Back for another SMILE are we? This week I’m focusing on music with a strong vibe; songs that really hit you – not in a loud, metal kind of way, but mentally and emotionally. Enjoy!

First up, here’s The Veronicas‘ You Ruin Me (lyrics). These identical twin sisters really stripped down all the walls that go up in a situation like the one portrayed in the video and got right down to the core. The simplicity of the vocals and the video just top everything off beautifully, leaving only the raw emotion.

Love is a strange, complicated mess – something that Despina Vandi‘s Kane Kati (lyrics)(Greek) portrays well. Emotions are what makes life hard, but they also make life worth it.

Conchita Wurst‘s Heroes (lyrics) music video may seem simple, but it carries a powerful message that matches the song beautifully. If you like Christina Aguilera‘s Beautiful, you’ll like this.

Soraya‘s El Huracán ft. Vega (lyrics – sorry I couldn’t find a better translation!)(Spanish) presents a visually stunning representation of confusion, pain, and loss – when we’re all just trying to hold on.

Reigan‘s All of the Pieces (lyrics) does a beautiful job of explaining why people come together and why we need others.

What songs affect you the most? Leave them in a comment below, and be sure to include any suggestions for future SMILEs!