Songs That Sound Like They Were Written for Your Inner Child

6 July, 2025 Credit: Unsplash

“Vienna” by Billy Joel

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“Lost Boy” by Ruth B.

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“30,000 Feet” by Ben Rector

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“I Lived” by OneRepublic

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“Walk With Me” by Bella Thorne

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