Another 365 days have passed and the people of the world have lived another year. And we all know what the New Year entails, resolutions. No matter what your resolution is, don’t give up before you even get started. Now, this is easier said than done, but trust yourself, it will pay off in ways you can’t even imagine, so just keep grinding away.
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New Year’s resolutions are difficult to uphold, as the world offers a plethora of distractions, vices, and other opportunities to guide you away from your goal. However, at the same time, it can offer you loads of support and inspiration to keep at it. One of the best vehicles for that is music. So, before you give up, give these three songs a listen and maybe you will change your mind.
“Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s 1988 hit might not be existential philosophy, but it still lyrically articulates a timeless message that will forever ring true. Particularly, when it comes to making a change in one’s life. That being so, Jackson’s pop classic vocalizes words of encouragement and support. Furthermore, he is yearning, for you, the listener, to envision yourself as the man in the mirror.
If you aren’t a Jackson fan, then so what, the lyrics still divulge one of life’s most valuable lessons. Thus, if you decided to have this be your New Year’s resolution anthem, then it surely would not do you a disservice.
“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
Your 2025 remains “Unwritten,” and if you want to write it in the best way possible, then remind yourself of your potential with Natasha Bedingfield’s 2004 hit song. In short, Bedingfield urges listeners to accept the endless opportunities life has to offer and not close themselves off to anything. Because, in the end, anything can change your life, you just might not realize it.
The song is truly an anthem about the excitement of the unknown. Given the lyrics, Bedingfield emotionally persuades listeners to live candidly and embrace anything and everything. So, if part of your 2025 resolution is to do just that, then we’d suggest you embody this song and keep it on some sort of playlist nearby.
“Changes” by David Bowie
Has taking life advice from David Bowie ever been a bad thing? For most, no, as the man is a master at encompassing poignant philosophies in catchy pop songs. It’s what makes Bowie, Bowie. Regardless, Bowie’s 1972 hit reminds the dreamers and go-getters of their raw potential and what they have to do to fulfill it.
Also, like Bedingfield, Bowie describes the importance of leaning into the unknown. Additionally, Bowie paradoxically acknowledges that no one can’t control time, but you can get closer to controlling it if you just accept its purpose and behavior. This is an invaluable lesson to carry with you into the New Year.
David Bowie On Set of “Jump They Say” per Getty Images
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