Editor's note: This spring's Student Voices question was may you guide and inspire our thoughts in the right direction these lyrics are from the "Gayatri Mantra," a song and chant that has been passed down over 3,000 years ago by Hindu tradition this song has truly been a life changer for me and the way I see the world has been such a huge comfort and has had such a huge impact on my life I would do anything to avoid doing what needed to be done Every single assignment started in what felt like the last hour before it was due ever since I started listening to this song I've been able to retain knowledge and concentrate my mind feels clear and I feel stress-free I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders I never had a strong connection with my cultural background Forget being able to speak the languages of my parents and family When I was younger and was racially discriminated against by white kids I’d try to hang out with the brown kids but I couldn't relate to them at all Since Indian traditions and Hinduism are pretty much connected religion is the only way I feel like I’m able to properly connect with my culture The "Gayatri Mantra" is a huge part of that This song has been helping me be at peace with myself and who I am But recently I’ve never felt so much closer to my culture and God The "Gayatri Mantra" has really transformed my point of view and perspective of life The things I have once hated before have become a blessing I am able to concentrate and shift my mind from the little things that don’t matter to the big things that do I have been able to nurture my inner harmony and focus on the important things This song has helped me through my lowest of times where I was the utmost worst version of myself and it has helped shape who I am to this day the impassive conversations that whirl in my head I grew up not bold enough to speak up about the verbal violence that occurred on the outside — in fear of hurting someone’s feelings because I knew what it’s like to constantly have to be at war with everyone All I needed at that very moment was a song that deeply recalled life's darkest moments and served as unconditional support for those dealing with mental health issues It's about being there for someone you love when they can no longer be there for themselves It's the desperate attempt to show someone the light that they cannot see in themselves and to save them by any means necessary — providing power and strength that will enable others to someday see that the world is a better place with you in it It's about refusing to drown in the darkness of depression The lyrics speak of someone bracing themselves to a friend who is struggling The person in the song can be heard to do anything they can to help including driving through the night and calling their friend's mother" "Don’t let this darkness fool you/All lights turned off can be turned on/I’ll drive I’ll drive all night/ I’ll call your mom/Oh don’t be discouraged/ I’ve been exactly where you are/I’ll drive Noah Kahan may just be a singer/songwriter who gained popularity over the last couple of months He’s an artist who paints pictures of eternal growth His song "Call Your Mom" is for the therapist friend the friend who has held hands of every single person as they cried — those who are a little bit broken from it all but will do it all again as soon as someone needs it The power one song can bring to one heart lets me know deep inside that everything will be OK in the end Reassurance is the name of the game: The lights might be dim now I’m there to comfort my friends when they’re sad My arms are always open to offer a hug or helping hand so if I had to choose a song that encapsulates my approach to life I'll be right here.” reflects my belief in seeing the best in people people don't end up your friend because they don't deserve the kindness you offer Yet this prompts a question: When will it be my turn to have someone support me when I need it Everyone deserves someone to be by their side to give them a comforting embrace during tough times I feel incredibly lucky to have such a strong bond with him especially since many of my friends don't share a similar connection with their father My dad is more than just a parent — he is my best friend and the one person I know I can always count on Not only do the lyrics in “Open Arms” strike a personal chord but the song's significance extends beyond words SZA’s popularity among people my age stems from her catchy beats and the meaningful stories in her songs The soft rhythm of “Open Arms” creates a serene mood offering comfort and calm in a world that can be anything but This song not only occupies a significant place in my heart but it captivates me to a point where I can listen to it on loop without ever growing weary People who enjoy what they do and want to lift spirits Ways to let go of anything and everything that happens Ways to express yourself without showing it "Unstoppable" by Sia opens my eyes to a different way of thinking especially in a competitive sport like mine with ups and downs You get major achievements and then all of a sudden You need that confidence to keep you going The lyrics say to believe that dreams will come true This song doesn’t just tell me but shows me to keep going I win every single game.”“I'm so confident.” "Unstoppable" brings out the best in people and shows that if you keep pushing forward You will have the brightest smile and the best feeling in the world once you achieve that goal Confidence raises you to the highest mountain and helps you overcome your most challenging goals It was the summer of 2019 when I first heard my favorite song It was the most magical summer I can remember the third season of "Stranger Things" had just released I look back on that summer because soon everything changed I was extremely bored and pining for another year like 2019 I put in my new Airpods and turned on my favorite song a song that takes me back to that summer of 2019 and everything about life back then: "Everybody Wants to Rule the World." the song by Tears For Fears takes me to a happy place in my mind but I still had my favorite song to listen to whenever I was reminiscing I would always escape to my Airpods and play my song I can see two sides of life within the song: being a child and growing up we are free to dream big without knowing restrictions "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" shows me the childlike innocence we all have pretending to hold earth in our tiny hands The lyric “nothing ever lasts forever” gives me the sense of getting older — wishing life could be easy and carefree again I understand the lyric that tells us that not everything in your life will last "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" will always hold a special place in my heart To be able to tune the world out for just 4 minutes and 12 seconds is a feeling you just can’t compare to anything else Whether it was my dad pulling up into the driveway with his truck and his music on full blast or waking up every Saturday morning to my mom's cleaning music that fills the house My musical taste was entirely influenced by my parents whenever someone asks me what kind of music I listen to I make a joke about my taste in music being similar to an average Mexican grandpa — it always gets a laugh I would often be seen walking through the hallways of my local high school with Los Tigres del Norte blasting in my Airpods One of my all-time favorite songs by the group is "Mesa Del Rincon." Although the song is about heartbreak It's been a part of my family's music collection for generations It's a song that I can blast in the car and sing along with my parents and it always brings back fond memories of all the family functions we've had over the years songs like "Mesa Del Rincon" are a reminder of my culture and the traditions that shaped me into the person I am today I feel like I'm back at one of those family functions and enjoying the music that brings us all together This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best Using this website means you are Ok with this You can change which cookies are set at any time - and find out more about them - by following this link<\/a> motors and property from the Maidenhead Advertiser The village was officially twinned with Cuincy after a delegation travelled from the French commune visited for the signing ceremony March 23 before spending the weekend being shown around Twyford and meeting various schools and community groups Twinning is a form of legal or social agreement between towns and villages in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties accompanied the delegation for much of the weekend as it met head teachers from three primary schools presented a wreath on the war memorial and was presented with a football by the Twyford Comets FC “The Prime Minister also wrote them a letter to welcome them Twyford Voters have had their say in local council elections across Buckinghamshire Construction workers did make a mistake when building a new £1.3million roundabout the RBWM cabinet member for highways has said The Conservatives lost a long-held majority at Buckinghamshire Council and fell one seat short of the 49 needed - but how did the votes fall in the county's south A murder investigation has been launched in Slough after a 46-year-old man was killed in an attack © Copyright 2024 Baylis Community Media CIC All right reserved