12 Songs to Remind You There is Still Light

Some days words fall short—but a song can speak right to the part of us that still hopes.
Here’s a playlist of tracks that have helped me breathe a little easier, even on the heaviest days:

🎵 1. “Rise Up” – Andra Day
A soulful promise to keep going, even when strength feels gone.

🎵 2. “Good News” – Mac Miller
Gentle, honest, and strangely comforting on days you feel misunderstood.

🎵 3. “Keep Your Head Up” – Andy Grammer
Lighthearted encouragement for moments you feel weighed down.

🎵 4. “Broken” – Lovelytheband
For anyone who’s felt messy and unloveable—and still wants to belong.

🎵 5. “Who You Are” – Jessie J
A raw reminder that your heart matters more than perfection.

🎵 6. “I Won’t Give Up” – Jason Mraz
A quiet anthem for second chances—with yourself and others.

🎵 7. “Save Myself” – Ed Sheeran
Honest reflection about putting yourself back on your own list.

🎵 8. “Fear Is a Liar” – Zach Williams
Faith-filled reassurance that doubt doesn’t get the final word.

🎵 9. “Just Be Held” – Casting Crowns
A reminder you don’t always have to fight; sometimes it’s okay to fall and be caught.

🎵 10. “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” – Hillsong UNITED
Peaceful, grounding; for when you’re ready to surrender what you can’t control.

🎵 11. “You Say” – Lauren Daigle
A voice against the lies in your head, softly telling you who you really are.

🎵 12. “Joy in the Morning” – Tauren Wells
Because even the darkest night can’t keep the morning from coming.