The 20 most inspirational Classic Rock song lyrics to kick start your 2024

2 January 2024, 17:10 | Updated: 2 January 2024, 18:34

Journey's Steve Perry has some words of wisdom for you — Journey's Steve Perry has some words of wisdom for you. Picture: Michael Putland/Getty Images

Need some positive affirmation? Would some kind words spur you on? Look no further than the lyrics of your favourite rock bands.

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Weather looking a bit gloomy? Can't face heading back to work? Let the words and wisdom of classic rock bands give you a January boost!

"Why not think about times to come / And not about the things that you've done"

Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop

Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop (Official Music Video) [4K Remaster]
"We've gotta hold on to what we've got / It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not"

Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer

Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
"I consider it a challenge before the human race / And I ain't gonna lose!"

Queen - We Are The Champions

Queen - We Are The Champions (Official Video)
"Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past / You must fight just to keep them alive"

Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger

Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)
"And I know, baby, just how you feel / You got to roll with the punches to get to what's real"

Van Halen - Jump

Van Halen - Jump (Official Music Video)
"Someday, girl, I don't know when / We're gonna get to that place / Where we really wanna go and we'll walk in the sun"

Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run

Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run (Official Video)
"Lighten up while you still can / Don't even try to understand / Just find a place to make your stand and take it easy"

Eagles - Take It Easy

Eagles - Take It Easy (Live on MTV 1994) (Official Video) [HD]
"Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run / There's still time to change the road you're on"

Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven

Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven (Live at Earls Court 1975) [Official Video]
"Maybe it's not too late / To learn how to love and forget how to hate"

Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train

Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train (Official Animated Video)
"Yeah, darlin' gonna make it happen / Take the world in a love embrace"

Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild

Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild (Easy Rider) (1969)
"When I'm tired and thinking cold / I hide in my music, forget the day"

Boston - More Than A Feeling

Boston - More Than a Feeling (Official HD Video)
"Rags and riches, or so they say, you gotta / Keep pushing for the fortune and fame"

Guns N'Roses - Paradise City

Guns N' Roses - Paradise City (Official Music Video)
"Dream on, dream until your dreams come true"

Aerosmith - Dream On

Aerosmith - Dream On (Official HD Video)
"I'll keep this world from draggin' me down / Gonna stand my ground / And I won't back down"

Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - I Won't Back Down (Official Music Video)
"Don't stop believin' / Hold on to that feelin'"

Journey - Don't Stop Believin'

Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (Live 1981: Escape Tour - 2022 HD Remaster)
"Little darlin', it's been a long cold lonely winter / Little darlin', it feels like years since it's been here / Here comes the sun"

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun (2019 Mix)
"The nights are getting longer, it won't be long / Won't be long 'til summer comes"

Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town

Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town (Official Music Video)
"Don't you know I'm still standin' better than I ever did? / Lookin' like a true survivor, feelin' like a little kid"

Elton John - I'm Still Standing

Elton John - I'm Still Standing
"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes well you just might find you get what you need"

The Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want

The Rolling Stones - You Can’t Always Get What You Want (Official Video) [4K]
"Imagine all the people / Living life in peace"

John Lennon - Imagine

John Lennon Imagine Official video (HD)

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