5 Songs That Speak to My Soul

Music has always been my emotional compass. Whether I’m curled up with a book, planning out my week, or just trying to make sense of life’s chaos, there’s always a song playing in the background, sometimes loud and messy, sometimes soft and grounding. Today, I want to share five songs that mean the world to me. These aren’t just favorites, they’re reflections of who I am, what I’ve lived through, and how I keep moving forward.

🎵 1. Ordinary by Alex Warren

For me, this song speaks to the quiet strength of long-term love. I’ve been married for 13 years, and while life isn’t always glamorous, it’s the ordinary moments, late-night talks, shared laughter, quiet support, that build something extraordinary. “Ordinary” captures that beautifully. It’s not flashy, it’s not dramatic, it’s real. And that’s what makes it powerful.

🎵 2. I Am Not Okay by Jelly Roll

This one’s raw. It’s the song I turn to when I need to feel seen in my struggles. Jelly Roll doesn’t sugarcoat the hard stuff, and neither do I. Between college deadlines, emotional parenting moments, and the pressure to keep everything together, there are days when I’m not okay. And that’s okay. This song gives me permission to feel it all, and to keep going anyway.

🎵 3. Memory I Don’t Mess With by Lee Brice

This song is a haunting tribute to the kind of love that leaves a permanent mark. Memory I Don’t Mess With isn’t about nostalgia, it’s about restraint. It’s about knowing that some memories are so powerful, so emotionally charged, that revisiting them could unravel everything you’ve worked to rebuild.

Lee Brice sings about a past relationship filled with vivid, intimate moments, “Red leaves on the river,” “Cold walk in December,” and “Moonlight on the backseat.” These aren’t just snapshots of love; they’re emotional landmines. He knows that if he lets himself go back, even mentally, he might fall all over again. So he doesn’t. He protects himself by keeping that memory untouched.

For me, this song resonates deeply. As a blogger, a mom of three grown kids, and someone who’s lived through seasons of change, I understand the weight of memories that linger. There are chapters I don’t reread, not because they weren’t beautiful, but because they were too beautiful. And sometimes, protecting your peace means letting those memories stay exactly where they are.

🎵 4. The Dance by Garth Brooks

This one’s a classic, and for good reason. The Dance is about embracing the journey, even when it hurts. It’s about choosing love, risk, and growth over safety and regret. As someone who’s built a life full of chaos, creativity, and connection, this song feels like my anthem. I wouldn’t trade the messy moments for anything, because they’ve shaped me into who I am.

🎵 5. Hard to Say I’m Sorry by Chicago

This song is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness wrapped in vulnerability and longing. It opens with the line “Everybody needs a little time away,” setting the tone for a relationship that’s been strained but not broken. The narrator isn’t just apologizing, he’s fighting for connection, for closeness, for the chance to make things right.

What makes this song resonate with me is its emotional honesty. It’s not just about saying “I’m sorry”, it’s about meaning it. About recognizing the damage, owning the pain, and promising to rebuild. As someone who’s been married for 13 years, I know that love isn’t always smooth. There are moments when space is needed, when words fail, and when reconciliation feels like a mountain. But this song reminds me that love is worth the climb.

The chorus, “After all that we’ve been through, I will make it up to you, I promise to,” feels like a vow. One that echoes through the hard days and the healing ones. It’s a reminder that relationships thrive not on perfection, but on persistence, humility, and the courage to say what’s hard.

These five songs are woven into the soundtrack of my life. They’ve helped me through college stress, parenting transitions, blogging doubts, and personal growth. They remind me that it’s okay to be messy, emotional, and real, and that every note, every lyric, is part of my story.

Do you have songs that speak to your soul? I’d love to hear them. Let’s build a playlist of chaos, comfort, and connection together.

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