Posted on: 23/09/2024
Proposed Expansion
We are excited to announce our proposed expansion. You can find out more details, along with relevant documents and images here:
Appreciating Music at Heyford - PARK Values
Positivity:
The first of our values is P for Positivity, these songs have been selected because they spread positive messages. We hope you enjoy listening to them.
Pharrell Williams - Happy:
As suggested by the title, this is an up-beat song about Pharrell who is saying he is HAPPY, in-spite of many things. We could all take a leaf out of his books, and try to stat positive in the face of adversity!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZSe6N_BXs
Jack Johnsons – Upside down:
A lovely, up-beat song. The moral of this song is that you should never let anyone tell you what you can and can’t achieve. Let us know what you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqUdI4AIDF0&list=PLhGO2bt0EkwvRUioaJMLxrMNhU44lRWg8&index=5
Imagine Dragons – On Top of The World:
This song is about being happy, feeling great about and finally appreciating all that you have. Often, we don't know what we have until it’s lost. Try to appreciate everything you have and when you finally do, you might just feel on top of the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5tWYmIOWGk&list=PLhGO2bt0EkwvRUioaJMLxrMNhU44lRWg8&index=10
Aspiration:
S-Club Reach:
This song is a song of empowerment and self-belief, encouraging listners to keep tryin gin the face for adversity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50kP4S0peAs
Matilda – When I grow up:
This song is about children growing up and the fears that come with growing up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuUI-OqBFIw&t=2s
The Script – Hall of Fame:
The song's message is that hard work and patience will pay off, and that listeners' efforts will be remembered.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi9To04PO78&t=2s
Panic! At The Disco:
The song “High Hopes” by Panic! at the Disco is an uplifting track that conveys positivity. The song's meaning can be interpreted as a celebration of resilience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPXIgEAGe4U&t=6s
Marvin Gaye – Ain’t no mountain high enough:
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is a Motown classic that conveys themes of love, commitment, and perseverance. The song's message of resilience and the power of love resonated with the cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-crsuEOlUO0&t=1s
Resilience:
Fleetwood Mac – Don't Stop:
This song is about leaving yesterday, moving on and keeping going!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RD-koI6MKs
Journey – Don't Stop Believin’:
The song is about two people trying to improve their ‘mundane’ existence, they discover that there are many others who have the same goal. The outro of the song is urging them not to stop believing that they will ultimately achieve that goal.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pze8Dyqiky8
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off:
The song reflects Swift's response to intense media scrutiny, expressing her resilience against criticism and negativity. We should all try to ‘shake off’ the negativity and keep going even when other people try to bring us down!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvVBuG4IOW4
Rachel Platten – Fight Song:
A song Rachel wrote when she was down, it was to remind herself to keep going. Not give up and believe in herself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo1VInw-SKc
Kindness:
You’ve got a friend in me:
As the name of the song implies, the song sings about how one can always rely on someone through even the roughest of times, thus, finding a friend in that someone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hG-2tQtdlE
Bruno Mars – Count On Me:
It conveys the message of comfort found in a friend and being present for those who are important in your life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k8cpUkKK4c
The Pretenders – I'll Stand By You
The song is a ballad in which the singer pledges love and faithful assistance to a loved one in times of personal darkness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nobHZ3nOp38
Harry Styles – Treat People With Kindness
It’s all about appealing to the generosity of human spirit. An upbeat gospel-infused show tune, the song radiates positive vibes, of love, of acceptance, and of having a good time.
