Tired of not fitting in and frustrated with feeling lost, the guy in this 2008 power ballad tells his beloved that he is ready to shine his own light. Linda - I totally agree. (Who else are you going to be?). It describes communities of low-density, single use structures where both the buildings and residents who inhabit them often lack diversity. What is it to be kind? FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 16, 2017: Genna - I feel the same way. As Mos Def puts it on this classic from 2000, he's "harder than y'all cause I'm smarter than y'all. I've been told many things and have a whole suitcase of labels all of which I wear on the outside (haircuts? It would be very hard for a man to live with me, unless he’s terribly strong. Heidi Thorne from Chicago Area on April 10, 2017: Okay, I gotta add the Sammy Davis Jr. classic "I Gotta Be Me.". I think I got that right). or about not needing a guy to make you happy. I believe it's a male singer singing about why he loves his lady. FlourishAnyway believes there is a playlist for just about any situation and is on a mission to unite and entertain the world through song. I added the Alice Cooper one at #58. I am standing out (aka outstanding), am ahead and beyond, I am too (2) of everything & (I should make a list). Ain't Your Mama - Jennifer Lopez. Not very well known, but it's beautiful and has a similar theme about individuality! In his classic 1972 rock song, he describes getting booed off the stage at Madison Square Garden as well as the lesson that he learned from it: But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself. He's also the father of twins Gunnar and Matthew who formed the 1990s band "Nelson. Check these songs out: 15 Songs To Tell Someone You're Not In Love Anymore. In this rock song from 1986, the narrator recalls his days of being a renegade and delights in the fact that even the wildest among us eventually settle down into predictable lives. I came across this list while searching for a specific song. Alien - Cassadee Pope. 5 Songs About What It Feels Like To Love Someone You Can't Have. She seeks to be as wild and free as her hair. She relishes her uniqueness: "No one can be just like me anyway." Steven Depolo via Flickr, CC-BY-SA 2.0, modified by FlourishAnyway. 9 Songs That Capture How Betrayal Hurts More Than Being Cheated On. Sadly, this is all I can recall. So to help you get through your breakup, I’ve compiled the ultimate list of moving on songs (with a little help from friends, the internet, and personal experience) for every stage of your breakup. My mother once appeared in a television commercial for a bank singing this peppy song. (You don't need to join HubPages to comment. Celebrate how amazing and unique you are with a playlist of pop, rock and country songs about individuality. "Express Yourself" - Madonna Originally written as a feminist anthem about independence, Madonna 's 1989 dance-floor standard has since become … Michelle Escultura - October 19, 2017. I've added Pancho and Lefty and Legend of Bonnie and Clyde to the following playlist: Renegade Playlist: 79 Songs About Cowboys, Outlaws and Dangerous Women, https://spinditty.com/genres/Songs-About-Cowboys-O... . "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" by Cat Stevens is one of my favorites, so is "Freak" by KISS. Catherine Giordano from Orlando Florida on April 09, 2017: What do Ricky Nelson, The Doors, and Lady Gaga have in common? Cool hub! Thanks for sharing. The scientific reason why some of us enjoy sad songs more than others. Old fashioned Southern values make the man in this 2015 country song unusual—a freak even. It makes like intriguing. Well, I will share the idea even though I'm sure you would have figured out your way around it (because I have - therefore, it's not that big of a challenge). Back at ya! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 08, 2017: Thank you for your suggestions! Haha. Martie - Poor Ricky Nelson, but on the positive side a great song came out of his experience. The friend has been putting on a false persona to impress others, attempting to dress and behave differently. A Beautiful Exit - Miguel. If the song sounds familiar, perhaps that's because it's been used in a number of television shows and movies. Don't let the haters and jealous people win. 10 Songs That Will Remind You How Awesome Being Single Is. If songs about growing up teach us anything, it’s that adolescence never really ends. Jason Mraz, who is not typically known for his rapping talents, released this pop rap song in 2006. Shyron E Shenko from Texas on April 08, 2017: Hello Shelly, Lefty and Shorty by Willie Nelson, Legend of Bonnie and Clyde - Merle Haggard. "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." I can’t move / Freedom, cut me loose! Songs about being strong, not giving up on yourself or whatever you're facing, are prevalant in music. Hope that helps. So many songs. Every redneck girl's dream, he won't be single long! / Freedom! Bless her heart, she has the singing voice of nails on a blackboard, but that was the point. Being Independent . This pop hit from 2016 features a woman who is struggling to retain her individuality although she feels surrounded by clowns. People are so different, mostly for the good. However, he sounds like doesn't quite believe his own message yet. Some may cross over into like, body positivity or girl power, but I still think they fit. Acapella - Karmin. Lyrics: “Freedom! There's a magical quality to being single — there are just so many possibilities ahead. Many people consider their hair to be a key part of their physical identity. It's about why he loves his lady. Watch the video for her explanation of what the song means to her and why she wrote it. Margie's Southern Kitchen from the USA on July 03, 2018: FlourishAnyway I always love your hubs, they are all so unique! From … Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on April 11, 2017: I'd like to be friends with the woman described in sung number 20. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on April 08, 2017: I don't have anything to add. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 04, 2019: LaustCawz - Thanks for the song recommendations. Celebrate how amazing and unique you are with a playlist of pop, rock and country songs about individuality. 20 Best Songs About Complicated Love and Confusing Relationships 1. However, this 2013 country song points out that it's been that way throughout human history: That ever since the beginning to keep the world spinningIt takes all kinds of kinds. Thus, in this 2011 pop song, Mother Monster declares that she wants to be accepted for who she is. Why should being a bad trumpet player in school stop me from buying another trumpet 30 years later? I'm sure you know. Audrey Howitt from California on April 10, 2017: Loved this list! This emotional anti-bullying country ballad from 2014 is a motivational pep talk. Leave us a comment in the Comments Section below. Now, if you didn't dance or like music, that would be even more amusing! The way you behave plays a b... Sarah B. February 18, 2021. I appreciate the compliment. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 24, 2020: FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 22, 2020: MG - Thanks for your kind comment. "The best thing you've got going for you is individuality." Audrey - Thank you for stopping by and chiming in. Maybe you pride yourself on the charisma and confidence you radiate, or the fact that you're smarter than a fifth grader. ), I've added your song suggestion to not only this playlist but also the playlist, "Songs About Victory, Celebration, Success, and Winning." I love seeing people build and exercise their unique talents and skills, even if I have no expertise in that area myself. Music makes the world go around. ... is the feeling of being moved, which we think is the basis of our fascination with sad music. And if he’s stronger than I, I’m the one who can’t live with him. Accidental love lyrics: You said it … Right now I'm moving from P to J. Defiance/Independence Songs About Being a Teenager. Have a wonderful day! It may be part of the chorus. Stability is its own kind of fun. 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