Songs about calming down
48 Songs That Will Help You Calm Down
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TS/Republic / UMG / Via youtube.com"It really reminds me that there are people out there like me who can make a difference, and that we are no small thing."
—Moonypotter
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Darkroom / UMG / Via youtube.com"I instantly relax when that song comes on. It just makes me feel happy when I listen to it."
—jaishreem
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Atlantic Records / WMG / SOLAR Music Rights Management / Via youtube."It always reminds me to be myself and stay true to myself no matter what's going on. Not to mention, it's a true bop!"
—galsbeforepals
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Three Hundred / PIAS / Honeymoon / +1 Records / Via youtube.com"It's not an uber-popular song, but you might recognize it from *that* hot tub scene in To All the Boys I've Loved Before. It's really soothing, and it has a chorus that you'll be OK with having stuck in your head."
—vcox0498
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Blackground / SME / Reservoir Media Management / Via youtube.com"This song has such a nice, chill beat, and it’s a classic! RIP Babygirl."
—yessirbrebre_26
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Universal Records / UMG / Via youtube.com"It reminds me to just relax and breathe."
—karamtim
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UMG / Roc Nation / Rihanna / Sony ATV Publishing / Via youtube.com"It reminds me that I'm a badass no matter what and that I should immediately stop wallowing in my self-pity because I am going to be alright at the end of the day."
—thefearlessspecialist20
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UMG / SME / Columbia / Via youtube.com"The music and his voice just really always help me get into a better headspace.
I always put in on when I feel overwhelmed."
—reedkatrina2002
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Righteous Babe / Via youtube.com"It's my favorite for when I’m so frustrated with people I could scream. The lyrics always help change my perspective. '‘Cause the world owes me nothing, and we owe each other the world.'"
—magniflorious1
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Centricity Music/12Tone / WMG / Sony ATV Publishing / Via youtube.com"When I start to doubt myself or before every performance, interview, etc., I play this to remind me that I am enough."
—jessieweickert
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Warner Records Inc. / Rhino Entertainment / Via youtube.com"It never fails to soothe my soul."
—waywardkay
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Sony Music UK / SME / Concord Music Publishing / Via youtube.
com "This is the song I always use to calm down during a panic attack. Every time I hear, 'You still have to squeeze into your jeans but you're perfect to me,' I cry. It's helped me through a lot of hard times, and it's very precious to me."
—excusemeliam
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Verve Reissues / UMG / Via youtube.com"When I'm incredibly angry and to the point of snapping out and breaking necks, I listen to this."
—dshanahan517
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Capitol Records / UMG / Via youtube.com"I know when some people are upset, they like to listen to sad music, but I like angry songs, which Halsey has a lot of."
—unbelievableten
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WMG / PLG UK Frontline / Via youtube.com"It ALWAYS calms me down by reminding me of my husband and how much I love him. I also have the lyrics of the song tattooed on me. ''Cause you are my medicine when you're close to me.' When I can't listen to the song and I'm upset, I look at my tattoo and it calms me down."
—drakandra0
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Atlantic Records / Via youtube.com"It just always makes me smile, listening to this wonderful, sweet woman sing about falling in love for the first time and then marrying that man. It never fails to make me feel happy and better when I’ve had a bad day."
—birdieebee
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com "It's not very well known apparently, but it's calming in a way that very few other songs are for me. Seriously, y'all should listen to it."
—invasivemage
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BigHit Entertainment / Via youtube.com"The instruments in it have calming qualities, and it never fails to set my mind at ease when I'm overwhelmed. Hoseok provides such comfort."
—lostmyhead
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Interscope / UMG / Via youtube.com"Every song by Lady Gaga is a mood for me and reminds me to be unapologetically weird and different. Plus, 'Highway Unicorn' is an underrated masterpiece."
—kevvo9245
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UMG / UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) / Via youtube.com"As weird as it sounds, if I’m agitated, I’ll play this song.
I end up singing my heart out, and it always puts me in a better mood. Pretty? No. Effective? Hell yeah."
—ktl819
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Beggars / 4AD / Via youtube.com"This LITERALLY has gotten me through 2020. Something about the chill vocals and repetitive, soothing instrumentals is just perfect. I've never come across another song that has quite the same effect on me."
—richmondk12
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Feel It Records / The Orchard Enterprises / Via youtube.com"I really, really, really love this band and recommend them to anyone who loves indie/garage/psychedelic rock.
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—cpo2
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Motown Records / UMG / Via youtube.com"It's weird, but something about their voices makes me calm down. It's also a pretty upbeat song so it makes me happy."
—emmamcshea
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Beggars Group Digital Ltd. / XL Recordings Ltd. / Via youtube.com"Anything by Adele is super cathartic, but especially 'All I Ask.'"
—hollyb47fb0c420
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A-Sketch / Fueled by Ramen / Via youtube.com"This song is about living your life to the fullest and making the promise to yourself that you aren't wasting your time on people and things that don't really matter. Still, it's also about letting loose, having fun with your friends, and just being. Whenever I feel down or overwhelmed, I listen to it.
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—nikkil28
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Rhino Atlantic / Atlantic Recording Corporation / Via youtube.com"When I feel blue or sad, I listen to this. Something about it soothes me and makes me feel better."
—acapulcgoldd3
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BWSCD, Inc. / Jagjaguwar / Via youtube.com"It’s about dealing with panic attacks and letting you know it’s all right to feel nervous sometimes."
—joshlemmings
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Warner Records Label / WMG / Via youtube.com"That 17-second sustained tone shift metal scream is freaking cathartic."
—leoness13
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Atlantic Records / Via youtube.com"It’s such a simple reminder that it’s okay to cry and grieve but to also remember that everything’s going to be ok and to be thankful for all the good things you have in your life.
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—allisonb54
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Universal-Island Records Ltd. / UMG / Via youtube.com"This song, or any other song of Florence Welsh's to be honest. I even have the lyrics, 'It's always darkest before the dawn,' tattooed on my ribs."
—l3a264
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Columbia Records / Sony Music Entertainment / Via youtube.com"Her music is so encouraging and she advocates for positivity and kindness."
—rachell4517591a3
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Caroline International (S&D) / UMG / Via youtube.com"It's all about mental health and helps to recenter!"
—andyswarek568
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RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment / Via youtube.
com "For a few minutes, it just makes me let go of everything and stop worrying by dancing it out (albeit badly). It always makes me feel better afterward."
—georgiamm286
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Polydor / Via youtube.com"It takes me to a happier time, and I can't help but sing along and enjoy it. It also gives me hope that things can get better."
—staceyleighk
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Atlantic Records / WMG / Via youtube.com"The song always calms me down, and I always listen to it when I’m overly anxious because it makes me feel like my feelings of anxiety aren’t abnormal and that other people sometimes feel that way, too."
—wheresmymind
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Interscope / UMG / Via youtube.com"It is just an amazing, uplifting song! You should check it out if you haven't already.
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—pbjtime06
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Victoria Vouloumanos / BuzzFeedCalm Down! 30 Relaxing Songs to Take the Edge Off While Driving
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By Alicia Sparks Akers on January 11, 2014
Need to calm down during high-demand driving situations?
According to the National Institute of Health, “listening to music can positively impact mood while driving, which can be used to affect state and safe behaviour.
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Well, duh. The calmer the tunes, the calmer the mood.
However, a recent study published by Ergonomics suggests that you don’t want to dilly dally around when switching over from Slipknot to Coldplay:
The current study shows that during high-demand drives, drivers are calmed more effectively using abrupt music changes compared to gradual music changes. This is illustrated by reductions in physiological arousal and improved driving behaviour. Hence, in-car music presentation can be used as a tool to improve driver’s mood and behaviour.
So the take-away is, switch over sooner rather than later.
But…what songs do you choose? When you’re stuck in a traffic jam or freaking out a little in a tight construction zone, which songs soothe you best?
Calm Songs for a Calm Mood
After a few informal Twitter and Facebook polls, some interested parties suggested these relaxing songs for driving.
It’s an eclectic mix of mellow music, no doubt about it, and many of the folks who contributed added disclaimers like “anything by [such and such.
]” Some of the songs sing of romance, others of heartache, and some just about how we humans deal with life, but one thing they all have in common is their peace-inducing feeling.
- “Where Are You Going?” — Dave Matthews Band
- “Tiny Dancer” — Elton John
- “High and Dry” — Radiohead
- “Angels” — The xx
- “Strawberry Swing” — Coldplay (or, you know, just about anything else).
- “Thank You” — Dido
- “Orange Sky” — Alexi Murdoch
- “Such Great Heights” — Iron & Wine
- “Don’t Know Why” — Norah Jones
- “America” — Simon and Garfunkel
- “Into the Mystic” — Van Morrison
- “World On Fire” — Sarah McLachlan
- “Peaceful Easy Feeling” — The Eagles
- “Eastern Glow” — The Album Leaf
- “Into the Fire” — Thirteen Senses
- “Summer Breeze” — Seals and Croft
- “Fire and Rain” — James Taylor
- “And the Boys” — Angus and Julia Stone
- “River Flows In You” — Yiruma
- “Lay, Lady Lay” — Bob Dylan
- “No Other Way” — Jack Johnson
- “Let It Be” — The Beatles
- “Hands” — Jewel
- “Sunshine On My Shoulders” — John Denver
- “Hand In My Pocket” — Alanis Morissette
- “Cannonball” — Damien Rice
- “You Send Me” — Sam Cooke
- “My Heart’s On Fire” — Passenger
- “Aqueous Transmission” — Incubus
- “Landslide” — Fleetwood Mac
So, how about YOU, sweet readers? Which peaceful songs do you like to play when navigating intense driving situations?
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By Alicia Sparks Akers on January 11, 2014
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Lyrics Music for meditation
Who are you with, where have you been
Imagination turns thoughts, reason can't change
Staring at the walls, think I know what I see
Anger and coffee, feeling mean
Drinking black coffee, black coffee
Drinking black coffee, staring at the wall
Black coffee, black coffee, black coffee, Staring at the wall
Black coffee, drinking black coffee
Drinking black coffee, staring at the...
Stab through my heart, stab through my heart, stab through my heart
But its all in my mind, mind, mind mind
Just in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Its just in my mind, yeaaaaaaaaa
My heart is pounding as I stare at the wall
Its my turn to be jealous, now I don't stand for it all
In fact I'm pretty stupid, I'm feeling small
Anger and coffee, feeling mean
Drinking black coffee, black coffee,
black coffee staring at the wall
Black coffee, black coffee, black coffee, staring at the wall
Black coffee, drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, staring at the.
..
Stab through my heart, stab through my heart, stab through my heart
But its all in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Just in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Its just in my mind
Drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, staring at the wall
Black coffee, black coffee, black coffee, staring at the wall
Black coffee, drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, staring at the...
Stab through my heart, stab through my heart, stab through my heart
But its all in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Just in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Its just in my mind, yea
If the night goes on, paranoia adultery
Why should I be so stupid, when I can't really see
The other side of the wall, is eating away at me
Anger and Coffee, feeling mean
Drinking black coffee, black coffee, black coffee, staring at the wall
Black coffee, black coffee, black coffee, staring at the wall
Black coffee, drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, staring at the.
..
Stab through my heart, stab through my heart, stab through my heart
But its all in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Its just in my mind, mind, mind, mind
its just in my mind Who you where you been
Imagination turns out to be thoughts, the mind cannot change
Looking at the walls, I think I know what I see
Anger and coffee, feeling mean
Drinking black coffee, black coffee
Drinking black coffee while staring at a wall
Black coffee, black coffee, black coffee staring at the wall
Black coffee, drink black coffee
Drinking black coffee, looking at...
Stab through my heart, stab through my heart, stab through my heart
But its all in my mind mind mind mind
Just in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Its just on my mind yeaaaaaaaaa
my heart was pounding like this i'm staring at the wall
It's my turn to be jealous, now I don't stand for him everything
Actually I'm pretty stupid, I feel a little
Anger and coffee, feeling mean
Drinking black coffee, black coffee,
black coffee staring at the wall
Black coffee, black coffee, black coffee staring at the wall
Black coffee, drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, looking at.
..
Stab through my heart, stab through my heart, stab through my heart
But its all in my mind mind mind mind
Just in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Its easy on my mind
Drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, staring at the wall
Black coffee, black coffee, black coffee staring at the wall
Black coffee, drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, looking at...
Stab through my heart, stab through my heart, stab through my heart
But its all in my mind mind mind mind
Just in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Its easy in my mind yes
If the night goes on, adultery paranoia
Why must I be so stupid when I can't see
The other side of the wall is eating away at me
Anger and coffee, feeling mean
Drinking black coffee, black coffee, black coffee, looking at the wall
Black coffee, black coffee, black coffee staring at the wall
Black coffee, drinking black coffee, drinking black coffee, looking at.
..
Stab through my heart, stab through my heart, stab through my heart
But its all in my mind, mind, mind, mind
Its just in my mind mind mind mind
Its just on my mind
See also:
- Music for meditation - setting up the body for university studies
- Music for meditation - kills negative energy
- Meditation Music - Calming
- Meditation Music - Goor-hari
- Music for meditation - 3Hz
Lyrics of Songs - lyrics and translations of Russian and foreign performers
| Performer | Song |
|---|---|
| Denis maidanov | Wife |
| LiL PEEP nine0137 | Girls |
| Schokk | ННР (ft. Gera Berlin) nine0137 |
| silver | There is love between us |
| Snow White nine0137 | midnight blues |
| Cossack | Spring is not for me nine0137 |
| Eduardo di Capua | About Sole mio |
| Elena Temnikova nine0137 | sprinkled |
| Miyagi & Endgame | When I Win nine0137 |
| Sezen Aksu | Manifesto |
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