Top 5 Songs to Rock the Heart

Music plays an integral part in our lives, whether we realize it or not. It shapes and reflects our culture and yet it is a very subjective, individual form of expression. Music can reveal who we are deep down or who we want to be--our personalities, our attitudes, or our aspirations. 

Through music, we first learn the importance of cultivating our internal lives. We discover how what we think matters, and that we’re not alone in those thoughts. Music connects us, shows us our humanity, and helps us understand our struggles are universal and that there are other people out there experiencing the very same situation. 

Music can move us emotionally, bringing us to tears, laughter, passion, happiness, or bolster our courage. It can bring back memories that we thought were lost forever. And soundtracks and singles can mark new memories that will stick with us well into old age. Music can also facilitate healing and restoration when we need to block out all the stressors of life to nurture our spirit.

In light of the important role music plays in my life, and often in my novel writing process, I wanted to share the top five songs on my playlist this week.

1.    Honey, I’m Good by Andy Grammer (Magazines or Novels album)

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I love this song. It’s everything I admire in my fictional heroes. The music is upbeat, catchy, and the message honorable.

2.    Love Is Your Name by Steven Tyler

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Adore Steven Tyler. He’s the consummate rock star, even when he’s crafting a new country music song. Love this song.

3.    Fight Song by Rachel Platten

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Talk about plucky girl empowerment songs, this one is it and will stand alongside Katy Perry’s Roar and Firework in it's message to empower girls & women.

4.    All of the Stars by Ed Sheeran (The Fault In Our Stars soundtrack)

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I love most of what Ed Sheeran writes and performs. He’s amazing. The Fault In Our Stars is a good soundtrack album.

5.    Try by Colbie Caillat (Gypsy Heart album)

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Again, adore this song because of what it says to girls and women. Great song.

Bonus:

1.    Boom Clap by Charlie XCX (The Fault In Our Stars & Sucker albums)

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Because I’m a romance writer I can’t resist this song. Who doesn't enjoy a song about how love makes our heart beat faster ... how it makes us feel? After all, it is our business. 

Tell me about the songs on the top of your play list. I always love finding new artists and new music to add to my iTunes collection.