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1) The Scientist - Coldplay
Considered to be one of the most iconic songs from the band Coldplay, it captivates the listeners into diving themselves into an immersive soundscape of love, regret and reconciliation. Released in 2002, it is one of the most well-received songs from the second album of Coldplay known as “A Rush of Blood to the Head”.
2) Athadu Title Track - Mani Sharma
Released in 2005, this is considered to be one of the best title tracks in the Telugu Film Industry and is a part of the 2005 film called Athadu. Composed by one of the best musicians in Tollywood, it has a masterful blend of lyrics in both English and Telugu penned by Sirivennela Seetharama Shastry. It skillfully captures the essence of the protagonist’s internal conflicts and his mysterious journey throughout the film.
3) Omkara Title Track - Vishal Bharadwaj
It is a powerful song dedicated to the dual nature of the protagonist in the 2006 film, Omkara. The lyrics, written by the legendary Gulzar, brilliantly capture the mystique and menace of the protagonist through their poetic, earthy, and metaphorical style. The song provides a compelling portrayal of themes such as power and reputation, reflecting the duality of the protagonist as a leader who is both admired and feared.
4) Bere Yaaro - Kaddipudi
It is a part of the musical album of the 2013 Kannada film known as “Kaddipudi”. Composed by V.Harikrishna, it is a melodious tale which deals with the themes of introspection and longing. Written by one of the most prolific Indian writers, Jayanth Kaikini, it masterfully depicts the theme of searching for one’s place in a morally ambiguous world and the vocals by Vani Harikrishna. Bere Yaaro is a Kannada phrase which means “Who Else?”. If listening to a beautiful soulful ballad is in your bucket list, then this can be a good option.
5) Honest - The Neighbourhood
The song is a unique blend of indie rock, R&B and electronic music powered by its introspective yet emotionally charged lyrics. It often unravels the themes of vulnerability, trust and complexities of relationships around us. The vocals from Jesse Rutherford skillfully capture the emotional weight of the song which in turn is a layered production style owing to the synth, beats and minimalistic beats used. This song would be perfect for a night drive where you can immerse yourself into a magical realm as soon as the road unfolds.
6) Forever Young - AlphaVille
Released in 1984 by the German band, AlphaVille, it is one of those songs which can get you quite heavily nostalgic about the past. Through its optimistic yet bittersweet lyrics, it shades light into the desire to stay young in spirit despite the inevitably of aging and change. Change is constant. The song is known for its distinctive synthesizer-generated sound which was a staplemark in the 1980s musical era.
7) Badukina Bannave - Tagaru
Composed by Charanraj, it is one of the most well-received Kannada songs across major musical platforms. The lyrics written by Jayant Kaikini emphasize on the themes of life’s struggle and its eventual acceptance. Sung by Siddharth Belmannu who is a talented young vocalist from Bnegaluru, it encourages listeners like us to embrace the ups and downs of life with all its problems and beauty.
8) I Bet My Life - Imagine Dragons
From the popular rock band Imagine Dragons, it is a wonderful mix of rock, pop and electronic music and is a part of their album Smokes+Mirrors(2015). It marvellously explores the themes of regret, redemption and the feeling to invest completely in self-growth despite the uncertain nature of life. Resilience is the main lesson being taught through this song which is portrayed even better through it’s beautiful yet introspective lyrics. If you ever feel dejected or lost hope in facing the uncertain nature of the future, you can count on this.
9) Wolves - Sam Tinnesz
Released in 2017, it has held its place across various motivational playlists due to its powerful cinematic and anthem musical style. The lyrics talk about the fight for survival in a harsh world and how we must confront the wolves who threaten to hold us back. Sounds pretty cool, isn't it? The vocals, on the other hand, by Sam Tinnesz effortlessly carries the weight of the themes of the song by combining both resilience and vulnerability enhancing its message.
10) Iridescent - Linkin Park
Composed by Linkin Park and being a part of their 2010 album, A Thousand Suns, it is credited to be one of the best songs ever composed by the group. The uplifting lyrics supported by the powerful voices of Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda effectively conveys the message of hope and to embrace the vulnerabilities present within. It emphasizes on letting go of the painful past and to find light even in the darkest moments of our lives.
Written By Shashank
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