Songs To Make You Feel Better When You're Having A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Here's some songs to get you through a tough day.

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Happiness is a choice. Bad days can easily turn themselves around. If you disagree with those two statements, you have to lighten up. We all have had those days that really test our patience, our will, our resolve. Maybe you lost your job, maybe your girl dumped you, maybe you just had your hopes and dreams crushed. But we need to soldier on and keep it moving. No one wants to hear a sob story. Luckily, we have a way to make you feel better. How? One word: Music. 

Most dudes drown their sorrows at the bar or they join a flag football team to feel better. That's all good, but why spend all that money and energy when you can boost your morale from the comfort of your own home? Order a pizza and crack open a beer. Put on some Stevie Wonder and let his velvety voice full up your crappy studio apartment. Let the stress slip out of your mind and open your ears to Earth, Wind & Fire and Miguel. See? Doesn't your life seem a little bit better already?

No one likes a buzzkill so revamp your mood with our list of Songs To Make You Feel Better. It’s a guaranteed good time.

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De Hofnar "Vogelvlucht" (2013)

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Imagination "So Good, So Right" (1981)

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Stevie Wonder "Sir Duke" (1976)

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The horns in this song will send insane positive energy through your blood stream. True story.

Fiona Apple "Waltz (Better Than Fine)" (2005)

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I'm better than fine, actually.

Phoenix "Lisztomania" (2009)

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According to Wikipedia, "Lisztomania or Liszt fever was the intense fan frenzy directed toward Franz Liszt during his performances...Lisztomania was characterized by intense levels of hysteria demonstrated by fans." Umm, we'll have what they're having. 

Weezer "Surf Wax America" (1994)

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Gone surfing. Do not disturb.

R. Kelly "The World's Greatest" (2002)

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Pretty sure you can perform miracles after listening to this on loop.

Wheatus "Teenage Dirtbag" (2000)

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This song got teenage lives together. An anthem for the ages. Rock out.

Sly and The Family Stone "I Want To Take You Higher" (1969)

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Yes, please.

The Isley Brothers "It's Your Thing" (1969)

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Do whatcha wanna do.

K'naan "Wavin' Flag" (2009)

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For those of you who have overcome unspeakable odds while repping where you're from: STAND UP.

Nina Simone "Feeling Good" (1965)

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This song will bring you back to the '60s with dark liqour in your glass and a cigarette in hand.

Kid Cudi "Pursuit of Happiness" (2010)

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Aren't we all.

Miguel "Do You..." (2012)

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All you hippies out there, do your thing to this one.

Temper Trap "Sweet Disposition" (2009)

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This song comes with instructions. Grab your bro, drive to the nearest big open field, blast this song and run through the grass like you never ran through grass before. You're welcome.

Earth Wind and Fire "That's the Way of the World" (1975)

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There is a reason Earth, Wind & Fire is on this list twice.

Pharrell Williams "Happy" (2013)

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The title says it all.

Earth Wind and Fire "Brazilian Rhyme" (1977)

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There's nothing like a good old school joint to take your good mood over the top.

Kool and The Gang "Summer Madness" (1974)

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The beat on this track is sure to put your mind at ease.

Ice Cube "Today Was A Good Day" (1993)

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Today I didn't even have to use my AK.

Katrina and The Waves "Walking On Sunshine" (1983)

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Making people smile since 1983.

The Beatles "Here Comes the Sun" (1969)

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Bill Withers "Lovely Day" (1977)

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The perfect song for your grueling commute.

Nas "The World Is Yours" (1994)

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Why stress the little things when the world belongs to you?

Jimi Hendrix "Castles Made of Sand" (1967)

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Life is hard, and things come to an end. Let it end, vow to move on, and you'll feel better already. 

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