Song 1:
Title: Chiquitita
Artist: ABBA
Year: 1979
This song is a significant source of hope for me because its lyrics are about how pain and sadness are temporary, even when it feels overwhelming. The song starts out as a soft tune and ends on an upbeat tempo. The tempo and the lyrics make it a continuous source of hope for me.
Song 2:
Title: Paradise
Artist: Coldplay
Year: 2011
This song is a significant source of hope for me because I can relate to escaping reality through dreams and imagination. The song shows that even when reality is too painful, people can still hold on to the believe of a better life through their imagination.
Song 3:
Title: Ring of Fire
Artist: Johnny Cash
Year: 1963
This song is a significant source of hope for me because it reminds me of my Grandma. It is her favorite song, and everytime I hear it I am reminded of the joy she brings me. The song embraces passion and emotional vulnerability rather than fear.
Song 4:
Title: It’s My Life
Artist: Bon Jovi
Year: 2000
This song is a significant source of hope for me because it encourages people to take control of their lives with a lively beat and tempo. The song promotes resilience and individuality by showing people should take control of their own futures. Bon Jovi has always been a source of happiness for me.
Song 5:
Title: Diana
Artist: One Direction
Year: 2013
This song is a significant source of hope for me because it shows the listeners that they are not alone. The song emphasizes support and the concept that someone will always be there for you during your difficult times in a catchy way. This was especially important for me during a difficult time.
Song 6:
Title: Great Balls of Fire
Artist: Jerry Lee Lewis
Year: 1957
This song is a significant source of hope for me because of its upbeat tempo, and its celebration of love. It allows me to feel joy and happiness and forget the world everytime I hear it.
Song 7:
Title: Eye of the Tiger
Artist: Survivor
Year: 1982
This song is a significant source of hope for me because it focuses on perseverance and overcoming challenges. The song has an upbeat tempo that just brings a smile to my face everytime it comes on the radio.
Song 8:
Title: Dancing Queen
Artist: ABBA
Year: 1976
This song is a significant source of hope for me because it is my mothers all time favorite song. Not only does it have a upbeat tempo and a remembrance of youth and happiness, this song reminds people to connect to their youth. I also love the scene in Mamma Mia in which they sing this song.
Song 9:
Title: Carry On
Artist: Fun
Year: 2012
This song is a significant source of hope for me because it encourages people to keep moving despite mistakes, pain, or loss. The song emphasizes being resilient and standing beside those who are there for you. This song reminds me that people do care for me and do love me, and that is more important than anything else.
Song 10:
Title: Any Dream Will Do
Artist: Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Jason Donovan
Year: 1968
This song is a significant source of hope for me because it has an upbeat tempo, and lyrics that symbolize having hope for the future. I have love this musical since I was a child and this song brings me back to a time of pure happiness.
Maddie Alvstad Hope Toolkit 