What song do you reach for when you're down, but rising back up to kick @#$ ....

[GulfMan]

When I get down and feel like giving up I always reach for this song and my fighting spirit returns and very quickly I am back up on top again ...

Madagascar
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I won't be told anymore, that I've been brought down in this storm
And left so far out from the shore, that I can't find my way back, my way anymore ...


Madagascar

[The people have spoken]

Don't Give Up by Peter Gabriel.

In this proud land we grew up strong
We were wanted all along
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I never thought I could fail

No fight left or so it seems
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I've changed my name, I've changed my face
But no one wants you when you lose

Don't give up
'Cause you have friends
Don't give up
You're not beaten yet
Don't give up
I know you can make it good

[Roman_War_Criminal]

You're The Best Around - Joe Esposito Before a game, interview, challenge, or anything else that is competitive - I play this song. I have single-handedly won soccer matches in my youth playing it before games and it's fail-proof with every interview ending in a "You're Hired". I'm teaching my kids this method. Your mental state and how you react is more powerful than anything else, but if you are out of shape - this will not work.

[kanawa]

Tubthumping

[backwoods-engineer]

The Afters are great. Saw them live with Mercy Me some years ago.

[backwoods-engineer]

The Afters are great. Saw them live with Mercy Me some years ago.

[ColoCdn]

By VNV (Victory Not Vengeance)

“Nemesis”

I want justice for the voice that can’t be heard.
Vindication for every suffering and hurt.
Let retribution hold dominion over earth
Because Judgement Day’s not coming,
Judgement Day’s not coming
Soon enough!

[ColoCdn]

One of my favourites.
Really good on the live version with Paula Cole.

[Retrofitted]

Good thread and good timing. Thanks, man!

For me, it’s been “Drift Away” (I like the Clarence Carter cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yka—ZMyD3Y).

[cherry]

I’m 66 but “Jump” gets me going....

[Texas resident]

REO Speedwagon: Riding the storm out.

George Thorogood: Bad to the bone.

Anything by ZZ Top

[hoagy62]

Oh...another good one...

Uprising-Muse

[Retrofitted]

Damn. I’d rather watch that video than the sci-fi crap being pushed nowadays. Good one, mate!

[Fiji Hill]

Stairway to Heaven. Ending always gets me ready to rock and roll at whatever

Great choice--definitely an upbeat tune. Note that it makes a reference to the 1939 hit Over the Rainbow.

Stariway to Heaven--Neil Sedaka (1960)

[Grimmy]

I got a bunch.

Here’s the short list:

Me and Mine · The Brothers Bright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5iEjz8ToMA

Redlight King - Born to Rise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WujP0VgeJC8

Urban Country - Gonna Need a Grave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9chF9gYZqI

Coming With the Hellfire · NineOneOne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-0brVv8kPI

Blues Saraceno - Here Comes the Enemy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbNIoIoQ5ys

[airborne]

I had tickets for them, outdoors at Hersheypark Stadium, on August 1st.

[SuperLuminal]

Pointer sisters:
I'm So Excited

[A Voice]

Sunny Side of the Mountain - Dan Tyminski

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiVX8iO3iTQ

[Rainbow Rising]

I love this thread! I've seen some great suggestions here that I can't wait to check out!

I have a playlist devoted to this concept. Here are my top ten songs:

Anthrax ‒ A.I.R.
Black Sabbath ‒ The Mob Rules
Damn Yankees ‒Don’t Tread
Dio ‒ Stand Up And Shout
Fear Factory ‒ Self Bias Resistor
Hatebreed ‒ I Will Be Heard
Iron Maiden ‒ The Prisoner
Judas Priest ‒ Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
Nine Inch Nails ‒ Head Like A Hole
Pat Benatar ‒ Invincible

[WASCWatch]

“This Ain’t Nothin”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSdItuvBxc8

[WASCWatch]

“This Ain’t Nothin”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSdItuvBxc8