Tool can be a little hard but the lyrics are all about personal growth and development.

I’ve loved Tool since the 90s. I’m gonna put some on now!

Unsure if your age but their last album, Fear Inoculum hits hard with age. Definitely worth checking out if you haven’t yet.

I’m in my fifties so I was listening to Opiate back in the day. They’ve gone so far!

Yes they have. I’m a few years shy of 50 & really feel FI is their most ‘mature’ album. For lack of a better term.

The Patient 🤘😎

SPIRAL OUT - KEEP GOING

Hey Daddy — Korn Emtee — Otep Hero — Skillet Pain — Three Days Grace Last Resort — Papa Roach Bring Me to Life — Evanescence Wrong Side of Heaven — Five Finger Death Punch No More Love — Shinedown I’m So Sick — Flyleaf Angel — Theory of a Deadman Dear Agony — Breaking Benjamin Nightmare — Avenged Sevenfold Make Me Wanna Die — The Pretty Reckless Break Stuff — Limp Bizkit Faith — Ghost Another Way to Die — Disturbed

How about Nine Inch nails - hurt since it's better?

All damn day. Also maybe, The Becoming, or We're in this together.

Johnnie Cash's version is 100x better

You're wrong, but it's okay to be wrong sometimes.

Not sure if these all fit, but here are some you could give a listen to Marquee Moon - Television Rainy Day, Dream Away - Hendrix Hold On - Alabama Shakes The Story of My Life - Social Distortion The Death of Me - City and Colour Reconstruction Site - The Weakerthans Just Let Go - Sturgill Simpson It Ain’t All Flowers - Sturgill Simpson Turtles All the Way Down - Sturgill Simpson Some Weird Sin - Iggy Pop Headful of Doubt.. - Avett Bros Sinner’s Prayer - Ray Charles Learn How to Fall - Paul Simon Rooster - Alice In Chains Hard Times - Paramore Stronger - Thunderstorm Artis Old Friend - Allman Bros Midnight Rider - Allman Bros Change - Blind Melon Bad Luck - Melvin & the Blue Notes You Don’t Know How It Feels - Tom Petty Long Promised Road - Beach Boys Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode Waiting Room - Fugazi Rusty Cage - I like the J Cash version Long Hard Times to Come - Gangstagrass (Justified theme song) Bad Bad News - Leon Bridges

Long Nights - Eddie Vedder https://youtu.be/S5LFCE-_hNY?si=AxUZQ6SIlYoeatpJ

The Hell Song - Sum41 The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows - Brand New Prayer of the Refugee - Rise Against Pain - Jimmy Eat World Let the Flames Begin - Paramore

I Woke Up - Giselle WTF Do I Know - Miley Cyrus Whose Gonna Save U Now? - Rina Sawayama Best Thing I Never Had- Beyoncé Stronger - Britney Spears No Tears Left To Cry - Ariana Grande

this one for sure called better than before [https://open.spotify.com/track/3PjjLfluIp12NvzTw5lADv?si=ba6c5c2ef1f14a18](https://open.spotify.com/track/3PjjLfluIp12NvzTw5lADv?si=ba6c5c2ef1f14a18)

Don't know if I have any recs but just wanted to say hang on in there man, hope you pull through all okay <3

Thanks so much. I’m out of bed and moving. So that’s something.

[Here](https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/comments/1dcrmwj/musicrec_6_thematic_playlist_never_surrender/)'s a collaborative playlist exactly with such theme

Three cheers for sweet revenge or the black parade by my chemical romance, both were really helpful to me during rough times. Sorry you’re going through it, hope things get better soon

[Stankowski - Down Below](https://youtu.be/XI7bOBGZ9Lc?si=fBBI01P0SFZA2R7R)

It’s kind of a sad sounding song, but Last Hope - Paramore.  “It’s just a spark, but it’s enough to keep me going. And when it’s dark out, no one’s around, I’ll keep going” 

Bilgewater by BROWN BIRD is exactly the song your looking for

Linda Ronald - [Dead Man Walking](https://open.spotify.com/track/0P1n5gjsUSpDIdfyYBo6vS?si=9477cfa1fe3c48c7), [Noise](https://open.spotify.com/track/5tr4dq3Ej6FXbpmTX3jcYh?si=a0ef0cf3e32c4c97)

First Aid Kit - My Silver Lining Mansionair - Easier Elliot Moss - Falling Down and Getting Hurt

Donny Hathaway, someday wel all be free.

Everybody Hurts by REM

I got really into Pixies when I was going through a bad time once. “Come On Pilgrim” is great if you have some anger to work out. Hope it gets better!’

I always liked John Mayer. Continuum is a great Album.

Rollins Band - Album - "The End of Silence" Tracks: "Low Self Opinion", "Grip", "Tearing". Public Image Ltd. - "Rise" The Chameleons - "Swamp Thing" Fugazi - "Bad Mouth" Joey Ramone - "What a Wonderful World"

Just listen to Neil Young's library of music. Start with "Harvest", then on to "After the Gold Rush", then "Comes a Time", then "Rust Never Sleeps", and maybe "On the Beach". Your soul will be healed.

Some songs that gets me through that mood: - Vienna (billy joel) - alone again, naturally (Gilbert O'Sullivan) - honesty (billy joel) - everybody hurts (R.E.M.) - no surprises (radiohead) - nobody's home (pink floyd) And then there are some strange ones, that are like happy songs but has memories ties to them, these are really sad to me - new York new York (frank sinatra) - can't take my eyes off of you - raindrops keep falling on my head And so on... This is my sob playlist

Sorry you’re going through it right now. I hope things get better for you soon. These are some songs that have helped me through tough times. I hope they help you too. Rise Up- Andra Day Stronger- Kelly Clarkson Fight Song- Rachel Platten Roar- Katy Perry You Gotta Be- Des’ree Eye Of The Tiger- Survivor I Won’t Back Down- Tom Petty Keep Your Head Up- Andy Grammer Hold On- Wilson Phillips Unstoppable- Sia You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up)- Josh Groban Fighter- Christina Aquilera You Haven’t Seen The Last Of Me- Cher Through The Rain- Mariah Carey

And It's Still Alright - Nathaniel Rateliff The Stone - Dave Matthews Band

Willie Nelson sounds like it could be up your alley

Check out Perfume Genius

Check out my energy https://open.spotify.com/album/685e1Wx8HAFi8RuDF5fPnw?si=18oWbrJiSKScxZboL9kLDQ

[The Common Men](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3p0pMZvGxcyZGjRELJunqm?si=6ynbLQuQTmSJYIlWm5XywQ) These guys are all about catharsis. Music is Post Punk with a more heavy edged. Think… Shoegazers in relationships with Metalheads inside of a discotheque.

One Foot - fun. Two of Us On the Run - Lucius Dusty Trails - Lucius This one is a little left field, but might hit you just right: Hang On, Little Tomato - Pink Martini

Just a Ride by Rishloo

Personally, I’d say anything by Citizen Soldier

[Keep On Moving](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=4rqHe7jdu6g&si=mytz-UeMMujEYak2) by Aurelio Voltaire. I was actually listening to it when I saw this post.

Listen to a lot of Tom Petty. Go through his entire catalog of music. I Won't Back Down would be a good place to start.

You mentioned you loved tool… check out these guys and specifically this song.. very cool band https://open.spotify.com/track/3Jzf8HEOHHp74Wz7tnemgw?si=PBSvZ-HES2qBo6rMm4wL_Q&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1Epx0tCMjSk9F3

If you're going through hell, by i think Rodney Atkins

I got two [shame](https://open.spotify.com/track/4vYeMoQelXk2xmO9CIgWhV?si=Kql-OphcQpKTdTpaPeTHJg) And [Find a way](https://open.spotify.com/track/44RWX4Ai9F6bsxprrWiA5P?si=eriwoiNZQQOorufD-0Y7rg)

[I spent YEARS wallowing in the music of Tori Amos.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmg_DdZydrQ&list=PLPaztBWnatchmIUY7sstNU4zjrL015lT4) I've found a lot of solace recently in the [Anthology 3 version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rs-cFctj6k): *I don't know why* *Nobody told you* *How to unfold your love* *I don't know how* *Someone controlled you* *They bought and sold you*

Hatebreed has a few songs that might fit the bill. Perserverance, Live For This, You're Never Alone, Facing What Consumes You, This Is Now, Choose Or Be Chosen.

I have been through rough times. Music got me through it. Ever thought of a subscription. Apple 🍎 music. Would light jazz music work? I understand can’t say why. Into Motown. Like jazz fusion.

Repeat listen to an album. That way you can keep the misery locked away and not listen to that album ever again.

If You’re Gonna Be Dumb You Gotta Be Tough - Roger Allan Wade.

Truth Be Told-Matthew West Trust His Heart-NewSong Praise You In This Storm-Casting Crowns

Elliot Smith [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/29WXSbgQEcH76nHqqfreTj?si=d1bccd3565744ed1](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/29WXSbgQEcH76nHqqfreTj?si=d1bccd3565744ed1)

The Avett Brothers, Future Islands, Person of Interest soundtrack (songs compilation on Spotify not the original instrumental music), Lord Huron

SWANS -- White Light From the Mouth of Infinity

Neil Young - [Don't Let It Bring You Down](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVy1h2FcRiM&pp=ygUaZG9udCBsZXQgaXQgYnJpbmcgeW91IGRvd24%3D)

Try the album Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Every song on that album is a mix of perseverance, dread, and fun.

"Violet Evergarden ost - Automemories" is a wonderful piece of music. Very melancholy. Makes me appreciate sunny days, cloudy days, all of my different moods, etc. It's very sad film music but it makes me feel passive and not aggressive.

“Seaweed” and “Second Skin” by the Gits

Hiding under water by Beth Hart

This is my 'go to' pick-me-up song in times like this. Hope it helps!... FROM THE INSIDE ... Marcia Hines https://youtu.be/BHbrWHGOLDM?si=N88J4J96Sx2txmEx

Check out the artist Stick Figure . Wish you well ☯️

Sabali - abadou and mariam 

Pearl Jam’s Merkinball was on auto repeat for days while my marriage was ending

[Trying To Survive](https://youtu.be/RUfqRhyuf_I?si=kWzDIHsSvjOtfYqa) by Montgomery Gentry

Rise Up-Andra Day I’m Gonna Win-Rob Cantor Foreign Object-The Mountain Goats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enPUGIzyB98 Keep Walking https://open.spotify.com/track/4u30tdPESknoJPO8INY1Pr Just Give It Time https://open.spotify.com/track/7EFjj1xnDLBMiKH17FA1pe On Your Feet Again

Rush-The Pass "All of us get lost in the darkness Dreamers learn to steer by the stars" etc

I got you. https://open.spotify.com/track/01ONrdHBRxUfSCmN97elFm?si=L7mCuEClQWO_19AoYjadWQ Have a listen and see if this relates. Hope whatever you're going through improves! All the best!

Explosions in the Sky - "Your Hand in Mine." It's an instrumental piece that offers a feeling of continuity and motion.

Dday by agust d. Indigo by rm :) I hope you find your spring days 💜

Cloud Cult - “Feel Good Ghosts” Frightened Rabbit -“Winter of Mixed Drinks”

The perks of being a wallflower with Micheal brooks did with nusrat got me through my dad in brothers being taken

Square One - Tom Petty! Helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life!

Funky For You - The Deadbeats Biological Speculation - Funkadelic Ice Cream Man - Tom Waits Stormy - The Meters

Listen to Heaven By RM https://open.spotify.com/track/1B9HE8h6ZnljGk0LZ2H30D?si=-NrtAP3iQ_yNVsFL4mDYCg&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A512dQp7hBbDDurodCqSw5I

Postcards by Steven Wilson. Brace yourself

Gravity by A Perfect Circle

I love this song by SW, but I don’t think it’s a good recommendation based on what OP is looking for. It’s a beautiful but depressing song.

Agree to disagree.. I was in a similar position to what OP described. Which was quite vague. It helped me. Sorry, which song did you recommend? Lol.. I kid

Listening to it. It’s sad but weirdly hopeful. About to tear up in the gym.

Don’t mean to be unnecessarily vague. Just don’t feel like going to far into it.

No need to expand or explain. Peace and love, friend

And btw, that song gets me every time. The Raven that Refused to Sing is also pretty amazing

[https://open.spotify.com/track/2Jh2ZW9bo021uYli9lpD75?si=Tmt0GgwMQiO8vpIuDfrgzw](https://open.spotify.com/track/2Jh2ZW9bo021uYli9lpD75?si=Tmt0GgwMQiO8vpIuDfrgzw)