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Music That Motivates: An Inspirational Playlist

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Scranton chapter.

For HC Scranton’s week of inspiration, I decided to compile some songs that make me feel motivated, empowered, and most of all, inspired. Hope you guys give ‘em a listen and enjoy! 

Pop Inspo

“Brand New” by Ben Rector

“The Greatest” by Sia

“Details in the Fabric” by Jason Mraz

“Life in Color” by One Republic 

(also “I Lived”)

“Rise Up” by Andra Day

“Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles

“Try Everything” by Shakira

(Remember this song from Zootopia??? All the cute feels)

“Work This Body” by Walk the Moon

“Superheroes” by The Script

Hip-Hop Inspo

“Lose Yourself” by Eminem

“Remember the Name” by Fort Miner

“The World’s Greatest” by R. Kelly 

“Bounce Back” by Big Sean

Rock Inspo

“Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen

“The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World

“Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon and Garfunkel

(Shout out to my grandparents for making me luv S&G!)

“Shower the People” by James Taylor

My Personal Inspo Faves

“Can’t Pin Me Down” by Marina and the Diamonds

(I feel like such a boss female when I listen to this)

“I’m Still Standing” by Elton John

(“Yeah, yeah, yeah…”)

“You Don’t Own Me” by Grace feat. G Easy

“Yes I’m Changing” by Tame Impala

(All time fave)

 

Jenna is a senior occupational therapy student here at the U. She enjoys making people laugh, frolicking in warm weather, eating copious amounts of food, and dancing the night away. Follow her on insta @jennarizzy
Elizabeth Transue is a Communication Broadcasting major with a minor in Political Science at The University of Scranton. Her life changed when she studied abroad in London and fell in love with traveling. She is obsessed with her adorable pug, Chikfila, and her eleven best friends who just so happen to be her housemates. She can't hold a tune or keep a rhythm but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do it! Am I right?