It is easy to get caught up in the rat race. Everyone wants to succeed so badly, and the grass always seems greener on the other side. As a result, so many things can make us feel blue and down at any time, which is detrimental to our overall health.
Listening to good music increases blood flow to the limbic system, which processes our emotions. This explains why you instantly feel relief, joy, and happiness when listening to or dancing to your favourite tunes. It is also good for your mental health and general well-being.
If you need a quick pick-me-up, look no further than Beyoncé. Her music is empowering and energetic and guaranteed to improve your mood. For this article, I have highlighted some of my uplifting Beyoncé tracks that help improve my moods instantly. Read on to discover why they are mood-boosting tracks.
1. Break My Soul.
Queen B’s 7th studio album is a masterpiece, and this song is a true testament. It’s the ultimate anthem for resilience. It has a 1990s disco vibe and also draws inspiration from house music. You instantly want to get down and move your body when the beat drops.
The lyrics are empowering, just what you need after a long day at work. The chorus is catchy, with a powerful hook that repeatedly states, “You won’t break my song.” Singing along to these words makes me feel very powerful and empowered.
In this song, Beyoncé emphasizes building a new foundation and re-investing your energy into something different. It nourishes a me-first attitude. This song couldn’t be timelier in an era of prioritizing mental health and wellness.
2. Cuff It
Perhaps my favourite song in the Renaissance album, ‘Cuff It,’ is a mixture of R&B and hip-hop, featuring heavy bass lines and drums. It is an upbeat and energetic track that celebrates the joy and freedom of letting loose and having fun.
This song puts me in such a good mood that I want to hit up my girls, go out, and be free and wild. Plus, trying to recreate its viral tick-tock dance has me cracking up alone in the house for hours.
The song’s opening line, “I feel like falling in love,” gets you hyped up. You will want to follow through with whatever she says next. The song is well-written and embraces fun, good vibes, and kinky and exotic romance, at least for a night.
3. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).
Beyoncé’s third studio album, ‘I Am Sasha Fierce,’ was outstanding. Within it, ‘Single Ladies’ became a cultural phenomenal and global success. The song is dance-pop R&B, upbeat and fast, and the choreography will make you sweat for hours.
If you are having relationship woes, this is the song for you. And if you want your man to propose to you, have this song replayed in the car and at home. Please have it on blast!! The message will get home.
I embody the message that I am the prize when I listen to this song. A beautiful queen and my blues melt away. The easy nursery-like rhyme, “Oh- oh-oh-oh-oh-oh,” has me in a chokehold. And the J-string southern dance routine has me pointing to my finger- You better put a ring on it!!
4. Grown Woman.
‘Grown Woman’ is a bonus track to Beyoncé’s 5th album and was used for a Pepsi commercial. In the advert, Beyoncé relives many of her musical incarnations that pay tribute to her growth.
It was produced by Timbaland and features his signature beatboxing. Beyoncé also experiments with Afro beats, marching band stomps, and tribal chants in this track. It will definitely get you in a good mood.
“I am a grown woman; I can do whatever I want,” the lyrics to the song are so influential and fierce. But please don’t sing this when your mama is in the room; you might get a bombastic side-eye or a smacking!!
This song is made for the dance floor. It has me yelling at the top of my lungs, singing along, and affirming with a level of cockiness that I am a grown woman!! It gives off this confident and self-assured vibe that gets me out of any funk.
The Takeaway.
In a world that never stops grinding, it’s crucial to take time for yourself. Music has been proven to help with mental health and general wellness. It is the food to the soul. Beyoncé music is versatile and caters to the soul, mind, and body. Whether you need motivation, confidence, or just an excuse to dance, these four tracks will lift your spirits in no time.♥
What are your favourite Beyoncé mood-boosting songs? Drop your favourite in the comments below!
Disclaimer: This post was originally posted on my LinkedIn page.
Mourine Warui is a media and communication expert and seasoned writer. Her goal is to empower and offer solutions to everyday girl’s problems while provoking candid and authentic conversations. Other goals are to provide inspiration and entertainment to readers through creative, thought-provoking and edgy stories.
