1970s
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine- John Lennon 1971
Rising up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not going to stop
Just a man and his will to survive
Eye of the Tiger-
Survivor 1982
Make it a better place for you and me and the entire human race. There are people dying; if you care enough for the living, make a better place for you and me.
Heal the World
Michael Jackson 1991
This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for faith-departed
Livin on a Prayer
Bon Jovi 2000
But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise
I consider it a challenge before
The human race
And I ain't gonna lose
We are the Champions
Queen 1977
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow
Let It Be- Paul McCartney 1970
We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot
Livin on a Prayer
Bon Jovi 1986
Life is demanding without understanding
The Sign
Ace of Base 1993
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
We Are Young
fun. 2012
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
And so you're back
From outer space
I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor 1978
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day
I Can See Clearly Now-
Anne Murray 1977
You'll never say hello to you
Until you get it on the red line overload
You'll never know what you can do
Until you get it up as high as you can go
Danger Zone-
Kenny Loggins 1986
Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
You Gotta Be
Des’ree 1994
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
The Climb
Miley Cyrus 2009
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July
Firework
Katy Perry 2010
Sail on silver girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
Oh, if you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Bridge Over Troubled Waters- Simon and Garfunkel 1970
Here's a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Bobby McFerrin 1988
We've come a long, long way together
Through the hard times and the good
I have to celebrate you, baby
Praise you
Fatboy Slim 1999
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Unwritten
Natasha Bedingfield 2004
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no, I won't shed a tear
Stand By Me
Ben E. King 1961
There's a reason for the sun-shining sky
And there's a reason why I'm feeling so high
Must be the season
When that love light shines all around us
Let Your Love Flow-
The Bellamy Brothers 1976
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Greatest Love of All
Whitney Houston 1986
I get knocked down, but I get up again. You're never gonna keep me down
Tubthumping
Chumbawamba 1997
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
Lose Yourself
Eminem 2002
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I’m Still Standing
Elton John 1983