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. Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey – When You Believe

Don’t Give Up – Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush 'The staff put together this video that was very similar to the music video of 'Brave' and it's heart wrenching and gorgeous and beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time…It's a message I'm so happy to be the voice for. 'There's a video that's kind of gone viral online of a children's cancer ward in Minnesota,' she said. There's empowerment, and then there's something more - the idea that a song has the power to truly touch someone's life. Since releasing the Blessed Unrest single back in April, Bareilles has entertained a steady stream of fans stopping to share their own 'Brave' stories. Related: With 'The Blessed Unrest,' Sara Bareilles Finds Inspiration - And Aspiration - In The Stars

'But I didn't really realize that it was going to connect in the way that it did, and it's really amazing to watch this song sort of take on a life of its own.' 'The messaging of the song felt anthemic to me personally,' Bareilles said of the song, which she wrote not only for her friend, but also as a way to address her own demons.

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