To stay productive and create a theme for the new year, some people choose a word. That word becomes their word of the year and they will keep that word plastered around them as much as possible and turn to that word for encouragement and guidance as the unexpected twists and turns of life conspire to push us off course. That works for some people, but it doesn’t necessarily work for me. Instead, I choose a song- an anthem if you will! Something that’s more than a word or even a mere collection of words because music speaks to my soul. I’m just that kind of person.
I don’t ever set out to “find” my song of the year, in all honesty, it just sort of finds me which is exactly what happened when I first heard Bird Set Free by Sia during a live performance on SNL last month. The song immediately stirred something inside of me and I knew, and actually said to myself while the performance was still going on, “this is my song for 2016.”
If you have never experienced this song, I’d recommend it. It definitely has a powerful message that I hope will help keep me strong even when things get tough this year- and I know this year is going to get tough. The best years always do!
If you are someone who also sets an anthem for yourself for the year or perhaps you want to now that I’ve introduced you to the idea, I’d love to hear (haha, so punny) what song you choose! Let me know in the comments or tweet me a link to a music video @MissTrenchcoat!
xoxo,
Sia is such an amazing artist! I’m glad someone likes her too. I am in love with her songs. Bird Set Free is an excellent anthem for 2016. Happy New Year’s!
xo girl C
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I actually chose a word and a song for the year! My word is PURPOSE and my song is “I Was Here” by Beyonce. Like you, my song chose me! I was listening to Apple music and it came on randomly. While listening I knew it was my song! And I’ve never had a “song for the year” or “one word”! But the two go together well!