Why Music?

I grew up in the 80’s — the decade of neon lights, mixtapes, and movies that made you want to dance like nobody was watching. The guitars were louder, the hair was bigger, and the soundtracks were unforgettable.

And before anyone even thinks about calling me old… let’s just say I’m seasoned like a leather jacket — only cooler with time.

Music has always been therapy, release, and rebellion. When life gets heavy, turn up the volume. When stress creeps in, sing louder. When sadness hits, let the lyrics carry you. Music makes you feel free.

So yes, picture me with the car windows down, concert t‑shirt and jeans, belting Bon Jovi like it’s Madison Square Garden — and not caring AT ALL!!

 Music as Therapy: The Science Behind It

• Stress relief → lowers cortisol, helps the body relax.

• Mood boost → dopamine release lifts spirits.

• Resilience → fosters emotional expression and healing.

• Connection → universal language across cultures.

 Music doesn’t just soundtrack your life — it rewires your brain to help you survive it. That’s why this is called A Music Survival Kit.

 My Playlist: 80’s Survival Kit

• Bon Jovi – You Give Love a Bad Name → Heartbreak goes arena‑rock — loud, messy, unforgettable.

• Motley Crüe – Looks That Kill → Danger struts in leather pants and doesn’t apologize.

• Def Leppard – Photograph → Falling for the fantasy, framed in neon regret.

• Scorpions – No One Like You → Slow‑motion headbang for the one that slipped away.

• Whitesnake – Here I Go Again → Solo march down heartbreak boulevard — anthem of resilience.

• Twisted Sister – We’re Not Gonna Take It → Pure rebellion, fists in the air, doors slamming shut.

• Poison – Talk Dirty to Me → Chaos, glitter, and bad decisions — all set to a riff.

• Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine → Innocence lost, but the solo still saves your soul.

 Bonus Survival Kit: 80’s Movies

• Dirty Dancing → Love, rebellion, and one forbidden lift — "nobody puts Baby in a corner."  

• Pretty in Pink → Heartbreak in thrift‑store chic — proving style is the best revenge.

• The Breakfast Club → Five strangers, one Saturday detention — angst meets friendship under fluorescent lights.

• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off → Skip school, steal joy — survival looks like a parade float sing‑along.

• Rocky IV → Cold War, broken trust, and a montage that punches back harder than betrayal.

 Build Your Own Survival Kit

Checklist:

• ✅ Pick your anthem

• ✅ Add a power ballad

• ✅ Throw in rebellion

• ✅ Balance with nostalgia

• ✅ Movie magic soundtrack hit

 Modern Add‑Ons

Songs

• Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire

• Andra Day – Rise Up

• Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

• Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?

Movies

• Inside Out 2

• Someone Great

• Brittany Runs a Marathon

• Barbie

 Closing

Here’s the truth: betrayal might bruise trust, stress might weigh you down, and sadness might visit — but none of it can touch the soundtrack. The 80’s gave us the loudest survival kit ever, and today’s artists and films keep adding new chapters.

Because in the end, pain fades — and music sets you free.