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February 14, 2019 9:56 AM Subscribe
I'm looking for songs about taking care of yourself.
The song Have You Been Good to Yourself by Johnnie Frierson popped up on my Discover Weekly playlist this week. The lyrics about eating the right kind of food and getting enough sleep brought to mind Button Up Your Overcoat. What are some other songs with similar sentiments?
Searching for songs about self care is mostly bringing up lists of songs that are about self-esteem, self-love, empowerment, etc., which is not really what I'm after. I'm looking for more of the "get some exercise" and "wear your flannel underwear" type of self care. Thanks!
The song Have You Been Good to Yourself by Johnnie Frierson popped up on my Discover Weekly playlist this week. The lyrics about eating the right kind of food and getting enough sleep brought to mind Button Up Your Overcoat. What are some other songs with similar sentiments?
Searching for songs about self care is mostly bringing up lists of songs that are about self-esteem, self-love, empowerment, etc., which is not really what I'm after. I'm looking for more of the "get some exercise" and "wear your flannel underwear" type of self care. Thanks!
Well, it's dark and weird, of course, but Coil's Broccoli kind of is like this. If you don't have time to listen to a nine and a quarter minutes of this stuff, you can just read the lyrics.
posted by aubilenon at 10:05 AM on February 14, 2019
posted by aubilenon at 10:05 AM on February 14, 2019
If the bar is very low, Sturgill Simpson's "Keep It Between the LInes" has advice like "stay in school/Stay off the hard stuff."
posted by Smearcase at 10:08 AM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Smearcase at 10:08 AM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Doug Stamper by Open Mike Eagle and Hannibal Buress includes, among other gems, advice about eating fiber and handwashing.
posted by rabbitrabbit at 10:53 AM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by rabbitrabbit at 10:53 AM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Shirley Temple might protest, but Alice Faye strongly advocates spinach.
posted by elphaba at 11:26 AM on February 14, 2019
posted by elphaba at 11:26 AM on February 14, 2019
The latter half of the Blackalicious track "Nowhere Fast" -
I'm bout to change the way I'm livin homey
I'm eatin vegan, no ham or baloney
I'm startin off my day with yoga stretches
I'm bout to master self to study lessons
I'm swearin off the weed and alcohol
I won't be affected by doubts at all
The sky's the limit, watch I'm bout to ball
I'm spendin every single dollar wisely
I'm writin songs that's bumpin like the Eisleys
I'll have the answers you can all confide in me
Nothin the day could bring that will surprise me
I'm buildin to the fullest every minute
I'm through talkin the talk, I'm bout to live it
Ain't even started yet, I'm at the finish line
posted by aspersioncast at 11:29 AM on February 14, 2019 [4 favorites]
I'm bout to change the way I'm livin homey
I'm eatin vegan, no ham or baloney
I'm startin off my day with yoga stretches
I'm bout to master self to study lessons
I'm swearin off the weed and alcohol
I won't be affected by doubts at all
The sky's the limit, watch I'm bout to ball
I'm spendin every single dollar wisely
I'm writin songs that's bumpin like the Eisleys
I'll have the answers you can all confide in me
Nothin the day could bring that will surprise me
I'm buildin to the fullest every minute
I'm through talkin the talk, I'm bout to live it
Ain't even started yet, I'm at the finish line
posted by aspersioncast at 11:29 AM on February 14, 2019 [4 favorites]
Both of these hit those notes for me, though they're slightly oblique to your request. Not specifically prescriptive, but provide a lot of wisdom on how to care for yourself IMO:
Jason Isbell - Something to Love
Jason Isbell - If It Takes a Lifetime
posted by wemayfreeze at 11:38 AM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Jason Isbell - Something to Love
Jason Isbell - If It Takes a Lifetime
posted by wemayfreeze at 11:38 AM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Down Inside Yourself by David Wilcox gets to it in the final stanza.
posted by dywypi at 12:08 PM on February 14, 2019
posted by dywypi at 12:08 PM on February 14, 2019
Physical by Olivia Newton-John MUST be on this list. It's about exercise, right?
posted by Ostara at 12:15 PM on February 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
posted by Ostara at 12:15 PM on February 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
I'm pretty sure it's parody or pastiche, but Read a Book (NSFW)?
posted by Wild_Eep at 12:48 PM on February 14, 2019
posted by Wild_Eep at 12:48 PM on February 14, 2019
The Specials Enjoy Yourself
posted by aspersioncast at 1:06 PM on February 14, 2019
posted by aspersioncast at 1:06 PM on February 14, 2019
First in Flight by Blackalicious is about meditation (among other things).
On a lighter note, Here Comes a Thought from the children's cartoon Steven Universe is also about meditation.
posted by ourobouros at 1:17 PM on February 14, 2019
On a lighter note, Here Comes a Thought from the children's cartoon Steven Universe is also about meditation.
posted by ourobouros at 1:17 PM on February 14, 2019
Eat Yrself Fitter by The Fall
I'm Straight by The Modern Lovers
posted by The_Vegetables at 1:36 PM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
I'm Straight by The Modern Lovers
posted by The_Vegetables at 1:36 PM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Vegetables (aka Vega-Tables) by the Beach Boys. Brian Wilson trying to turn over a new leaf, as it were.
posted by ROTFL at 1:59 PM on February 14, 2019
posted by ROTFL at 1:59 PM on February 14, 2019
Lee 'Scratch' Perry - Throw Some Water In
Service your body if you want it to function.
Exercise and build up your structure.
Go to sea and learn how to swim.
If you can't afford off a gym.
Buy a piece of rope!
Buy a piece of rope!
Buy a skipping rope!
Exercise if you love your system!
Water your garden and it will grow.
Service your car and it will go.
Service your body!
Eat the right food!
Get some tonic!
Drink somefish tea whiskey!
posted by ActingTheGoat at 2:19 PM on February 14, 2019
Service your body if you want it to function.
Exercise and build up your structure.
Go to sea and learn how to swim.
If you can't afford off a gym.
Buy a piece of rope!
Buy a piece of rope!
Buy a skipping rope!
Exercise if you love your system!
Water your garden and it will grow.
Service your car and it will go.
Service your body!
Eat the right food!
Get some tonic!
Drink some
posted by ActingTheGoat at 2:19 PM on February 14, 2019
I have always found One Man Guy to be a good reminder about my introversion (even if wainwright equates it with a kind of selfishness.
posted by CMcG at 3:03 PM on February 14, 2019
posted by CMcG at 3:03 PM on February 14, 2019
Cat Stevens, I've Got A Thing About Seeing My Grandson Grow Old
posted by Kirth Gerson at 3:09 PM on February 14, 2019
posted by Kirth Gerson at 3:09 PM on February 14, 2019
Jason Isbell also wrote "Outfit" while with the Drive-By Truckers. In his (excellent) solo show (or with his band the 400 Unit), he quips "Here's a cover of a song I wrote" before playing it. It's basically the voice of his father advising younger Jason in the art of proper social behavior, including honoring his family, not speaking in a low fashion, and in general doing better in life than his father managed.
posted by Sunburnt at 3:35 PM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Sunburnt at 3:35 PM on February 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
"Regret" by New Order
I would like a place I can call my own
Have a conversation on my telephone
Wake up everyday, that would be a start
I would not complain 'bout my wounded heart
posted by Violet Hour at 7:25 PM on February 14, 2019
I would like a place I can call my own
Have a conversation on my telephone
Wake up everyday, that would be a start
I would not complain 'bout my wounded heart
posted by Violet Hour at 7:25 PM on February 14, 2019
The late great Wesley Willis, I'm Sorry That I Got Fat (I Will Slim Down)
posted by RobotVoodooPower at 8:51 PM on February 14, 2019
posted by RobotVoodooPower at 8:51 PM on February 14, 2019
Marilyn Manson's nutrition song from Clone High.
posted by chaiminda at 3:13 AM on February 15, 2019
posted by chaiminda at 3:13 AM on February 15, 2019
Brand New Start by Paul Weller
I'm gonna clear out my head
I'm gonna get myself straight
I know it's never too late
To make a brand new start
I'm gonna clear up my earth
And build a heaven on the ground
Not something distant on a cloud
But something real to me
posted by Dwardles at 5:31 AM on February 15, 2019
I'm gonna clear out my head
I'm gonna get myself straight
I know it's never too late
To make a brand new start
I'm gonna clear up my earth
And build a heaven on the ground
Not something distant on a cloud
But something real to me
posted by Dwardles at 5:31 AM on February 15, 2019
Dead Fox by Courtney Barnett.
posted by The_Vegetables at 7:41 AM on February 15, 2019
posted by The_Vegetables at 7:41 AM on February 15, 2019
The chorus of Worry by Julie Feeney has a good piece of advice for dealing with stress and anxiety.
posted by rollick at 1:37 AM on March 4, 2019
posted by rollick at 1:37 AM on March 4, 2019
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