listen to an inspiring song and feel like I can take on the world. Sometimes, I need something peaceful to quieten my mind. And sometimes, I just want to listen to something cheerful, quirky, or ridiculously funny because life is already serious enough.
For me, listening to songs is almost like meditation.
I don’t have to sit quietly and try to stop my thoughts. I just put on a song and let myself be.
There are days when I listen to one song on repeat. And there are days when I need an entire playlist to get through my moods. Apparently, my emotions have very specific musical requirements.
Songs That Make Life a Little Better
I don’t think songs always have to change your life in some grand, dramatic way.
Sometimes, they just make a difficult day a little easier.
Sometimes, they bring back someone you miss.
Sometimes, they make you smile when you didn’t even realise you needed to.
And sometimes, they make you feel like dancing in the middle of the living room, even if your dancing skills are as questionable as your singing.
So, if you ask me which songs changed my life, I would say quite a few.
Some have inspired me.
Some have comforted me.
Some have brought back beautiful memories.
And some have simply made me happy.
Maybe that’s what music does.
It becomes a part of our lives, quietly, without us even realising how much it means to us.
And if there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that I would never want to live in a world without songs.
Even if the world could probably do without my singing. 😂
What about you? Is there a song that takes you back to a special memory, makes you feel better, or has stayed with you through different phases of life?
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Until The Next Whisper,
—Rajeshwari 🧿💕
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