A day in the Life - The Beatles. Perhaps their greatest work, John sings the first part, Paul, the second. Shows the separate directions they were going in styles prior to the break up of the Beatles.
Synchronicity II - The Police. Contrasting the mundane life of a family and a legendary creature. Very ominous song.
Paradise by the Dashboard Lights - Meatloaf. A teen anthem, was actually against premarital sex, and how life turns as we get older.
The Skin Deeps - The Stranglers. A song about what "REAL" friendship means.
Beautiful Day- U2. Beautiful Song with descriptive imagery.
We are the Champions - Queen. Often used as a school anthem, but it was about overcoming other peoples disapproval.
Redemption Song - Bob Marley. Often misunderstood, he is singing about how you need action, not just "songs" about Redemption.
Dancing with Tears in my Eyes - Ultravox. Possibly the saddest song ever written. Captures the fears of the cold war.
The Man in the Mirror - Micheal Jackson. A song about making a change in your life for the better.
Every Breath you Take - The Police. A misunderstood song, often mistakenly used as a love song, when in fact it is about a controlling relationship.
Silver and Gold - U2. An intellectual song about power and greed.
Running the World - Jarvis ****er. Great song about being the little guy in a world ruled by others. A song for true anarchists.
The Devils Party - INXS. Basically The world in itself IS "the Devils Party".
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley. If we could only listen to the message the birds give we would be alright.
100 Years - Five for Fighting. An absolutely wonderful song about life and getting older, looking back at your youth and reassuring your younger self about things.
Space Oddity - David Bowie. The way the song goes between two people is very cool.
Goodbye Earl - Dixie Chicks. They sing about committing a murder and getting away with it, and pretty much tell you how to do the same.
American Idiot - Green Day. A good political song, it tells people that just because they are not in power, doesn't mean they have to act a certain way or believe the same as their "leaders"
Imagine - John Lennon. I am sure this one is on every music list in the world, but that's okay, it's worth it.
Great Summer Fair - The Box. Captures perfectly the anxiety of a little boy at the fair.
Nor Crystal Tears - Strange Advance. Another eerie song from the Cold War.
I would do Anything for Love (But I won't do that) - Meatloaf. Another love song with a message, you have to listen to what it is he won't do in the conversation between male and female parts, it's actually very positive.
Mad World - Gary Jules. A Tears for Fears remake, that is more ominous than the original.
Fields of Gold - Sting. Probably one of the best lyricists.
Mr. Jones - Counting Crows. Good story about how different people look at life.
Disarm - Smashing Pumpkins. Ultimately a bad kid is the fault of the parents who raised him incorrectly.
Dancing - Bauhaus. Dancing on all those things which have become so sacred they oppress us.
The Pot Head Pixies - Gong. Something totally different.
Total Eclipse - Klaus Nomi. Amazingly weird. You will think its two people singing, but it's only one... (a guy).
High - The Cure. The word placement in this song makes it very interesting and fun.
Heaven - Psychedelic Furs. Simple expression of joy.
Cities in Dust - Siouxsie and the Banshees. Good song to lift you up if you are feeling down, because sometimes when you feel down you just need to be angry.
Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport - Rolf Harris. Well I really don't know what to say here, except my husband insisted I list this one.
Insight - Joy Division. Honestly depressing song, as it foretold a real suicide of the singer.
Right Here, Right Now - Jesus Jones. A soothing kind of song.
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads. I've said it before, why say it again?
I Still Haven't Found what I'm Looking for - U2. Very real as spirituality is questioned.
Tear you Apart - She Wants Revenge. A dynamic song, the radio edited version even more estranged than the original.
Strayed - Slapp Happy with Henry Cow. This is just a different song to listen to.
Standing in a Trash Can (thinking about you) Legendary Stardust Cowboy. Heck get all his songs they are worth a listen to.
Dear God - Midge Ure. From the guy in Ultravox, a more uplifting song, than most Ultravox songs.
I'll Stop the World - Modern English. Classic 80's music.
The Russians - The Police. Another Cold War song, demonstrates Stings insight to humanity.
Taxi - Harry Chapin. Good story song worth listening to how peoples lives turn out.
Sequel to Taxi - Harry Chapin. A follow up to the touching first one.
Lost in the Supermarket - The Clash. What do you think he is buying at the store?
Peace on Earth - U2. Although written and recorded before the notorious events known as 9/11, this song very much captures the moment in time.
Don't you Forget about Me - Simple Minds. Classic 80's music that should bring back memories of how it feels to be a teenager.
Lose Yourself - Eminem. Although I don't much care for rap, this is a good song.
The Tale - Meredith Monk. Just plain "different" this song will make you laugh.
If I had a Million Dollars - Barenaked Ladies. This is a fun fun song, we all have dreams.
Lovers in a Dangerous Time - Bruce ****burn. A different kind of love song.
Civilization- Frank Sinatra. A hilarious song by "Frank".
Call to Prayer - Baaba Maal. It is in some kind of African language, so it must be good.
Ahead by a Century - The Tragically Hip. A song about a relationship where one person believes they are holding the other back.
Give Me Shelter - Sisters of Mercy. This is a powerful Rolling Stones cover.
Heroes - David Bowie. A timeless song, yet dated.
Anarchy in the UK - Sex Pistols. A catalyst for the power of Punk, a song for change.
In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins. A haunting song with many different interpretations..
The Stairs - INXS. Wonderful lyrics but I include it here for the incredible way it builds momentum.
The Logical Song - Supertramp. A song about growing older and societies expectations.
I'm an Adult Now - The Pursuit of Happiness. A song about being old and societies expectations.
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - Odis Redding. A nice melody, good lyrics.
Beds are Burning - Midnight Oil. Powerful song about the mistreatment and displacement of aboriginals in Australia, but is significant for apologies due elsewhere.
Unanswered Prayers - Garth Brooks. If we are all lucky we can thank God for unanswered prayers. I had to put a country song ya know.
Highly Illogical - Leonard Nimoy. Yup, that's Spock from Star Trek.
Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve. Ultimately it is the truth behind every one of us.
