My 10 Kick Butt Songs

To those that are into running and music, having kick butt songs are really essential when you are running out of motivation, energy or hitting the wall. These songs are my saviour during those times. Of course, I have more than 10 songs on my running playlist. I have chosen my 10 favorites which have either the right beat/tempo or lyrics when my mind is calling for help.

These songs are chosen in no particular order and most of them are current.


I Will Make It - Ryan Ceriouz
I Will Make It (Soundcloud link)   <--- Click here to listen to the song and download

The composer of this song, Ryan Ceriouz (his stage name), a local composer from Penang, Malaysia. He is only 17 years old  and has been composing songs for the past 2 years. He has composed and produced songs by himself. This is his most recent track with infectious melody and nice beat. The song is aptly titled "I Will Make It" which is suited on long runs and race. A great positive mantra going in the head "I Will Make It" when you are struggling to complete the long runs or race.



What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) - Kelly Clarkson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn676-fLq7I 

The title of the song say it all, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger". This is just so true in running. The lyrics will just help to push you through.


Breaking the Habit - Linkin Park
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H4l9RpkwM

This is an older song by Linkin Park from their "Meteora" album. The beat just makes you run. And talking about the breaking the habit, so appropriate. I will always run faster when this song starts to play.


Chasing the Sun - The Wanted
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFS5N_yAGTo

It makes you run when you think that you are chasing the sun. Especially the part on "Hypnotised by drums, Until forever comes, You'll find us chasing the sun" and the "Oh..Oh..Oh..Oh". Just makes me want to run.


River Flows In You (Remix) - Jasper Forks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1RVC63IywM

I was originally introduced to this version then I find out that the original song is actually a piano version by Yiruma. But this version, even without vocals the melody and the remix version is just right for running.


Here's To Us (Explicit) - Halestorm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gVUCdjIQ8c

There is actually another version by Glee which has toned down the lyrics for the language. This original version although the beat is not so fast but the lyrics is just good. A real kick ass lyrics !


Glasgow - David Guetta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v_FAT3l9ro (Audio Only)

A lot of songs from David Guetta's album "Nothing but the Beat" would make it to this list. The songs are just great for dancing and running. But I have always find this song my personal favourite for running. Another song without vocals.


Scream - Usher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpsUsP2lIzU (Audio Only)

Don't you want to scream when you hit the wall ? Just scream and climb over it !


The Figher (Feat Ryan Tedder) - Gym Class Heroes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxV-OOIamyk

To be a fighter and finished the run. You really need this. The lyrics will pull you through. "Give them Hell"  and "There goes the fighter" and "Here comes the fighter".


Save the World (Tonight) - Swedish House Mafia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXpdmKELE1k

This song really moves me when I was running and it came on my IPod on one of those tough runs. It motivates me to "Save the World" and keep running.