What Music Makes You Feel?

It's been a crazy week at work. One of those weeks where it seems like your head is going to explode if you don' t spend a moment to decompress. I was thinking of how I decompress when I'm not going for a drive or vegging out in front of the TV and came to the topic of music. I am not talented in any possible way when it comes to music, but put a good song on and I'll shout the lyrics out to the top of my lungs. My friend Betty kept mentioning that she'd like to have some sort of music appreciation night where people can check out each other's music. That gave me this idea. Here's my challenge to you -what are 5-10 songs that come to mind for memorable lyrics or music? It can be powerful lyrics, the music or the way the lyrics are sung. Maybe they make you think, or smile or even tear. What do you play on the MP3 player when you are feeling down or when you want to celebrate? What about when you're feeling angry? List the artist,song and the lyric (if there is a specific one).

Here are the choices off the top of my head:

1. Nine Inch Nails- Head Like A Hole -"...bow down before the one you serve, you're going to get what you deserve..."[duh! when I'm angry]
2. Peter Gabriel- I have to note that I can put in ANY classic Gabriel song when I'm feeling in any mood and relate. While the classics are the best (Solsbury Hill, In Your Eyes, Don't Give Up, etc.), something more obscure comes to mind. - Love To Be Loved-"... and in this moment, I need to be needed. With this darkness all around me, I like to be liked. In this emptiness and fear, I want to be wanted. "Cause I love to be loved, I love to be loved..." If it sounds intriguing, Google the lyrics and download the MP3.
3. NIN (again)- Hurt-"I hurt myself today, to see if I still feel...."
   
4. Goo Goo Dolls -Iris - "...you bleed just to know you're alive..."
   
5. Meatloaf -Paradise By The Dashboard Light -"...so now I'm praying for the end of time so I can end my time with you..."
   

Here are 5 I like for the feel of the music or the powerful vocals or instrumental:

1. Clint Mansell- The Theme from Requiem From A Dream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2Ma4BvMUwU&feature=related)
2. Billy Joel- Prelude/The Angry Young Man
3. Lisa Gerrard - Now We Are Free -The Theme From Gladiator (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS9REY1H0pY) Proof that you don't have to understand a language to get the meaning of the song.
4. Queen - Freddie singing " Who Wants To Live Forever"
5. A Tie---Whitesnake (...yeah, I know)-Sailing Ships AND Van Halen (Sammy)-Walkin' In

OK, I'm not overly proud of my list, but I could be here for hours to pick the absolute best songs and never be done. These came to mind. Good music, good times. There's nothing better than jukebox night at the bar with friends.

Feel free to post your mood songs. Off the top of your head. No login name needed to sign in, just make sure you type your name in the box so I know who you are.

See you at the jukebox.