Songs for a bad day can instantly make you feel better. If you're anything like me, music speaks to you on a deeper level than normal. Music is my savior and has been for years! Tears, heartache, happiness, and some of my best memories all have a song that matches them. Now, thanks to buzzfeed.com, I've got a great compilation of songs for a bad day so you can cry it out, scream it out, or dance it out! Whatever your method, let the music soothe your soul.
1. Ariana Grande - "Break Free"
2. Kylie Minogue - "Get Outta My Way"
3. En Vogue "Free Your Mind"
4. Rihanna - " Please Don't Stop the Music"
5. Carly Rae Jepsen - "Run Away with Me"
6. Lady Gaga - "the Cure"
7. Miley Cyrus - "We Can't Stop"
8. Katy Perry - "Teenage Dream"
9. Britney Spears - "Stronger"
10. Katy Perry - "Roar"
11. Hailee Steinfeld - "Love Myself"
12. Becky G - "Can't Stop Dancing"
13. Rihanna - "You Da One"
14. Faith Hill - "This Kiss"
15. Natasha Bedingfield - "Unwritten"
16. Ariana Grande - "Love Me Harder"
17. Janet Jackson - "Together Again"
18. Madonna - "Jump"
19. Shania Twain - "Come on over"
20. Kelly Clarkson - "Heartbeat Song"
21. Keri Hilson - "Knocks You down"
22. Lady Gaga - "Gypsy"
23. Pitbull Feat. Kesha - "Timber"
24. Clean Bandit Feat. Zara Larsson - "Symphony"
25. Sia - "Elastic Heart"
26. Fifth Harmony - "Miss Moving on"
27. Miley Cyrus & Ariana Grande - "Don't Dream It's over"
28. Selena Gomez & the Scene - "Who Says"
29. Robyn - "Handle Me"
30. Kacey Musgraves - "Follow Your Arrow"
31. Celine Dion - "a New Day Has Come"
32. Carrie Underwood - "so Small"
33. "C'Mon" by Kesha
34. "Let There Be Love" by Christina Aguilera
35. Miley Cyrus - "the Climb"
36. David Guetta Feat. Sia - "Titanium"
37. Madonna - "Living for Love"
38. Rihanna - "do Ya Thang"
39. Shania Twain - "up!"
40. Kelly Clarkson - "Catch My Breath"
41. Hilary Duff - "so Yesterday"
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are some of the best songs to listen to when I'm feeling down?
- Oh, there are so many great ones! A few of my go-to's include 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, 'Walking on Sunshine' by Katrina and the Waves, and 'Good as Hell' by Lizzo. They never fail to boost my spirits!
- Why do certain songs make me feel better when I'm having a rough day?
- Music has a magical way of connecting with our emotions. A good melody or an uplifting lyric can change your mindset in an instant. It's like a dose of positivity right into your ears!
- Can listening to music really improve my mood?
- Absolutely! Music can trigger the release of dopamine, a feel-good chemical in your brain. So putting on an upbeat song can literally make you happier. Amazing, right?
- Are there specific genres that work best for cheering up?
- It really depends on your taste, but pop, funk, and upbeat indie tracks generally do the trick for most people. Sometimes an energetic beat is all you need to shift into a better mood!
- What song suggestions do you have for dealing with a bad day at work?
- Ah, the work blues. 'Shake It Off' by Taylor Swift, 'Survivor' by Destiny's Child, and 'Fight Song' by Rachel Platten are fantastic anthems to help you shake off a tough day at the office.