In a shocking twist of events, Donald J. Trump has won the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Hillary Clinton did receive the nation’s majority vote, but thanks to the Electoral College, that victory has been overshadowed. Our nation has never been more divided. Minorities are afraid, left-wingers are protesting, and the citizens who voted Red are excited to ‘Make America Great Again.’
In such a time, all we can do is focus on our similarities and push our differences aside. And what better way to come together than through music? Here’s a playlist of 10 tracks to give you hope, remind you what really matters, and keep you going when all you want to do is give in.
“Where is the Love” by The Black Eyed Peas
Powerful Lyrics: If you only have love for your own race, then you only leave space to discriminate.
“Lost” by Michael Bublé
Powerful Lyrics: ‘Cause you are not alone I’m always there with you And we’ll get lost together ‘Til the light comes pouring through.
“The Climb” by Miley Cyrus
Powerful Lyrics: I may not know it but these are the moments that I’m gonna remember most.
“Holy War” by Alicia Keys
Powerful Lyrics: Yeah we can heal each other and feel each other. We can break these walls between each other.
“Do or Die” by 30 Seconds to Mars
Powerful Lyrics: You and I’ll never die. It’s a dark embrace. In the beginning was a life of a dawning age. Time to be alive.
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole
Powerful Lyrics: I hear babies cry and I watch them grow, They’ll learn much more than we’ll know.
“I Was Here” by Beyoncé
Powerful Lyrics: I did my all, gave my best, brought someone some happiness. Left this world a little better just because I was here.
“We Are One” by Runaground
Powerful Lyrics: We turn fear into understanding, hate to harmony. If we let the universe inside of us teach great diversity.
“Imagine” by John Lennon
Powerful Lyric: Imagine all the people, sharing all the world.
“One Day” by Matisyahu
Powerful Lyrics: One day this all will change. Treat people the same. Stop with the violence, down with the hate.