The inspiration for Girl on Fire came from Alicia Keys’ marriage to Swizz Beatz, and the birth of their son Egypt. There’s no better song to prepare ladies for big, scary life-events than this song. “Whenever you feel like letting go / And you’ve got your back against the wall / Hold on, hold on, cause you are undefeatable” 4. Released 1 January 2012, the lyrics to Hold On are all about facing the haters and succeeding anyway. Skepta – Hold Onīritish rapper and MC Skepta might be little known outside the UK, but his words certainly offer encouragement and strength to anyone, anywhere who is facing the seemingly insurmountable. “And when the broken-hearted people / Living in the world agree / There will be an answer / Let it be” 3. This inspiring song has continually ranked among the most popular Beatles’ tracks, and on lists of The Greatest Songs of All Time. She is the “Mother Mary” referred to in the lyrics. His mother had died of cancer when he was just 14 years old. Paul McCartney, who wrote and sang the song, said he got the idea for Let it Be after he had a dream about his mother during a tense period when the band was recording The White Album in 1968. This one is packed with simple words of wisdom for when things go beyond your control. I’m a survivor / I’m gonna make it / I will survive / keep on surviving” 2. “ I’m a survivor / I’m not gonna give up / I’m not gonna stop / I’m gonna work harder The song was actually inspired by a pun made on a radio station show about the fact that three members had already left the group, comparing the band to the reality game show Survivor.īeyoncé was inspired to take this negative comment and turn it into a positive by writing a song with that title, and it has since helped to inspire and motivate millions of people around the world. This classic motivational anthem which was written during a difficult period in Destiny Child’s career.

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