What’s Your Anthem/Pick Me Up Song?

[Gerianne A]

I suppose I’m always trying to assemble a soundtrack for my life. These days, as I explore this new side of me, I’ve been drawn to songs of female empowerment and change. It may seem strange, but for the last two weeks, I’ve actually been inspired by a song from a Disney film. If you forget the movie meaning you can actually find some trans empowerment in “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana.

https://youtu.be/cPAbx5kgCJo

What song inspires or empowers your journey?

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[Mallory Barbie]

I have soooo needed them lately especially.

In no particular order:

* Born This Way: Lady Gaga
* All I know so so far: P!nk
* Fight Song: Rachael Platten
* Good as hell: Lizzo
* Don’t let me get me: P!ink

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[Robyn DeVyne]

One of mine

Halestorm – Freak Like Me!!

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[Abbey Thomas]

One of my favorites too!!

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[Robinette Robbyns]

Just a Girl – No Doubt

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[Anonymous]

Sara Bareilles – Brave

….

Everybody’s been there, everybody’s been stared down
By the enemy
Fallen for the fear and done some disappearing
Bow down to the mighty
But don’t run, stop holding your tongue
Maybe there’s a way out of the cage where you live
Maybe one of these days you can let the light in
Show me how big your brave is

…..

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[Lara Tucker]

My musical taste is in an almost constant flux. If I had to pick at this moment I’ll give you four.

1. Violent And Funky: Infectious Grooves

2. Rude Mood: Stevie Ray Vaughan

3. Locomotive Breath: Jethro Tull

4. Leave Your Hat On: Etta James

There are dozens of blues & rock songs that motivate me on any given day.

Hugs,

Lara

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[Terri]

I remember going to my 1st CD party in 1979 or 80 and we were all dancing to “We are Family” i think by Sister Sledge. It felt so good knowing that I was not alone.
Hugs Terri

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[Paula F]

You girls know I just cannot answer a music question with just one or two songs, since my musical taste is all over the place.  But I will try.

Mario Takes A Walk…. Jesse Cook

Waitin’ On A Sunny Day…. Bruuuuuuce

American Girl…. Tom Petty

Against The Wind & Roll Me Away…. Bob Seeger

Toledo Ohio & Forrest Lawn & Eagles And Horses… John Denver

Oh well, I tried to make it short.

PaulaF

 

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[Anonymous]

another one is the pussycat dolls buttons

Crystal method busy child

Oingo boingo dead mans party

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[Celeste Starre]

Two songs in particular get my motor running.

Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull

White Rabbit  by Jefferson Airplane

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[Ciao Topaz]

Glory Box by Portishead always speaks to me.

“Give me a reason to love you

Give me a reason to be

A woman

I just want to be a woman”

 

 

 

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[Anonymous]

Surviving the Game, Resistance, and all other songs from Skillet

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[Lynda Jones]

James Brown T feel good, he was the first concert is saw live.

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[Lacey Cyn]

I have a few:
Evanescence – “Bring Me To Life”
Veruca Salt – “Seether” & “Volcano Girls”
Save Ferris – “Come on Eileen”
Almost anything by Siouxsie and the Banshees, Nightwish, or Chelsea Wolfe.

Okay more than a few, but I live in the music scene. We only got to see 2 concerts in 2021 and that hurt.

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[Robyn DeVyne]

Wow! Not many people know Nightwish!   Floor Jansen is a goddess!!

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[Lacey Cyn]

Oh yes! 100%

[Anonymous]

Who that girl by Madonna

the movie was so good loved it.

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[Octavia Long]

Hi Gerianne.
Sorry but I have to go with Kick start my Heart. By Motley Crue. I really want to sky dive naked.
❤️Octavia

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[Dawn Judson]

I’ve skydived in male mode. I want to do it en femme.

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[Lacy Satin]

Skydiving in fem?  Would you wear a dress or skirt? That would be the ultimate in experiencing having the wind blow your skirt up. lol…

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[Dawn Judson]

Ha!

[Octavia Long]

Naked?

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[Bobbi]

Devil in Her Heart, by The Beatles

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[Anonymous]

Hi Gerianne

I say a little prayer for you  – Aretha Franklin

The moment I wake up<br style=”color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;” />Before I put on my makeup (makeup)<br style=”color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;” />I say a little prayer for you<br style=”color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;” />And while combing my hair now<br style=”color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;” />And wondering what dress to wear now (wear now)<br style=”color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;” />I say a little prayer for you

Love Sarah

xx

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[Anonymous]

Don’t know what happened above came out wrong no edit option.

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[Cherri Darling]

Born this way. Lady Gaga

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[Anonymous]

I will survive, correct me if I’m wrong I think it’s Dianna Ross, my memory sucks.

Feel like a woman, Shania Twain.

Won’t get fooled again, The Who

Lady Stardust, David Bowie

 

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[Laura Lovett]

My memory sucks as a general thing too, honey – although not in the case of amazing music!

The answer is – the wonderful Gloria Gaynor sang I will Survive.

Love Laura

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[Anonymous]

Thanks Laura, she was my second guess.

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[Anonymous]

The original version was by Clout, it was the B side of Substitute.

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[Laura Lovett]

Was it really?

That’s fascinating!

I even bought that single when it came out… 》blush 《

The song is amazing, but, as stated, my memory does suck…

/edit: I stand correct!

It was the B side of “Substitute”, until the 2 sides were flipped – and it was the Righteous Brothers song, not The Who’s song, which was also covered by Clout, before Gloria covered it.

But the B Side of Clout’s “Substitute” was “When Will You Be Mine”, while the B side of Gloria’s version was the original version of “I Will Survive”!!!

 

Love Laura

• This reply was modified 5 months ago by Laura Lovett. Reason: Googled it!!!

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[Anonymous]

Hi,

The Power & Majesty of “DIO”, “I could have been a Dreamer”   “I could have been a Dreamer cause Dreams are what we are”.. And Ends with “I could have been a Dreamer cause Dreamers never Die!!”     I will always be a Dreamer!! Thanks Gerianne..

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[Tara Ryan]

Hi Gerianne,

There is such a long list, but if I had to strip it down to three they would be,

1. Walk by Foo Fighters.

2. I believe in a thing called love by The Darkness.

3.  Your love alone is not enough by Manic Street Preachers.

I have always been a rock chick at heart.

Love,

Tara x

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[Anonymous]

Tara.. Love the Darkness!!

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[Tara Ryan]

Hi Jillian,

I saw them live a couple of years ago and they were fantastic, Justin Hawkins is a brilliant frontman.

Love,

Tara x

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[Elizabeth(Liz)]

Being a Christian I get great inspiration from Hymns and Carols.
At this season of Advent it’s Handel’s Messiah and Oh Holy Night.
My Hymns would be Saviour Thy dying love and Beneath the Cross of Jesus.
There are so many other Hymns and pieces of Sacred music mostly from the old days.
Non religious music would be Jennifer Rush singing The power of love, Whitney Houston singing I will always love you
Barbara Dickson/Elaine Paige singing I know him so well,
These are just a few. Music has and always will be a big part of my life. You will notice that the non religious songs I’ve mentioned are sung by females.
Is that the feminine part in me coming in?

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[Laura Lovett]

3 spring immediately to mind, Joanne:

3. Groove is in the Heart by Deee-Lite. Lights me up every time.

2. I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross. I want the world to know!!

1. I Am What I Am by Gloria Gaynor. Anthem.

 

Love Laura

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[Joanne Jackson]

Hi Gerianne,

I’d give the nod to The Dillards, “You’ve Got To Be Strong”
The chorus goes
You’ve Got To Be Strong
You’ve Got To Be Strong
You’ve Got To Be Strong
And keep on hangin’ on
And have faith in yourself

On record it’s very uplifting.
Brings me up when i’m feeling down.

Van Morrison’s “You Gotta Make It Through The World”
is grittier but helps too.

Little Feat’s “Willin'”

Mike Oldfield’s “Platinum” which is an instrumental but it builds to such an ecstatic climax i’m always in a better mood when it’s done.

Thanks for asking.
-joanne

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[Barb Wire]

Hi Gerianne!

Yes, what Connie says! Annie Lennox was the first female artist I really took notice of. Wow! Into the West, OMG!

The song that also does it for me is You’re Like A God, by Agnes, another “OMG!”

I’d like to look like Agnes too, but that ship has sailed a looong time ago…

Hugs, Barb 🙂

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[Anonymous]

So many……

 

I like Gaga’s Americano, Amy McDonald’s Barrowland Ballroom, and, to mix it up a bit, Wanda Jackson’s Let’s Have a Party and Jerry Lee Lewis’ Milkshake Mademoiselle. Oh, and Debbie Harry’s I want that Man,  Eurythmics Sweet Dreams………

 

Connie

xxx

 

 

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