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What Song Do You Swear By That Helps You Calm Down?

Is it a sad song or a power jam?

When you're feeling down, you probably have a sort of coping method to help ya soothe yourself. And for some people, that method is music!

You just crank up your go-to song(s) and drown out the world, letting the music overtake the stress.

So we wanna know, what songs do you listen to when you're feeling overwhelmed and why?

For the times when you feel like "an old cardigan," you sway to Taylor Swift.

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Or you turn on Ariana to remind you to breathe.

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~Just keep breathin' and breathin' and breathin' and breathin'.~

Do you jam to Lizzo to remind yourself that you're the baddest bitch?

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And grab yourself some juice, while you're at it.

Or do you sing (see: scream) it out to Rihanna, 'cause please.

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Take a bow.

On the other hand, maybe you listen to Harry Styles because we all go through highs and lows.

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Like he says, "We’ll be alright."

Speaking of being alright, do you just blast Kendrick when you need to tap into some resilience?

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Wouldn't you know?

Whether it's punk, soul, or a pop ballad, share what songs you turn to when you're feeling overwhelmed below and why it's your go-to!

You could potentially introduce someone to a song that'll help them get through tough times and be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!