20 Songs About Staying Together Through Hard Times
Problems and hard times are part and parcel of being human. During such times we do need some support from our loved ones no matter how bad it gets so that we don’t give up. Here are some encouraging songs that promote being there for each other.
1. Charlie Puth – One Call Away
The lyrics of the track talk about being there for your significant other when they need you during their hard times especially when you are far from them. Charlie assures his significant other that his abilities to save her are better than superman who is regarded as superhuman.
The track is the lead single of his debut album, Nine Track Mind. In an interview with iHeart, Charlie stated that the song is about anybody who is in love with somebody and doesn’t get to see that person every single day.
2. Rachel Platten – Stand By You
This was released on September 11, 2015, and it’s a song for those who feel lonely in their battles in life. It delivers the message that even though everything feels like it’s falling apart, you are not alone.
Depression makes everything feel dark as if you are in an underground tunnel that is leading to nowhere. Rachel sings about being the person that shines the light to take away the darkness.
3. BOB feat Taylor Swift – Both Of Us
The song was certified Platinum in the US and Australia. The song’s hook means that BOB is emotionally down at the moment, so he has to build up himself again to be strong enough for both of them.
The chorus can also be interpreted to mean that BOB is trying hard to be financially stable enough to support not just himself but also his girl. He isn’t there now but someday he hopes he will be.
4. Zayn feat Sia – Dusk Till Dawn
Zayn and Sia are telling the story of two lovers who are willing to do whatever it takes to stay together. They promise each other that they will be there for each through the dark times (dusk) till when things get better (dawn).
The song was released in September 2017 and ended up being part of Zayn’s sophomore studio album Icarus Falls.
5. Post Malone – Sunflower
In this song, a sunflower symbolizes loyalty and longevity because of its ability to retain its beauty in the face of environmental factors what would leave other flowers wilted. It has been used to represent a girl who seems to be trying much harder in the relationship than his guy. However, even after all the poor treatment, she has received she still remains by his side.
The song was part of the soundtrack for the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. At the time of release, it broke the record for most weeks spent in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs Chart after passing 45 weeks.
6. The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down
This song is meant for those who are at that point they don’t know what next and are in some form of a hole. It’s about having or knowing someone that is there for you. When you need them when times are hard, you know they are there to help you out.
7. R City – Locked Away
The song looks into the anxieties and insecurities in many relationships. It tries to tackle the question, “can love survive the most devastating circumstances?”The main message in the song is perseverance through hardship.
In the video, we see three different scenes. The first, a soldier leaves his family to return to service. In the second, a man and a woman fight to make ends meet and the third a daughter and her father are separated after she gets arrested.
8. Jessie J – Flashlight
This is a ballad that focuses on someone’s loved one helping through an adversary. The flashlight is a metaphor for how much Jessie’s companion guides her through her worst moments. She uses nighttime and darkness to symbolize fear. The flashlight illuminates darkness so her companion helps her in mustering courage and face the problems.
The song was written specifically as a soundtrack for the Pitch Perfect 2 movie.
9. TI feat Keri Hilson – Got Your Back
TI sings about his lady who always has his back no matter what major challenges he may be facing in life. The song was inspired by his wife, Tiny, who stood by him at the time when he had to serve a whole year in jail. She visited him in prison and ended up getting in trouble for making way too much physical contact in the visitors’ room.
In the track, T.I pours heaps of praise to his lady and promises to celebrate her each day of her life. Keri Hilson sings the part of the lady and she promises to never let him go. She got his back.
10. Khalid – Saturday Nights
Khalid signs about a girl who is undergoing a tough time because she is experiencing family issues and her parents don’t seem to even care. They are absent and don’t take the time to learn about her. On the other hand, Khalid really cares about her more than they could ever do.
The song is part of the album Suncity, released in 2018.
11. Drake – Take Care
Drake sings about how he understands this girl’s challenges more than anyone else and is willing to be there for her. He has been told negative things by other people but they still are not able to change his mind about what he feels about her. She has been heartbroken in a previous relationship and Drake shows how difficult it is to be in a relationship with someone with baggage. This is thought to be a reference to Chris Brown’s relationship with Rihanna where it was discovered that he was mistreating her.
12. Ariana Grande – Sweetener
The song is more about improving a situation when it is at its worst. Ariana formulates her own phrase of “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” and in her own version, she reminds people to be positive and make the best out of any situation. In this case, her lover is able to do this for her when life gets tough.
The track is off Ariana’s fourth studio album Sweetener.
13. Justin Bieber – As Long As You Love Me
This song off Justin’s third album Believe released in 2012. The music video starts out with Justin being forbidden from dating the girl he loves by her father. They proceed to run away together.
Lyrically, Justin tells his girl that as long as she loves him he is willing to risk it all for her, protect her and be there for her when things are tough.
14. Chris Brown & Justin Bieber – Next To You
The song is part of the album F.A.M.E. It peaked at #26 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
15. Major Lazer – Cold Water
It is about coming together to face adversity and say that you have your partner’s back no matter what happens. Justin assures his partner that he will not let her go through her problems alone.
Mo on the other hand sings from the point of view of the person Justin is saving. She uses the metaphor of a rocking boat alone at sea to represent the instability in her life and how she is feeling isolated.
16. The Chainsmokers – Paris
This is about a journey of a millennial relationship through youth, naivety and mistakes. The two want to remain together and tolerate all the hardships that come along with the journey through life.
17. Bebe Rexha – I Got You
She sees that he is hurt and needs someone to be there for him and make him happy again. She thinks it’s the perfect job for her. She also wants him to let down his walls and open up to her so that she can be able to bring him back happiness.
18. Adele – Skyfall
The track is the theme song for the 23rd James Bond film known as Skyfall. It won the award “Best Original Song” at the 70th Golden Globes and the Best Original Song at the 85th Academy Awards. In addition to that, it won “Best Song Written for Visual Media” at the 56th Grammy Awards.
In the chorus, Adele sings about facing difficulty together should things crumble.
19. The Dream feat Mariah Carey – My Love
In the song, the duo plays the role of a couple who start out by arguing about money in the music video. The Dream starts out the first verse by showing how he has been there for his girl and their baby. In Mariah’s verse, she states that she would never leave him despite the negative things that people say about her man.
20. Phillip Phillips – Gone, Gone, Gone
The song is from the album The World from the Side of the Moon (2012) written by Todd Clark and Derek Fuhrmann. Lyrically he says that he will do everything for his significant other and will never move on. They are deep in his heart and they should know that they can call him anytime they feel life is crashing down.