I've been watching a series of posts on Twitter with the hash tag:
#UnintendedAdventSong
They've generated a good list of songs that, while not intended for Advent, carry an Advent theme. Some are listed below (including a few of my own additions). I imagine you can think of others. These might be helpful in illustrating an Advent lesson in the coming weeks, using in a prayer station, or simply to help focus a moment of worship with teens. Additionally, you might challenge your youth to reveal their thoughts on the meaning of Advent by suggesting their own nominees for an "unintended Advent Song." A final thought: Provide the lyrics or recordings of each tune and challenge your teens to discern which lyrics or themes speak to the season of Advent.
The Waiting - Tom Petty ("The waiting is the hardest part/Every day you see one more card/You take it on faith, you take it to the heart/The waiting is the hardest part)
People Get Ready - The Impressions ("People get ready/There's a train a-coming /You don't need no baggage/You just get on board")
Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer ("It's hard to beat the system/When we're standing at a distance /So we keep waiting Waiting on the world to change")
For You To Notice - Dashboard Confessional ("There is a light placed up in the sky\Like the stained glass, time slows down/I wish I could sleep/I wish I could dream")
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2 ("I believe in the kingdom come/Then all the colors will bleed into one")
The Way - Fastball ("Anyone could see The road that they walk on is paved in gold/And It's always summer, they'll never get cold/They'll Never get hungry/They'll never get old and grey")
Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel ("Son," he said, "Grab your things, I've come to take you home.")
Ships - Umbrellas ("There is a light placed up in the sky/Like the stained glass, time slows down/I wish I could sleep/I wish I could dream")
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