Weekly Musical Inspiration – Page 3 – Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Bobby McFerrin wrote that in every life we have some trouble but when you worry you make it double. So what does he recommend we do instead? Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

This poignant track from the Black Eyed Peas took initial inspiration from 9/11, police brutality and racism in the early 2000’s. The band commented, “There was a lot of separatism, racism, and we felt like the question we had been asking was like, ‘Yo, Where Is the Love?‘

You Raise Me Up

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You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains. You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas. I am strong, when I am on your shoulders. Listen now as Josh Groban performs the song You Raise Me Up.

Brave

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Singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles believes that “There are so much honor and integrity and beauty in being able to be who you are.” With that in mind, she gave us Brave.

When You Believe

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Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey want you to think about what miracles you can achieve When You Believe.

I Can See Clearly Now

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Dark clouds may have blinded you in the past, but Johnny Nash has a song that may help you look forward to brighter days ahead: I Can See Clearly Now.

I Believe I Can Fly

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Sometimes we can achieve miracles in our lives. Believe in yourself, knowing that your dreams start with you. Listen as Yolanda Adams sings the R. Kelly song, I Believe I Can Fly.

Respect

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You know the singer, you know the song. Otis Redding was the composer, but it was Aretha Franklin who taught us all about Respect.

Everybody Be Yo’self

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There’s a song by Keb’ Mo’ and The Kids from Sesame Street that conveys the message that everyone has the right to feel good and be themselves, no matter where they go: Everybody Be Yo’self. Check it out.

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