18 Song lyrics that cover a broad range of ACT concepts...Here are some ACT themes covered by various songs. See the attached file for the actual lyrics (note, some of them are abridged):
Suffering is Universal:
R.E.M. - Everybody Hurts
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET - Little Buddha
The Problem:
RADIOHEAD - Fitter Happier
NADA SURF - Stalemate
SUPREME BEINGS OF LEISURE - What's the Deal
Acceptance:
THE BEATLES - Let it Be
JAMES BROWN - Mind Power
NITIN SAWHNEY - Letting Go
Mindfulness:
MEREDITH MONK - Walking Song (no lyrics, just breathing)
Self as Context:
AKRON/FAMILY - Franny/You're Human
NINE INCH NAILS - Only T.REX - Cosmic Dancer
Values:
ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN - What are you Going to do with Your Life?
LIONEL RITCHIE - Time
TIM MCGRAW - Live Life Like You were Dying
Willingness:
DURAN DURAN - Finest Hour
SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE - Stand!
FRANK SINATRA - My Way