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What Is Your Theme Song?
Posted on Dec 13, 2006 7:08:41 PM  |  By SimplyStatedAdmin

Find your song and sing it! Here are 30 songs that pump up Real Simple staffers when they need a quick pick-me-up.


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“Be Happy,” Mary J. Blige
“Bossy,” Kelis, featuring Too $hort
“Brass in Pocket,” the Pretenders
“Don’t Stop,” Fleetwood Mac
“Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough,” Michael Jackson
“Faith,” George Michael
“Float On,” Modest Mouse
“Footloose,” Kenny Loggins
“Forca,” Nelly Furtado
“Groove Is in the Heart,” Deee-Lite
“I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” the Darkness
“I Will Survive,” Gloria Gaynor
“I’m the Greatest Star,” Barbra Streisand
“Jenny Says,” Cowboy Mouth
“Let’s Get It Started,” the Black Eyed Peas
“Life Is a Highway,” Tom Cochrane
“Love Generation,” Bob Sinclar
“Make Your Own Kind of Music,” Mama Cass
“On Our Own,” Bobby Brown
“One,” original Broadway cast recording of A Chorus Line
“Perfect Day,” Hoku
“The Promise of a New Day,” Paula Abdul
“Pulled Up,” Talking Heads
“Seasons of Love,” cast of Rent
“Sorry,” Madonna
“Suddenly I See,” KT Tunstall
“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” Nancy Sinatra
“This One’s for the Girls,” Martina McBride
“Who Wouldn’t Want to Be Me,” Keith Urban
“You Don’t Own Me,” Lesley Gore



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"Burning with Optimisim's Flames" by XTC
"I'm Not Down" by the Clash
"Thanksgiving (for Every Wrong Move)" by Poi Dog Pondering
"Pulled Up" by T-heads is a great choice
Posted by: Sarah| March 17, 2008 at 11:46 PM




"Crazy" by Knarles Bently
Posted by: jane| March 16, 2008 at 01:44 PM




"Juicy" Better than Ezra
Posted by: Whitney| March 16, 2008 at 11:28 AM




Sophisticated Lady-Lenny Kravitz

it's the perfect song to get ready to, march up stairs to, dance by yourself to, drive to...it just makes you feel DIVINE, SO FINE and as if you aren't complete until someone feels that way about you
Posted by: tara| March 14, 2008 at 09:32 PM




Golden - Jill Scott
Posted by: Delaina| March 10, 2008 at 12:59 PM




Dave Matthews Band song 'Everyday' always sets me straight when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Also, Jars of Clay song 'Flood' and U2's 'Beautiful Day' are both good ones to get unstuck too.
Posted by: Tammy Church| March 09, 2008 at 04:19 PM




New Shoes by Paulo Nutini--It played all over Italy last year and sort of caught on in America, but it puts the light on the truth--new shoes do make you feel better. Women are funny creatures. If we look good, we tend to feel good. It's really that simple. Put on a fun outfit, the right shoes, and there's a a little bit of a breath of fresh air that we somehow give ourselves...and the little things that were getting us down seem to melt away. If you ever doubt it...just take a look at my shoe closet and check my friends on my outlook on life. :) Of course, at the core of it all--I'm an eternal Jesus Freak...so, that's where my foundation comes from.

Posted by: Teresa Hilligoss| March 08, 2008 at 03:24 PM




Raindrops keep falling on my head- B.J. Thomas
Posted by: moonlitcherri| March 08, 2008 at 02:30 PM




"Through the Fire" from the soundtrack to the broadway show "The Scarlet Pimpernel"
"second wind" - Billy Joel
Posted by: Carikate| March 07, 2008 at 11:25 PM




I'm Comin' Out by Diana Ross
Posted by: aphotog| March 07, 2008 at 07:32 PM




"Feelin' So Good" by Jennifer Lopez. You can't go wrong with this song, it's been my mantra for years. Just check out the lyrics, they make you feel confident, sexy, and unstoppable!!

When I opened up my eyes today
Felt the sun shining on my face
It became so clear to me that everything is going my way
I feel like theres no limit to what I can see
Got rid of fears that were holding me
My endless possibilities
Has the whole world opened for me
Thats why Im feeling...

Chorus: Im feeling so good
I knew I would
Been taking care of myself
Like I should
cause not one thing
Can bring me down
Nothing in this world gonna turn me round...
Now the day is turning into night
And everything is still going right
Theres no way you can stop me this time
Or break this spirit of mine
Like the stars above Im gonna shine
Anything I want will be mine
Tonight Im gonna have a good time
Call a few friends of mine
cause Im loving life
And tonights for feeling...
(repeat Chorus)
Posted by: Jennifer| March 06, 2008 at 07:50 PM




I Can See Clearly Now (the Rain is Gone)
Posted by: Jamie| March 04, 2008 at 10:06 PM




"Golden" by Jill Scott, which, along with some very empowering lyrics, has a catchy chorus that goes, "I'm living my life like it's golden, living my life like it's golden, golden!", all powered through by Jill's great voice. How can I not want to take on the world?
Posted by: Angela| March 04, 2008 at 05:26 PM




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Posted by: dansssblock| March 04, 2008 at 02:59 AM




new shoes-paolo nutini-not well known but definitely lifts you up
Posted by: elaine| February 29, 2008 at 12:59 PM




Jimmy Eat World - the Middle.
Posted by: Shauna| February 28, 2008 at 11:46 PM




There are so many great songs, but I don't think anyone has mentioned "If my friends could see me now" from Sweet Charity. It makes me want to sing it out loud and strut my stuff.
Also, "You Can Do It" by Ice Cube is definitely one of my power songs.
Posted by: Kelley| February 26, 2008 at 01:31 AM




Natalie Merchant's "Wonder" does it for me!
Posted by: Sallyo| February 24, 2008 at 06:57 PM




une very stylish fille (i am a very stylish girl) i used to play dimitri's cd when i was single and going out for the night. it always made me feel pretty and well, stylish!
Posted by: kate| February 23, 2008 at 12:28 PM




Zippy Do Do - no idea who sang it but it just makes me happy. Hard to be upset when you sing it - try it.
Posted by: Debra| February 21, 2008 at 08:07 AM




I have a mix on my ipod under the heading of COMFORT loaded with songs for motivating and encouragement. I'm going to burn it on a cd as well.
Posted by: Terry | February 17, 2008 at 07:55 PM




i can't believe no one has mentioned this yet!
it is the ultimate feel good song!
"dreams " - gabrielle

best pick me up ever!
Posted by: juz| February 17, 2008 at 10:14 AM




Here's one to get you fired up when you feel everyone is against you
"I Won't Back Down" - Tom Petty
Posted by: Liz| February 16, 2008 at 07:56 PM




Here's one to get you fired up when you feel everyone is against you
"I Won't Back Down" - Tom Petty
Posted by: Liz| February 16, 2008 at 07:56 PM




Songs that always work for me:

"Beautiful" by Christine Aquilera
"Calling all Angels" by Train
"Lunatic Fringe" by Red
"Extraordinary" by Liz Phair
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem
"You Gotta Be" by Des'ree
"Bring It On" by Seal
"Stronger" by Kanye West
Most of the Legally Blonde Soundtrack
Posted by: Sonya| February 16, 2008 at 03:55 PM



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