The Song That Best Describes My Migraines Is...

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We asked you for the names of songs that describe your migraine - and you told us! Migraine is different for everyone - and it would seem the songs you suggested are as varied as your migraines.

We've highlighted the top ten responses on the following pages, and included the complete list at the end. If you don't see your 'migraine song' in the list, please add it to the comments!

The songs that best describe migraine

What songs make us think of migraine?

A Drum Roll
A Huge Time Suck
A Pain In The Ass
Always Haunting
And It Goes On & On
And The Beat Goes On
Animal I Have Become
Another One Bites The Dust
Anything But This
Anything Dubstep
Back In Black
Bad To The Bone
Bang A Gong
Bang Bang
Bang Your Head
Beauty From Pain
Been A Long Year
Big Truck
Black Hole
Blinded By The Light
Blurred Lines
Bombs Over Baghdad
Brain Stew
Break Stuff
Breaking The Girl
Broken
Can't Take This
Cherrie Bomb
Clocks
Comfortably Numb
Cover My Eyes
Crazy Bitch
Crazy Train
Cry Out To Jesus
Cure For Pain
Dazed And Confused
Debilitating
Demons
Destruction
Diamonds
Down In A Hole
Drop The World
Drug Me To Hell
Drugs Don't Work
Duality
Duel Of The Fates
Eulogy
Every Breath You Take
Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain
Everybody Hurts
Fire & Rain
Give Me Novocain
Go Away And Don't Come Back
God Hates Us All
Got Me Under Pressure
Great Balls Of Fire
Hate You, F*ck You, Leave Me Alone
Haven't Got Time For The Pain!
He Won't Go!
Head Like A Hole
Head Will Roll
Headache
Hell
Hell In The Head
Helplessly Hoping
Here I Go Again
Highway To Hell
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Holy Mountains
How Can I Miss You When You Wont Go Away?
Hurt
Hush
I Can't Get You Out Of My Head
I Get A Headache
I Got Ran Over By A Train
I Got You Babe
I Hate Everything About You
I Predict A Riot
I Wanna Be Sedated
I Want A New Drug
I Want To Break Free
I Would Do Anything For Love But I Won't Do That
I'll Be Watching You
I'm Never Gonna Let You Go
I'm On Fire
I'm Only Happy When It Rains
If I Had A Hammer
Insane In The Brain
Inside My Head
It Sucks
It's Oh So Quiet
Just Breathe
Kill The Lights
King Of Pain
Knife
Last Resort
Leave Me Please
Let The Bodies Hit The Floor
Lifeless Dead
Living Dead Girl
Living My Life In A Slow Hell
Living On A Prayer
Lullaby
Lump
"Make The World Go Away! "
Man In The Box
"Mental Wounds Not Healing, Driving Me Insane... "
Migraine
Miracle
Misery
Monster, Monster
My Body Is A Cage
Never Ending Story
One
One Step Closer
Operation Ground Pound
Outta My Head
Overcomer
Pain
Pain Three Days Grace
Painkiller
Paint It Black
Paralyzer
Paranoia
Party Up
Pounding
Pressure
Psychotic Reaction
Psychotic Reaction
Reining Blood
Rx Queen
Sad But True
Sail
Sailing Away
Shameless
She Bangs
Shot In The Arm
Should I Stay Or Should I Go
Sick And Tired
Sledge Hammer
Slipping Into Darkness
So You Had A Bad Day
Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
Sound Of Madness
Staring Down The Barrel Of A 45
Story Of My Life
Stranglehold
Super Massive Black Hole
Surrender
Take It To The Limit
The Fighter
The Long And Winding Road
The Monster
The Sun
This Is My Last Resort
This Is The End
Thunderstruck
Time In A Bottle
TNT
Torture
Trigger
Turn Me Loose
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
U Spin My Head Round Round Right
Under Pressure
Unrelenting
Violet
We Are The Champions
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
Weak And Powerless
Welcome To My Nightmare
Welcome To The Jungle
What Hurts The Most
White Lines
Why
Worn
Wrecking Ball
You Are Beautiful
You Can Go To Hell!
You Can't Do That
You Dropped A Bomb On Me
You're The Devil In Disguise
Your Time Is Gonna Come

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billiemarieweikel-lewis Member
These are great! One of my favorite songs, that is not on this list but describes my 31 year struggle with migraines (and the last 20 months of chronic daily migraines)is "Praise You in This Storm".
1. Member
 I've thought of this one often as I have struggled with chronic migraines and now Meniere's Disease. I love that song! I also love "Need You Now" by Plumb from several years back.
lara Member
I missed this poll. Oh well. I had three more to add: Bleeding out: Imagine Dragons A Pain that I’m Used to: Depeche Mode Meds: Placebo
alphabet Member
The songs are good but it is the TITLE of the song not the song itself in this list that best describes the migraine - or perhaps it is just me? For me, a song that best describes my migraine would be something ugly, heavy metal that you just want to make stop or silence any which way you can! Some of the songs in the list are quite lovely and harmonious and definitely do not describe any migraine I've ever had!
migrainemom Member
Most of you probably haven't heard of this one as it was a silly song they played on a show called Hee Haw back in the 70's. It was called "Gloom, Despair and Agony on Me". Seems fairly accurate to what I experience.
1. rjam71 Member
 I remember! It's the perfect song!! Lol
2. cabsmome Member
 <a href='https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HLIaISHu2Mo' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HLIaISHu2Mo</a> Loved Hee Haw 😀. I'm not sure if you can leave links but the one above is for the doom, despair, and agony on me 😀
lepmcdonald Member
What about the "Headache Song" by Floetry? Some of the lyrics are: I, I'm feelin' low on energy. Listen, I feel weak, see I get a headache.I get a headache As my soul leaves its apartment, I get migraines, heart strains. Tear stains an' fear gains With increases in the pain, yo, I get a headache Play it soft, turn the music down. Yo, could someone turn the music down? It's too loud, it's hurtin' my head, please Please, yo, please, turn the music down
elara Member
I second the Song"cure for pain" the band is called morphine and NO they weren't using morphine at all. Sadly the lead singer died over 10 years ago. The music is considered low rock, his voice is deep and expressive. I recommend any morphine album "yes" and cure for pain are great ones. There are other songs I relate my pain with musically many of the from the band "the cure" one is album and song "pornography" once again NO it hasn't anything to do with the title at all.. it's the deep darkness in the music I relate to. On a amazing note I made it a week without a migraine for the first time in over 5 years last week. The blood pressure meds are helping big time 80mg of inderal has been life changing. On average I'm going 4-5 days without migraine. I'm a chronic suffer so this is life changing! My neurologist is fantastic and lets me try what want. Blood pressure was last on list because mines normal or sometimes low. I feel fine on this mg but can't go higher... Ps, how did I miss this poll?? Music is a very personal thing yet we can all relate to it.
painsucks Member
What about Nirvana's "You Know You're Right"; screaming "pain" 3x in the refrain (some of the verses fit, too).
ajalon Member
Yackity Yack
kristisprague Member
"Boom, Boom, Pow" - Black-Eyed Peas
rjam71 Member
As a tribute to my supportive family and friends, I'm going to add to the list: "Lean on Me"
momtada Member
My favorite song to describe my life with pain is "she's a lady" not the title but this verse "be careful how you touch her or she'll awaken and sleeps the only freedom that she knows" bow I am 54 and do not remember 1 day of my life w/o a headache. I still feel pain while sleeping but it's in the background.(I have RT too )
momtada Member
Sorry that was btw and RA. Does anyone else hate spell check! Lol
rtwilson Member
I think the song that best describes mines is BOOM Here comes the BOOM by P.O.D. but stuff from this site I found helps <a href='https://www.helpmyheadache.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>www.helpmyheadache.com</a>
crystalrz4 Member
"Please Release Me (Let Me Go)" ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK LYRICS Please release me, let me go For I don't love you anymore To waste our lives would be a sin Release me and let me love again I have found a new love, dear And I will always want her near Her lips are warm while yours are cold Release me, my darling, let me go (Please release me, let me go) For I don't love you anymore (To waste my life would be a sin) So release me and let me love again Please release me, can't you see You'd be a fool to cling to me To live our lives would bring us pain So release me and let me love again (Let me love, let me love)
hyena8 Member
R.E.M. and 'The Wake Up Bomb' ''My head's on fire...''
1. hyena8 Member
 They are my favorite band and Michael's voice actually helps sooth me.
crystalrz4 Member
"The Thunder Rolls" Chorus: "The thunder rolls And the lightnin' strikes Another love grows cold On a sleepless night As the storm blows on Out of control Deep in her heart (change heart to head) The thunder rolls "
migrainesux Member
This Song Title pretty much sums up my 'Outlook on Life', while I'm deep in the throes of a Migraine attack: "My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink, and I Don't Love Jesus"... lyrics by Jimmy Buffett, 1975....
michelet-2 Member
Cancer Slug's Cat in the Brain: every night and every day its the same f*cking thing its like i got a cat clawing up in my brain and when that f*cker starts to scratch its gonna bring me pain but nothing like the pain im gonna give to you and when it draws me out into the night and the anger takes away my sight if you could only hold me tight then i know that everything is gonna be alright my head is kill kill killing me it make me do such awful things i wanna hear your tortured screams and see your eyes
cabsmome Member
I loved reading all of the song titles. I try hard to keep my sense of humor about life. It's not an easy task but my family helps. The very first song that popped into my head? I could wile away the hours Conferrin' with the flowers Consultin' with the rain And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin' If I only had a brain I'd unravel every riddle For any individ'le In trouble or in pain With the thoughts I'd be thinkin' I could be another Lincoln If I only had a brain Oh, I could tell you why The ocean's near the shore I could think of things I never thunk before And then I'd sit and think some more I would not be just a nothin My head all full of stuffin' My heart all full of pain Perhaps I deserve you And be even worthy erve you If I only had a brain I could wile away the hours Conferrin' with the flowers Consultin' with the rain And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin' If I only If I only had a brain
1. kristisprague Member
 This is an awesome choice! Love your sense of humor, too. It does feel like I have lost my brain on many days...forgetting words, messing up the days. Thanks for the smile!
2. 2agplq Member
 <3 it! I was thinking of the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow because sometimes that's where my head feels like it is. And also the song We're Off To See the Wizard... you know... hoping he'd have a solution for my migraines.
kristisprague Member
I suggested one already but forgot! Lol! I am in a brain fog. Anyway, another that I would submit is Ingrid Michaelson's "Keep Breathing". It's the way I have gotten through 10 years of Daily, Chronic Migraines...mindful breathing. Check out this video on YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fORAPkfVV_A&feature=youtube_gdata_player' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fORAPkfVV_A&feature=youtube_gdata_player</a>
1. migraineur_n4quki Member
 I love this one, it's such a soothing song but really fits.
2. migraineur_n4quki Member
 Come to think I'd it, "Breakable" is fairly appropriate as well!
migraineur_n4quki Member
"Crawling" from Linkin Park immediately comes to mind. [Chorus:] Crawling in my skin These wounds they will not heal Fear is how I fall Confusing what is real There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface Consuming, confusing This lack of self-control I fear is never ending Controlling. I can't seem... [Bridge:] To find myself again My walls are closing in (without a sense of confidence and I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take) I've felt this way before So insecure [Chorus] Discomfort endlessly has pulled itself upon me Distracting, reacting Against my will I stand beside my own reflection It's haunting how I can't seem... [Bridge] [Chorus] [Chorus] There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface consuming, Confusing what is real. This lack of self-control I fear is never ending controlling, Confusing what is real.
1. kristisprague Member
 I want to listen to this song now that I've read the lyrics. Excellent writing. Really captures that feeling of letting go of the illusion of control that we think we have in our lives. : ) Hope it's a low pain day where you live! Kristi
2. kristinmb Member
 I absolutely love LP!! I've heard them live and boy are they amazing!! What a great song to describe everything. I will definitely listen to that song differently 😀
kristinmb Member
One that I hear that always makes me think of my migraines is "Dear Agony" by Breaking Benjamin... "Dear agony, just let go of me Suffer slowly, is this the way it's got to be? Dear agony"
yardyungin Member
If you're going through hell keep on going, keep on going You might get out before the devil even knows you're there. Every time I hear it I think of my migraine and I must not have been fast enough. Lol
joannasg Member
"Migraine" by Twenty-one Pilots The first time I heard it I was so amazed to hear a song specifically referencing my personal pain!
edmcconkie Member
"King of Pain" The Police and . . . "Rhyme & Reasons" Dave Mathews Band: 'Cause I'm all locked up in this Dark place - and I do not know I'm good as dead My head aches - warped and tied up I need to kill this pain My head won't leave my head alone And I don't believe it will 'Til I'm dead and gone My head won't leave my head alone And I don't believe it will 'Til I'm six feet under ground Read more: Dave Matthews Band - Rhyme & Reason Lyrics | MetroLyrics
rusalka Member
Oh,the irony that not only are the Ramones my favorite band,but one of my most embarrassing migraine moments occurred in front of Joey Ramone! I used to live down the block from him on East 9th Street in the East Village,NY decades ago when he was still alive. He was a good friend & neighbor. One day as I was coming home from a doctor's appointment I had one of my worst migraines & was trying my hardest just to make it home to darkness & quiet. He was standing in front of his apartment in the Christadora & said "Hey!What's up?" Instead of a normal reply I threw up right in front of him! I was mortified!!! He even cleaned up after me! We became very close friends after that. He thought I was on drugs(well,it was a really bad neighborhood at the time & migraines often make me slur & have a difficult time
1. rusalka Member
 Cont'd ....just getting the right words out. I frequently do boneheaded things in the aftermath of a particularly bad migraine. A great example is pressing "send" before completing a post! *cringes* As a long time reader here who just joined this site today,I was wondering if anyone else feels like they dropped a few (or more than a few)IQ points or gets unusually clumsy after getting over a level 10 migraine?
2. kareninatree Member
 Thank you for sharing that story. I am laughing with you. I too have been mistaken for being on street drugs. Never with anyone famous. I feel so much better, thank you.
sparkles Member
Killing in the name of by rage against the machine... Mainly because the lyric "f%#k you I won't do what you tell me" is how I feel towards migraines when they cause me to abandon whatever it was I was doing that day.
mscwds Member
Cryin' by Aerosmith and Bring me to life by Evanescence
1. o9acwy Member
 Yes! I soooo agree to these choices!
miscramlin Member
Reasons Why -Nickel Creek It Just Won't Quit -Meat Loaf Down -Jason Walker
catheleenj Member
Hit the Road Jack.
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Dies Irea - Mozart's Requiem in d Minor Creeping Death - Metallica Stranger in Moscow - Michael Jackson (when a migraine has such a tight hold that I'm isolated away from my family and friends. I feel like I'm in an alternate reality, everything moving in slow motion and I'm moving even slower trying to catch up)
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"My Old Friend the Blues" by The Proclaimers-- perfect for expressing the feelings I have when I am on day three or four of migraine...
jackm Member
you're breaking my heart
tlovell Member
I have a list of several songs that have at least one line in them that is perfect to describe the pain: Live "Pain Lies on the Riverside" Pain lies on the riverside Pain will never say goodbye, no, no Cypress Hill "Insane in the Membrane" (Insane in the brain) Much too fast like a sumo slammin' dat ass Leavin' your face in the grass Green Day "Give Me Novocain" (whole song) Take away the sensation inside Bittersweet migraine in my head It's like a throbbing toothache of the mind I can't take this feeling anymore [Chorus:] Drain the pressure from the swelling, This sensation's overwhelming, Give me a long kiss goodnight And everything will be alright Tell me that I won't feel a thing So give me Novocain Out of body and out of mind Kiss the demons out of my dreams I get the funny feeling and that's alright Jimmy says it's better than air, I'll tell you why [Chorus:] Drain the pressure from the swelling, This sensation's overwhelming, Give me a long kiss goodnight And everything will be alright Tell me that I won't feel a thing So give me Novocain Oh Novocain [Chorus:] Drain the pressure from the swelling, This sensation's overwhelming, Give me a long kiss goodnight And everything will be alright Tell me Jimmy I won't feel a thing So give me Novocain Eels - "The Medication is Wearing Off" The medication is wearing off Gonna hurt not a little, alot Ben Folds Five "Cigarette" Fred Jones was worn down from caring for his often screaming and crying wife during the day but He couldn't sleep at night for fear that she In a stupor from the drugs that didn't ease the pain would set the house ablaze with a cigarette. And last but not least, a song that may not be about migraines, but the pain he feels is similar to what we all feel at times; Metallica "One" I can't remember anything Can't tell if this is true or dream Deep down inside I feel to scream This terrible silence stops me Now that the war is through with me I'm waking up, I cannot see That there is not much left of me Nothing is real but pain now Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, wake me Back to the womb that's much too real In pumps life that I must feel But can't look forward to reveal Look to the time when I'll live Fed through the tube that sticks in me Just like a wartime novelty Tied to machines that make me be Cut this life off from me Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, wake me Now the world is gone, I'm just one Oh God, help me Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, help me Darkness imprisoning me All that I see Absolute horror I cannot live I cannot die Trapped in myself Body my holding cell Landmine has taken my sight Taken my speech Taken my hearing Taken my arms Taken my legs Taken my soul Left me with life in hell
kn8x8h Member
Everyday is so wonderful, then suddenly, its hard to breathe now and then I get so insecure, from all the pain, I'm so ashamed If I'm feeling really positive I might go onto the next line... Christina Aguelira wouldn't be in my list of artists to listen to, but this is the song of my migraines...
mindovermayhem Member
This one fits mine... "Monster" by Skillet: The secret side of me I never let you see I keep it caged But I can't control it So stay away from me The beast is ugly I feel the rage And I just can't hold it It's scratching on the walls In the closet, in the halls It comes awake And I can't control it Hiding under the bed In my body, in my head Why won't somebody come and save me from this? Make it end! I feel it deep within, It's just beneath the skin I must confess that I feel like a monster I hate what I've become The nightmare's just begun I must confess that I feel like a monster I, I feel like a monster I, I feel like a monster My secret side I keep Hid under lock and key I keep it caged But I can't control it Cause if I let him out He'll tear me up And break me down Why won't somebody come and save me from this? Make it end! I feel it deep within, It's just beneath the skin I must confess that I feel like a monster I hate what I've become The nightmare's just begun I must confess that I feel like a monster I feel it deep within, It's just beneath the skin I must confess that I feel like a monster I, I feel like a monster I, I feel like a monster It's hiding in the dark It's teeth are razor sharp There's no escape for me It wants my soul, It wants my heart No one can hear me scream Maybe it's just a dream Or maybe it's inside of me Stop this monster! I feel it deep within, It's just beneath the skin I must confess that I feel like a monster I hate what I've become The nightmare's just begun I must confess that I feel like a monster I feel it deep within, It's just beneath the skin I must confess that I feel like a monster I'm gonna lose control Here's something radical I must confess that I feel like a monster I, I feel like a monster
1. carla-fisher Member
 I love that song
2. Member
 As do I definitely a perfect fit. Never thought of it like that.
b321r7 Member
A few hours of silence would probably be most fitting, tbh. Because the last thing I want going on when I have a migraine is music.
kateymac Member
"Migraine" by Troubled Hubble *original version from the Broken Airplanes album* I saw my mom floored On her knees begging, "Lord, Oh Lord! Take away this pain from me!" I saw my mom floored Looking for drugs of any sort To take away this migraine Take away this migraine ... "God damn you! God damn you, migraine!" I saw my mom floored On her knees begging, "Lord, Oh Lord! Take away this pain from me!" She looks to me, and I see Behind her eyes There lies a devil Behind her eyes She looks to me, and I see Her brain is waning She's dying of pain She's dying of pain I saw my mom floored On her knees begging, "Lord, Oh Lord! Can you help me please?!" I saw my mom floored - See more at: <a href='https://www.knowyoursong.com/Migraine-by-Troubled-Hubble-Lyrics.html/I-Saw-My-Mom-Floor' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>http://www.knowyoursong.com/Migraine-by-Troubled-Hubble-Lyrics.html/I-Saw-My-Mom-Floor</a>
o9acwy Member
21 Pilots This Describes Mine soooo well. Allie Am I the only one I know, Waging my wars behind my face and above my throat? Shadows will scream that I'm alone. I've got a migraine and my pain will range from up, down, and sideways, Thank God it's Friday 'cause Fridays will always, Be better than Sundays 'cause Sundays are my suicide days, I don't know why they always seem so dismal, Thunderstorms, clouds, snow, and a slight drizzle, Whether it's the weather or the letters by my bed, Sometimes death seems better than the migraine in my head, Let it be said what the headache represents, It's me defending in suspense, it's me suspended in a defenseless test, Being tested by a ruthless examinant that's represented best by my depressing, Thoughts, I do not have writer's block, my writer just hates the clock, It will not let me sleep, I guess I'll sleep when I'm dead, And sometimes death seems better than the migraine in my head. Am I the only one I know, Waging my wars behind my face and above my throat? Shadows will scream that I'm alone, But I know we've made it this far, kid. Ah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah Ah Yeah, yeah, yeah I am not as fine as I seem, pardon, Me for yelling, I'm telling you green gardens, Are not what's growing in my psyche, it's a different me, A difficult beast feasting on burnt down trees, Freeze frame please, let me paint a mental picture portrait, Something you won't forget, it's all about my forehead, And how it is a door that holds back contents, That make Pandora's Box's contents look nonviolent, Behind my eyelids are islands of violence, My mind's shipwrecked, this is the only land my mind could, Find, I did not know it was such a violent island, Full of tidal waves, suicidal crazed lions, They're trying to eat me, blood running down their chin, And I know that I can fight or I can let the lion win, I begin to assemble what weapons I can find, 'Cause sometimes to stay alive you got to kill your mind. Am I the only one I know, Waging my wars behind my face and above my throat? Shadows will scream that I'm alone, But I know we've made it this far, kid. Ah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah And I will say that we should take a day to break away, From all the pain our brain has made, The game is not played alone. And I will say that we should take a moment and hold it, And keep it frozen and know that, Life has a hopeful undertone.
1. grizzi Member
 same.. "And my pain will range from up, down, and sideways"
xc4fbv Member
Ramones---"I wanna be sedated"
w8abtl Member
'My Oh My' by David Gray is me at my worst!
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Omg. Just about fell off my bed laughing. When I first read the title of the article, I was like 'highway to hell' and it turned out to be number one... Irony!!!
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Those choices are all great. Because I have the Adult Abdominal sort (and because I am an old rocker from the 70's), for me it's "Nausea" by the Los Angeles punk band X.
1. shlewis Member
 Sometimes I must endure "abdominal" migraines. They really cause you to grit your teeth...and some of them like to go on for weeks...my heart goes out to you
amk1968 Member
Mine would be "I Can't Feel My Face When I'm With You" because I experienced a Hemiplegic Migraine a week ago today. I have struggled with migraines from age 15-31 that followed my cycle. After having a complete hysterectomy at 31 and starting HRT no more migraines until I had a blood clot when I was 40 and found out I have a blood clotting disorder and they stopped my HRT immediately and the migraines returned. I had NO idea something like a hemiplegic migraine even existed. That's what lead me to this site while I was researching info on this very strange migraine that landed me in the hospital for 3 days.
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2. tbald Member
 I too suffer from hemipelgic migraines. The first time it happened I was in high school. My father was the principal so I asked him to take me home. He managed to get me in to see the family doc and was so disorented I kept asking if my father knew I was here. They sent me by ambulance to the hospital where they did a scan, and diagnosed me with hemipelgic migraines. I stayed overnight for observation, but released the next day. I have very little memory of the event, before and after, and have had multiple hemipelgic migraines since but none so scary as the first!
tiggmom1 Member
"The Next Episode" by Dr. Dre. Yeah it's kinda profane, but don't migraines make us all say those words? And don't they make us wonder when we're going to have "The Next Episode"?
x2ql5c Member
Imogen Heap - Rake It In I am here again Tied up in your torture frame Printed paper, guilty to blame The story stays the same Dry me out Run me down Burn me out And rake it in, you rake it in, yeah Dry me out Run me down Burn me out And rake it in, you rake it in Rake it in, you rake it in, yeah A slave upon your plate I am your dreams, yeah your life and your bait Selfish schemes, i proceed, you await You my indefinite hate Dry me out Run me down Burn me out And rake it in, you rake it in, yeah Dry me out Run me down Burn me out And rake it in, you rake it in Rake it in, you rake it in Do you know what my chopping blocks for? Do you know what my hanging braids for? Do you know what my chamber maids for? Can you guess what I, what I have in store for you? Dry me out Run me down Burn me out rake it in, rake it in Dry me out Run me down Burn me out And rake it in, you rake it in, yeah Dry me out Run me down Burn me out And rake it in, you rake it in Rake it in, you rake it in, yeah Rake it in some more
hannahbee Member
I'd have to say "Help Me I Am in Hell" by Nine Inch Nails. It's an instrumental, but the song title says more than enough...
margowhite Member
Twenty-One Pilots, Migraine. The lyrics just sum it up for me.
1. grizzi Member
 same.. "And my pain will range from up, down, and sideways"
jean Member
Pink Floyd, Brain Damage The lunatic is in my head You raise the blade, you make the change You re-arrange me 'til I'm sane. You lock the door And throw away the key There's someone in my head but it's not me. And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear You shout and no one seems to hear.
1. shlewis Member
 I like your choices!
kihart Member
This is one I listen to when I'm not in "migraine hell" to remind me there is something beyond this non-living life. At least I feel like that most of the time. I either feel like I'm dying or I want to die, not sure which because I'm usually not thinking clearly! It's very lonely in my dark room and not many people really get it or they can't do anything to help anyway. God is my hope to heal me here or in heaven. Either one is good with me. I Am Not Alone By Kari Jobe When I walk through deep waters I know that You will be with me When I'm standing in the fire I will not be overcome Through the valley of the shadow I will not fear I am not alone I am not alone You will go before me You will never leave me In the midst of deep sorrow I see Your light is breaking through The dark of night will not overtake me I am pressing into You Lord, You fight my every battle And I will not fear You amaze me Redeem me You call me as Your own You're my strength You're my defender You're my refuge in the storm Through these trials You've always been faithful You bring healing to my soul
1. itsgood2bgiddy Member
 Dear kihart, Praying for you! God is the answer, whether He leads us to a Dr that provides the medicine that finally works, or heals us outright, or as a result of "outgrowing" the triggers. My 14 year old son has had occasional migraines throughout childhood along with unusual stomach aches and stomach sensitivities and anxiety. October 2015 saw the head and belly pain skyrocket to daily pain of about 8, following a stomach virus and a mild head injury. Knowing there was little I could do to help, besides lots of hugs and I love you's, and pursuing help from the medical community, was a terrible feeling. Except that I knew God was in control. There have been numerous days when he would ask "Why is God letting this happen to me?". And many days I asked the same question, and pleaded for God to do something.... it's hard to trust there's a God who cares when daily physical and emotional pain are present. But that is what He asks us to do, trust Him. It's been 8 months since the onset of all tbis. We had to pull him out of school because he couldn't concentrate or think with all the pain, endured Dr referrals with months of waiting, expensive lab work that revealed nothing, Specialists that did little to help and prescribed medicine that made things worse. But God was with us through it all. And little by little he has experienced improvement with a vitamin regimen, antidepressant, ADD medicine, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Last week he was admitted for DHE IV infusion. And this week it feels like we have emerged from a dark tunnel to something very close to what we used to call normal. The infusions were very successful, not completely pain free, but able to function again. And to God goes the glory! Is this permanent? We don't know, it's in God's hands. Whenever I hear this song by Kari Job, I'll think of and pray for you. Jane V
2. keziah Member
 Completely agree
polypaws13 Member
One of the first songs which comes to mind is "The Bitch Is Back", since that seems to be what I've been described as being while I'm having migraines. They are frequent, sometimes for days, up to over a week at a time, or longer. A "cluster" migraine is the worst for me because there is no way of knowing how long it will last nor what to take to get rid of it.
shlewis Member
My best song that describes my migraine attacks, (chronic Vestibular) would be Bach's famous "Tocata and Fugue in G" or Mussorgsky's "Night on Bald Mountain".
1. DonnaFA Member
 Hi Shlewis! Just had to jump in and say your "Night on Bald Mountain" made me smile. I can relate to that analogy! -All Best, Donna (Migraine.com team)
wmoser183 Member
So far, I have only experienced aura without headache, so the song that best describes my migraine is "Fancy Colors" from Chicago's 2nd album.
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The song that best describes my migraine, and which goes through my head when I feel one coming, is Please Don't Bring Me Down. I think it was done by Eric Burton and the Animals.
michelep70 Member
The song that best describes my migraines is "Miserable" by Lit. Completely miserable!
celia123 Member
The song that best describes by migraines would be I wanna hold your hand.60s song by the Beatles.When the attack or triggers hit you,you definitely need somebody's hand to hold.
grizzi Member
"Migraine" by twenty one Pilots "And my pain will range from up, down, and sideways" "It will not let me sleep, I guess I'll sleep when I'm dead, And sometimes death seems better than the migraine in my head"
don066959 Member
I wrote my own song about migraines. It's dedicated to all migraine sufferers. 
1. don066959 Member
 https://youtu.be/8YqwkeR-8ks the link 😀
2agplq Member
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
1. 2agplq Member
 At first I was afraid, I was petrified Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side But then I spent so many nights thinkin' how you did me wrong And I grew strong and I learned how to get along And so you're back from outer space I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave your key If I'd have known for just one second you'd back to bother me... If only it was as simple as changing the lock. HAHA!
llesbella Member
Another Grey Morning - James Taylor
auntlee63 Member
I totally agree with the number 1 song choice. It was my very first thought when I read the question - "Highway to Hell. . ." describes my migraines perfectly.
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Alone Time by Lovelytheband. “I don’t have to feel good, I just wanna feel better.”
migrainemom Member
Another song I think of is the chorus from Anna Nalick's Breathe. "Breathe, Just Breathe"...
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You Don't Know by Katelyn Tarver I know you've got the best intentions Just trying to find the right words to say I promise, I've already learned my lesson But right now, I wanna be not okay I'm so tired, sittin' here waitin' If I hear one more "Just be patient" It's always gonna stay the same So let me just give up So let me just let go If this isn't good for me Well, I don't wanna know Let me just stop trying Let me just stop fighting I don't want your good advice Or reasons why I'm alright You don't know what it's like You don't know what it's like Can't stop these feet from sinking And it's starting to show on me You're staring while I'm blinking But just don't tell me what you see I'm so over all this bad luck Hearing one more "keep your head up" Is it ever gonna change? So let me just give up So let me just let go If this isn't good for me Well, I don't wanna know Let me just stop trying Let me just stop fighting I don't want your good advice Or reasons why I'm alright You don't know what it's like You don't know what it's like Don't look at me like that Just like you understand Don't try to pull me back Let me just give up Let me just let go If this isn't good for me Well, I don't wanna know Let me just stop trying Let me just stop fighting I don't want your good advice Or reasons why I'm alright You don't know what it's like You don't know what it's like You don't know, you don't know, you don't know You don't know what it's like You don't know what it's like You don't know, you don't know You don't know what it's like You don't know what it's like
Melissa Arnold Community Admin
Love this. I promise that we understand! Hugs to you.- Melissa, <a href='https://migraine.com' target='_blank'>migraine.com</a> team