A fan anthem for a Western music band

Animal I Have BecomeThree Days Grace

Three Days Grace – Animal I Have Become (Official Video)

The Canadian rock band Three Days Grace released a song in April 2006 that stands as a powerful piece depicting the inner struggle of confronting one’s own chaos.

Adam Gontier’s candid, experience-based confession lays bare his battles with himself, resonating deeply with listeners.

The song channels volatile emotions—like a beast raging in a cage—through heavy guitar riffs and forceful vocals.

It spent seven consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and was featured on the soundtrack of the video game WWE SmackDown vs.

Raw 2007.

When you feel lonely, anxious, or on the verge of losing yourself, this track can be a steadfast source of support.

SideTravis

Travis – Side (Official HD Music Video)

We worry about how others see us and fear being called someone who can’t read the room.

We also compare ourselves to others and feel jealousy or envy.

But it’s precisely because everyone in this world is different that the world works—just like how music exists because there are both major and minor keys.

When I listen to this song, I feel encouraged that it’s okay to be myself.

Pardon meWeezer

Pardon Me By: Weezer

Released in May 2005, it’s a track from Weezer’s fifth album, Make Believe.

The song’s lyrics describe how actions done with good intentions for someone you trust can be perceived as meddling and end up hurting them.

It’s an encouraging song that expresses the hope that, when there’s a foundation of trust, it won’t become a major problem and the relationship can return to the way it was.

Lights and soundsYellowcard

Yellowcard – Lights And Sounds

When you get serious about chasing your dreams, there will be people who laugh and say, “That’s impossible for you.” But you can just laugh them off—in the end, the ones who keep pushing even while being laughed at are the ones who get what they want.

That’s the message I feel from this song.

Lights and soundsYellowcard

Yellowcard ~ Lights and Sounds

Released in January 2006, this song is included on Yellowcard’s fifth album, Lights and Sounds.

The lyrics are about chasing your dreams, and it’s an empowering anthem that says even if people around you make fun of you, as long as you have a clear vision of who you want to be, your dreams are sure to come true.

Carry OnAngra

Angra – Carry On (Official)

This is a classic song with strong classical elements from the talented Brazilian band Angra’s debut album.

André Matos’s soaring high-register vocals are wonderfully expressive, and Kiko Loureiro’s fast, melodious guitar work is outstanding.

KEEP YOURSELF ALIVEQueen

Keep Yourself Alive (2011 Mix)

Released in July 1973, this QUEEN single is also included on their debut album “Queen,” which came out the same month.

The song is characterized by lyrics that feel like self-encouragement, conveying a message of support urging you to make the most of your talents and keep living on.

In Japan, it was also used as a car commercial song in 2017.