Song Selections

The music selections below are listed in the book, “Self-Care Self-Love for Overwhelmed Moms:  17 Truths To Silence the Guilt, Discover Your True Identity, build Healthier Relationships and Believe You Are More Than Enough.

Truth #1

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“Oh yes, I am wise
But it’s wisdom born of pain
Yes, I’ve paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman….”

Truth #2

Ambient ‘Weightless’ topped a scientific list of the most relaxing pieces of music of all time, research suggesting that it can slow the heart rate, reduce blood pressure and decrease cortisone levels.

Truth #3

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“And I’ve prayed and prayed
For it to go away
There’s only one thing left for me to do
I forgive you”

Truth #4

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“For a shield from the storm
For a friend – for a love to keep me safe and warm,
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that’s true
I turn to you”

Truth #5

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“So when I make a big mistake
When I fall flat on my face
I know I’ll be alright
Should my tender heart be broke
I will cry those teardrops knowing
I will be just fine
‘Cause nothing changes who I am”

Truth #6

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“I just wanna be the best of me
Even though sometimes, I forget to breathe
So that I can be the best for you
That’s all I wanna do
I be going through changes
I’m going through changes
Though I’m going through changes
Don’t mean that I changed

Truth #7

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“I don’t mean to brag, I don’t mean to boast
I love y’all but I love me the most
Go and raise your glass, give yourself a toast
I love y’all but I love me the most
I don’t mean to brag, I don’t mean to boast
I love y’all but I love me”

Truth #8

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“Cause when, when the fire’s at my feet again
And the vultures all start circling
They’re whispering, you’re out of time
But still, I rise
This is no mistake, no accident
When you think the final nail is in, think again
Don’t be surprised, I will still rise”

Truth #9

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“I got wind beneath my wings
I think this time I’m gonna make it ‘til morning
I got strength within my heart
I’m gonna sing for all the heroes who’ve fallen
Yeah, I’m gonna take the long, the long way home
Yes, I’m gonna take the world, the world by storm”

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“I’ve known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind where you belong
I’d go hungry, I’d go black and blue
I’d go crawling down the avenue
No, there’s nothing that I wouldn’t do
To make you feel my love….”

Truth #11

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“I have a dream
A fantasy
To help me through 
Reality
And my destination
Makes it worth the while
Pushing through the darkness
Still another mile
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I’ll cross the stream
I have a dream”

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don’t be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on me”

Truth #13

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“You held me down, but I got up (hey)
Get ready ‘cause I’ve had enough
I see it all, I see it now
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
Dancing through the fire
Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar”

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were scared of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song”

Truth #15

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“I’ve got some blessings that I don’t deserve
I’ve got some scars, but that’s how you learn
It’s nothing short of a miracle I’m here
I think it over and it doesn’t add up
I know it comes from above
I’ve got miracles on miracles
A million little miracles
Miracles on miracles
Count your miracles
One, two, three, four, I can’t even count ‘em all”

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“You were there for me to love and care for me
When skies were gray
Whenever I was down
You were always there to comfort me
And no one else can be
What you have been to me, you will always be
You will always be the girl
In my life for all times
Mama, mama, you know I love you
Mama, mama, you’re the queen of my heart
Your love is like tears from the stars, yes it is
Mama, I just want you to know,
lovin’ you is like food
to my soul”

Truth #17

The most relevant parts of the lyrics:

“As I lay me down, Heaven hear me now
I’m lost without a cause, After giving it my all
Winter storms have come, And darkened my sun
After all that I’ve been through. Who on earth can I turn to?
I look to You. I look to You
After all my strength is gone. In You I can be strong
I look to You. I look to You
And when melodies are gone
In You I hear a song. I look to You.”