A fan anthem for a Western music band

I bet my lifeImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons – I Bet My Life

If you had a dream you wanted to pursue even at the cost of hurting someone important—like a parent or a lover—which would you choose? The protagonist of this song ended up “showing you hell” in their pursuit of a dream.

And yet there’s no regret; it’s precisely because it was a dream worth chasing even at the expense of someone precious that they staked everything on it.

The message really hits home.

The middleJimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World – The Middle (Official Music Video)

Released in November 2001, this was Jimmy Eat World’s fifth single and is also included on their fourth album, Bleed American, which came out in July of the same year.

The song’s lyrics convey that no matter how hard you try, things won’t always go well, and you might feel like giving up along the way; yet it’s an encouraging anthem that urges you not to quit, but to give it your all at your own pace.

Don’t Stop Believin’Journey

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Official Audio)

Following an impressive piano phrase, a catchy song unfolds in classic Journey fashion, with Steve Perry singing expansively in his husky voice.

Neal Schon’s guitar lines are also very melodic.

Separate WaysJourney

Journey – Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (Official HD Video – 1983)

Released in January 1983, this is Journey’s 30th single, and it was also included on their eighth album, Frontiers, released in February of the same year.

The song’s lyrics tell the story of being abruptly broken up with by a once-close lover, yet continuing to think about them and cheer them on even after the separation—a supportive love song that expresses unwavering encouragement and affection.

RooftopsLostprophets

LOSTPROPHETS – Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)

In our everyday lives, how often do we really think about the end of life? If we drift through each day without much thought, we might find ourselves at the very end thinking, “This isn’t how it was supposed to be.” Instead, as this song suggests, let’s live each day so that when life comes to a close, we can truly say, “Yes, this was the life I wanted.”

Nothing lasts foreverMaroon 5

MAROON 5- NOTHING LAST FOREVER

Released in May 2007, this song is included on Maroon 5’s second album, “It Won’t Be Soon Before Long.” The lyrics convey the idea that where there is a meeting, a parting will eventually come, expressing the sense of loss and sorrow that follows losing something precious.

At the same time, it’s an encouraging song that, conversely, affirms that where there is a parting, there will surely be another meeting, embracing a forward-looking outlook.

Beat ItMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Beat It (Official 4K Video)

A mega-famous catchy song released by Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, who sadly passed away, featuring a very memorable guitar riff.

Eddie Van Halen’s masterful, technique-packed guitar solo is incredibly cool.