Music for Empowering Women – Weyward’s Playlist

Weyward by Emilia Hart didn’t inspire a lot of music in me as I read it. I think the dark themes in the book made it hard to find the light in the moment that music brings to me. After reading, and for the purpose of this post, I went to build a playlist, and was drawn to songs of women empowerment. I guess, in that sense, the book hits it mark of building the resilience of women. You can find my review of the book here.

First, I found a pre-built playlist of songs for survivors put out by domesticshelters.org. The songs were suggested by survivors of domestic violence that have empowered and inspired them in their journeys. I would be remiss if I didn’t include it here. “Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks is a particularly fitting song for Weyward.

Once I gained a little inspiration from their list, other songs from my own inner repertoire of music began to present itself. Some of these songs made me directly think of the book. For example, “Monsters” by Shinedown is highly fitting for Kate’s moment of power. “Down with the Sickness” by Disturbed made me think of Violet and her father.

Others, such as “Titanium” by David Guetta ft. Sia and “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus just spoke to me in the sense of general female empowerment. (Sidenote: I also included a favorite cover of “Flowers” by Fame on Fire just because.) I also included some of my favorite mental health songs such as “Under Your Scars” by Godsmack and “Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)” by Papa Roach.

I truly hope any woman in situations the women in Weyward find themselves in find their way to freedom. Seek help. Please. There are others out there willing to help you even if they don’t even know you. You are worthy of love and worthy of a life well-lived. If you find yourself in need of help, please check out https://www.domesticshelters.org/ for help near you.